subject: Big-box Stores, Electronics And You [print this page] By your own experiences you know you there are many options about where you can find quality electronics. Electronics are traditionally bought at chain stores or local retailers; however, an increasing number of people are choosing to do their shopping on the web. From prices to customer service, many websites can help you have a very pleasurable shopping experience.
The biggest deal is money.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.Online stores often have the same products as big name stores for a cheaper or similar price.MP3 players, DVD players and plasma TVs are just a few of the many items people purchase. Reputable sites like Amazon and buy.com can be trusted to deliver quality products at reasonable prices.
Customer service was another area that was evaluated in the survey. If youve ever gone shopping in any type of retail store, you know that customer service can be lacking.Often salespeople are too persistent or don't know enough about what you want to buy. The experience of shopping online is very different. Shopping on the web gives you access to lots of information on how a product performs and many other helpful ideas and advice.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. The return policy can be the difference between you being stuck with a broken product or having one that is suitable for your home.Online shopping has the inherent risk of shipping and handling. For the best online shopping results, find out the return policy before any purchase.An example of a very restricted return policy is that of buydig.com. Very few items can be returned once the packaging has been opened.However, Costco has a return policy with few restrictions. With the exception of computers, you can return any electronics item at any time. You can even take an online purchase to a store warehouse.
When youre in the market to buy a new TV or the latest computer, put some thought into where you want to buy it.Some like the in-store interactions of a retail store while others prefer the comfort of shopping online. In either case, there are many quality products and options out there for you.
