Perhaps some of you would be glad of the short (such at least was the idea in the beginning) article has become quite popular lately, "online shopping".
I would like at the outset to clarify that I myself by no means am an expert in internet shopping, but as immodestly, was offset by significant general knowledge in the network as a whole. Thanks to this, the time deal satisfactorily with overwhelming our e-commerce sites and so far no case of lost money because of rogue traders, and even my purchases in the "successful" weigh much more than those for which somewhat sorry. This is why I think I have something to share of emerging or still inexperienced this bliss to shopping, sitting comfortably at home in front of the computer.
If I have to be honest, I can not remember the first thing I bought on the internet. With enough digging in the archives of my email probably will not find it, but it hardly is of particular interest to you. Importantly, it probably was a successful purchase, since then I did not hesitate to order again and again from other sites, etc.
In the questions and answers below will attempt to be exhaustive, hoping at the same time you do not get bored excessively. Note that the information in cosmetics is minimized and that get significantly more volume than expected text.
Why the Internet?
• At this point I have no definite answer. One of the reasons I started researching e-commerce option was access to remote and otherwise inaccessible to me markets - such as Asia. On eBay I've bought both extremely cheap stuff (eg tens Chinese Strips French Manicure lev and 50 with free shipping) and those that are not imported in the country and in neighboring countries. Also has cosmetics brands that are worth the investment, but either they are not at all in our market or go much more expensive in the store.
• Another reason is laziness, especially in winter or in the greatest heat - some days I just can not bring myself to go to the shops and say I did a facial cream or frosted petals. In these cases, usually it comes to purchases from sites with relatively inexpensive supply that equals the value of biletchetata for transport, but it saves me time and hang out in the cold / heat.
What I'd ordered (already) on the Internet?
• First of all products, which is easy to make a mistake. A striking example of this is all kinds of foundation, tinted powders and proofreaders, as even in the store is very difficult to hit the color, and image directly is impossible.
• cosmetics also prefer to select it and personally buy from stores, although I have no rational explanation for this - no testers available for mainstream products, nor the sellers are more competent than girls writing on forums. And yet, somehow I prefer to spend some time looking at the above on the shelves and wonder why you kremche get my way or the other, what would be more suitable for my skin, whether to experiment this time. Oh, interesting promotion! Etc.
• The last one I can think of are perfumes. I've heard that in some Bulgarian sites offer much cheaper original perfumes, testers, etc., but I've never ordered because I have not found a criterion to convince me to give still a considerable sum for one hope you will get the desired flavor. And here, too, it is the time of hanging in the store, sampling and selection - I just hate to do.
It is appropriate at this point to make it clear that with pleasure I order any of these products if you first use it and I know his actual name, number, price and other parameters that prevent errors.
What surprised me uncomfortable?
• The main problem I've encountered so far is the difference between the pictures and the actual product. Very often, the photos themselves are highly processed, if not entirely computer generated - how else will do ten or twenty identical pictures of a product in all its colors? The usual surprise comes from hiding and saturation of colors of life can be significantly weaker than expected.
• Another possibility is due to poor packing koletcheto to hurt the product in it - leaking lip gloss or cracked bottle of nail polish are sufficient to darken the joy of acquisition. Fortunately, your orders are protected by regulators of electronic commerce and have the opportunity to request a replacement or refund your money at any particular time by the merchant. In this regard, I strongly recommend before ordering to be acquainted with the conditions of the transaction and, in particular, with the delivery time and the possibility of claims.
• Since all Internet marketing and in particular international one, bound by mail, often without tracking number, you can get the package with great delay, and sometimes not even get it at all. Do not hesitate to report such problems traders are obliged to assist you.
• Another problem that I've heard and read over the network is sending products with expired or expiring shelf life. Surely there are unscrupulous dealers ready to warped this number, because they are aware that the majority of people will not respond - or at least those in the country. My experience so far shows that an average westerner is taught to chase his rights to the hole, but the country still exists the principle of reconciliation. I strongly hope this utterly wrong attitude of people change over time, as otherwise give a platform for all sorts of scammers and just giving people their wages.
I must say that the above has happened to me only once to lie about the color you do not receive your order - and in both cases the merchants kindly assisted me, which, I admit, I'm pretty impressed. Luckily, my previous orders always came well packed (especially those from Asian countries, it's almost amazing how they try to get your bag intact), but I watched the pretty pictures of the not-so-happy clients.
How then can I be sure that the product meets my expectations?
• Since you can not test the product on the Internet, one of the few ways to ensure that you get what you pay for, to make a preliminary study. There are already huge amounts of blogs and websites that will give you information as to the quality of the product and its compatibility with different skin types and real photos of him - including how it skin and model makeup with them. One of the sites that chestichko review for international orders is MakeupAlley, because due to his great popularity offers a huge amount of views and convenient system for evaluating a wide range of products.
• It is, however, keep in mind a few things while viewing the pictures, because the quality of some of them can also be misleading. My experience so far with orders lipsticks shows that real understanding of color and texture can be obtained only by a picture of lips - as you can see, it is collected in the folds or the color is lost more pigmented lips. Furthermore, it is important that the color of her skin and how it matches your complexion as it is determinative in the choice of colors, especially if you do decide to order a coloring product for face (foundation, powder, concealer ). No less important is the light and the quality of the camera, as I personally always look around colors - whether white is white, or picture is cloudy, there are signs to look for more items to compare.
• Another option is to order Testers - on eBay for example, some vendors offer several positions for almost no money, and no doubt this is an excellent option alone to obtain quality, especially in the right choice of color desired .
How to avoid the risk of losing your money?
• Perhaps the most basic, which should start is the security of your money. I myself, in extremely rare cases, I entered your bank card in any e-commerce site, regardless of how many swear by their integrity and what are the responses to them strangers to me forums. The risk of fraud on the Internet is extremely high and the ease with which you can manipulate data for a site across the network bell the retreat with me. Otherwise, if my site is unknown and does not support payment systems, which I believe, just skip and go to the next one.
• Another step that never miss is to make sure that the link to the national payment system leads to the right place - ie in the PayPal site or ePay, rather than their identical copy whose sole purpose is to steal your username and password. The sequence of actions is generally as follows: choose your products, put them into the basket and press "Pay" and then get redirected to a payment system. Perhaps the easiest way to make sure that the button "Pay" leads to the correct site to look at the address to which we refer, and make sure that it is the same as that commonly used. Only then can we safely introduce your data and confirm the payment.
• Watch out also for traders and scammers. Over time you will gain confidence in their recognition, but as I mentioned above, at least initially, it is desirable to read their terms of shopping. I myself often inquire sources that have some credibility - for example our forums where you can find girls already used trader (and indeed guidance on where else you can find the product cheaper) and can give invaluable advice problems with a system. Overall, despite successful trades so far, always fit the principle of "guilty until proven innocent" and I think of that can only be gained - nothing to me if I do not buy a grimche, right? But certainly would not like to throw money away, no chance to return.
What kind of payment systems is all about?
It comes to websites, e-commerce firms that protect your personal and payment data from the merchants.
• In Bulgaria there are several platforms on which I am working with one - ePay - as it is the oldest I've ever known and most Bulgarian traders recognize it. I say this because in our country this type of trade is still not particularly strong, and most e-retailers do not offer any such payment option and have their own entry forms card numbers, etc. Primarily enters into use in the popular online collective shopping.
• Another such system but working globally is PayPal - virtually all international orders that I've done so far have been through it. Thus not only do not give out your information to the left and right, and I can not find a place invoices for all payments made. And perhaps most importantly, saves me the fee for conversion, which took a lot of banks in non-euro payments. Well, their exchange rates are not the most profitable, but the balance between it and the translation is ultimately positive.
Are there any other convenient payment options?
• Of course - for orders from Bulgaria to me the most convenient way is by cash on delivery, as then you do not have to submit anything for himself except shipping address. For international orders, however this is not an option.
I hope I'm not annoying you with the sheer size of the publication. Were quite cons of this type of shopping, but thick emphasize that the image is not nearly as black - on the contrary. My sole purpose in publishing this article is to inspire little confidence those of you who still do not have much experience with e-commerce and are afraid to reach out for it, not wrong.
I hope I've been helpful at least some of the tips and I wish cloudless shopping from the couch in the living room! If you have any questions or additions, I'd love to read them in the comments
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