Online shopping tips

Online shopping is more popular than ever, so it's important to shop wisely. These tips will help.

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Featured: Shopping from overseas retailers

Overseas retailers are gaining popularity in North America for affordable merchandise and gifts. Before you click and fill your cart, see BBB"s reminders for shopping from overseas retailers.

Learn more about shopping from overseas retailers

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Returning online purchases

Online shopping continues to be popular with consumers. BBB recommends the following for making online purchase returns a breeze.

Guide to online purchase returns

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How to make your online shopping habits more sustainable

Some common online shopping habits could be better for the environment. BBB has tips to make your online shopping more sustainable.

Green online shopping

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Be alert when shopping on TikTok

As shopping on TikTok expands, learn how to have a positive shopping experience and avoid cons.

Shopping on TikTok

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Buying clothes and accessories from secondhand resale sites

Buying secondhand is a good way to score a deal on high quality items, while avoiding fast fashion. BBB has tips for smart secondhand shopping tips.

Shopping resale sites

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How to buy furniture online

Making large purchases online should always be approached with care. BBB has tips to help you select quality furniture at a reasonable price and avoid a few common online shopping pitfalls.

Buying furniture online

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What to know about shipping delays

Consumers have adapted to new strategies for shopping in the past few years. Before placing an order online, consider BBB's tips for planning for shipping delays.

Plan for shipping delays

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A shopper's guide to premiumization

Premiumization is when companies offer higher-end products and services for a premium price. Check out BBB's tips for weighing new premium options and ensuring consumers get the promised value.

Navigating premium options

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How to take advantage of tax-free shopping days

Many states offer tax-free weekends or tax holidays to encourage spending and give shoppers a price break on must-have supplies. With some planning, learn how to take advantage of your state’s tax holidays for serious savings.

Tax-free shopping tips

Shopping for sports team merchandise

When shopping online for a team jersey or other sports memorabilia, it can be hard to trust that a seller or product is genuine. Follow BBB's tips when buying sports memorabilia and merchandise.

Shopping for sports merch

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Your guide to buying from direct-to-consumer brands

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) companies businesses build, market, sell, and ship their goods directly to buyers. Always evaluate claims, and keep the following in mind to make sure your experience as a buyer is safe and secure.

Tips for buying direct

Look for The Sign of a Better Business

Online shopping payment tips

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Online shopping payment installment services

"Buy now, pay later" installment services are quickly gaining in popularity, allowing shoppers to purchase just about anything – from electronics to a pair of shoes.

Learn more about paying in installments

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Know your rights when it comes to payment types

BBB offers advice to help you understand how each payment method works, make payments safely, and avoid falling victim to scams.

Learn more about different payment types

Feeling hungry? Find smart online shopping tips for ordering your favorite foods.

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Choosing a meal delivery service

Meal delivery services give consumers a more convenient way to make home-cooked dinners by delivering fresh, pre-measured ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to your doorstep.

Tips for choosing a meal delivery service

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How to support your favorite local restaurants online

Food delivery apps make ordering from a nearby restaurant easy. These tips can help you understand how delivery apps work and what you can do to support your favorite local restaurants when ordering out.

Tips for ordering delivery from your favorite local restaurants

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Choosing a food delivery service

Food delivery services have become an increasingly popular way to enjoy delicious restaurant food without having to stop what you're doing to go fetch it. BBB has tips to help you decide which food delivery service will work best for you.

Tips for choosing a food delivery service

Use best practices when using subscription services.

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What to know before signing up for a free trial offer

Free trial offers are an extremely popular marketing tactic, especially for subscription services. With so many online consumers, there is no way to touch, see, or experience a product before buying it. That means free trials can be a win-win situation for sellers and buyers. Learn how to take advantage of free trial offers.

Learn more about free trial offers

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What to know before downloading a subscription management app

As consumers add more and more subscriptions to their budget, keeping track of the payments and reducing costs can get tricky. Many people are turning to subscription management apps to help. Learn how to use subscription management apps wisely.

Learn more about subscription management apps

Make smart selling decisions online

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Selling used items online

Everyone is spending more time at home these days, so now is the perfect time to tackle the clutter. Selling your pre-owned items online helps you earn quick cash and frees up space at home. It’s also environmentally friendly, keeping items that are in good condition out of the landfill.

Tips for selling items online

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Tips for decluttering and selling items online

It's always a great time to clean out your home and organize your living spaces. Online marketplaces make it easy to sell without even leaving your home. Learn how to stay safe when making online sales.

How to stay safe when making online sales

Additional online shopping resources

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Online shopping tips