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Shopping OnlineTerry RatoffSkokie Public LibraryDecember 16, 2010
Overview
•Advantages of shopping online•Shop smart, shop safe•Sites for safe shopping information•Product reviews and price comparisons•Great shopping sites• Save money – find coupons and
discounts
A Few Reasons to Shop Online
Reasons to shop online
• It’s fun!• It’s convenient – save time!• Save money!• It’s green – save gas!• Can buy new, used or hard to find items• Can get professional reviews and other
shoppers’ opinions before you buy!• It’s easy to comparison shop!
A Few Reasons Not to Shop Online
Shopping online is fun!But take a few precautions!
Shop on Secure Websites
• To make sure a site is secure when you checkout, look for https:// in the web address.• Read the site’s security policy.• Look for a symbol of security on the website such as a
Better Business Bureau logo or one of these symbols before checkout:
• A picture of a closed lock:
• VeriSign
• Better Business Bureau
• Never send your credit card number in an Email. Email is not secure. • Use a credit card or a prepaid credit card. Don’t
use a debit card. • Sign up for an account that processes online
payments, such as Paypal, Google Checkout (new!), or Bill Me Later.• Print a copy of your receipt for your records.
Payment Precautions
Google Checkout: Payment Option
Privacy Precautions
• Protect yourself from Privacy Scams• PrivacyChoice.org explains how Web sites
share information and how recipients of information safeguard it. • Beware any add-ons following a legitimate
purchase, even on a reputable Web site. • Read a website’s privacy policy to see how it
shares information with other sites.
•FTC Consumer Advice •SafeShopping.org - An informational site created by the American Bar Association•Better Business Bureau online tips.•Follow your instincts! If the site looks amateurish, has spelling and grammatical errors, be suspicious.
Online Shopping Security: Learn More
Where to Shop?
Brick & Mortar Stores Online
Don’t forget local retailers!
Online Retailers
• Amazon.com• BarnesandNoble.com• Zappos.com• Beauty.com• Etsy• Red Envelope• Overstock
• Bluefly• Bluenile• eBay• Threadless• Cooking.com• Peapod• Wine.com
What are other people saying about this site or this product?
• Epinions• Consumer Reports• Better Business Bureau• Amazon. Com• Cnet.com• Consumer Search
Epinions.com
Consumer Reports
ShopSmart: from Consumer Reports
CNET Product Reviews
CNET Digital Cameras
CNET Digital Camera Reviews
CNET Canon Digital Camera Detail
Price Comparisons
•Consumer Reports•Google•Shopzilla•Pricegrabber.com •Yahoo shopping•Bizrate.com•MySimon
Pricegrabber
Pricegrabber
Google Product Search
Google Product Search
Ways to stretch your dollar• Find coupons and
discount codes online: • Retail Me Not• MyCoupons• Redplum.com• CouponMountain
• Save on Shipping • FreeShipping.org
Retail Me Not
FreeShipping.org
FreeShipping.org
Happy Shopping!