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What you Need to Know about Shopping Online

What you Need to Know about Shopping Online

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Online-shopOnline hackers are making headlines once again with a major security breach at Apple. This comes only a week after hackers stole personal user information from the website eBay.

Whether you are a regular online shopper or yet to give it a go, we’ve pulled together some tips to stay safe and save some money while you’re at it.   

 

Safety First

Protecting your money and personal details should always come first when shopping online. The Government’s Stay Smart Online and Moneysmart websites have some useful advice about how to protect your money and your personal details online.

From checking whether your computer is secure to setting strong passwords that are changed regularly there are numerous steps you can take to better protect yourself. You should always stop and think before sharing any personal information and you should always use a secure payment method such as PayPal, BPay or credit card. You can Click here for more safety tips

 

Promo Codes and Discounts

The Internet is your friend when it comes to discounts, coupons and promo codes. One of the team here at the FiftyUp Club regularly Googles a particular brand along with discounts and free delivery when purchasing things online. From sheets, towels, clothes, shoes and accessories discounts are available all over the Internet. If you see something for full price in a shop, check online to see if you can find it cheaper. Sign up to your favourite retailers’ emails and keep your eye out for any specials and discounts in their newsletters.

Groceries

The price war between Coles and Woolworths has gone online with both supermarket companies offering in-store specials online, according to a recent report by Channel 9 news. Both chains now provide free home-delivery. With Coles, you’ll get free delivery on Wednesdays when you spend $100 or more and Woolworths provides weekend free delivery as well as free delivery promotions for new customers.

Have you every bought anything online?  Do you have any safety or saving tips? 

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Helen
Helen from QLD commented:

I am a grandmother of 71 and I have recently discovered on line shopping. It is awesome when you do not grow up with this concept. I only pay with Pay Pal I find that the easiest and the safest. Also they are very helpful 

Margaret
Margaret from QLD commented:

I have a separate debit card for internet purchases and only transfer the amount into it when I purchase an item. 

Colin
Colin from QLD commented:

I have a good deal of sympathy for local ( in a big country town) retailers feeling the pinch. So when I arrive at a good deal on the internet I print the page showing the with-delivery total and tote it to the local appropriate store. . "Get within coo-ee of this price and I'll buy it here " often produces a 'pick it up on the spot, look at it first feel the quality, ' result which suits me and helps a local trader stay solvent . Makes me feel good too. 

Stephen
Stephen from WA commented:

I find it helps when I'm looking for a particular item, if I just type in the item, then add "best price" after it (without the commas). You usually end up at a site where they've done the searching for you and then you just click on the cheapest store. Be aware of freight costs though Regards, Thommo. 

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