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Shopping online is a straightforward way to save money and time and rid yourself in the hassles of traffic and parking, but certain purchases are easier to make online than others. Some people don't like to buy clothes online, since they can't use them on, and purchasing rapidly perishable items, like milk or frozen treats, for example, just makes no sense. Buying muebles baño online, however, is entirely practical.


Selecting accent pieces, tables and chairs, or perhaps a bedroom set via the Web is a brilliant way to maximize selection and reduce cost, if you keep in mind a few simple things. Keep these items in mind, while you look for your new furnishings:

1. Images -- Are there high res product images for you to view? You will need something better than a 2"X3" fuzzy blur, if you're will make an order decision online. When the webstore owner doesn't care enough to post decent photos of his products, he probably doesn't care much about his customers, either.

2. Materials -- Everything looks like solid wood and real leather in a staged photo. Be sure to browse the fine print and discover exactly what the goods are actually made of. And while you're doing that, think about your intended use of the product--do you want white leather upholstery in the household room, in which the kids do their art projects and the pets sneak on the couch when you're gone?

3. Dimensions -- Again, photos can be deceiving, especially when you are looking at size. Look into the product's size and weight online, so you don't end up getting "The Media Cabinet that Ate New York" in your living room. One trick is to take cardboard boxes and stack them up to the dimensions listed in the content description, so that you can visualize how the item will squeeze into your home.

4. Delivery -- Clarify delivery details before you push that "Buy" button. Will you have to assemble the item? Will the shipper bring it inside, whether it's a heavy item, or let it rest on the porch? How long before the product ships out? And make sure the vendor will provide you with a tracking number, so you can attend home to receive the item and never have it sitting outside you in the rain.

5. Tax and Shipping Charges -- For big purchases, sales tax and shipping charges are a big consideration. Take the store's tax and shipping policies into consideration when shopping for these high-ticket items, as they could easily double the amount price. Many vendors pad shipping prices to make up for bargain product prices, while others compensate for higher product prices with low- or no-cost shipping deals.

6. Return Policies -- Considering returns throughout the purchase process is like fleshing out a pre-nuptial agreement during the engagement party, but they're better off to understand ahead of time your options when the honeymoon doesn't last! Discover what the policy is when a product has factory defects, and see what your options are if you just don't like it. Make sure you know the time period for lodging complaints or altering your mind, and if the clock starts ticking at purchase, upon shipping, or upon delivery. Also, check on who's responsible for return shipping during these different situations and whether you will find re-stocking fees (common for high-end items).