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There's a lot of opinion about when and where to buy electronics, and luckily there are also plenty of quality options. Although big name retail stores may be the first thought, more people are trusting online sellers for their electronic needs. From prices to customer service, many websites can help you have a very pleasurable shopping experience. Price is the area people often look to first. In a 2006 survey, Consumer Reports asked 20,000 readers where they got the best deals on electronics. The majority liked the prices they found on the internet best. Prices for online retail are often the same or cheaper than at chain stores. MP3 players, DVD players and plasma TVs are just a few of the many items people purchase. There are many independent websites for shopping as well as online options for chain stores. Many shoppers also consider customer service. If you're in a retail store, there are few things worse than customer service that doesn't actually help. Often salespeople are too persistent or don't know enough about what you want to buy. However, many online shoppers praise the improved experience. Finding products and information when shopping online is generally quick and hassle-free. If you want to find out more, all you have to do is search the multitude of online resources. A subset of customer satisfaction is to know the return policy for any electronics you buy. The return policy is your insurance against any unforeseen problems. When items are shipped long distances there is even more risk of damage. It's especially important to know the return policy of online stores. The return policy for the site buydig.com is one example of a seller with a stringent return policy. Very few items can be returned once the packaging has been opened. On the other hand, Costco has a favorable return policy. You can return most items any time after purchase although one notable exception is computers. Costco even allows you to return online products to a store warehouse. When you're in the market to buy a new TV or the latest computer, put some thought into where you want to buy it. You may prefer a local store where you have a shopping history, or you may wish to do some independent shopping online. There are lots of worthwhile shopping options no matter how you choose to do it.
