The Which? guide to shopping on the Internet - Sian Morrissey

For over 40 years Consumers' Association, through its magazine "Which?", has been the prime source of buying wisdom for consumers throughout Britain.;Now, as more and more of us are using the "mouse to house" route for buying goods and services, this new Which? guide offers not just the best-available advice for ensuring hassle-free purchases, but an extensive A-Z directory of web sites, including those belonging to members of the Which? Web Trader accreditation scheme. Here you'll find sites selling everything from books and CDs, to computer kit, electricals, holidays, houses and cars -plus many more items you'd never have known were out there.;And, of course, the guide exlains how to avoid the downside of shopping on the Net, especially the companies that disappear with your money, what your rights are and your routes to redress if things go wrong.;The guide shows you: what you need to go shopping online; where to look, including shopping directories, portal sites, virtual mails and discount stores; what to look for in a good, easy-to-use site; how to track down unusual items; and how to buy from abroad. It also explains how auctions work on the Net, and what the future holds for online shopping. Save time, money and hassle, and shop with complete confidence, using "The Which? Guide to Shopping on the Internet".