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Fourth, know the terms of your purchase before you buy.  Make sure that you read the terms of your agreement before you click a button that says agree or you submit an order.  Many sites offer a disclaimer that must be agreed to by clicking a button.  Other sites may have the disclaimers or legal terms on a separate web page.  Disclaimers may include information such as waiving your right to return an item or limit the amount of time that you have to return items you aren’t satisfied with.

Fifth, know if there is a warranty for your merchandise.  This is very important if you have purchased electronics online.  If there is a written warranty, it must be provided to you before you purchase the item.  Warranties should include the following information:  the time which the warranty covers, whom you can contact if something goes wrong with the item you purchased and is there a limit to the merchant’s liability.  Under federal law, if the item costs more than $10 the merchant must state whether the warranty is “limited” or “full.”

Sixth, know the expected delivery date of your item.  At checkout, most merchants will provide you with the expected delivery date of your merchandise.  Under federal law, if you don’t receive the item within 30 days of the purchase date, the merchant has to notify you.  You then have the right to wait for the merchandise or to cancel the order.  Exceptions are when you agree to a longer shipping time due to a special order.

Follow these shopping tips and you are sure to have a safe and satisfying shopping experience online.

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