In this day and age virtually everyone seems to shop online; it is as common as drinking a cup of coffee it seems. Ecommerce truly has come a long way over the years, and it is only getting more secure as time goes on. However, I still hear a good deal of stories about people getting ripped off when buying electronics online, especially on eBay.
Generally it is very safe and secure to buy from the big name companies on the internet, for example: staples, amazon.com, and walmart etc. However, when you start to look for the places with the lowest prices, such as eBay and craigslist, that is when you start having to really use your head, and use caution at all times (even more so with electronics).
Since craigslist is quite a bit different than eBay, and generally does not have many electronics listed on it, we will just give advice for eBay. So with that said, when using eBay, the first (and probably most important) thing to look for, is the user feedback rating, which is prominently displayed at the top right side of the auction page(s). basically if they do not have 99% positive feedback or more, then move on, as it is not worth the risk. It really is that simple.
Next, be sure to read the return policy for the product that you are interested in. This is especially important when buying electronics. For example, many of the electric airsoft rifles that are manufactured in China, have an extremely high defect rate. Again, it is very critical that you read the return policy completely, and be sure to do this BEFORE you make the purchase!
Last, but certainly not least, make sure that you completely read the details of the product for sale before you buy it. A lot of the times people who sell on eBay do not mention in the title of their auction, the fact that an item may be broken, or need repair, and have a major flaw or defect. So basically just be sure to read the fine print before you make a purchase. If you follow these 3 important rules of thumb, then chances are you will be completely safe when buying electronics online from eBay. - 22787
Generally it is very safe and secure to buy from the big name companies on the internet, for example: staples, amazon.com, and walmart etc. However, when you start to look for the places with the lowest prices, such as eBay and craigslist, that is when you start having to really use your head, and use caution at all times (even more so with electronics).
Since craigslist is quite a bit different than eBay, and generally does not have many electronics listed on it, we will just give advice for eBay. So with that said, when using eBay, the first (and probably most important) thing to look for, is the user feedback rating, which is prominently displayed at the top right side of the auction page(s). basically if they do not have 99% positive feedback or more, then move on, as it is not worth the risk. It really is that simple.
Next, be sure to read the return policy for the product that you are interested in. This is especially important when buying electronics. For example, many of the electric airsoft rifles that are manufactured in China, have an extremely high defect rate. Again, it is very critical that you read the return policy completely, and be sure to do this BEFORE you make the purchase!
Last, but certainly not least, make sure that you completely read the details of the product for sale before you buy it. A lot of the times people who sell on eBay do not mention in the title of their auction, the fact that an item may be broken, or need repair, and have a major flaw or defect. So basically just be sure to read the fine print before you make a purchase. If you follow these 3 important rules of thumb, then chances are you will be completely safe when buying electronics online from eBay. - 22787
About the Author:
This article was brought to you by online shopping veteran, William Elmiric, who has been securely shopping on the internet for well over 10 years now. When it comes to purchasing electronics from eBay, follow his advice, and you are sure to be safe 99% of the time or more. Just follow his advice outlined in the examples above and you will be safe.
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