subject: Big-box Stores And You: Electronics [print this page] By your own experiences you know you there are many options about where you can find quality electronics. Although big name retail stores may be the first thought, more people are trusting online sellers for their electronic needs.Buying online may afford you several benefits regarding what you buy and your overall satisfaction.
Price is the area people often look to first. Consumer Reports did a survey in 2006 to find out where nearly 20,000 readers got the best money deals. Nearly all responders preferred the prices on internet sites.At big name stores, the prices are often higher than you would find for some online purchases. MP3 players, DVD players and plasma TVs are just a few of the many items people purchase. Sites like buy.com get a lot of traffic for online shopping because they deliver quality results.
Customers also want the best in service. If youve ever gone shopping in any type of retail store, you know that customer service can be lacking.It's great when you can find a helpful salesperson, but too often the staff is inexperienced or too assertive.Online shoppers, however, have a different experience.Finding products and information when shopping online is generally quick and hassle-free. Is you still have unanswered questions, you can do more research until you find what you're looking for.
In the vein of customer service, an important area to note is the return policy. Although you hope your purchase item works perfectly, its good to have assurance that you can have your item fixed or replaced if there is a problem.If youre buying online, shipping creates a little more risk that your product could be damaged.For the best online shopping results, find out the return policy before any purchase.For example, the site buydig.com has a very limited return policy.Once the product packaging is opened, there are very few products that can be returned. On the other hand, Costco has a favorable return policy. With the exception of computers, you can return any electronics item at any time. If you want to take an online purchase to a Costco warehouse, you can even do that.
No matter what electronics you want to buy, choose your retailer carefully. You may prefer a local store where you have a shopping history, or you may wish to do some independent shopping online. Whatever you choose know that there are plenty of good options and good products available.
