Protect Yourself: 3 Tips for Safe and Hassle-free Online Shopping
When talking about convenience, very few things in life can beat online shopping. Where previously people have to fight through traffic and huge amounts of crowds just to get their shopping done — especially during sales and holidays — they can now do so in the comfort of their own homes.
And did we mention the seemingly endless amount of choices that online shopping suddenly made available to all of us with just a click of the mouse? More and more brands are jumping onto the online store bandwagon, much to the delight of our shopaholic selves.
But for all its convenience, there are some mighty pitfalls and that might end up with you losing your money (literally) and your sanity (figuratively — hopefully!).
So before you delve into the rabbit hole that is online shopping, we recommend you check out these four helpful tips that can give you a safe and hassle-free online shopping experience.
TIP #1: Do your online shopping in legitimate websites and from reputable sellers.
The first step in protecting yourself from any money-grabbing schemes is to make sure that you only shop from legitimate, accredited online shopping websites and sellers.
With this, you are ensured not only of your account’s security but also on the quality of the products/services that you will be purchasing.
With more than 75 partner brands on board, Lazada is currently pegged as one of the leading online shopping websites in the Philippines. Quite recently, they set up the “Official Stores” section where you can directly buy from the brands themselves with big, big discounts!
Now you can say goodbye to worrying about whether the item you’re purchasing is authentic or not!
TIP #2: Compare products and check reviews.
Buyer’s remorse is real and it is nasty. It turns your dream purchases into something quite worse than a nightmare. So how does one avoid it?
The best way to avoid buyer’s’ remorse is to avoid compulsive shopping. Though we understand that it is hard to resist the pull of all the flash sales and promotions, knowing what you want and doing your due diligence of research before purchasing an item will help you enjoy your purchases in the long run.
So make sure to compare products, research on specs, read user reviews, watch unboxing videos, and — most importantly — make sure to read the product descriptions.
TIP #3: Read Online Shopping Site Policies and FAQs for faster and hassle-free transactions.
We know — things like this should be common enough, right? Thing is, flash sales and daily promotions can be a little bit too exciting for some that people tend to jump in without reading the fine print first.
This often leads to unnecessary conflict, frustration, and confusion.
So take time to browse the site. Read policies, browse through FAQs, and familiarize yourself with how the site works. Not only will this let you save time, but it will also make your overall experience more pleasant.
