Four Tips for OSA (online shopping addicts) by stylesays

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You get the emails in the morning, it's the go to break after class or at work, and it's only getting easier. Online shopping is a dangerous double edged sword. Here are 4 tips to keep you from breaking the bank at your favorite online stores.

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Friends Don't Let Friends Shop Alone!
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I know online shopping seems like an inherently solitary activity but it doesn’t have to be! Friends offer a good reality check when you’re going crazy. Try a social shopping site like StyleSays to make the online experience more like the real thing.

stylesays says: "With 50 different tabs open of different black dresses you're going to need a second opinion."

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- Eden Godsoe: I so agree with this. I can't make decisions solo. Funnily enough my 4 YO daughter has become one of my go-to stylist!
- Erin: This is very true. I went for shoes last night and even though no one could come with me, i texted by sister in law the final choices and she helped me pick by text message!
Friends Don't Let Friends Shop Alone! With 50 different tabs open of different black dresses you're going to need a second opinion. I know online shopping seems like an inherently solitary activity but it doesn’t have to be! Friends offer a good reality check when you’re going crazy. Try a social shopping site like StyleSays to make the online experience more like the real thing.
Shop Around, but Not Too Much!
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stylesays says: "When you see the piece you want at the price you want, buy it! It seems obvious but comparison shopping can be addictive and 10 options is not always better than 1. If it is indeed an item you only want to purchase on-sale, find a way to save it so y..."

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Shop Around, but Not Too Much! When you see the piece you want at the price you want, buy it! It seems obvious but comparison shopping can be addictive and 10 options is not always better than 1. If it is indeed an item you only want to purchase on-sale, find a way to save it so y...
Try a Smaller Merchant!
http://www.stylesays.com/#!/stores/etsy.com/

Small stores, especially Etsy & eBay merchants, are often spectacularly good about answering questions. You can ask them to hold items, to measure dimensions, or even for more pics.

stylesays says: "Customer service at the big brands can more painful than jealousy (almost)."

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Try a Smaller Merchant! Customer service at the big brands can more painful than jealousy (almost). Small stores, especially Etsy & eBay merchants, are often spectacularly good about answering questions. You can ask them to hold items, to measure dimensions, or even for more pics.
Free Returns: Rarer Than You Think!
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In my experience, less than 1/5 of online stores offer free returns. Can you imagine getting fined $5-15 for buying something from a local boutique and then returning it?? Stores even deduct the cost of pre- paid shipping labels from your refund, so ...

stylesays says: "The worst feeling is ordering the perfect top and it not fitting correctly, then you have to pay just to give it back :("

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Free Returns: Rarer Than You Think! The worst feeling is ordering the perfect top and it not fitting correctly, then you have to pay just to give it back :( In my experience, less than 1/5 of online stores offer free returns. Can you imagine getting fined $5-15 for buying something from a local boutique and then returning it?? Stores even deduct the cost of pre- paid shipping labels from your refund, so ...