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How to Buy Shower Curtains Online
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 Buying
shower curtains online is not a difficult project. In fact, one
of the things that makes online shopping so appealing is the ease
of finding just what you want and having it delivered right to your
door. Many people are still concerned about whether or not it is
really safe to buy online and whether or not the right product will
arrive when it is promised. To help put your mind at ease there
are some tips to get you through the process.
The following are tips taken from my experience and advice gleened
from those experiences. Hopefully they will help you have a successful
online shopping experience.
1. Always make sure that a Web site is secure before providing
any financial information, such as credit card or a bank account
number. Secured Web sites use encryption to scramble your information
as it is transmitted over the Internet.
How do you identify a secured Web site?
· Look for Web site addresses preceded by "https".
· Look for a yellow or golden closed lock or an unbroken
key at the bottom of your browser window.
2. If you are still uncomfortable with providing your billing information
through the Internet, ask the company about alternate methods of
ordering, such as the telephone.
3. Whenever possible, consider paying by credit card, which offers
additional protection in case of a dispute.
4. If paying by credit card is not an option, request that the goods
be sent C.O.D. and make payment by check or money order, which is
easier to trace than cash.
5. Consider checking with the Better Business Bureau local to the
business for a reliability report. Information in the report includes
the length of time the company has been in business, the company's
complaint history and whether the business participates in BBB programs,
such as dispute mediation.
6. While there is no denying the increasing popularity of online
auctions, New Yorkers must exercise the same caution they apply
to physical world transactions. Here are some points you should
watch for when participating in online auctions:
· Some online auction houses only act as intermediaries between
buyers and sellers during the bidding process and do not get involved
in arranging for shipment and payment. Be sure to ask about such
arrangements in advance.
· Online auction houses often will not resolve disputes.
Consider using an escrow service, which can minimize your risk.
· Keep copies of advertisements, descriptions, or auction
site printouts for any product you purchase.
· Keep copies of any correspondence you have with a buyer
or seller (including e-mail).
· Do some homework. Check out the seller before you purchase
a product:
· If the seller is a business, check with the Better Business
Bureau nearest the seller for any complaints.
· If the product is being offered by an individual, obtain
and verify real world information (such as name, address and telephone
number) with the seller's local telephone company.
· Establish verbal contact with a seller prior to agreeing
to purchase.
· Check the "feedback" areas of online auction
sites; often they're a good source for learning about other buyers'
past experiences with a seller.
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