buying stuff online.

@shhheila (1845)
Philippines
August 23, 2009 10:23pm CST
How do you feel about buying phones/ipods on Ebay or any online store? Is it safe? what are ur experiences regarding this... do u trust the seller?
8 responses
• United States
24 Aug 09
I love the internet - I love everything it does for me without me having to leave my house... I shop online all the time, and have never had any major probs. Just always remember, buyer beware - do some research on the products to make sure they are what they are supposed to be first, and if you are not buying from a trusted source, research the company and see what people have to say and make sure that they are legit before placing the order, etc. Just be smart and safe about it. Good luck!!
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@silverglint (2000)
• Philippines
24 Aug 09
I haven't tried buying electronics through ebay, usually I just buy stuffs that do not need to be tested so that I don't have to worry about whether it really works well or not. I also consider the rate of the seller if he/she can be trusted since I will have to be the one to send the payment first before I receive the item.
@smart44 (510)
• Philippines
24 Aug 09
I never experience yet buying stuff online, so I don't have any idea about it. Others are still doing it buying online, because they told that it is not time consuming, and very convinient no need to go outside, the seller will just send to you the items.
@sameroad (3179)
• United States
24 Aug 09
i think its okay to buy stuff from online at places like ebay as long as you trust your seller. check their feedback although the rules have changed its still good to check the feedback. see long they have been a seller. maybe email with them and just stay on top of things. if it seems scamy it probably is so stay away... if you feel okay then go for it. i have bought loads of stuff off on ebay with no problem. just have to make sure you get a good seller.
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@HansonFan (1653)
• United States
24 Aug 09
I have bought many things online and have only had one problem in the last 5 years. Strangely enough, the problem wasn't from an ebay seller - it was from walmart! Never would have thought it! But, the problem was fixed once we called. I enjoy using Amazon and ebay, there are some really great deals out there! If you use ebay, watch the percentages of complaints! They are helpful, but then find the complaints and read them... a lot of times it is the buyers fault.
• United States
24 Aug 09
Buying stuff online is safe - just make sure you are going through a site such as ebay or amazon to where there are protections set up along the way like they will give you your money back if something goes wrong in the process. Also those sites allow you to see ratings of sellers and see what they have done in the past so therefore if they look good there is a very high percent that nothing will go wrong with your transaction and if something does it will get fix in a timely manner. Now my biggest issue with buying things online is not being able to see it in person. This is especially true with clothes because sizes vary frequently even in the same store. You can't try it on so you don't even know how its going to look on your own body. For me I stick to things like textbooks when it comes to online or things I've already seen but I'm just looking for the cheapest price.
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• United States
24 Aug 09
I have experience of buying books online, but a little disappointment, the quality is not so good.I think if I buy stuff online, I would buy it on its official store, It will more safe. there are a lot of scams on internet marketing. we have pay more attention to buy online.
@Aylward (198)
• Philippines
24 Aug 09
I haven't tried purchasing online. I don't have the confidence in doing so. I'm not sure if i can trust people whom i don't know, selling their stuffs online.