文档介绍：Online Shopping
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Online Shopping
merce has e a fact of modern life, with millions of people now regularly shopping from the convenience of puters.
Why this explosion? Shopping online can save time and money, and people are more willing to give out their credit card numbers as online security has improved.
Let's say you are looking for a bestselling novel. You parison shop to find the best price, order the book, and arrange to have it shipped to you overnight. The whole transaction can be done in minutes, saving a trip to the store. Better yet, you may pay less than 50% of the cover price and no sales tax.
How To Buy Online
While every site is a bit different, you will find many similarities. Most sites are like electronic catalogs. You browse for merchandise in various categories or search for specific items. Once you find something you want to buy, you add it to your electronic "shopping cart," and continue shopping. When you're done, you review the contents of your cart, deciding whether you want to purchase all of them, or just a few. Your purchases are then totaled. Now it's time to check out.
To buy the items you selected, you fill out a form, providing information such as your name, e-mail address, shipping information, and credit card number.
At last your goods will be delived by mail-order goods manufacturers, or through the way of door-to-door pany
Avoid Scams
Shop with businesses you already know and trust.
Avoid Scams
Pay by credit card for the same protection you have when shopping in the real world.
Avoid Scams
Don't send your credit card number by e-mail.
Be skeptical of deals that appear too good to be true. They probably are.
Avoid Scams
Check the shipping costs, which could make the total purchase price more than what you would pay in a retail store.
Print a copy of your order for your records