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This article has been written to save you gas, money, and time with your holiday shopping.

I have been shopping for years. (Clothes being my specialty) I have been to many a mall at 8:fpm during the holiday season, waiting in line while my feet ache and sweat ran down my brow. The thought of carrying bags, and boxes from one store to another in search of the right gift, for the right person, at the right price, is nothing short of terrifying.

Think about it for a second. How does the average person shop? There are two main ways. By impulse buying, or by making a list and following it. When you do the impulse buying thing, you put your god given memory skills to the true test. You're out driving back home from work or it's the weekend and your running around for one reason or another. You see a store, you say, "I have enough money to get some of these gifts out of the way. You pull in the parking lot and from that moment on your time is gone, your body is about to be worked out and you don't even know if your going to find the gift your looking for. You walk around hoping you'll see a gift for the right person, at the right price. Good luck! You might have some time left in your day to catch a movie later if it works out. There is no guarantee of success.

Let's look at the other way. You plan your list and your time. First of all it has to be a day off, and I do mean a whole day off. After you have planned to shop on a certain day you have to go down your list and think about who gets what and how much you plan to spend. You're ready. It's off to the mall or to one of the all in one superstores. You have a good plan but who knows how much your going to spend on each gift, an how long it's going to take. Best case scenario you get all your gifts, for all the right people at the prices you expected. Guess what? Bags and boxes that's what! If you did get everything, you needed, you still have to get them to the car and unpack the car when you get home. Not to mention the gas money and the mall's food expense to keep your energy up.

Have no fear......there is a better way!

Online Shopping is it!!!!!!!!

Nearly everything you can find at a mall or a superstore can be purchased on line at a competitive price with easy delivery. Your only added expense is shipping and handling, and if you get all the items you need from one online store, the shipping and handling cost will be far less than the price of gas to the mall and something to eat while you were there.

Let's look at a comparison:

Shopping the old way.........

Positives......

1.) Get all the items you need for your holiday shopping. That's it! The only thing you can be happy about is that the shopping is done.

Negatives......

1.) Time...The average impulse shopping experience last 1-2 hours per session. The average planned shopping experience for the holiday season is over 15 hours spread out over a week or two.

2.) Gas.....You spend at least a half a tank of gas shopping around for all that stuff. With gas prices the way they are now, that could be about 20 bucks for the old SUV or minivan.

3.) Physical Stress...Walking back and forth to the car is a workout. Walking around a mall or superstore is a workout. Bringing the bags in the house is a workout. If you wanted a workout, you would have headed to the gym. Right?

4.) Mental Stress...Having to go to different stores to complete your shopping list when you don't know if the items will be the right gift, for the right person, at the right price is stressful.

Now let's look at shopping on line...........

Positives......

1.) Time...Self explanatory this one is. It takes the average person 1 minute to get online. 1 more minute to go to their choice of online store. Another 10 or 15 minutes to check off some names as you select your items, about another 5 minutes to enter your payment information into the appropriate places and print out your receipt. Walla!!!!!! 30 minutes tops! Think of what you could do with all that time. (Definitely catch that movie huh?)

2.) Gas......What gas? You don't use any. You save it all for those trips to the movie theater. You don't even need a car. You just need an address to send your gift too. You could even send the item to the person your going to give the gift too no matter where they are in the world, and save yourself time wrapping it!!! (Ever get a gift in the mail? It's a great feeling.)

3.) Physical Stress...There is none!!!! No bags to carry, no walks through the malls, no lines to wait in, no fumbling with credit cards, receipts, money or bags while your in the store. All you have to do is lift a finger to click a mouse.

4.) Less Mental Stress...Think about all the planning that goes into doing all of your shopping the traditional way. All you have to do here is make a list, and check it off as you go.

Negatives......

1.) You must have a computer with an internet connection. Which you already have because you're reading this article. That is the only negative...

There are some things that every serious online shopper should know before they begin their online shopping experience. Here they are:

1.) To make the best use of your time, pick an online store that carries more than one type of item. It should be a mini-mall. They should have products that you would buy for yourself and something for everyone you want to shop for.

2.) The store should have a shopping cart. This feature will allow you to pick up different items while your shopping, and put them together in one place, for review (whether you buy the items or not) before your final purchase.

3.) The store should have some kind of FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page that can help you with anything that you might need to know about the store. If not a FAQ page, definitely some type of Customer Service Contact Information.

4.) The store should have a picture of the item with a good description next to it. That's right!!! An actual description of the item. When you go into a traditional store, the only time you'll get a description given to you is when it's a big ticket item like a car or expensive electronic item. To find the description yourself you have to check one of the 6 sides of the packaging. Online it's right there in front of you. How great is that?

5.) The store should have a way to put your name and email address into its data base so that they can contact you for customer specials the store might have. This can be a great way to get discounts from that store. You'll get all kinds of notifications about sales, special offers, and possibly some coupons to save you money on your next purchase.

6.) The store should have different ways to accept your payments. Credit cards, check cards, online checks, print out order forms that can be faxed or mailed to them to process orders. The more the better.

7.) The store should have a money back guarantee. This should let you know that if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, the company will refund all your expenses with no questions asked.

8.) The store should also be listed with the Online BBB.

9.) The store MUST have a secure connection in which to receive your payment. If a company does not have this, I would not suggest using them. Usually you will see some sort of notice that talks about security as it pertains to ordering items online, and a picture of a padlock somewhere.

That's it!!!!!!!!!!! If you have those nine things you are ready to go. Try this method of shopping and decide for yourself. You be the judge. If you are serious about making your life easier when it comes to shopping for the holiday season, then you can't help but giving online shopping a chance. I think you will agree that you can't beat shopping online. Good Luck and Happy Shopping!!!!!

P.S. There are sites that I can recommend when it comes to getting all your online shopping needs met. Contact me for help in this area.

Sylvia Calhoun is a former Math Instructor and Computer Programmer turned Entrepreneur with several business in the areas of Real Estate, Event Staffing and Product Distribution. She can be contacted at Sylvia@yahoo.com

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Shopping for kids has always been a tough job for parents especially when it comes to apparels. Because the huge generation gap between the kids and their parents, their thoughts are various and want different things. Parents usually want comfy clothes and the kids look for trendy looks and chic designs. Bridging this gap is difficult.

Buying clothes for kids is a delicate situation which each and every parent experiences. It's a tough job for a parent to know what the kids want and satisfy their entire selection criterion. To create your job simpler internet can be used. Parents can do online shopping and discover various trendy and latest designs in kids clothing. One can not only find quality but additionally numerous discounts available while buying online.

In relation to the fashion part of clothing when you want to get the most chic clothes for your kid, buying apparel in the local mall one cannot know or determine whether the clothes are of the most up-to-date fashion style or not. The best and easy solution to this is to shop online which you could gain access to sites and can browse through the wide range line of clothing which is of the hottest style as well as fashionable. One huge advantage is one can compare prices and discounts of various vendors and also brands and go for the retailer giving you the best deal in the market.

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One can buy economical clothes in online auction markets where people bid for various clothing range and win the bid for buying the product. One more way to save money online is buying in bulk. A huge discount is provided for bulk orders.

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Video Camera Shopping

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Online Shopping: The World Is On Your Fingertips

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Here are several ways to get great secret shopping opportunities.

Look for shops in your geography
When you are looking for shops, the first thing you do is look for companies that are either national or right in your backyard. Most companies state their geography upfront. When you do a search, never extend yourself beyond a 30-40 mile radius as most companies won't award you shops beyond that unless they are desperate or you tell them you are on travel. For example, I am a student at a university in Florida. Every 3-4 months, I go down to Florida to attend classes. I know enough of the companies whereby I will ask them to throw me a shop in this metro area so I can get as many meals for free, cups of coffee for free, and even a hotel stay for free. Anything I can do to defray my expenses - I will do. And besides, I like to procrastinate from doing work in the hotel room. So this is my entertainment while I am not in the classroom! However, under ordinary circumstances, this would not happen. So think locally as this is your best bet.

Focus on demographics and profiling
WARNING: Don't pick shops if you know you do not fit the demographic. For example, are you over 25 years old and the shop says for shoppers between the age of 18-24. If that is the case, you are automatically eliminated. Do not waste the company's time. Pick shops you know you can naturally fit the demographic. One of my extreme scenarios is this. You make a $150,000. Would you normally go to a coffee shop and buy a $4.00 cup of Joe. Probably! On the other hand, if you make $10,000, would you go and shop a $200 restaurant. Probably not! You need to dress your par and act like the client expects you to. The $200 restaurant generally requires a suit and tie, not sweats and a tee shirt. The coffee shop expects a certain type of clientele. Therefore, the business person would fit the par.

Plan your schedule and show your credentials
Schedule yourself in a neighborhood but never do the shops too close to one another. Mix it up. When I secret shop, I will shop a specific mall and typically do 8-10 shops in that mall. Do I do the entire mall floor by floor, one right after another? No. I mix it up. It would become too obvious if I went down the row of stores. I mix things up and take breaks between the shops. This is the planning stage. The credentials though are much like showing your resume to the secret shopping companies. When you sign up for a shop, state that a) you have several shops near the same location. This is a plus to them because the likelihood of you being able to do the shop is 1000% greater and b) you are experienced. Do not lie but do sell yourself that you are a commodity and that you can do many shops in the same day. Planning ahead for multiple shops guarantees you multiple streams of income! It also ensures you that you can get more bang for your time AND expand your network of companies you work for.

Become friends with the schedulers
I can't tell you how many times I have gotten calls from companies because I let them know what type of shops I liked and my availability. Chatting with them by email is one thing but the truth is there are voices and hearts behind these people. I can remember when I first started, I became friendly with a secret shopping scheduler whose husband was a Ph.D Candidate (as am I). I was going to get engaged shortly (she recently got married). She was always looking for extra income to pay her husband's education bills off (as was I). I understood her pain and she understood mine. Because of this bond, whenever she had a Primo shop in my area and she knew it fit a certain profile (and she needed an experienced guy), she would email me and say, want to do this. It pays this much. I can bonus you X if you can get it done by this date.

What's the point of this scenario? The companies do not need to go on a wild goose chase to find a potential shopper. They already have one in mind. It makes the job easier for them and they can be assured that the work will get done - and done right! Calling these people up and getting to know them goes a long way. Many of them will even bonus you or up the pay if you are a regular. For the coffee shops which pay $9.00 plus the drink. I seldom ever get paid $9.00 anymore. My compensation is generally $15-$19 a shop plus the drink. I know when the companies will bonus, when they are in a bind, and what scenarios pay more. You do not learn that just by luck - you learn because the company schedulers educate you on how to play the game. Education is a part of the process. Why not get free advice from the sources themselves!

Thank you's go along way
After a shop is complete, thank the person who scheduled the shop for you. It goes a long way and it makes them feel special. It also shows the company you are very serious about doing the shops for them and want to continue a working relationship with them. If you have questions or concerns, address them. However, the overarching theme is being positive and grateful. It's common etiquette right?

Negotiate
One of the most interesting aspects of the secret shopping world is the negotiation. You can often negotiate dates unless it is towards the end of a quarter or month. However, income based negotiation is a different story. Let's say the shop pays $10. Well, the company may be willing to bonus you a little - for transportation or a few extra dollars. However, there will be some compromises to be made. For example, the $10 can become $15 but they may ask you to submit the report sooner. Or they may ask you to evaluate an additional aspect of a shop. It never hurts to try and ask, is there more available. Caution though, do not do this every time. If the survey takes five minutes and they are paying you $20.00, be happy and just do the survey. If the shop pays $25 and you are expected to pay $40, you are at a $15 deficit. See if you can negotiate some more. This is where common sense needs to kick in.

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Along with the other industries selling their service, e-tailing has grown from NR 1,550 Roes in the year 2009 (Jan-Dec 2009) to NR 6,454 Roes in year 2012 (Jan-Dec 2012). Experts estimate this category to cross the mark of 10,000 curare in 2013. Shoppers are getting bolder with the items they seek to shop for online. The earlier mentality of shopping after getting a feel of the product has diminished to a great extent. Laptops/Net-books/Tablets contribute the most, i.e., 24.5% (NR 1,579 Roes) to the E-Tailing segment. Next in line are apparels & footwear which contribute 20.6 % (NR 1,331 Roes). Mobiles, cameras, and its accessories pitch in another 33% (NR 2,131 Roes). This constitutes to around 80% of the e-tailing business. The other items frequently purchased online include consumer durable & kitchen appliances, books and home furnishings that contribute 20% (NR 1,413 Roes) to the revenue.

With shoppers getting the hang of online shopping, e-stores have taken specific care of the experience they have on visiting the website. While anesthetic appeals of the site are constantly improved, security of online transaction is paramount. Every site takes important measures to ensure safe transaction methods, but some precaution at your end will ensure a great online shopping spree -

Shop from reliable sources
With e-tailing turning a lucrative business, there are several sites adding to the list of e-stores already available online. They too offer shoppers with discounts on branded and sub-branded commodities. While some of these are genuine attempts from budding e-trailers to bring you excellent goods, a few of them, could be frauds. Hence, it is recommended to shop at trusted sites only. Online shopping from well-known sites is less likely to rob you of your money. It is possible you will come across several sites that offer unbelievable discounts, beware this could be a trick to lure you.

Avoid giving too much information -
To complete your online shopping process the website only requires details like name, address, contact number and basic card details for the transaction. If you feel a site is asking too many questions it is sensible to leave immediately. This information can later be used to steal your identity. Only provide essential information and avoid entering additional details whenever possible.

Choose cash on delivery -
In case you are apprehensive about using your card online, choose to pay on delivery. Understanding the shyness of India online shoppers to give out card details online, e-trailers have introduced cash on delivery service to make online shopping a safe experience.

Ensure site safety -
Online shopping sites need to have certain marks that ensure the use of its legitimacy -
- The page address starts with https instead http, as the s means the page is secure
- A small lock like symbol on the lower right-hand corner of your web browser window

Check the website for these signs and also read online for reviews.

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Chaney Brogues as the name suggest is the product of the leading footwear brand Joseph Chaney that started functioning in the year 1886 from Northampton. Finest in English shoes is how this brand is known in England and Europe. And now it has become a well-known name in footwear industry of the world.

What makes Joseph Chaney stands apart? It is its way of making shoes. It makes every pair with a painstaking process. Each pair goes through careful eyes and is treated with perfection with old and seasoned hands. The shoes are still made with hand at its factory in Northampton. Handmade footwear wears a different look and for this reason they are valued by the users.

This company has been making shoes since a long time hence it has a large clientele to serve and many stories to tell. People from all walks of life use its products and you will be amazed to know that military personnel also took services of this company in war time. It was in First World War that this company was roped in for making footwear for defense personnel standing guard in jungles, mountainous region and wet lands.

Chaney brogues are still popular. These handmade shoes are just perfect for every occasion and festival. Whether you are going to office or to attend a party, you will find these shoes perfectly matching with your attires. Wear these shoes with jeans and t-shirt or with formal pant and shirt, a pair of shoes from this brand can make you feel complete.

Today(TM)s machine made footwear can never become an alternative to hand crafted shoes. What is more surprising is you can buy a pair of handmade footwear at affordable price. And you can buy it online. The factory of Joseph Chaney is still making hand crafted shoes. Making shoes with hands has become a tradition for this brand.

Look at a pair of Chaney brogues to understand the painstaking process used for making quality shoes. The finish, polish and design of the shoe will attract you at first sight. You will appreciate the design and like to wear it. On wearing, you will feel the real difference between a handmade and a factory made shoe.

Chaney brogues are high quality footwear but not expensive. You DNA(TM)t need going to Northampton or a physical store to buy a pair of shoes from this brand as it is available online.

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