With the growing concerns about the economy, it is becoming more difficult to stick to what is necessary to maintain our lifestyles. What can a girl do with ever growing costs of beauty products for instance?
Ever heard of unboxed signature perfumes or even testers? These are smart buys compared to the boxed and fancy packaged versions. Okay, here's the secret. . .
Unboxed items are a great way to save . . . believe it or not! Unboxed perfumes for instance are the same as their unboxed counterparts. They are 100% original, fresh and authentic. The only difference is they come without the fancy packaging.
Why are they unboxed? Sometimes, boxes can be damaged, torn or misshaped in transit - from the distributing warehouse to the retail shops. Retail shops buy these at less their usual wholesale costs and these retail shops then sell them at lesser prices, thus passing on the savings to you, their customers.
It is a win - win situation, so there. Unless you are giving these perfumes as gifts to people other than yourselves, why would you want to pay for boxes that you will discard and trash eventually in the first place?
Another smart shopping tip from shopdrops.com - that little neighborhod shop in cyberspace that you just love to visit!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Online Shoppers and Fraudulent Card Transactions
WE realize and are quite happy with that, that you prefer shopping online to battling it out at the malls for the following reasons:
--- fighting the traffic jam while driving to the malls
--- getting stressed out just looking for a parking space
--- walking around in search of products can be sooo tiring
--- walking around some more, this time carrying your sometimes multiple heavy "shopping bags" (this is when you physically DROP in the classic "shop until you drop story"
--- higher costs of products (brick & mortal stores raise their costs to cover higher rent and utilities and manpower)
Yes . . . Online Shopper - we are pleased that you prefer shopping online from home for reasons that were previously discussed.
True, we now have a high number of online merchants who use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Encryption on their check out pages (Reminder: Remember to look up at the address bar from your PC for that "S" after "http" during check-out to verify whether you are on a secure page at check-out or not). BUT YOU still have got to help us ascertain that your order is legitimate and authorized by you!
This is important - Leave us your VALID, working telephone numbers and your primary e-mail addresses at check-out. Our intention is neither to spam you nor sell your contact information to a third party. That is a myth. WE simply want to call you and be able to vertify with you WHENEVER we get those little red flags of warning when we process your credit card. Identity and authorization verification from the person whose name is on the card is NECESSARY especially for orders that ship to addresses OTHER than the billing address.
The identity thieves always want to ship their loot to an address other than the billing address for obvious reasons. We are not saying that all orders that ship to addresses other than the billing address are fraudelent. BUT when the online merchant literally gets those red flags as sales are processed, IT IS TIME TO CALL THE CREDIT CARD HOLDER and ask whether he or she indeed placed that order.
At SHOPDROPS.COM, we have our Yahoo risk tools enabled all the time(Address Validation System (AVS) and Card Verification Value (CVV) included) so that whenever we get an incorrect address or a wrong zip code or CVV mismatch, we get alerted to do our verification steps.
While there is no guarantee of safety on the web, you can minimize online privacy or security problems by using websites you know and trust. Try to use sites you've used previously or that are recommended by trusted friends or family. One thing is sure --- there are many safe sites out there that you can trust.
--- fighting the traffic jam while driving to the malls
--- getting stressed out just looking for a parking space
--- walking around in search of products can be sooo tiring
--- walking around some more, this time carrying your sometimes multiple heavy "shopping bags" (this is when you physically DROP in the classic "shop until you drop story"
--- higher costs of products (brick & mortal stores raise their costs to cover higher rent and utilities and manpower)
Yes . . . Online Shopper - we are pleased that you prefer shopping online from home for reasons that were previously discussed.
True, we now have a high number of online merchants who use the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Encryption on their check out pages (Reminder: Remember to look up at the address bar from your PC for that "S" after "http" during check-out to verify whether you are on a secure page at check-out or not). BUT YOU still have got to help us ascertain that your order is legitimate and authorized by you!
This is important - Leave us your VALID, working telephone numbers and your primary e-mail addresses at check-out. Our intention is neither to spam you nor sell your contact information to a third party. That is a myth. WE simply want to call you and be able to vertify with you WHENEVER we get those little red flags of warning when we process your credit card. Identity and authorization verification from the person whose name is on the card is NECESSARY especially for orders that ship to addresses OTHER than the billing address.
The identity thieves always want to ship their loot to an address other than the billing address for obvious reasons. We are not saying that all orders that ship to addresses other than the billing address are fraudelent. BUT when the online merchant literally gets those red flags as sales are processed, IT IS TIME TO CALL THE CREDIT CARD HOLDER and ask whether he or she indeed placed that order.
At SHOPDROPS.COM, we have our Yahoo risk tools enabled all the time(Address Validation System (AVS) and Card Verification Value (CVV) included) so that whenever we get an incorrect address or a wrong zip code or CVV mismatch, we get alerted to do our verification steps.
While there is no guarantee of safety on the web, you can minimize online privacy or security problems by using websites you know and trust. Try to use sites you've used previously or that are recommended by trusted friends or family. One thing is sure --- there are many safe sites out there that you can trust.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
THE ELEGANT COUCH POTATO
Newest "Gadget" for the Elegant Couch Potato is here straight from New Zealand!
Yes, here's a classy and elegant way to watch that favorite tv show - a cushioned lap tray. The lap tray is a cushioned tray that molds itself to the knees to provide a convenient and stable surface for letter-writing, laptop use, meals and hobbies. They are designed with function in mind. Perfect for the couch potato heroes and heroines as well as bed-ridden and wheel-chair-bound.
Constructed of the highest quality hardboard, this stylish and functional lap tray has a heat and stain resistant and easy clean surface. Simply wipe with damp cloth and it's ready for the next tray service. Its cushion is covered with hard-wearing fabric in dark brown or dark gold. Fabric covering is 80% polyester and 20% cotton. Cushion is filled with flame-retardant beads. Available in nine designs, each lap tray is delivered in a poly-bag with removable protective corners. What more can our couch potato ask for?
Go get one today! Don't be a couch potato without a lap tray! Time to upgrade to the Elegant Couch Potato!
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