Tag: Online Shopping
Dropped My Guard When Shopping – And Got Stung.
Despite being an experienced Internet shopper, I got caught out today buying from a bricks & mortar store. You see, I wanted to buy some Ethical Nutrients Sleep Enhance Tab X 60. I have them occasionally, usually at weekends, to give my deep mind a change (different type of rest) as I sleep. My mind [...]
What Does Chocolate Have To Do With Webdesign, Creative Excellence And Superb User Experience? (Don’t miss this)
If you like Chocolate you must see this site. If you like beauty, design and creativity you must see this site. If you appreciate a fine user experience on the web (usability) you must see this site. If you appreciate good customer service, or want to study it, you must see this site. If you [...]
Enjoyable, refreshing experience ordering laser toner for my printer. (Australia)
Late last year I purchased a Lexmark C543dn Color Laser printer. So far, I have been pleased with the performance, features and ease of use of my choice of printer, though have not owned it long. A while ago I ordered a black cartridge from a supplier I had bought other things from in the [...]
New computer – information, progress and tips.
Earlier this week I took delivery of a new computer – a desktop PC. This blog post, which will be added to periodically, contains information about my experience which may help some of you, or simply be of interest. I am very pleased with the machine, the value and the quality of service I received [...]
Excellent service and pricing from Australian online camera – photographic store
Just recently I have purchased a new video camera from an online store in Brisbane, Queensland: CameraPro Not only did I receive excellent service, I saved between $250 and $350 on what I would have paid at a well known local camera store. The video camera is Australian stock therefore I would have no warranty [...]
Why where you buy socks is important and a great place to get them.
Recently I needed to purchase more socks because the last lot I bought were rapidly wearing out. I had bought the previous lot on eBay at a cheap price. I got what I paid for – some of them wore out after only a few wears, and most of the others have been developing holes [...]
Guilt free sausages – living better & healthier
Is there such a thing as guilt free sausages? Yes I guess there is, if you are perhaps a beefcake type person with lots of muscles, high energy needs and no concerns about putting on weight. I’m no beefcake and am actually actively losing weight at the moment. In spite of this, I have found [...]
Great Online Framing Service For Australians.
How much time do you have to waste at the shopping mall choosing picture frames? …..And then going to collect them. It can take ages sometimes before the frames are ready! These days I buy my frames online at one website. I get good prices, great choice, excellent service and quality. I never have to [...]
How to save money & time when purchasing home & office supplies.
Things which we purchase for our homes and offices on a regular basis can involve significant sums of money, especially over a period of time. When running a business, money spent on office supplies can eat into profits unnecessarily. Many private households can do with spending a lot less on their groceries too. Some office [...]
Picture Framing
Picture Framing How much time do you have to waste at the shopping mall choosing picture frames for your home, or business? …..And then going to collect them. It can take ages sometimes before the frames are ready! These days I buy my frames online at one website. I get good prices, great choice, excellent [...]
Amazon order fillers, discounted items & top sellers – SlickFillers
SlickFillers has been created to help people who need to find an inexpensive item (filler) sold by Amazon to tip their order total over $25 and get free shipping, instead of having to subscribe to Amazon Prime. They also provide you information about most discounted items and top sellers.
Out of the ordinary gifts and toys
Hawkin’s Bazaar, a British store, offers a unique and extensive range of unusual toys, gifts, gadgets and curiosities. I quote: Because Life’s Too Serious…. We are not just another toy-shop, or indeed just another mail-order company. We work hard to source out-of-the-ordinary products and to offer something different, a range of toys and gifts that [...]
Earth Day is on April 22nd
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. You can find out more about Earth Day here. I remember the days when I thought that the earth, green awareness/actions and so on were a waste of time. In fact, I used to be a chronic litterer and recall the time when on a motor [...]
Key Australian bookstore and interesting/useful use of Google Adwords.
Regular readers of my blogs may be aware of my liking for books; which can be a great source of accessible, inexpensive knowledge (I am still recovering from the costs of parts of my education!). I am a big fan of Amazon and get most of my books from there, even though they are in [...]
Want an alternative to EBay?
Everyone has heard of EBay. Many have used it. In fact EBay has such a presence now that it may seem hard to even think of an alternative, let alone one which might be better. I suggest you check out Bonanzle. But before you do have a good read of this review where Bonanzle was [...]
Learning about business from smart people.
I like smart people. I can learn so much from them. It makes my life easier – cruisier. Too many people like to try and pull others down a peg or two. Here in Australia we have what is called the “tall poppy syndrome“. It is a shame, and very counter productive. It can even [...]
Great place to get Swatch watches.
I have always liked the Swatch brand of watches. Sensibly priced, robust and water resistant, with lots of fantastic designs to choose from. Some good choices for presents, personal use, fashionistas and individualists. One of the problems I have had is obtaining one I liked locally here on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Despite being [...]
How to reduce hassle and get a better deal when buying and using a computer.
Computers, PC’s, Laptops, Notebooks, Netbooks – they are such an important part of our lives today. (Even if you have an Apple Mac there is lots you still need a PC for). We use computers for so many things these days and the list keeps on increasing. As a result; it is vital that we [...]
Online shopping case study: Fox Creek Leather
Recently my old “leather” belt wore out – the lining (some sort of leather mix) came away from the leather outer. I had the belt for some time, partly because I bought two and one stayed in the drawer until the first wore out. The belts had been purchased from a local shop. Needing a [...]
Online Shopping Tips
When online shopping, who can you trust? On this page you will find information about business and websites that I recommend. I am a very experienced internet shopper (since the early days in the mid 90′s) which, coupled with my investigation skills and very low tolerance for nonsense or poor/sloppy service, means that anything listed here has to [...]
