Do you feel comfortable buying online?
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Spider-Man
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Since I develop sites, I'm always conscious of where my details are going. I'll always double check all SSL certificates are issued by a reputable body, and prefer to pay via third party checkouts, such as Paypal. I can't remember the last time I bought something online from anywhere other than a reputable company, such as eBuyer
A lot depends on the amount of money involved.
I buy a lot of software and peripherals online, I find it easier and less time consuming than going to a bricks and mortar shop, (I also buy some quite expensive furniture items on ebay, but pay for these when I pick them up) but for more expensive items I tend to buy offline, with the exception of holidays, which I buy online almost all the time. However I tend to deal with the same couple of companies for holidays, so I suppose I feel I know who I am dealing with, which makes me feel comfortable about it.
I buy a lot of software and peripherals online, I find it easier and less time consuming than going to a bricks and mortar shop, (I also buy some quite expensive furniture items on ebay, but pay for these when I pick them up) but for more expensive items I tend to buy offline, with the exception of holidays, which I buy online almost all the time. However I tend to deal with the same couple of companies for holidays, so I suppose I feel I know who I am dealing with, which makes me feel comfortable about it.
Totally agree with you xhan. I think poorly designed websites just doesn't give off a good vibe, I get put off right away and I'll look for an alternative website to buy from.
Yes, I buy heaps of goods online including instruments as I'm studying music, and I'll never buy from somebody whose description isn't detailed enough, or whose description doesn't sound convincing.
I usually only stick with branded sites or use paypal when ever possible. I never feel 100% about using them though...
I Buy online most of the time - as long as it is reputable and has a ssl certificate - most of the things in my house have been bought online.
I bank online, buy tickets online ( train, flights, rental cars etc) & holidays!
Saves me the hassle of going to a shop! I detest shopping - unless it is something really expensive - then i go to a brick & mortar shop!
I know of people who have bought even cars online - without driving them - on ebay.
I bank online, buy tickets online ( train, flights, rental cars etc) & holidays!
Saves me the hassle of going to a shop! I detest shopping - unless it is something really expensive - then i go to a brick & mortar shop!
I know of people who have bought even cars online - without driving them - on ebay.
I have bought online probably too often and never remotely had any problems. Except once, many years ago with a purchase I made on ebay. I also sell on ebay quite a lot and have a store on there. Haven't had too many issues with buyers. It is really rare to find the scam artists on ebay or really anywhere. I mean there's many of them, but overall the rest of us good hearted people make them look like a very very small minority. Don't let them get you down!
I don't think I was ever really scared of buying online... Although I can't even remember my first buying experience it was some time six or seven years ago I think.
I don't think I was ever really scared of buying online... Although I can't even remember my first buying experience it was some time six or seven years ago I think.
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lay09
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I even buy my grocery online!
I think it is awesome as i am always sooo lazy to go food shopping!
I think it is awesome as i am always sooo lazy to go food shopping!
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