Promotional codes, assortment, comfort… Shopping in online stores is profitable if you know the secrets

By CrimeaNEWS On Ноя 20, 2023

CrimeaPRESS reports:

According to experts, we are moving deeper into a world where purchases are made without leaving home. Every third Russian makes 50% of his purchases in online stores. To the question — “Why?” — they answer simply: convenient. And then they give a number of other reasons, including promotional codes for discounts in online stores, allowing you to truly save money, and a wide range of products when compared with offline retail outlets, and the opportunity to find unique products. Not bad, right?

At the same time, online shopping experts believe that the majority of “absentee” buyers do not fully use all the secrets that can be used when shopping in online stores. And this is, at a minimum:

Before you make a purchase, compare prices on different sites. Sometimes the same product can be sold at different prices in different stores. And the difference can be quite significant!
Many online stores offer promotions, discounts and promotional codes. Before purchasing, check for current offers to save money.
many stores send special offers to their subscribers. And that newsletter subscription can give you access to exclusive discounts.
Some stores offer discounts on items left in your cart, especially if you are registered on the site.
Reading product and store reviews can help you make a more informed purchasing decision. Experts say that 20 percent of our purchases are unnecessary things. Which, you see, also hits the wallet.
Some services provide cashback for purchases in certain stores. Registration in such services can help you get back some of the money spent.
Sometimes the favorable price of a product can be offset by the high cost of delivery. Please check the delivery terms before purchasing.
Seasonal sales such as Black Friday or Cyber Monday can be a great time to shop for bargains.
Before purchasing, check the store’s return policy and guarantees to be sure of the quality and possibility of returning the product.
use price tracking! Some services provide the ability to track price changes for specific products and notify you when prices drop.

Following these tips, experts say, will definitely help you save money and make more informed purchases in online stores.

Shopping in online stores — why it’s more profitable than in the store “around the corner”

There is an opinion that in any case it is more profitable to buy goods in online stores than in standard offline stores. But is this really so?

The question of whether it is better to buy from online stores compared to traditional offline stores depends on many factors, and the answer may vary in different situations. Here are some reasons why online shopping is considered more profitable:

On the Internet there is a higher degree of competition between stores, which a priori leads to lower prices for certain goods. In addition, customers can easily compare prices across different online stores to help them choose the best deal.
Online stores often offer various promotions, discounts and special offers, which, of course, makes shopping more profitable.
The Internet makes it easier to compare product features and read reviews from other customers, which helps you make more informed decisions.
Shopping online allows you to save time that would otherwise be spent traveling to the store and searching for the products you need. This is especially important for busy people.
Online stores often offer a wider range of products than traditional stores, which can provide more choice for shoppers.

However, there are situations where traditional stores also have their advantages, for example, the opportunity to evaluate the product in person before purchasing, get advice from the seller and pick up the product instantly.

Thus, the answer to the question of profitability depends on the specific conditions, needs and preferences of the buyer.

Online stores — how to avoid falling for scammers

And this is also no secret: there are scammers on the Internet. So cases when a purchase in an online store seems to be made according to all the rules, but ultimately ends up losing money, are, of course, not uncommon. Are there any precautions here?

Of course, the principle “forewarned is forearmed” applies here too. The rules, the observance of which reduces the risk of a possible meeting with scammers, are as follows:

choose reliable stores: Before making a purchase, study the store’s reputation and read reviews from other customers. The ideal option is to buy from well-known and trusted stores.
check site security: Make sure that the site where you are making a purchase is protected by the HTTPS protocol. This ensures data encryption and protection of personal information.
avoid shopping via public computers or open Wi-Fi networksto avoid leakage of personal information.
use secure payment methods, such as credit cards or payment systems with buyer protection. Avoid providing receipts and card codes when necessary.
be careful if the price of the item seems too low to be true. This could be a sign of fraud.
Before purchasing, carefully read the terms of return and product warranty! This will help if problems arise. Moreover, this is definitely worth doing if we are talking about large sums and serious purchases.
When purchasing on sites with different sellers, pay attention to seller rating and reviews from other buyers.
Never provide more personal information than is necessary to complete a purchase.
Make sure you have up-to-date antivirus software installed on your computer to protect against malware.

Following these precautions will help you make safer online purchases and reduce the risk of fraud.

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