Do you prefer to buy electronic items online rather than going to a store? But remember, online electronic shopping involves more digging and shopper’s skills than buying your electronics from a store on the streets. Check out our list of 5 super smart tips for you to make your online shopping experience worth it.
1. Buy From Reputed Website Only
When you buy from well-known online shopping sites for electronics, you can be sure of the right price for the right product. The website’s goodwill ensures that it meets people’s expectations by selling them good quality products. Reputed websites keep your transaction secured. They don’t sell faulty products. They have tie-ups with brands for discounts, and their return policy is customer-friendly.
2. Check the Features Carefully
This is a part that is a complete DIY when you are doing online electronics shopping. Before entering your credit card information, check all the features of the product carefully. Be sure of your expectations from the product. The specifications of electronic items are generally technical. A little online research about the more technical aspects will help you.
3. Avoid the Marketing Trap
The online shopping sites for electronics are experts in the marketing of their products. You can easily get caught up in their promotion of a particular product. But you should be cautious about your interest, need, and budget. Don’t get trapped in the world of fancy marketing jargons and discount schemes. Otherwise, you will end up with a product which you will hardly use in the future.
4. Look-out for Genuine Reviews
The comment section of online stores can provide you with hundreds of user experiences. We all know there are planted reviews in these comments favouring an electronic item or against it. But being a genuine buyer yourself, you can filter the genuine ones from the fake reviews. YouTube and other social media platforms can also provide you with an idea about the performance of a product.
5. Compare Price & Offers
Compare the prices and discounts offered by different online platforms. You can find a better deal for the same product on a specific webpage. If you want to keep it under a particular budget, opt for an EMI facility. Many websites have tie-ups with banks that can loan you the money. There are companies like MoneyTap, which offer a personal line of credit. You can easily apply for this facility online.
6. Double-check the Return Policy
Returning an electronic item is not always easy. Online shopping sites for electronics often review your reason for return in detail. If you are claiming a damaged product, they might want to see a video or photo proof. Therefore check the return policy of the website from where you are ordering. Different electronic items on the same website might have a different return policy. So check thoroughly!
Bottom Line!
Online electronics shopping does provide benefits in terms of discounts and offers. You just need to be a bit more vigilant. The guidelines mentioned above will help you make the right decision.
Author Bio:
Shiv Nanda is a financial analyst who currently lives in Bangalore (refusing to acknowledge the name change) and works with MoneyTap, India’s first app-based credit-line. Shiv is a true finance geek, and his friends love that. They always rely on him for advice on their investment choices, budgeting skills, personal financial matters and when they want to get a loan. He has made it his life’s mission to help and educate people on various financial topics, so email him your questions at shiv@freo.money.
