For those who like to buy stuff online...

annamc18
annamc18 Posts: 198 Member
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This is for my work actually, but i was basically wondering what YOUR favorite types of sales are for online shopping, or what entices you to buy?

***(SHIPPING Specials cannot be mentioned - we ship heavy packages and cannot afford to eat shipping costs)***

Go!

(thanks in advance!) :flowerforyou:
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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    FREE.
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
    Free shipping!
  • FranksRumHam
    FranksRumHam Posts: 198 Member
    FREE.

    THIS! where do i sign up for my free stuff?!?!
  • annamc18
    annamc18 Posts: 198 Member
    free what exactly?

    and please read my disclaimer - we cannot do free shipping, our packages are too heavy so as much as we'd love to offer that we can't
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    I don't often buy clothes online. Art supplies, ethnographic art, jewelry, and books, books, books.
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    I like it when companies can ship things for free

    :explode:
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    free what exactly?

    and please read my disclaimer - we cannot do free shipping, our packages are too heavy so as much as we'd love to offer that we can't

    Free merchandise, obviously.
  • bloodysore
    bloodysore Posts: 77 Member
    You can say no free shipping, but honestly free shipping is what I always want. Even if it's a little more expensive, I'd rather do that than have to pay for freaking shipping. That or a % off everything that's 20% or more. Nothing irks me more than 12% off the overstock sends me all the time. That's insulting.
  • annamc18
    annamc18 Posts: 198 Member
    ok - so for those who mentioned free merchandise - would you say you prefer things like free limited edition gift type stuff or an extra free something of a product that is already on your order?
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    Free shipping, greater than or equal to 20% off, free returns
  • stephenszymanski
    stephenszymanski Posts: 114 Member
    Without offering free shipping in some form, I rarely purchase things online. I use amazon alot because of prime, even though you pay for it... still saves you a ton of money.

    If packages are too heavy to eat the shipping, that would make me as a consumer, not want to purchase said product online probably. No way i'm paying $20+ for shipping.
  • Camgage
    Camgage Posts: 6 Member
    Low cost or no coast shipping is a plus but like you said it is not an option for you. Is there a site to store option - such as sending it to a local retailer close by? If shipping cost cannot be removed then a BOGO offer or a great discount deal will do it for me and I shop online quite often. I like WalMart's site to store because I hate shopping there; I prefer just to pick it up and leave. They also always send a little something extra in your packages like creams and stuff as a freebie.
  • dough21
    dough21 Posts: 216 Member
    Flat rate shipping. I.E. 2.99, 4.99?
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    ok - so for those who mentioned free merchandise - would you say you prefer things like free limited edition gift type stuff or an extra free something of a product that is already on your order?

    FREEEEEEEE

    F-R-E-E
  • DrBentonQuest
    DrBentonQuest Posts: 151
    Ah, purchasing online. Gives a person a reason to live for at five to seven more business days...

    Most of my online purchasing is clothing. The sales I look for are usually related to last season's clothing that is being cycled out; even so, I only purchase the things that are timeless.

    I've never fallen into the lagniappe purchases--the 'free item if you spend $xx, but I do know some people who appreciate that sort of thing. But simply, if you want an increase in sales, offer your services at a margin that isn't as profitable for you. It's tough to say that to a goods or service provider, but that's economics 101.
  • mytime1986
    mytime1986 Posts: 117
    BOGOs!
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
    ok - so for those who mentioned free merchandise - would you say you prefer things like free limited edition gift type stuff or an extra free something of a product that is already on your order?

    Like a free anything with free shipping.
  • sandy_gee
    sandy_gee Posts: 372 Member
    Without offering free shipping in some form, I rarely purchase things online. I use amazon alot because of prime, even though you pay for it... still saves you a ton of money.

    If packages are too heavy to eat the shipping, that would make me as a consumer, not want to purchase said product online probably. No way i'm paying $20+ for shipping.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    ok - so for those who mentioned free merchandise - would you say you prefer things like free limited edition gift type stuff or an extra free something of a product that is already on your order?

    Like a free anything with free shipping.

    ^ This. The order should be entirely FREE. F-R-E-E.
  • FranksRumHam
    FranksRumHam Posts: 198 Member
    ok - so for those who mentioned free merchandise - would you say you prefer things like free limited edition gift type stuff or an extra free something of a product that is already on your order?

    so this is easy...
    give me free ****, and i wont pay you any money.
    free. free for the taking, but since youll ship it for free...free for the receiving!

    IN for FREE STUFF!
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    im slightly confused with what youre asking. are you trying to sell stuff online?
    if so make the item more expensive and do free shipping
  • randoswife
    randoswife Posts: 32 Member
    Yeah, sorry, it's free shipping. Short of that, maybe a deal like $15 off orders over $50...basically making up for the shipping, so still kinda free shipping.
  • Lalouse
    Lalouse Posts: 221 Member
    I go for New York and Company's $60 off for every $125. It's basically 50% off. Gets me every time.

    I also go for the cash coupons. NY & Co also does this but other companies have done it too like LivingSocial. Basically when you buy the first or second times, you get a cash coupon. NY does like $15 for every $30 you spend. So the other day I spent $70, and I got two $15 cash coupons (that I can only use during a certain time frame). So I go back during the time frame and spend the $30 (or more like $45 and only pay $15). I think Groupon does something similar, but has a points system.
  • TwinkieDong
    TwinkieDong Posts: 1,564 Member
    If Congress passes what they want to pass, we will all be paying taxes soon for online purchases. So online retailers will not enjoy their current low overhead, and increased sales.

    I like to buy items I can wait for. Meaning if I know I need a text book and have time I will buy it online. I will but items online that are significantly cheaper, antiques, that is all I can think about.
  • hendelk
    hendelk Posts: 22 Member
    The deciding factor for me is if I can get it cheaper online than in the store. If shipping costs make it more expensive than I can find it in the store, then I'll go buy it in the store.
  • kennedyamanda
    kennedyamanda Posts: 1
    Free shipping is always a perk, but as you said that is not possible, there are other things that help too.

    User reviews available right on the website. This is one thing I love about sites like Amazon. You can see all the reviews right away, you don't have to search around to find out what people are saying about certain products. Also, their "One Click Buy" is fantastic (and a little dangerous)!

    Shipping to Canada is a big one for me, because I've ran into a few websites lately that I don't find that out until I am trying to pay for something. Or if it can't be shipped, say so right away instead of having to find out later.

    How easy is it to navigate the website and add things to my cart? I've been on websites where you try to add something to the cart, and it completely takes you away from the page you were looking at and you have to try to find where you were before. And don't make it impossible to remove things from the cart. If I changed my mind, let me remove something instead of making me redo the whole cart.

    Also, good shipment tracking. Providing the tracking number right away instead of me having to call and ask for it. And be honest with the time frame it will arrive in. Non of this 3-4 business days crap when it takes over a week to even get shipped.

    Also, I won't put my credit card info in until I know how secure the website is.

    Anyways, this is just some of the things I look for. Hope this helps! :)
  • annamc18
    annamc18 Posts: 198 Member
    if it helps - we sell chocolate and candy making supplies, so it's for making stuff yourself like molded chocolate, dipped fruits, even chocolate fountains. we also sell caramel and centers, molds, tools, etc.

    That's why it's expensive to ship though, especially during summer time with added insulated packs and stuff.

    I was just trying to give my bosses some ideas on things people are really into right now, and it looks like FREE anything is the general consensus lol
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    In...

    ...for free shipping.
  • backpacker44
    backpacker44 Posts: 160 Member
    You can say no free shipping, but honestly free shipping is what I always want. Even if it's a little more expensive, I'd rather do that than have to pay for freaking shipping. That or a % off everything that's 20% or more. Nothing irks me more than 12% off the overstock sends me all the time. That's insulting.

    Me too. If I have to pay for shipping, I'm most likely not going to buy it.
  • alimac92
    alimac92 Posts: 705 Member
    Genuine price reductions on my favourite brands. Especially when buying presents for my family.
    Got my son a £65.00 hoody for £35.00, to me that's bargain. Always on the look out for voucher codes to bring the cost down.

    With regards to food purchases buy one get one free always works for me. :)
    I have seen buy one get 2 free on food items before now that is a bargain!

    BOGOF :laugh:

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