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The document provides tips for safe and cost-effective online shopping. It discusses advantages like convenience and access to reviews. It recommends shopping on secure websites, being wary of unprofessional sites, and using credit cards for protection. The document also suggests resources for product research, comparisons, coupons and deals to help readers shop smartly and safely online.
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- 1. Shopping Online Terry Ratoff SkokiePublic Library November 10, 2011
- 2. Overview •Advantages of shoppingonline •Shop smart, shop safe •Sites for safe shopping information •Product reviews and price comparisons •Great shopping sites • Save money – find coupons and discounts
- 3. A Few Reasonsto Shop Online
- 4. Reasons to shoponline • It’s fun! • It’s convenient – save time! • Save money! • It’s green – save gas! • Can buy new, used or hard to find items. • Can get professional reviews and other shoppers’ opinions before you buy! • It’s easy to comparison shop!
- 5. A Few ReasonsNot to Shop Online
- 6. Shopping online isfun! But take a few precautions!
- 7. Shop on SecureWebsites • To make sure a site is secure when you checkout, look for https:// in the web address. • Read the site’s security policy. • Look for a symbol of security on the website such: • A picture of a closed lock: • VeriSign • Better Business Bureau • Cybertrust • TRUSTe
- 9. Follow your instincts! Ifthe site looks amateurish, has spelling or grammatical errors, be suspicious.
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- 11. •FTC Consumer Advice •SafeShopping.org •BetterBusiness Bureau •Payment Precautions and Options Expert Safe Shopping Tips
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- 13. FTC Consumer Advice •Know who you’re dealing with & what you’re buying. • Be stingy with personal information. • Check the privacy policy. Really. • Shop around. • Pay by credit or charge card. They offer best consumer protection. Wiring money or using cash equivalents can be risky. • Monitor your financial accounts.
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- 15. SafeShopping.org Reasons to paywith a credit card •It is safer than paying with cash equivalents. •It helps in a dispute. •You may save money by using a credit card if you pay it off in full when the bill arrives. •Credit card issuers may grant extended warranties or other advantages for purchases made with the card.
- 16. BBB.org: Additional safeshopping tips • Check out unfamiliar merchants using their physical address & phone number if you can find one. • Before you order: • Determine the company’s refund & return policy. • Understand all charges; price, shipping & handling. • Find out how long it will take to receive your order. • Choose your password wisely. • Use different passwords for different sites. • Don’t use established numbers like birthdays, addresses, telephone or social security. • Keep a paper trail. • Note the URL (web address.) • Keep a copy of the order & confirmation number.
- 17. Payment Precautions &Options
- 18. • Never sendyour credit card number in an Email. Email is not secure. • Use a credit card or a prepaid credit card. Don’t use a debit card. • Print a copy of your receipt for your records. • Monitor your financial accounts. • Sign up for an account that processes online payments, such as Paypal, Google Checkout, or Bill Me Later. Payment Precautions & Options
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- 20. Google Checkout: PaymentOption
- 22. Protect Your PrivacyOnline
- 23. Protect Your PrivacyOnline • PrivacyChoice.org explains how web sites share information and how recipients of your information safeguard it. • Beware any add-ons following a legitimate purchase, even on a reputable web site. • Read a website’s privacy policy to see how it shares information with other sites. A seller's privacy policy should indicate: • What information the seller is gathering about you • How the seller will use this information • If and how you can "opt out" of these practices
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- 25. Where to Shop? Brick& Mortar Stores, Online Retailers, Local Retailers
- 26. Brick & MortarStores Online
- 27. Online Retailers • Amazon.com •BarnesandNoble.com • Zappos.com • Beauty.com • Etsy • Red Envelope • Overstock • Bluefly • Bluenile • eBay • Threadless • Cooking.com • Peapod • Wine.com
- 28. Don’t forget localretailers!
- 29. What are otherpeople saying about this site or this product? • Epinions • Consumer Reports • Better Business Bureau • Amazon. Com • Cnet.com • Consumer Search • Findthebest.com
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- 32. Consumer Reports ShoppingRefrigerators
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- 37. CNET Digital CameraReviews
- 38. CNET Canon DigitalCamera Detail
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- 41. ConsumerSearch.com Top 5Best Reviewed
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- 44. Price & ProductComparisons •Consumer Reports •Google •Shopzilla •Pricegrabber.com •Yahoo shopping •Bizrate.com •MySimon
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- 46. Pricegrabber.com: Canon PowershotA2200 Price Comparison
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- 48. Google Product Search:Canon Powershot
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- 50. Ways to stretchyour dollar • Find coupons and discount codes online: • Retail Me Not • MyCoupons • Redplum.com • CouponMountain • Bradsdeals.com • Save on Shipping • FreeShipping.org
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- 54. Have we gota deal for you! Daily Deal Websites • Groupon • Daily deals from local businesses sent to your email box. • LivingSocial.com • Daily deal for discounts at local restaurants, bars, spas, theaters. • Buy.com • Computer and tech items. Offers daily and weekly deals.
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Editor's Notes
- #23 Keep Personal Information Secure