Sony Online Shopping Store
Preamble: Online shopping is today's revolution in shopping. It is easy, economic and accessible. However some consumers will not use it because of perceived drawbacks such as: (a) Not able to try before buying, (b) Added postage and packing, (c) Wrong size, make, colour, etc (d) Payment options. The older generation are generally reluctant to use the technology.
1. Price: The price quoted was AMAZING!!: Only $49.00!! This did not include postage and packing.
2. Warranty and Extended Warranty: There was no mention of warranty shown in the text, in the company's website. However, the manufacturer's warranty must apply under Australian Consumer Law.
3. Advice and After Sales Service: Target do have a Helpline for a potentioal customer to use before purchasing. Though I did not use the 1300 number, would assume that the same service telephone number could be used after purchase. They also have a number for overseas costumers.
4. Payment Options: All payments must be in Australian Dollars, so this could be a disadvantage for overseas purchases (because of monetary exchange rates). Target except all major credit cards including Amax and Diners Club Cards. An alternative is Paypal. They do not except Bpay. We are also engouraged to open a Target account which enables one to shop faster, mange and track an order and receive exclusive email offers and previews. A lengthy explanation is provided in recpect of Credit Card Safety through SSL (Secure Socket Layering) Encryption Technology.
5. Trading Hours: This a major advantage as the "shop" is online 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Preamble: Online shopping is today's revolution in shopping. It is easy, economic and accessible. However some consumers will not use it because of perceived drawbacks such as: (a) Not able to try before buying, (b) Added postage and packing, (c) Wrong size, make, colour, etc (d) Payment options. The older generation are generally reluctant to use the technology.
1. Price: The price quoted was AMAZING!!: Only $49.00!! This did not include postage and packing.
2. Warranty and Extended Warranty: There was no mention of warranty shown in the text, in the company's website. However, the manufacturer's warranty must apply under Australian Consumer Law.
3. Advice and After Sales Service: Target do have a Helpline for a potentioal customer to use before purchasing. Though I did not use the 1300 number, would assume that the same service telephone number could be used after purchase. They also have a number for overseas costumers.
4. Payment Options: All payments must be in Australian Dollars, so this could be a disadvantage for overseas purchases (because of monetary exchange rates). Target except all major credit cards including Amax and Diners Club Cards. An alternative is Paypal. They do not except Bpay. We are also engouraged to open a Target account which enables one to shop faster, mange and track an order and receive exclusive email offers and previews. A lengthy explanation is provided in recpect of Credit Card Safety through SSL (Secure Socket Layering) Encryption Technology.
5. Trading Hours: This a major advantage as the "shop" is online 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.