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Tips of the Trade: Buying Shoes Online

When daily demands don’t lend you time to make a trip to the department store sale , many woman turn to buying their shoes online. In fact, many people prefer online-shopping as a whole, it’s an option for shopping that can keep up with the modern world and its demands. You can lay in bed and shop, or make a quick purchase on your way into the office.  

 

Unfortunately, online stores are not created equally and that fact is especially true for shoes. You’re not always guaranteed a quality product and what shoes up to your door may bear nothing in common with the quality image you saw online. There are also many other factors to consider, and keeping these points in mind can help you decide when a sale or discount retailer really is cutting you a deal:

 

Shipping Costs. A classic tactic in e-commerce is offering discount products with outrageous shipping costs. If the website your own has prices that are too good to believe, check the shipping costs. 

 

Return Policies. Sure, you may be getting a great deal on those shoes but if they show up at your door and don’t fit or look they way you wanted them to, you want to be able to return or exchange them. Online retailers that sell shoes for close to nothing, often don’t include return policies. Pay a little extra for buyer security. 

 

Discounts and Coupons. Great providers have established relationships with their suppliers. This gives them the ability to create coupons that are actually usable, and not just for niche items that aren’t bought once in a blue moon. Watch out for stores claiming discounts that mount, as this is often times a way to get you to spill extra cash up front for coupons down the line.

 

Now that you have an idea on what to look for in a retailer, how do you get the best bang for your buck?  Plenty of places have deals, but finding places that combine quality with low prices is hard to do. A trend-setter for quality and price is 6pm, a discount and clearance provider of shoes, clothing and accessories. The website has a variety of featured brands including (but not limited to): Calvin Klein, Frye, Skechers, and The North Face.

 

On top of a great selection and price, 6pm sends daily emails that include coupon codes to apply at check out. Certain holidays and events prompt bigger discounts, and other coupons are just used to sweeten the deal. They also send out coupons through social media like Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest! At 6pm the options are endless, the brands are trending, and you’re guaranteed buyer security.

 

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