E-commerce makes it easy for us to shop without the hassle of going to the store. Everything you need can be purchased directly from your smartphone while sitting at home. Online shopping in e-commerce is the answer for those who are implementing physical distancing and Work From Home (WFH) according to the government’s advice.
Products sold by e-commerce sellers usually have friendlier prices than official retail in malls. In e-commerce , there are many merchants from various cities in Indonesia who sell a variety of our needs, ranging from clothes, gadgets , food, and other household needs.
When deciding to shop online on e-commerce , there are several things we can consider before pressing the buy button on the e-commerce platform , as well as tips so that your online shopping stays safe and arrives quickly.
- Research and Compare Prices First
Before shopping, you should see the price of the product first. Compare the price of the item with products sold by other sellers .
This is the joy of shopping online in e-commerce , you don’t have to bother asking the seller because the price is already listed on the product page. Comparing prices is quite useful because it can adjust the budget you have. If you want a seller who provides certainty in terms of authenticity and product warranty, you can choose brand holders or large stores that open official accounts with the smoothsales.com.au
- Read Product Description
Don’t forget to read the instructions and product descriptions. This is to ensure the function of the item matches what you need. Reading product descriptions is important to know the specifications of goods, materials, and other detailed information in a product sold by merchants .
For example, electronics. You can find out what the electrical voltage of a product is in watts. Who knows you are a person who is willing to invest in buying a high-priced product at the beginning for the sake of a low electric voltage measure to be more environmentally friendly and also more efficient for monthly electricity costs.
- View Delivery Time
Each product has a different delivery estimate, depending on the location of the seller, how big the item is, and the courier chosen. The duration can be three days, seven days, or maybe even around 20 days, if the goods purchased online are shipped from overseas.
- Check Seller Ratings and Products
Don’t be tempted by cheap prices. You have to check the seller’s rating first , whether it’s good or not. Rating high indicating they are a trusted seller and are widely purchased.
Don’t forget to also look at the reviews that have been given by consumers for merchants and their products. Reviews from customers are very useful to monitor whether the goods they sell are good or not in accordance with the photos provided.
- Ask Availability Before Buying
Before pressing the buy button, it’s a good idea to ask the seller first to ensure the availability of the merchant’s products .
The chat feature to chat directly with sellers is available on Lazada. All questions that you want to ask can be done through this chat feature. After making sure the seller has the stock, you can buy the item in peace.
- Monitor Goods Warranty
The thing that should be your attention before shopping online is the warranty, especially for products of the type of electronic equipment whose prices are clearly high. By reading the warranty information, you can understand how to claim damage and the conditions needed.
