DUE to easy internet access and intervention popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other platforms that provide us information, ideas and interest. It also develops the online selling and shopping or buying among users.
As these popular sites bring us new fashion trends, technologies and other stuff every time we browse the internet and like mushrooms that are posted in our newsfeeds, we are also tempted and ask ourselves on how to avail these items.
Some social media addicts have turned into online sellers. They just bought the items wholesale and take picture and post it in the social media to sell with their contact numbers. It’s easy to be a seller, you just need to monitor your account and reply to inquiries. No need to rent a space as it can be done at home. In this kind of business you don’t need to issue an official receipt and register your business name at DTI, as it doesn’t have an exact regulation and protection as of the moment. It’s purely on a trust basis.
On the other hand, online buyers sometimes don’t need to go to the mall anymore just to buy the items they wanted. The product can be delivered through meet ups or directly ship at your doorstep.
Online shopping is hassle free as I myself tried to purchase several times online. But I always make sure that they can be trusted as the no. 1 most important rule is to know that the online seller is legit and actually exists. Here are some of the advices to at least insure that the seller can be trusted. Nowadays there are also lots of what we called scam or “Paasa”.
For beginners, I suggest to try buying at Lazada or Zalora products they are already been tested to be as legitimate and they offer cash on delivery basis. So you don’t need to pay in advance before receiving the product. In my opinion, it’s a very safe procedure.
Make sure that the online seller has various proof of shipment or transactions record of various clients and it is posted at the seller’s online page or personal account. Also it has lots of positive comments and satisfied clients on the page/account and minimal complaints.
Products are not as below 50% off at the mall price, if it’s declared by the seller as original. It is reasonable if the item is over runs or the same copy with the product. Remember, original items are not cheap but it’s only less than mall prices due to wholesale or direct to supplier transactions.
Sometimes buying online is trial and error in short it’s a risk. Before buying always ask the seller if it’s not fit to you or doesn’t meet your standards it can be possibly replaced by another item. Mostly they will not allow to return the money. It is much better to look closely the picture of the product and use your instinct to avoid getting wrong.
Set a standard that sellers should be sincere and respectful in responding your queries and credibility. The same attitude as a buyer be responsible also when making a reservation and the commitment of paying on time, to avoid inconvenience on the part of the seller.
Happy online shopping everyone!!!
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