Truth Behind The Hidden Star Of The Online Shopping World
Another hard hitting fact tormenting the online buyers is delivery of fake products. Recently a buyer was stunned as he received a brick in place of a SmartPhone. As this incident may be laughed off but it is a serious thing to ponder over.
We instill a trust on online retailers for the delivery of genuine products to the customers ordering online. The e-com websites has a business model where for delivery and products they rely on vendors and other small businesses.
Thus It is the responsibility of the vendors as well as online retailers to provide genuine products to the customers. Last year in an incident, one of the pioneer online website was served with a notice saying they were selling fake JBL Bluetooth wireless speakers.
Though many online websites have put in checks at several levels that curb fake products, people are advised to be more careful with the online shopping especially while buying gadgets and shop on the trusted sites and call the customer care to get help about the products.
If you are buying gadgets online, be double sure because most of the manufacturers do not provide warranty for the product bought online. It applies even if you buy a genuine product of the manufacturer Online.
Many Companies, including Lenovo, Dell, HP, Toshiba, Asus, Nikon, LG, and Sony have given a pre hand warning to the customers saying not to buy in online as most of the online retailers are not the the authorized resellers and hence getting a warranty for the products can be a difficult task.
Online shopping is a growing platform in India and most of the people are seen drawing towards it. With Digital India initiative over millions can be using the internet in near future. As there is no proper way in which people can safe guard themselves against counterfeit goods while buying online, but they can make sure about the authenticity of the online websites, read terms and conditions thoroughly before shopping, especially during sale season.
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