Virtual shopping has become much more accessible
It is precisely so that guaranteed delivery from eBay or Amazon operates, companies like Polar Express exist, allowing our compatriots to buy goods in online stores in America and Canada. The quite affordable cost of parcel delivery with goods is achieved thanks to the presence of its own logistics service, as well as discounts provided by international carriers.
Today there is a large number of goods that are still not available on store shelves in our country. That is why online shopping in foreign countries is becoming increasingly popular. For this, you just need internet access, a bank card, and basic knowledge of English. There are sites (the same eBay) that work with a Russian-language menu.
As experts note, it is best to make purchases on the websites of large stores, such as Amazon, eBay, Nordstrom, and others. Such stores are known for fast delivery and a wide variety of goods. Negative aspects are not excluded: some goods are not delivered to our country (large household appliances, cameras, video cameras, jewelry, household chemicals). Be careful when making purchases on Asian portals. People complain that clothes quickly deteriorate, equipment breaks down. Therefore, read reviews about them and then decide whether you should buy this or that item. Carefully check low-priced items with free delivery.
There are also forwarding companies, whose duty is to store the things you bought in their warehouse, and then forward them to you. What is very convenient, they can forward you goods that do not have delivery to our country. But, of course, you will have to pay for these services.
Also, in addition to everything, there are intermediaries – these are either companies or people with extensive experience in online shopping. They differ from forwarding companies in that they themselves buy the product you liked, and you pay them for services 5-30% (it all depends on the type of product). The intermediary bears full responsibility for the product, and in case of damage or loss, they will return your money. Delivery takes about a couple of months.
For online shopping, it is better to have VISA or MasterCard cards. They can be used to pay via PayPal or directly. There is also a virtual card only for online purchases – it is VISA Virtuon. The plus is that it is better protected from the tricks of fraudsters. And the minus is that to order it, as well as to use such a card, you will have to pay.
You should always remember, when you pay online, never enter your bank card PIN code, the CVV code is the only code that may be requested from you.