Books are popular with young and old. Books have been in use since ancient times and now wonderful books are available online at prices that are affordable. With the advent of World Wide Web it is very easy to access books and it has now become a market place to buy books. If you are a new bee all you have to do is log on to your favorite book price comparison website and type in the name of the book or the category of books from which you want to choose the book. A world of books will be available for you, but be cautious about whenever you are doing online shopping. Follow some tips given below and become a smart shopper.
- What are you buying? Be a smart shopper and read all the reviews and articles written on the book. It will help you to understand the book before you buy. Don’t go by anybody’s and everybody’s reviews.
- Read author reviews and his past works, so that you know you are buying a good and popular book. Author reviews also help to have a list of other popular works by the same author and you can also choose some more books you like.
- Do you know the seller’s reputation? You might feel safer dealing with companies you already know and trust. If you’re not familiar with the name and reputation of a company–and especially if a seller has sent you an unsolicited e-mail message ("spam")–find out more before you buy. Read all the reviews of the website from which the book you will buy. Some online book price comparison sites like http://www.gauchotexts.com/ offer "feedback" areas where customers discuss their experiences. This will help you to decide, how efficient they are in terms of number of days they take to supply the book, the price they charge and if they keep up to their promises.
- Compare book prices properly and the latest discounts being offered, and then only go for the cheapest book. Whether the book is being sold as new or used, be suspicious of prices that are too good to be true. Also, consider carefully whether you may be paying too much for an item, particularly if you’re bidding through an auction site. You may want to comparison-shop, online or offline, before you buy.
- Also check if shipping is free or does the vendor charges the shipping charges according to the area. Also note if the vendor is shipping the books overseas or only in country.
- Check Your Order - After typing in your order, double check the online form. It’s easy to order "22" rather than "2" books if your finger stays on the keyboard a little too long! Many electronic order forms will tell you the total price of your order before you buy. Pay attention to that total price so you can crosscheck the book names and quantity. Also, check any confirmation e-mail that you receive from the seller. If it doesn’t agree with what you wanted, immediately notify the seller by e-mail or telephone.
These were some of the very crucial tips while doing online shopping, tune in for more tips next quarter, until then log to www.gauchotexts.com and happy reading!
