Being an Interior Architecture student, very often I was so overloaded with all the assignments that I would rather stay at home and rest instead of going to shopping malls. And for the last semester, I was so busy I couldn't shop for new clothes for the coming Chinese New Year before I went back to my hometown. My hometown is a great place for food, but beautiful, suitable clothes are hard to find and honestly speaking, they are frequently overpriced due to market demand.
But fret not! With the current technological advancement, shopping is made possible with just a click away! There are plenty of online shopping Malaysia websites which have been setup from fashion, gadgets and electronics as well as groceries. Personally, I have tried online shopping in various websites several times. So far all the products arrived safely. Some were as good as promised and some even exceeded my expectations. However, I did encounter several problems such as postage delays, unfriendly sellers and differences in product quality. Hence, it is always necessary to take some safety precautions to avoid getting cheated or receiving less than paid for.
Below are some tips to stay safe and satisfied while
making any purchase online:
It's a tricky world out there. Don't trust all the websites. Don't let your impulse guide you. Always do some research regarding the
websites prior to buying from them. I always read reviews online and get feedbacks from my friends to make sure the website is
a credible one as there are many websites that are scams. If possible, I would even chat with the sellers/suppliers to get more information on the goods I'm interested in. Shopping at the wrong
website or untrusted suppliers will make you lose your money big time and you
will have a trauma to shop online.
Many would agree that online shopping is convenient but refuse or hesitate to try it themselves for the fear of the security of online transaction. I was once one of them. Therefore, before keying in bank details to purchase anything, it is important to always make sure a symbol like lock is on the top url or
bottom of the page. This indicates that the website is secure for you to start
making payment. This is the most vital part of all as with the wrong move or
ignorance, you can have your bank account drained out. You do not want to
regret shopping due to your mistake of not checking it properly. The best way
is to always refer back to the review you have read and social platforms.
After making any purchase online, another important step is to check your bank statements especially if
you opt for bank transfer, debit or credit card payment methods. You do not
need to wait for your bills to come at the end of the month as it will be too
late if something bad happens. Go online regularly and check your electronic
bank statements to confirm that you are not being robbed. After all, better be safe than
sorry.
Be safe and enjoy shopping from home, Readers! I'm going to shop for mine soon. Yay!
Have a blessed new year! :)
