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Beat the High Street this Christmas

Posted on 16th December 2007 at 17:27 Tagged under Entertainment

If you’ve had enough of the high street already this Christmas then why not think about shopping online? Not only do you get to enjoy the comfort of shopping from your own home, but by using a shopping comparison website, or shopbot, such as Shopping.com, you also know that you’ve got the best deal.

Understandably, some people have concerns when purchasing goods over the internet. We've been speaking to Shannon Clouston - chief shopper at Shopping.com - who's offered us some practical advice on how to shop safely online, and what to watch out for when you do your last minute Christmas shopping.

1. Do your homework - Use the internet to search for information. Manufacturers websites often provide detailed product info whereas shopbots such as Shopping.com should be used to help you find the best deal.

2. Read consumer reviews - High quality consumer reviews can uncover the important advantages and disadvantages of similar products. Just reading one or two reviews before purchasing should highlight any potential problems.

3. Make sure you know the total price! - Shopping.com asks all of its merchants to include the full price in any listings, but if you are buying an item from other outlets online check that all costs are listed, including any shipping costs.

4. Get the best deal - Don't overlook what the best deal is overall! Some retailers include free extras such as guarantees or relevant accessories. It can be worth spending that bit more in order to get some of these add-ons.

5. Check the return policy - Before you buy check the shop's returns policy. These policies can vary widely, though many online shops now offer 30-day money back guarantees.

6. Know the final date for delivery - Find out the latest delivery dates for the Royal Mail and Parcel Force. Shopping.com estimates Thursday 20th December is likely to be the final deadline for most postal carriers. For more information about last order dates, please visit our sister site - Last Delivery.

7. Pay by credit card or PayPal - Online fraud is rarely a problem, but to ensure safe payment use a credit card that offers purchase protection or if possible your PayPal I.D.

8. Keep your receipt - Save your receipts in case you need to track your shipments or return an item.

9. Share your experience - Help others make smart decisions by sharing your shopping experience. Write reviews of the products you bought and the shops where you bought them - if you feel like it you could even do that right here on Shopping Place!

10. Above all shop safe! - Always make sure you're buying from a safe source. A number of online schemes will show you if a site is safe or not. Shopping.com's Trusted Store scheme is one of them; another is called ISIS, Internet Shopping Is Safe.

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Christmas Last Delivery Dates 2007

Posted on 16th December 2007 at 17:04 Tagged under Entertainment

Still stuck for those last minute Christmas presents? Wondering what exactly to put under the tree for Auntie Mabel? Think it's too late to order those cut price flashing musical socks from the web? Well fear not, because there's still just about enough time to order online, and Last Delivery is here to help you place those last minute orders.

Last Delivery is Shopping Place's sister website, dedicated to providing you with all the last order and last delivery dates for Christmas 2007. Many of the online stores are still accepting orders, and will still guarantee delivery by Christmas. Jessops for example are taking orders right up until the 21st of December, and if you'd like to have your Christmas dinner delivered to your door, Tesco are accepting groceries orders up until two days before Christmas - 23rd December.

Last Delivery is like Ronseal, it does exactly what it says on the tin. It's the only place to find the last order dates for delivery by Christmas 2007 from all your favourite online stores - over 60 to be more accurate. Simple really. And if you're already thinking about 2008, Last Delivery will also provide last order dates for Valentines and Mothers Day next year, along with any other special occasions we can bother to code the website for.

So don't delay - buy those last minute Christmas presents today! Visit Last Delivery to find out which stores are still accepting orders for Christmas, and most of all, enjoy! Thanks for visiting Shopping Place - we'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our visitors a very merry and peaceful Christmas!

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