- If the price seems too good to be true that is because it probably isn’t true.
- The lowest price is not always the best price. Verify shipping charges before the final step of your order and if shipping charges cannot be verified then stop the order process immediately (close your browser if you have to).
- If it isn’t in stock then move on.
- Make sure you get a receipt online immediately, don’t wait for it to come via e-mail.
- Use search tools such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing to find reviews if the online retailer is unfamiliar to you. Try a search similar to “newegg opinions” or “best buy reviews“. You can also check up on a company using the bizrate.com store rating guide, resellerratings.com store ratings, or epinions.com.
- Read the customer reviews–if available–of the product you are buying as this may save you a headache later.
- Follow up afterwards by checking your credit/debit cards statements to make sure what you charged is what you were charged.
Sit back and enjoy the holiday shopping madness from the comfort of home.