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02
September
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Must-Know Tips for Finding the Best Deals on Online Shopping Platforms

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You’ve probably noticed that online shopping can be like a digital treasure hunt. You’re always in search of the best deals, but how can you be sure you’re really getting the most bang for your buck? That’s where we come in.

We’ve scoured the web, consulted with experts, and compiled a list of top tips to help you find the best deals on online shopping platforms. Whether you’re a seasoned online shopper or a newbie, you’ll find these strategies invaluable. So, let’s dive in and discover how you can make your online shopping experience more rewarding and cost-effective.

How Online Shopping Platforms Function

Understanding the mechanisms of online shopping platforms forms an integral part of your journey to spotting superior deals online. They function primarily on a digital infrastructure that connects sellers, products, and buyers, promoting seamless transactions.

Firstly, consider the seller’s perspective, which drives their participation on these platforms. Sellers primarily use these online marketplaces as a channel to expand their customer base. Online shopping platforms, such as Amazon, eBay, or Alibaba, offer sellers the opportunity to reach out to millions of potential buyers across the

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18
August
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I was asked to tip while shopping online — guilt-tipping has gone too far

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He thought it put the “gratuitous” in gratuity.

As if “guilt tipping” wasn’t prevalent enough in the brick-and-mortar sphere, the gratuity-pressuring trend has metastasized to e-commerce as well.

A TikTok influencer raised eyebrows after revealing that he was asked to tip while shopping online, as detailed in a video with more than 400,000 views.

“Online shopping and this company asked for a tip??” wrote Noah Miller — who goes by @whiteboyonthebeat on the platform — in the caption over the clip.

The seven-second snippet showed the digital shopper flashing a quizzical expression before showing the tip list on the transaction, which apparently was made through the Shop Pay app; it asked customers whether they wanted to leave a gratuity before checking out.

Tip options ranged from 5% to 15% percent, although there was also an option to leave a custom tip, as well as “none.”

Needless to say, the TikTok commentariat was equally flummoxed by the digital tip jar with one commenter writing, “THERES NO WAY.”

“Like is the tip gonna make it ship faster orrr,” wondered one person, while someone else wondered to whom the gratuity would go, prompting a reply from Miller: “The mailman???? Idfk.”

“Me when the

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31
July
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Online Shopping Fails and How To Avoid Them – Forbes Advisor

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These are some of the most common online shopping fails, complete with personal anecdotes from those who have survived them.

Not Checking the Return Policy

From fees for return shipping labels to getting e-credits instead of refunds, returns when shopping online are a pain. And since you’re not actually seeing the merchandise in person or trying it on to see if it fits when buying, returns are relatively commonplace when shopping online.

While you don’t have to head to the store to return an item, you may have to head to the post office, print various shipping labels, buy an envelope or box or dig through poorly designed websites to figure out if and how you can complete a return for something you bought online.

Elise, an Indiana resident, experienced this firsthand when she did online shopping hauls at a few stores. One store charged her $7 for a return label to send the item that didn’t fit quite right back for a return, while another vendor only provided her with an e-credit to use online instead of a refund for an item that didn’t work for her. “You have to be careful with the online return policies,” she said.

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25
July
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Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims

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A group of bad actors — likely from China — is running a global cybercrime-as-a-service operation. It oversees a massive network of fake shopping websites that has conned more than 850,000 people in the United States and Europe into purchasing items, over the past three years, and the organization has tried to process more than $50 million in fraudulent orders.

The scam, called BogusBazaar by the researchers at German security research and consulting firm Security Research Labs (SRLabs), has included 75,000 false online shops with two goals: stealing credit card credentials from victims and processing never-fulfilled orders for expensive items through the fake websites.

“Both methods are sometimes used against the same victim in sequence: First, credit card data is harvested through a spoofed payment interface,” SRLabs consultant Matthias Marx wrote in a report. “The victim is then shown an error message and forwarded to a functioning payment gateway, which initiates a payment.”

As of last month, about 22,500 fake shopping sites were still active. Since 2021, the network has processed more than a million orders with an aggregated order volume of more than $50 million. Because not every order is successful, the overall financial loss from processing orders is

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08
July
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Eco-Friendly Online Shopping To Top $100 Billion

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Five years from now, none of us will go through a product checkout experience and not have the option to make our purchase carbon neutral. That’s how Dane Baker, co-founder and CEO of EcoCart, predicts the sustainable future of e-commerce.

His company, EcoCart, partners with brands and retailers to power a carbon-neutral and climate positive shopping experience. The app calculates the carbon footprint of products, giving consumers the opportunity to offset the emissions at checkout through brand-sponsored sustainability projects.

“We’re making it easy for consumers to take climate action in a frictionless way as they go about their daily lives,” said Baker. “Working with a global network of partners, we help brands strengthen customer relationships and loyalty. Shoppers have a deeper affinity with organizations that act on their shared commitment to sustainability.”

Brands of all sizes worldwide are using EcoCart to increase conversion rates and repeat purchases. A premium skin care product organization boosted repeat purchase rates by 50%. A fast-growing plant-based nutritional supplements company increased online cart conversions by 22%. One sustainable furniture company’s average order

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