Trusting the Net for Purchases
I have been so apprehensive at buying online, especially products that require much amount and you have to deposit online payment. I feel like I don't really trust some people on the net for purposes of sales and purchases. But hubby has been seeking for a new lens to bring to Boracay, and with his search, he came upon ebay. I have told him to carefully scrutinize the people he has to contact with and transact with.
Hubby is a trusting person. When he first bought his SLR Camera, he also contacted a person on the net, and he was able to buy his toy at a cheaper price than in the stalls at the malls. He went straight to Manila to get his purchase. Then there's this lens that he had to check on the net too.
He deposited a somewhat large amount to pay for that lens, and my heart was pounding double when he deposited the money to the seller's account. I am paranoid with this stuffs because there are just a lot of scams going on in the net nowadays that you have to be really careful.
After the deposit, he chatted with the seller and waited for the outcome.
He deposited the money last Tuesday, and since Wednesday was a holiday here in the Philippines, we waited for the parcel to arrive expecting it on a Thursday.
What surprise we had when the courier arrived in the gate and asking for hubby! And so his new toy accessory has arrived.
Thanks so much for some trustworthy people in the net. Only, you really have to be careful. First off, if you want to make purchases over the net, make sure it is a safe seller, and the profile is believable. In ebay, buyers have to drop a feedback on the seller's attitude towards his customers and that you'll know if he is a trusted person for your purchase. So you can read reviews on the seller's reputation.
I guess when you buy, you have to trust your instinct. If you feel like you are okey with the deal, go, but carefully check on details.
I have learned to trust the net for my purchases, but I will still be careful.
Here's what we got from ebay's good service.
This lens is what we bought from ebay.
This is his camera, the one lens with the hood is the shorter one,
and can only shoot to short distances.
The new lens is a beauty, perfect for taking long distance shots in Boracay!
Our guilty pleasure, ahem, well, hubby's guilty pleasure!
Hubby is a trusting person. When he first bought his SLR Camera, he also contacted a person on the net, and he was able to buy his toy at a cheaper price than in the stalls at the malls. He went straight to Manila to get his purchase. Then there's this lens that he had to check on the net too.
He deposited a somewhat large amount to pay for that lens, and my heart was pounding double when he deposited the money to the seller's account. I am paranoid with this stuffs because there are just a lot of scams going on in the net nowadays that you have to be really careful.
After the deposit, he chatted with the seller and waited for the outcome.
He deposited the money last Tuesday, and since Wednesday was a holiday here in the Philippines, we waited for the parcel to arrive expecting it on a Thursday.
What surprise we had when the courier arrived in the gate and asking for hubby! And so his new toy accessory has arrived.
Thanks so much for some trustworthy people in the net. Only, you really have to be careful. First off, if you want to make purchases over the net, make sure it is a safe seller, and the profile is believable. In ebay, buyers have to drop a feedback on the seller's attitude towards his customers and that you'll know if he is a trusted person for your purchase. So you can read reviews on the seller's reputation.
I guess when you buy, you have to trust your instinct. If you feel like you are okey with the deal, go, but carefully check on details.
I have learned to trust the net for my purchases, but I will still be careful.
Here's what we got from ebay's good service.
This lens is what we bought from ebay.
This is his camera, the one lens with the hood is the shorter one, and can only shoot to short distances.
The new lens is a beauty, perfect for taking long distance shots in Boracay!
Our guilty pleasure, ahem, well, hubby's guilty pleasure!
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It's time to finally relax and enjoy the lens! A lens with a focal length like that can help much in taking pictures of the moon. Do take some moon shots soon :-)
that's my dream camera. whew. beautiful sheng!
Nice cam! Have a safe Bora trip!
anyhow, yay for you, nice cam...
I am saving money for that!
Now...I so love you sheng. I received your goodies already. Thank you so much. I love them and your card almost made me cry...touch kasi ako :)
Salamat ng marami kapatid and hope makapunta ko jan sa gensan ;)
Oh...I will blog about this this weekend :)
I use Pay Pal for my online purchases just like Sinta.
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correct ka jan sheng. sa panahon ngayon nakakatakot nga magtiwala ng basta-basta. hindi mo alam kung sino ang mabuti at sino ang hindi. pero buti nalang you already got the lens. laking luwag sa pakiramdam.
a few years back, i got a weird transaction in my credit card bill, so i filed a complaint, the credit card company refunded me and issued me a new card. no other issues from that time on.
2) for photography equipment, i prefer to buy from authorised dealers so that i get the warranty. but if you're buying 2nd hand, different story lah.
3) don't think of your hubby's photo gear as a "guilty pleasure". instead, consider it an investment because he can make good money from photography :) just keep an eye on him lest he start buying more lenses. it's kinda addictive ;)
mimi
www.sleeplessinkl.com
Maybe one day?
I'm so glad it worked out for you!
Love,
Anne