Ten tips to buy into when shopping on ecommerce sites
It’s that time of the year when ecommerce brands will
start their annual mega sales. One of the most sought-after products during
sales are smartphones and gadgets. E-commerce websites offer lucrative
discounts, buybacks and exchange offers that buyers would otherwise not get
while shopping from brick-and-mortar stores. So, if you are looking forward to
buying a new smartphone from e-commerce websites, here are the best practices
you should keep in mind:
1 Check for differences in
prices
Different websites tend to sell the same product at
different prices, unless and until there is an exclusive partnership between an
e-commerce website and product brand. So, check for prices of the smartphone
that you wish to buy on all popular e-commerce websites.
2 Read seller reviews and
check for ratings
Just because a smartphone is being sold on a popular
e-commerce site doesn’t mean they are the official sellers. Major e-commerce
players allow many third-party sellers to sell products on their platforms. So,
always check for seller reviews and select the right seller before buying a
smartphone or other gadgets.
3 Check whether the
smartphone sold is new or refurbished
E-commerce players have also started to sell
refurbished or used smartphones together with new models. Occasionally, lower
prices can make you hit the buy button instantly but be sure to check whether
the device you are buying is new or is refurbished.
4 Check for actual warranty
details before buying
Before deciding to buy a new product online, be sure
to check for warranty details and duration on accessories and the handset
itself. Be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully.
5 Scout for the best offer
and choose wisely
E-commerce websites tend to provide multiple offers
on the same device in partnership with different banks. So, scout through all
the offers and decide the right one before you buy.
6 Be sure of the delivery
time
Different sellers have different delivery times of a
particular product depending on the demand and availability. Also, there are
options for faster paid delivery. So, check out and know the best delivery time
for your smartphone. Most e-commerce websites also offer the option to
customise the time as per your schedule.
7 Verify specification from
official websites
Specifications of smartphones can be a bit tricky and
there are times when e-commerce websites can get the product details wrong.
Always verify the specifications of the smartphone that you are buying with the
official website of the brand.
8 Look for refund/return
policies
Before you buy, always read the terms and conditions
for returning the smartphone and the refund policy of a particular e-commerce
website to avoid any disappointments later.
9 Exchange offers can be a
great deal sometimes
Most e-commerce websites offer exchange deals for the
latest smartphones. While these deals are not lucrative always, sometimes the
exchange deals are totally worth it. However, look out for the terms and
conditions of exchange and return.
10 Check for reviews and
after sales service
Before buying a smartphone or gadget, read verified
reviews of users and go through the list of after sales service centres and
policy of the company. There are times when the warranty doesn’t cover the
entire cost of repair, so be sure to know the policy beforehand.
— TOI Tech
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