As Hari Raya Idul Fitri approaches, more and more people are shopping online, probably including you. Here are tips to keep spending satisfied and maximized.
Here are 10 tips you should try:
1. Make a shopping plan, don’t go crazy
Before shopping online, make a plan of what we are looking for and buying. Spend as needed. Don’t be confused with various promotions in e-commerce. Especially before the holidays there are many attractive discount promos.
Determine if you really need what to buy. Don’t let your money run out because of the temptation to spend, even if the items you really need haven’t been purchased.
2. Diligent survey between sellers
Follow the comparison survey between sellers to get the best price. Check the price amount. The total price includes the price of the goods, the cost of packaging, and the cost of shipping. Don't buy it in a hurry, who knows someone will sell it cheaper.
3. Choose a trusted online shopping site
When shopping online, choose a trusted online shopping site. Trusted online shopping websites usually have methods of protection that are guaranteed to be safe.
Check website security by knowing which web information is safe and which is not. Don’t be easily attracted to an online store that has a lot of followers but the number doesn’t match the testimonials.
Make sure the testimonials provided are theirs, not another store. Because there are some e-commerce and online stores that make fake testimonials and reviews on their social media and forums.
4. Choose a seller with a good reputation
Choose the seller with the best reputation. A large number of online shopping websites already use a seller reputation system, so make sure you buy from a reputable seller.
Watch out for trusted sellers who display pictures of their items clearly and not stolen photos to avoid fraud. See also testimonials or reviews and ratings from users.
5. Research before buying
Research and read the product description before buying. Shopping online of course makes it impossible for consumers to see directly the physical condition of the targeted goods. Read descriptions on quality, quantity, material, color, size and more. If you don’t read it carefully, you may be disappointed to buy counterfeit goods.
6. Note the terms and conditions that apply
Note the terms and conditions that apply. Every online shopping website has terms and conditions for providing its services. Maybe before Hari Raya there are also special conditions and conditions, please read carefully.
7. Read the rules for returning goods and the complaint mechanism
Don't forget, read the return policy as well. Since the goods purchased cannot be physically seen, there must be a guarantee in case the goods received are damaged.
If there are problems in the transaction of goods and services, consumers can make a complaint directly to the business actor. Some sellers already have a special section that handles consumer complaints, some of which guarantee the response time of consumer complaints.
8. If something is too cheap, be suspicious!
Beware of the temptation of cheap prices, for example, from the usual price of hundreds of thousands of rupiah, suddenly to tens of thousands or offer a low price up to half of the normal price. Low prices are related to the quality of goods.
Be wary of social engineering by way of shopping sites that offer special Eid prices but ask for a PIN or OTP.
9. Use a shared account
Use joint accounts primarily for the market. With this system payment will not be handed over directly to the seller, but to the market account.
The purpose is to prevent fraud. If the goods have not reached the buyer according to the description, the seller will not accept payment. New sellers can earn money, once the buyer has confirmed the success of the transaction. If the seller is naughty, then the money will be returned to the buyer.
Also be careful in choosing and using payment systems (cash payments, delivery, credit cards, e-money).
10. Save proof of transaction
After shopping online, do not forget to keep proof of the transaction, from time to time there are complaints about the purchased goods. If necessary, also keep all the detailed information related to the transaction of the goods that have been purchased, including the description and price of the product, or the receipt of the ATM as proof of transfer to payment.
After receiving and using the purchased item, don't forget to fill in the comments / reviews field as feedback for the seller and reference for other users.
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