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| Hi, People can you pls suggest sites where i can shop online in India. It should be reliable (unlike e-bay) . Preferably just straight buying [no auctions] . There should be 100 % guarentee that the product when ordered should reach me. Generally i am looking to buy electronics . Also pls mention if they include shipping costs and the modes of payments accepted . Thanks in advance |
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| Aadhavan is Coming Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leaving Chennai Age: 26
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Rep Power: 10 | eBay is a reliable site......I have bought a lot of items through ebay.. Did you have any issues dealing with eBay... |
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| Not yet ... but because all the sellers are third party its always dangerous to trust them ..Lately there is also news that lots a people are selling fake products in e-bay... I would prefer a guarantee of receiving the product |
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| Aadhavan is Coming Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leaving Chennai Age: 26
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Rep Power: 10 | what are u actually planning to buy.... |
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| Mostly electronic items like say I-Pods , Phones , Computer Peripherals etc |
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| Aadhavan is Coming Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leaving Chennai Age: 26
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Rep Power: 10 | Look for the feedback of the seller & also make sure the seller is a Power Seller...See the attachment... |
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| Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kerala
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Rep Power: 6 | Have you tried this one. Online Shopping at Rediff |
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| Platinum Member | Hello all, e-Bay is a very reliable site. I have purchased DVDs and some other things from them. They has a system called PaisaPay which makes cheating hard. Also seller ratings can guide you. Here is how PaisaPay works: - You place an order over eBay merchant - The Paisapay collects from you via CC / Paypal /ICICI account - System instructs seller to confirm that payment has been collected and shipping can happen - Seller ships item - Item is received by purchaser - Purchaser has 10 days to report that order was not received or goods were faulty. Faulty goods must be returned at purchaser's shipping cost (I think). - If purchaser confirms receipt of goods or more than 10 days are past, seller is paid by PaisaPay - In case of disputes, Paisapay usually returns the money in favour of the party that wins the dispute. PaisaPay system is the sole arbitrator. Cognizant Technlogy Solutions handles eBay account and I should know.
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| Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 24
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Rep Power: 2 | When it comes to online shopping, I only know of ebay. That's because I'm not into online shopping. I don't like it since it has issues with credit cards. I don't like to have problems with my credit cards. |
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Rep Power: 12 | My opinion is that you should not buy anything online here in India as unless its not available in shops around you.. Its always better to have a look at the stuff you are buying. Indian consumer laws have not evolved enough for us to be trusting and risking our hard earned money. I have read some very bad stories here : Consumer complaints If you are ordering from abroad make it a point not to use regular post as we still have babu log working in postal departments who wouldnt let an opportunity to steal go by. I have never had this stealing trouble in UK its just our great country where our countrymen take pride in stealing other people's stuff. |
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| Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 24
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Rep Power: 2 | I always prefer shopping at the stores, because in that way, I can personally check the item I am about to buy. And I am comfortable when I can see and touch, and if possible, if it applies, wear the item that I like buying. |
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I get a lot of stuff bought and sent from abroad thru my visiting friends @j4k My friend bought a TV on e-bay ... After a few months it gave some problems ...after having it checked he was told that one of the components inside had come lose .... Maybe due to a fall or a bump [during shipping]..And also in e-bay they quote outrageous prices for some items .... @Jhellie_Baby I am not so sensual ,but yeah i like to visually make sure that the product i am buying is in one piece | |
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| Platinum Member | @ShAdOwCoN, Stuff like TV, high cost gadgets, etc. should never be purchased from eBay. Restrict eBay for small items, VCD/DVD, etc. And yes. Shipping costs are outrageous on eBay. @jhellie_baby, In India many shops do not allow try (fitting) and then buy. In case of apparel, items like salwar-kameez come in three/four different fittings and hence you are asked to take a judgement call before buying. Many shops do not allow exchange also. Things are changing but that may take time. Are things different in your country? I have never been where you appear to be from. |
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