A guide to Online Shopping. by Pamela Elizabeth Cando Nuñez https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r Everything you need to know when shopping online--How to buy online safely en-us 2020-11-29 15:05:48 UTC 2026-03-05 21:03:07 UTC hello@padlet.com -----BUYING ONLINE----- pamecando2 https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/969254791 Buying online is the voluntary action of acquiring something or  hiring a service, throught the internet in exhange for a price.
  • Shopping online has become a popular activity worldwide since the 1990s.
  •  Albums, books, and pizza were being bought online for the first time in history. Now you can buy practically anything from your computer, phone or tablet in the comfort of your home.

For there to be an online purchase, as in any contract, there must be an online buyer, seller, thing and price

]]> 2020-11-29 20:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/969254791 ----ADVANTAGES OF BUYING ONLINE---- pamecando2 https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/969442399 Losing the fear of buying online means having access to better products worldwide.

  • EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

Many stores, which have online stores, have exclusive offers on the Internet with prices that are difficult to see in a physical place

  • HOME DELIVERY

If you order a product, it will arrive directly at your home in a few days.

  • SHOP NEWS

The Internet is a gigantic world of offers, many of which are true novelties in the market and thanks to the network you can access all of them, even before they are for sale

  • AVAILABILITY

Here the hours don't matter as in physical stores, you can buy what you want and when you want

  • COMPETITIVE PRICES

The prices are very competitive and better than in physical stores, which generates better offers and exclusive discounts.

  • DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCTS

The Internet has a lot of information about the products to be bought, like reviews made by those who have already bought that product.

  • BUY A PRODUCT EVEN IF IT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY

The Internet breaks that barrier thanks to the possibility of importing them.
]]> 2020-11-29 22:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/969442399 -----DISADVANTAGES----- pamecando2 https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/969843761
  • Lack of communication and personal relationship
  • If we bought a product online we couldn't test its functionality
  • Fear of fraudulent payments, scams and theft of personal information
  • Delay in receiving the products
  • There is distrust of how the package of the item that we bought will come, if it will arrive well, if we weren't deceived
  • We can't make refunds.
  • The products in an online store are cheaper but there are times when added to the shipping costs and the final price is too high
    • ]]>     2020-11-30 03:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/969843761     -----WHAT CAN YOU BUY ONLINE?------ pamecando2 https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971008376 Now you can get anything from online sellers; this is useful because you can buy things from the comfort of your home

    Electronic. 
    People who sell online offer the latest models when they go on sale. You can also find reviews, technical support, and guides to get the most out of your technology purchases.

    Fashion and beauty. 
    The clothes are sold in greater quantity worldwide, you can also get the best advice from professionals and see how they test the products before you go to buy them.

    Household items. 
    Look for deals on new furniture and household items

    Sports and physical activity. 
    Do you want to improve your health? Look for sporting goods, exercise equipment, and food delivery services.

    Gifts. 
    If you don't know what to buy for a holiday, birthday or anniversary, you could order gifts such as chocolates, flowers, jewelry and toys online

    ]]>     2020-11-30 13:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971008376     ----WHY BUY ONLINE?--- pamecando2 https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971212216 Currently, online shopping has been a fashionable format, however there is a high percentage of people who view the use of this shopping method with distrust.

    Most people said that this was all about convenience and variety because you can find more products in less time when shopping online. Also, the Internet is full of offers, discounts and coupons which means that you can find your favorite products at a lower price.
    • You would avoid the high ground and find better deals if you explored the variety of products and services that Internet offers
    ]]>     2020-11-30 13:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971212216     ---PLATFORMS THAT DOMINATE THE DIGITAL MARKET--- pamecando2 https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971212612 
    Amazon
    Together with Alibaba, it is the most powerful company in the sector worldwide. It is one of the first large companies to sell goods through Internet stores.

    Ebay
    It works as a product auction website

    Tencent
    It is a Chinese company, which provides internet services, services for mobile devices, social networks, electronic commerce, games, travel

    Rakuten
    Rakuten is the best largest online store in Japan with more than 50 million users you can find:
    • Fashion accessories.
    • Toys.
    • Sports articles.
    • Watches and accessories.
    • Equipment for the home.
    • High technology

    Alibaba
    It has close to one billion products, is considered one of the best online stores in the world

    Zalando
    It is an online store specialized in the sale of shoes and clothing for women, men and children
    ]]>     2020-11-30 13:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971212612     ---PAYMENT METHODS--- pamecando2 https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971212937 
    Payment in cash:
    If you bought a product, it might be possible to pay in cash at a bank with a pin

    Store card:
    Most stores offer their own cards, such as Falabella and Éxito, with which you can obtain discounts and special benefits.

    Credit Card:
    Usually you will find that all cards are accepted, Diners, American Express, Visa or Mastercard.

    Check:
    Checks aren't used frequently but some stores such as success.com use this method

    Debit card:
    it is similar to paying in cash, the advantage is that you can do it online. Also you will need to pay close attention so that you don't enter a fake page.
    ]]>     2020-11-30 13:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971212937     ----TIPS FOR SAFE ONLINE SHOPPING---- pamecando2 https://padlet.com/pamecando2/mw1uqgcjsc75f9r/wish/971213279
  • Make your purchases on official sites
  • Make sure that the website has information about the person in charge of the online store and its location
  • Check that the online store is secure and provides you with the description of the information in the article and what you need about consumption and processing of personal data
  • If possible, use an exclusive use card to make online payments
  • Don't trust attractive offers
  • Don't forget to check that your devices are configured correctly before providing your personal details or your payment details
  • Never send cash to complete a purchase. 
  • Choose the payment method carefully
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