Shopping through amazeonsale .blogspot.com will be entertainment for those who need and knowledge for those who want to shop. its just the begining . follow up .,
Basicaly it was a sale technique to attract many among you. Only because someone told me that be an affiliate and just post your affiliate links on the blogs you make to earn a bit of revenue from the huge the gaints make by putting our values and ideas to market.
Friends i am not a creative man , but i am a man of zeal and confidence, that recently breaked when some of the web sites that tried rejected my affiliation saying that i am not having the fraudulent funda to make sale on my blog, so they may make me a affiliate only when my blog is build enough to cheat people and make a sale. Hehe.
Then i decided that now onwards my blog will work to find the merits and demerits of the products you like to buy from online shopping sites.
So its a war for protecting you all from the forbidden kingdom of online shopping. Just post the product you want to buy online and the next day you have the merits and demerits of that product with links of people who had real experience with it. mail me at amazeonsale@gmail.com for quick reports.
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Here are some things an online buyer must know.
More and more consumers are turning to the Internet to do their shopping. They do it because shopping from home is convenient, and to find great deals. Here are a few money saving-ideas when you're shopping online:1. Be Patient
There is a continuous cycle of online bargains—old promotions expire, new deals come out. If you can't find what you're looking for right away, be patient and check back often. Many times stores give consumers a heads up on upcoming promotions, either on their website or by way of email. With consistent effort, it won't be long before you find what you're looking for at a discounted price.
2. Shop Around—Check Various Websites
There are hundreds of online retailers that offer the same products at different prices. Take some time and research who has the best deal. A good place to start is Froogle, an online shopping service by Google that provides a list of retailers and prices for any given product. For example, I typed "black shoes" into the Froogle search engine and instantly had a list of 268,890 different products with price comparisons on each one. Some other sites you may want to look at are Pricegrabber.com, Shopzilla and eBay.
3. Take Shipping Costs into Consideration
Sometimes you may find a product online at a great price, but then discover the retailer charges a considerable amount for shipping and handling. When you're comparing prices consider shipping costs. It may be more beneficial to pay more for the product if the company charges less for shipping. Watch for promotions where companies will offer half-off or free shipping.
4. Register with an Online Coupon Service
Online coupon services are websites that scour the web for online coupons, promotional codes and links to discounts. They create huge databases of online coupons that offer hundreds of dollars in savings. Some of the top coupon websites are Keycode.com, MyCoupons.com, CouponCraze.com and Dealcatcher.com. You can register with these websites, registration is FREE, and they will occasionally send you an email or newsletter with the latest deals.
5. Create An Alternative eMail Address
Often times when you sign up for an online coupon service you're required to provide an email address. Depending on the service and their privacy policy, this address may be given to other businesses to send you promotional material. It's a good idea to set up a new email account so your personal account doesn't get bogged down with advertisements. There are a number of different sites that offer free email accounts including MSN (Hotmail) and Yahoo.
6. Don't Get Hung up on a Certain Brand Name
As consumers, we sometimes get tunnel vision, we focus on one brand name and fail to see other similar products that may be just as good or better, and cost less money. Keep an open mind as you shop. Look at all the options before making your final decision.
7. Ask for Help
One of the concerns people have about shopping online is getting the right product. There is nothing worse than getting an accessory product delivered to your home just to find out that it doesn't fit, or isn't compatible. Most shopping sites have an email address, phone number or online chat so you can contact customer service. If you're not sure what model number to get or exactly what you need—just ask. Online retailers are more than willing to provide assistance. Just a few minutes of inquiry can save headaches and weeks of shipping time.
8. Read Product Reviews
One of the biggest advantages to shopping online is the ability to access information instantly. Before making a purchase, especially a big one, it is a good idea to research the product. There are a number of professional review sites including Pricegrabber.com, TopTenREVIEWS.com and Consumersearch.com. You can also look for reviews written by consumers to get a buyer's perspective. It takes just a few minutes to read about the products and it's time well spent.
9. Consider Rebates
Sometimes manufacturers offer rebates after items are purchased. In a society where now is always better than later, it's easy to overlook rebates to receive an instant discount. Consider rebates, many times the money you get back is more than you will save otherwise.
10. Plan
If you're shopping for a certain date like Christmas, a birthday or anniversary, plan ahead. It usually takes a few extra days to shop online because the product has to be shipped to your home. Furthermore, if you're pressed for time, you're more likely to give up a good deal just so you can get the product in time.
It's predicted that online shopping will continue to grow as today's younger generations become tomorrow's prevalent consumers and as people become more comfortable shopping online. As Internet shopping grows, so will the discounts. So start your online bargain shopping today and discover what savings the Internet has in store for you.
Here are 10 ways to stay safe while shopping online:
Stay away from fishy-looking sites. You can't always tell when a website isn't legitimate, but red flags include poor design, a strange or nonsensical Web address, and multiple pop-up windows you can't close. If you notice any of these suspicious signs, stop shopping and close your browser windows.
Avoid clicking on hyperlinks embedded in emails. The Better Business Bureau warns that legitimate businesses don't send emails asking for follow-up financial information. If an email, even one that claims to be from a familiar retailer, asks you to visit an outside site, don't do it -- it could be redirecting you to a scam site. Instead of clicking on a hyperlink, key the Web address that you want to visit into your browser manually.
Shop on secure websites only. Adam Levin, the founder of Credit.com and Identity Theft 911, suggests looking for "https" instead of just "http" in the address bar. Also, he adds, be sure your computer's anti-virus software is up to date, since you may come across viruses when surfing online for deals and good buys.
Never, ever give your Social Security number to anyone online. If a site asks for it during the checkout process, it's probably a scam site, says Levin.
Take advantage of the automatic identity-theft protection that comes with many credit cards. That's one reason to use your credit card instead of debit cards or cash while shopping. If you see erroneous charges on your statement, you can call your credit card company, which should investigate on your behalf.The Better Business Bureau points out that credit card companies are required to allow shoppers to dispute charges, and many companies cover charges made on stolen cards. Check your credit card statements frequently (don't wait until you get your monthly bill); many card companies have time limits for disputing charges.
Change up your passwords. With consumers asked to remember dozens of passwords for various retailers, banks and accounts, it's almost impossible to remember them all, especially since they often include mixes of numbers and letters. Either keep careful track in a secure document, rely on mnemonic devices to boost your memory, or come up with some other clever strategy -- but don't stick with simple passwords that are easy to guess.
Review your rights. The Better Business Bureau reminds shoppers that if products aren't shipping on time, consumers have the right to cancel the order and get a refund. They can also reject merchandise they deem defective or misrepresented.
Wield that cellphone carefully. Security firm BitDefender reports that shopping with mobile devices can come with its own set of security challenges, since shortened URLs can more easily trick shoppers into visiting harmful sites. Also, public Wi-Fi access is convenient, but it can leave your personal information accessible to hackers, so avoid entering passwords and credit card numbers while in public hotspots.
Avoid strangers on social media. Although many retailers use social media to drum up business, sometimes their accounts get hacked and you're sent a dangerous message or tweet designed to look legitimate. Fraudsters also send malicious messages through social networks. BitDefender recommends treating messages from strangers as spam -- just ignore them.
Don't click on fake e-cards. E-greetings are welcomed by most people, but the security firm AppRiver says fake cards can spread viruses. It recommends that consumers delete cards that come from unfamiliar addresses.
Safe Shopping look outs same before crossing a busy road
- Ensure that any online retailer unfamiliar to you is reputable by researching them. Establish a physical address and telephone contact details. Remember that the best way to find a reputable retailer is via recommendation from a trusted source.
- Remember that paying by credit card offers greater protection than with other methods in terms of fraud, guarantees and non-delivery.
- Double check all details of your purchase before confirming payment.
- Do not reply to unsolicited emails from companies you don’t recognise.
- Before entering payment card details on a website, ensure that the link is secure, in three ways:
- There should be a padlock symbol in the browser window frame, which appears when you attempt to log in or register. Be sure that the padlock is not on the page itself ... this will probably indicate a fraudulent site.
- The web address should begin with ‘https://’. The ‘s’ stands for ‘secure’.
- If using the latest version of your browser, the address bar or the name of the site owner will turn green.
- Some websites will redirect you to a third-party payment service (such as WorldPay). Ensure that these sites are secure before you make your payment.
- Safeguard and remember the password you have chosen for the extra verification services used on some websites, such as Verified by Visa.
- When making a payment to an individual, never transfer the money directly into their bank account but use a secure payment site such as PayPal, where money is transferred between two electronic accounts.
- Check sellers’ privacy policy and returns policy.
- Always log out of sites into which you have logged in or registered details. Simply closing your browser is not enough to ensure privacy.
- Keep receipts.
- Check credit card and bank statements carefully after shopping to ensure that the correct amount has been debited, and also that no fraud has taken place as a result of the transaction.
- Ensure you have effective and updated antivirus/antispyware software and firewall running before you go online.
- Where possible, check that the price listed by the retailer on your browser is the same as that quoted on other people's browswers, to ensure you are not being monitored and overcharged.
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