Those who have tried to purchase over the Internet may have realized that there is an abundance of deals online. Or at least, they seem like fantastic deals until you reach the checkout cart and you realize that they do not ship to Canada. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that the bulk of US stores only cater to American customers. In fact, less than 10% of North American online stores are based in Canada. So the chances are, if you see something online, the merchandise is physically situated in the United States.
You can try to buy online from these US stores. However, long shipping transit times, high shipping charges, and expensive brokerage fees often make online purchasing prohibitive. For example, let's assume that you find a great deal for a pair of specialty binoculars. At first glance, they may seem to be 20% cheaper than Canadian retail prices. Or at least, they will seem to be, until you get charged a $90 brokerage charge by Federal Express!
It used to be nearly impossible to purchase online from Canadian stores, until now. A Canadian eCommerce company has recently developed an online shopping mall that comprises 100% Canadian content. The shopping mall, based at AlgraShopping.ca, has merchandise categories ranging from gardening supplies, to cleaning supplies, to interior decoration, and to clothing.
The great thing about this online shopping mall is that it provides Canadian companies with an opportunity to sell directly to the Canadian consumer market. In turn, it also provides Canadian consumers with access to reduced pricing from an online channel, without the hassle of having to buy from the United States. All purchases are brokered by AlgraShopping.com, and can be paid for by Visa, MasterCard, or by personal check. AlgraShopping.com personally guarantees the satisfaction of all of their customers, and will accept refunds within 2 weeks from the date the merchandise is received.
Worried about the security of your transaction? You need not be. Online purchasing is actually much safer than purchasing at a retailer with a bank card. The problem with bank cards is that their PIN numbers can easily be skimmed. And once someone has your PIN number, they can withdraw funds directly from your account. The advantage of buying online with your credit card is that the credit card companies insure you against all fraudulent transactions. You can always dispute a credit card charge, especially if you haven't paid the money yet!
Furthermore, AlgraShopping.com ensures that all information that is entered to the online checkout (including credit card information) is encrypted using a standard SSL encryption keys. Since the SSL encryption keys have extremely short life spans, only AlgraShopping.com and the credit card merchant will have access to your personal information.
Are you tired of high school salespeople that know nothing about the product they're selling? This is yet another reason why you should shop online. AlgraShopping.com has partnered with each one of its merchandisers to ensure that only high-quality, accurate, and pertinent information is released from their product webpages. You can read all about the product on your own time, and take the opportunity to research and comparison-shop all over the Internet. The best part about the Internet is that there is no salesperson pressuring you to buy.
The next time you're planning a trip to the mall, consider the long bumper-to-bumper commute, the fight for a parking spot, and the pushing and shoving that goes hand-in-hand with the Christmas rush. Why not just stay at home? There, you can relax, turn on your computer, and just point, and click. Done. Now, you can go spend more time with your family. |
