i do encounter a few times, some within lyn itself, some on other websites.

i feel e-shopping is not all cheap and hassle free. some sellers charge a higher shipping rate, but in fact, it doesnt cost that much. Most sellers use pos laju and charges are usually between RM5-RM8 per package delivery (of course, depending on the weight as well), but the actual cost incurred is not even close to what they charge us. pos laju always print the total amount payable for that package on the delivery slip and most of the time, it's usually lesser than what i've been charged.

on the other note, if you opt for COD, it's not that hassle free as everyone think it is. you have to spend time arranging, rearranging time and place to meet, to accommodate the seller and buyer's convenience thus wasting more time deciding on this and you'll probably get the stuff some time later.

one thing i really kenot stand with some unscrupulous buyers is no matter how many times i clarify the size with the seller, the clothes i bought is somehow smaller than the measurement given. although, seller always emphasize on "buying at our own risk", but it is also seller's responsibilities to provide information closest to the stuff we wanted to purchase.

which is why, nowadays, i rarely purchase clothes online. although it may looks all nice in the picture, but what is the point of buying something which i kenot wear. and sometimes, it's harder to gauge, altho measurement given >_<

i would still prefer going to malls/boutique, try them and purchase clothes i know i can fit in and suits me.



This post has been edited by purplecrystal00: Mar 3 2009, 03:40 PM

altho there's about RM3-4 difference, but afterall, it's still money and as far as i'm concerned, postage is bourned by buyers. if they charged higher than it's suppose to, that's like earning extras from us. >_<

like for example, they charge postage of RM7, but when i receive the package, it's stated there, let's say, RM4.30. like i said, altho the difference isnt alot, but sellers shouldnt do this. which is why, i'll opt for pos express as the cost is fixed, depending on the envelope size.

i cant quite remember which seller that gave me a different measurement than the real items

agree

why save that few ringgits if you're not guaranteed a smooth transaction

but then again, if most of us are to deal with reliable safe traders, how would the budding e-sellers going to survive?

i guess, it depends on luck sometimes, even some reliable traders can sometimes surprise you.


This post has been edited by purplecrystal00: Mar 10 2009, 11:39 AM

true, but sometimes, seller charge way higher. for example, a simple top, can hardly weigh 500gm, they charge RM7 or so. but in fact in the pos laju paper, it's only RM5 or so. you get the point

true, but e-shopping is supposedly should be cheaper. that RM7/RM5 is just an example... it's not a big issue, but i suppose, seller should clear. postage fee is postage fee, all the rest, should go into the price of the item (profit+handling fees+etc etc). just my thought.