The document discusses online shopping. It defines online shopping as purchasing goods or services directly from a seller over the internet without an intermediary. The pros of online shopping include convenience of shopping from home at any time without lines, easier comparison shopping, and access to many stores. The cons are an inability to physically see items, more difficult returns, and potential security issues. Common forms of payment and tips for protecting yourself are also outlined. Popular online retail sites and tools for reselling items or comparing prices are then listed.

1. ONLINE SHOPPING
By Brittany Pomije

2. INTRODUCTION
Online shopping is a form of electronic
commerce whereby consumers directly buy
goods or services from a seller over the
Internet without an intermediary service.

3. DEFINITION
Online shopping is the process whereby
consumers directly buy goods or services
from a seller in real-time, without an
intermediary service, over the Internet

4. PROS
 Shop 24/7 online
 Comfort of own home  No Lines
 A lot of stores within a click  Privacy
away  Don’t have to drag kids out
 Comparison Shopping easier  Save on Gas
 Discount coupons available

5. CONS
 Can only see items one page at  Not able to touch or try on
a time  Returns more difficult
 Takes forever if you have a  Shipping and Handling Cost
slow connection  Credit Card Insecurity
 Cant buy with cash  Lacks the personal touch
 Errors in Billing

6. PAYMENT
 Credit
 Debit
 Check
 Advance payment
 Cash on delivery
 Invoice

7. TIPS FOR PROTECTING
YOUR SELF
 Shop from a secure pc  Avoid spam
 Shop smart using only sites  Keep passwords private
you know and trust  Never give out Social Security
 Shop with your credit card Number
 Consider alternative payment  Read privacy and security policy
methods  Look for http://

8. POPULAR ONLINE
SHOPPING SITES
 Walmart  JC Penny
 Target  QVC
 Etsy  EBAY
 Dell.com
 Best Buy

9. SELLING ONLINE
 Many sites allow you to sell both new and used items on
there websites for profit.
 Examples:
 Amazon
 Ebay
 Craigslist

10. PRICE COMPARISON
 Using price comparison sites can help you find good deals
and get your item at the lowest price possible without
having to go from store to store to find out
 The Top Price comparison sites are
 Yahoo Shopping
 Pricegrabber.com
 Shopping.com