How to buy name brand merchandise cheaply
This article will provide information on where designer products can be purchased for much less than what is traditionally found in department stores.
Bargain retailing is already big business and continues to grow exponentially. The reason: Each of us wants quality designer products, but not the hefty price markups that come with the products. So the question is: where can you get the cheap stuff? I mean, where can you buy discount designer clothes, belts, bags, perfumes and colognes without compromising the quality and integrity of the products?
The answer is not department stores or flea markets. It’s also not an appeal to your patience: you don’t have to wait for annual or semi-annual sales. The place to buy designer products is the Internet. There are currently several online stores that offer a variety of designer products at deeply discounted prices.
My goal is to increase your confidence in shopping online, to show you that it is not only acceptable, but that it is the current and future trend of commerce. There’s a reason corporate giants like Best Buy, Wall-Mart, Costco and others are closing stores every day. The reason is that competition from web-based discounters is increasing, and these brick-and-mortar giants cannot compete with web stores in terms of the cost of doing business. If I can help you see that shopping online can be safe, fun, and significantly less expensive, I’ve achieved my goal. I will also provide tips for confirming the integrity of the web-based store, as well as ensuring the safety of your shopping experience.
Here’s another way to look at the current vicissitudes of buying designer goods: Every business is competing for your hard-earned dollars. And you’re competing against the world to be as trendy as the next young, smart, hip individual. The only problem is that buying everything that is fashionable and stylish is not cheap. You want to know how to look “styled” without breaking the bank. So what is the solution to your dilemma? Shop around online until you feel comfortable with the online store that offers what you’re looking for at a price that’s within your budget.
You can find just about any item from any brand online these days. While it is true that not everyone can afford Armani or Gucci every time they want to buy something, if you know where and how to look, you will always find something that fits your budget. Having said that, getting great deals on names like Armani and Gucci isn’t uncommon at all. However, don’t expect low-priced Armani or Gucci every time you search! This is because some big name designers have quantity control to create a strictly regulated market where they closely control the quantities of their products.
So what if Gucci and Armani are not within your budget every time you search? There are several other cheaper designer items available that will allow you to create the image you are looking for. I will write an article in the near future explaining supply and demand as well as price elasticity in relation to marketing and supply of designer products. Add this somewhere later
The new trend in discount shopping has been made available by the existence of the Internet through sites like eBay and DealNews. On eBay, a consumer can bid on products that other people and businesses have for sale. Many times you will find very good offers and very good prices. However, the challenge with sites like eBay is that not all sellers are honest. There have also been many hackers and spammers who have used the Ebay name to trick people into taking their money. Careful due diligence is necessary when bidding on items on auction sites like Ebay. On the contrary, DealNews is my favorite place to look for deals. The site works like a watchdog where you type in a search for an item (mainly electronics) and the site scours the entire internet universe to bring you the product you are looking for at the best price. For example, if you type a search for “Casio Exilim,” the site will provide you with all the stores that sell the camera at the best prices. You can then click on the item/price of your choice and the site will redirect you to the original seller of the product. I like this site because it gives you new results every time you search given the constantly changing prices in the retail environment. It’s too hard to keep track of all the deals and sales, so I let this site do the dirty work for me. No matter where you shop, the best shopping deals are achieved by comparing and getting comfortable with the vendors you buy from. This site does just that for me.
Designer items don’t always have to be luxury items that many can’t afford. One must understand the supply chain between the manufacturer and the end consumer, you, to realize that it really doesn’t cost that much to make designer products. You can find designer items at deep discounts and the Internet is the main way to find them.[Whetheryouneedthenewlowcutwhitetopsforthenextcluboutingorjustwanttosmellandlookgoodattherightpricethesolutionisshoppingonthewebwithsomecautionsdiscussedinthisarticle[Yaseaquenecesitelasnuevasblusasblancasdecortebajoparalapróximasalidaalclubosimplementequieraoleryversebienalpreciocorrectolasoluciónescomprarenlawebconalgunasprecaucionesqueseanalizanenesteartículo[Whetheryouneedthenewlowcutwhitetopsforthenextcluboutingorjustwanttosmellandlookgoodattherightpricethesolutionistoshoponthewebwithsomecautionsdiscussedinthisarticle
The next section will cover specific tips on how to get comfortable shopping online and what to look for in an online retailer.
TIPS FOR BUYING ONLINE
When buying online, always look for the recommendations of the store and the user community. Many sites will also give you comparison shopping tools or simply list retail prices for you against their prices. If the site doesn’t provide reviews, go to Google and search for reviews on the product you’re looking for. Look for links to bulletin boards and discussion forums where consumers post about the product. Also look for Blogs that talk about the product you are looking for. User-generated content is definitely your best bet to get familiar and comfortable with both the product and the web-based store.
Use sites like Froogle as a comparison benchmark
Froogle is Google’s bargain-hunting assistant. Instead of typing in Google, type in http://www.froogle.com in your web browser. What you will see is a product search site where you can type in the product you are looking for. Be as specific as possible when searching for products. For example, don’t just type Armani if you’re looking for an Armani perfume. Instead, type Armani Mania 3.3 OZ Eau de Toilette. Or if you’re looking for a specific Calvin Klein perfume, don’t just type in Calvin Klein, but type in CK One by Calvin Klein 3.3 OZ. Froogle allows you to organize listings by relevance, price, seller rating, and product rating. Every store that Froogle displays is approved by Google in advance. Froogle is a great resource for discount shopping.
SSL
Shop on websites that are committed to making your shopping experience safe and convenient.
Look for privacy disclosures on a website and ensure that all personal data received is kept private and confidential. Your personal information must be protected by a secure socket layer (SSL), a technology that completely encrypts and protects all your personal information (name, address, credit card number) from being read by anyone over the Internet. To further protect user identity and unauthorized use of financial information, please ensure that the site does not store credit card information in its databases. Haven’t you heard about the recent security breach in US military technology that allowed hackers to access millions upon thousands of credit card and social security numbers? Personally, I’m wary of sites that “auto-bill” you by storing your credit card information on file. Also look for disclaimers that ensure personal information is not sold or rented to a third party and that information will only be provided to a third party with the prior consent of the customer.
To ensure the site is safe and secure, look for a small padlock icon at the bottom right of the web page whenever you need to enter personal information and/or make a money transaction. For example if you go http://www.myperfumesforless.com and click the Login link at the top right of the page, you will see a small lock icon appear at the bottom right of the screen. Locking ensures that your information is safe and secure. Do not enter any information or make transactions on sites that do not have this icon.
Integrity of the product backed by the guarantee of the company/section (FAQ)
The FAQ section has become a staple online. Through this section, web-based companies convey their message to the customer and answer various frequently asked questions that a customer may have. A good company updates the FAQ section regularly by adding questions frequently asked by their growing user/customer base. Through the FAQ section, a company can explain their product in more detail, as well as give you the added confidence that they are willing to stand behind the performance and integrity of their products by providing a good warranty program. For example, when a customer visits our company’s website, the first question that often comes to mind is whether the products are genuine. I myself would have doubts if I saw designer perfumes and colognes at such low prices. This is a completely normal and rational reaction. It is the company’s responsibility to educate its customers and inspire them with enough confidence in the company’s products so that the customer feels comfortable enough to make a transaction. If you click on the About Us and FAQ sections of our company website, you’ll see a full description of where we source our products and how we can provide them at prices that are initially hard to believe.