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~ Jacquelyn Lynn (Author) "IN THE EARLY DAYS OF ONLINE SHOPPING-WHICH WASN'T so very long ago-it was pretty easy to keep up with all the shopping sites..." (more)
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Entrepreneur’s expert Internet sellers reveal how you could be a savvy Internet buyer

A comprehensive guide to buying on the Internet, Online Shopper’s Survival Kit will teach you how to effectively and safely shop online for just about anything. With input from expert buyers and sellers, it discusses strategies for getting a great deal on online merchandise, including the top categories, like cars, real estate, and travel services. It reveals how to recognize and avoid scams and frauds and discusses consumer protection issues.

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Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press; 1 edition (August 10, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599180243
ISBN-13: 978-1599180243
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,901,116 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Keep it next to your computer, February 19, 2007

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Joanne Benham for Reader Views (1/07)

These days you can stay at home and never venture out to a store again. You can buy insurance, pay your bills, order groceries, furnish your house, get your prescriptions filled and even buy your pet food, all from the comfort of your own chair. All you need is a computer and a modem.

But how safe is shopping online? How do you find the items you need? What questions do you need answered before you buy from and unknown store? You can get the answers to all these questions simply by reading the "Online Shopper's Survival Guide."

Originally conceived as a book to teach people how to sell on eBay, the focus changed when a seller told her what was really needed was a guide to teach people how to buy online. His reasoning was that there were plenty of sales sites, tens of thousands of them--what was needed was more customers for those sites. This book is the result of that conversation.

Written for seasoned shoppers as well as the neophyte, there is sound advice to be found for everyone. Jacquelyn Lynn has the book set out in an orderly process; beginning with the ancestors of online stores, the brick and mortar shops we all grew up with. Part two takes us into the field, explaining the ins and outs of online auction sites with a few tips many people don't think of, such as poor spelling may be your best friend in an auction (Page 46). She also discusses the pros and cons of buying items such as tobacco, liquor and firearms online. A short section I found interesting and had never given any thought to before was buying from another country, which could entail a duty fee or customs tax.

There is a large portion of the book devoted to online safety; how to keep your credit card information safe, how to protect yourself from scammers, tips to make sure a sale site is legitimate, and, if the worse should happen, how to deal with being defrauded.

And finally, near the end of the book, a great listing of all the websites mentioned in the book, listed both alphabetically and then by category.

I keep "Online Shopper's Survival Guide" next to my computer just to visit some of the sites listed. I thought I was a savvy shopper, but I learned many new things that I use everyday...especially the poor spelling tip, probably my favorite, since I bought three pairs of ladies jeans for $3.00 each.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Source of Information, December 23, 2006

By	Leslie Halpern (Central Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's amazing that the age of the Internet has ushered in such a wide array of shopping items - all available from a few clicks on the computer. "Online Shopper's Survival Guide" gives readers savvy advice on obtaining great deals on food, pet supplies, jewelry, medicines, cars, boats, travel accommodations, real estate, vacation rentals, and much more. Lynn even guides online shoppers to helpful sites for finding jobs, friends, and dates. If it's available online, this book shows you how to find it and get the best value.

Also the co-author of Make Big Profits on Ebay: Start Your Own Million $ Business, Lynn is clearly an expert on online buying and selling, and eagerly shares her secrets for getting the most for your money when shopping the Internet. This book is a great source of information that you'll want to refer to over and over again.

Leslie Halpern, author of Reel Romance: The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies and Dreams on Film: The Cinematic Struggle Between Art and Science.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great consumer advice for new and experienced online shoppers, October 22, 2006

By	Alan Rooks (Orlando FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The only thing Online Shopper's Survival Guide doesn't tell you is how to get the money to pay for your online purchases--that's something you have to figure out for yourself. But it does tell you everything else you need to know to find things online, get good deals, and avoid fraud.

Experienced online shoppers may find some of the advice basic, but even they are likely to learn something that will save them far more than the price of the book.

This is an easy, enjoyable read, and the book is well-organized. You can read it straight through or jump around to the topics that interest you. Lynn also maintains a blog with current advice on a variety of consumer issues and she uses that to update information in the book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed by Sabrina Williams
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