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Shopping online is a simple way to save money and time and free yourself from the hassles of traffic and parking, but certain purchases are easier to make online than the others. Some people tend not to buy clothes online, since they can't use them on, and purchasing rapidly perishable items, like milk or frozen treats, for example, just is not sensible. Buying cancio muebles, however, is entirely practical.


Selecting accent pieces, tables and chairs, or even a bedroom set via the Web is a fantastic way to maximise selection and reduce cost, should you keep in mind a few simple things. Keep these items in your mind, while you look for your brand-new furnishings:

1. Images -- Are there high res product images for you to view? You will need something much better than a 2"X3" fuzzy blur, if you're will make an order decision online. If 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 appears like solid wood and real leather in a staged photo. Be sure to browse the small print and discover exactly what the products are actually made of. Even though you're doing that, think about your intended use of the product--do you want white leather upholstery in the family room, in which the kids do their art projects and also the pets sneak on the couch when you are gone?

3. Dimensions -- Again, photos can be deceiving, especially when you are looking at size. Look into the product's weight and dimensions on the website, which means you don't end up getting "The Media Cabinet that Ate New York" inside your living room. One trick would be to take cardboard boxes and stack them up to the dimensions indexed by the content description, so you can visualize exactly how the item will fit into your home.

4. Delivery -- Clarify delivery details before you push that "Buy" button. Will you have to assemble the product? Will the shipper bring it inside, if it's a heavy item, or leave it around the porch? How long prior to the product ships out? And ensure the seller provides you with a tracking number, so you can be at home to get the item and never get it sitting outside you in the rain.

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

6. Return Policies -- Thinking about returns during the purchase process is a bit like fleshing out a pre-nuptial agreement during the engagement party, but they're best off to know ahead of time what your options are when the honeymoon doesn't last! Find out what the policy is when an item has factory defects, and find out your options should you just don't like it. Make sure you be aware of time period for lodging complaints or altering your mind, and whether the clock starts ticking at purchase, upon shipping, or upon delivery. Also, check on who's accountable for return shipping during these different situations and whether there are re-stocking fees (common for high-end items).