Hi Peeps!!!
Lots of Thanks for tuning into today's reality show!
For today's Menu,
I will be introducing you today's most popular trend: ON-LINE SHOPPING!
Here is a peek into a website where you can just

SHOP - SHOP & SHOP on-line!

Tuning today's PEEK is:
www.amazon.com

Have you all ever seen this website?????
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It is a rather popular website based on United Sates.
However, don't worry,
they make delivery of shipment to Singapore too.

Unlike those fashion retailer website that focus only on apparel and accessories,
this website is a well known world-wide media retailer congregating most of the things.
A lay-man-term known will be - "BAO KA LIAO" [jack's of all trade].


From what I interpreted, this website is meant to convenient people.
By selling all different categories of items here,
shopper can just get everything at one stop
and need not fuzz later.

By doing so, all age groups ranging from students to housewives to retired
can do their shopping here.

Due to the time constraint,
I will be narrowing down into the apparel and accessories categories.
Fear not audience,
if you need any clarifications of this website,
you can reach me at the usual communication channel.
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From this reference picture,
it can be seen that the layout of this website
is designed simply and
Amazon.com have had put all essential information at one glance.
Whichever or whatever category you want or wish to venture,
just click it and load it....

Rest assured,
the items here are available at all time
subjecting to its availability.
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With reference to the pictures shown above,
it shows a variety of brands and sellers.
Thus, this allows the consumers to have a general idea
what are the merchandises being sold here.
Not only that,
consumer get to view the apparel at one glance
and able to compare which apparel is of better.
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This website uses international language - English.
Therefore, it will not posed any much problem for educated personnel.
Amazon.com is a reputable website as it has been
operating for about 14 years.
Shipments of goods alway arrive,
and this in turn gain their credibility.
[more reference: http://www.essortment.com/hobbies/historyamazonc_ttas.htm]
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This sample picture displays some of the hoodies selling @ Amazon.com
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One of the pros of this website is- it shows images of the apparel at all angle
just for consumer reference.
For this particular merchandise, as it is a reversible hoodies,
all angles and sides are being captured- including the logo, motifs.

In addition to, consumer get to know the information of the product.
To cater value added service,
based on the apparel the consumer has chosen,
Amazon.com will offers a few choices of the pictures of apparel
that may cater to your own personal style and taste.
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Availability of this apparel will be stated with the ordering sheet.
As US Build are of bigger size as compared to ASIAN Build,
Amazon.com has this sizing sheet.
By tally your data with the sheet,
you will know which size you should order.

With these tools to help the consumers,
it will ensure the success in the ordering of the good.
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A step-by-step sequence is provided and has
actually prevent the consumer to flustered.
It is an idiot-proof design,
suitable for those inexperience as well as experienced
on-line shopper.
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Mode of payment at Amazon include Cards [Credits/ Debit] that are
VISA or MASTERCARD etc.
Other than that,
there is a payment by checking account.
A varieties of payments have actually convenient the consumer
and make their shopping easy and free.

Once the transactions is approved,
an invoice will be issue to you
and send to the registered email account.

The invoice shows a clear breakdown of the price and the shipping charges.
Air way bill number will be issued to you as for your reference.
This will ensure that consumer is able to track their shipment and know
their whereabout.
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One thing to caution loyal audiences,
when purchasing any item,
please take note whether is there any notice as shown above.
Certain items on the website has restriction to the delivery area.

Lastly,
all transactions are make using US Dollar.

Shipping charges will be added on upon checking out.
Shipping options are given to the consumer-
whether they want express service or international delivery services.
With this, there will be a price difference in the shipping charges.

This service actually facilitate the consumer - if the consumer
is in urgent need of the good,
they can select express shipment and get the good within 3 - 4 business days.



Upon receiving the goods that are not up to your standard,
you can return the goods in the stated days*
* : depends


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----My Popcorns ----

I have actually try purchasing items from this website.
The shipment came earlier then the stated date.

Furthermore,
for a better service provided by them
since I ordered quite some items,
Amazon.com actually partial one shipment and send it to me
so that I can enjoy it while waiting for the rest of the shipment.

Super PLUS point,
the goods are well -protected due to excellent package thus
upon receiving them,
they are at tip top condition.
It just make my day!

It is one of an excellent website
and I will rate this website a:

-JANET-

That's all for today's show!
Thank you every much for your valuable time!
I hope to see you all next week at same time and at this particular channel.

CIAO!!!!

- Pictures credited to Amazon.com and edited by using Arcsoft PhotoStudio Software -

Labels: IT IS A ON-LINE "SHOPA-HOLIC" TIME

• The site adress is easy to remember.
• The site's layout is very organised and direct- We can get the items that we want by looking into the specific categories on the left of the webpage.
• Shopping made easy by simple-to-follow instructions-which means that no one would not get lost in the midst of their engrossed shopping.

Below is an example:

First, click on the picture of the item you take fancy to.

It would navigate to this page where you get to choose your colours, sizes and quantities.

Two very cool features about this page:

A) It allows you to click the colours provided and the model's clothing would change accordingly.

B) It provides you with suggestions such as shoes or shades to match the piece of clothing that you have chosen.

Secondly, you add it to your shopping bag.

Thirdly, you have to input your billing and shipping addresses.

After you are done with that, you get to choose the shipping method.

Either

A) International Express (Within 3-10 days)

Or...

B) International Standard (14-21 days)

Finally, make your payment (to be covered in later parts) and you are done!!!

Rate Accessibility: 4/5

3) Varieties

I am going to say it one last time!

VICTORIA'S SECRET does NOT sell ONLY BRAS and PANTIES!!!

They have a line of Shoes and Beauty products..

They have a line for lingerie, undergarments and pajamas.. Not forgetting Bikinis and Tankinis!

And a long non-exhaustive list of apparels...

Rate Varieties: 5/5

4) Availability

Normally in the period of sales, sizes like M and XL are snapped up. Being ASIANS, we have the upper hand in getting these deals as our medium equates to their size S.

In cases when stocks are not available, Victoria's Secret would do a back-order in which you would get the item shipped to you when its available.

Rate Availability: 3.5/5

4) Mode of Payment

The mode of payment at Victoria's Secret is pretty in common with other online shopping sites.

MASTERS, VISA and credit cards!

Rate Mode of Payment: 4/5

5) Reliability

Based on my past experiences and reviews from friends that have used the site, Victoria's Secret has been a reliable site to do our purchases and to provide bank account details to.

Here is an example of a online review of Victoria's Secret posted on Singapore Yebber:

Image taken from: http://www.yebber.com/review/victorias-secret/

Purchases usually arrive before or on the stipulated dates. One can also check the status of their delivery at the Victoria's Secret site.

To reduce cases of imitations, Victoria's Secret products are not sold in Asia (where cases of imitations are highly prevalent).

However, there are cases of clothes of same design that are priced differently. Users have to be careful in checking the prices before confirming the purchase.

Rate Reliability: 4/5

6) Redress

Based on Victoria's Secret return policies:

A return and exchange form is enclosed with every package. Please fill out the return section of the form completely and enclose it with the item(s) you are returning. Be sure to indicate if you would prefer to receive a refund, or make an exchange for another size, color or item. If you are exchanging merchandise, please fill out the exchange portion on the back of the form. The original shipping and handling charges are not refundable. If you have an exchange for the same dollar amount as the original purchase, no additional shipping & handling charges will be incurred.

Refunds will be credited in the same form as they were paid if an item is returned within 90 days of purchase.

If an item is returned more than 90 days after purchase, a return will be administered in the form of a merchandise credit redeemable with your next purchase.

In summary, customer redress is not compromise in Victoria's Secret. Consumer has the rights to request for refund or an exchange in merchandise (of same momentary value) whereby they would not be charged for shipping and handling costs.

As there is no outlets in Asia, it is rather troublesome to courier the exchange items halfway through the globe- especially if you need the apparel for a upcoming dinner party of some sort..

Rate for Redress: 3.5/5

7) Trends

As popularised by TYRA BANKS

"In the Fashion Industry, one day you are IN, the other day, you are OUT"

Fashion trends sometime changes faster than a blink of an eye. In Victoria's Secret, one would not face problems of purchasing out-dated fashion apparels. They have the latest trends posted at every season. Fashion tips and advices are also provided when you deciding on your purchases.

* One point to clarify: Items in sales might be post-seasonal, however, with careful selection, the designed apparel would still make one look good.

8) Others

Size charts are provided for the users to make a more accurate decision when purchasing tricky items such as lingerie, swimsuits and pants.

Furthermore, shipping rates are stated clearly in the site to prevent any discrepancies.

Last but not least, you could do a little gift-shopping for your beloved family and friends! Gift wrap, gift wrap kits and gift cards are available for purchase.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE at VICTORIA'S SECRET: 4/5

Happy Shopping Girls!

Signing off... Michelly :)

Written, Michel Chua

Labels: Photo and Images from: www.victoriassecret.com