All they do is log on to their favorite shopping sites and choose the items they want to buy. The items can be picked up at a convenient place, or better, delivered right at your doorstep. Online sellers can take advantage of demand by offering quality products at affordable prices, conveniently shipping to shoppers looking to avoid the holiday rush.
Bizchum (www.bizchum.com), a 100 percent Filipino-owned social commerce network for both buyers and sellers, gives the following tips for online shopping to get the best bargains from trusted sellers:
1. ACCESS ONLY SECURE WEB STORES. Web security is your top priority. Just as you would hold on securely to your belongings when shopping outside, it is a must that you take every precaution to secure your credit card information to avoid bigger hassles.
A crossed-out https:// colored in red means the site may be malicious or you may risk being infected by a virus if you proceed to the site. Do a search on the web to make sure the website is legitimate.
A web store that has too many pop-up advertisements is likely to be dangerous and risky. Check the layout of the web store. Advertisements are alright as long as they do not hinder proper online shopping.
2. SPOTTING TRUSTED SELLERS. Remember that just like in the real world, fake sellers also lurk around websites which could potentially run off with your hard-earned money.
• Check the seller’s profile. Legitimate sellers will take the time to put up information on their profile page. Warning signs: no email, no profile picture, no contact details.
• Check the feedbacks. A seller who receives a lot of positive feedbacks is deemed legitimate. Do doubt a seller who has disabled all kinds of feedback system in their online shop.
• Check the prices and compare them to other stores selling similar items. Compare the item’s prices to one or even three stores. If it’s too good to be true, then most probably it’s not true or there’s a risky catch involved.
• Add sellers as your contacts. Legitimate sellers will welcome the opportunity to network with a potential customer. On Bizchum, once you sign up for an account, you can add sellers as “chummies” and interact with them before you even make a transaction.
• Delivery and shipment. If the seller is within your vicinity then request for a meet-up instead. It may be a chance for you and the seller to form a business bond if you plan from their shop again. Make sure the meet-up is a public, well-lit place like a mall food court or fastfood chain.
• Tracking. If you prefer to have the items delivered via courier, ask the seller for a tracking number so you can monitor your purchases.
3. SPOTTING A BARGAIN
• Look around. Just because you’ve spotted what you really want, it doesn’t mean that you should immediately buy it at that instant. Explore other seller’s products; chances are there are sellers that can offer more for the same price or same thing for a much lower price. For example, instead of buying just a gadget, another seller maybe selling the same gadget with other freebies for the same price.
• Check the condition of a product. There are reasons why this second-hand gadget is more expensive than this other second-hand gadget. Check the screenshots and descriptions if there are defects indicated and what not.
• Check if the seller has other items. Buying multiple items from a seller will not only help you save on shipping, you might be able to wrangle a big discount, or freebies.
Following these simple tips guarantees a worry-free and stress-free online shopping experience. Complete your shopping and check out gadgets, electronics, apparel, accessories, health and beauty products, on Bizchum.
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