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Making Wise On-line Purchases

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Real Estate Agent with Prudential Stadtmiller Realty
       Are you scared to make purchases on-line?  Are you unsure of how secure your personal information will be if you give it to an on-line vendor?         If you are considering making a purchase on-line, use this checklist to avoid potential problems.  It’s a good idea to remember to evaluate the merchants on more than just price and selection.  Here are a few tips for making wise on-line purchases.

1.  Make sure that you read the web store’s privacy policy.Find and review the policy to confirm that the merchant won’t share, rent, or sell personal information.  For example, your name may be automatically added to a mailing list just by making a purchase.
 2.  Be sure that there is a telephone number for customer service.E-mail is still not a universal replacement for the telephone.  Most ordering problems can be resolved more quickly over the phone, so be sure that there are customer service representatives available via the telephone. 
3.  Examine shipping charges.Shipping fees can vary considerably from site-to-site.  Place your orders far enough in advance so that you won’t have to use the outrageously expensive express shipping. 
 4.  Find out how you will know if your order has been shipped.Be sure that the merchant can provide you with e-mails to confirm receipt of the order, shipment of the order, and a tracking number that you can check on-line. <br>  5.   Know how returns will be handled.Investigate the return procedures carefully before ever placing an order.  Look in the FAQ section of the site, or find a phone number or an e-mail address to get questions answered.  Also, check to see if they will charge a restocking fee.       Hopefully, using this checklist will minimize any problems. Remember that on-line shopping can be a pleasant, convenient, and cost effective experience.  
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Joy Berquist

Prudential Stadtmiller Realty

Email: prujoy1@aol.com

Cell: 419-656-1029