Amazon online shopping has revolutionised how we purchase items. In a world that relies heavily on online shopping for both basic and non-essential needs, it’s good to have an idea of what platforms are reliable and secure.
After all, you wouldn’t want to get caught in a scam or receive bad-quality products. With the rise of shopping apps, consumers now have access to millions of marketplaces from their mobile phones. But are they genuine? Do they offer quality products?
In this blog post, we’ve put together a list of foolproof shopping apps that you should download for a smooth online shopping experience.
1. Amazon
The Amazon app has over 200 million users worldwide, making it the most popular shopping app in the world. And for good reasons. Amazon online shopping is an incredibly smooth process, with millions of options at your fingertips. The app’s user interface is very easy to use, which means it’s ideal for consumers of all age groups. Categories range from books to clothes to electronics and more.
Perhaps the best part of the Amazon online shopping experience is the Prime membership. This membership offers free next-day delivery on selected items. Perfect for people who want last-minute goods delivered ASAP.
2. ASOS
The ASOS app is a godsend for shopping enthusiasts. This app is straightforward and easy to use. You can even add items to your wishlist and save them for later. If you enable notifications, you’ll know exactly when app-exclusive sales begin, so you can grab those boots you’ve been wanting – but for a cheaper price!
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3. Tesco
Hate going to the grocery store? Tesco’s shopping app is a convenient way to shop for groceries online.
With the app, you can easily browse through Tesco’s extensive selection of products and schedule a delivery time that works best for you. They have so many options, you’ll spend hours just browsing through them. The app also offers Clubcard rewards, which allow you to earn points on your purchases and can be used to reduce the price of future orders.
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4. eBay
eBay is a popular shopping app that allows users to buy and sell goods from around the world. The app offers a wide variety of products, including fashion, electronics, and collectibles. Because the items can be pre-loved, you’ll find loads of products at incredibly cheap prices. Isn’t that cool?
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eBay UK also offers a unique feature called ‘eBay Local’ which allows you to browse and purchase items from local sellers in your area. This makes delivery super easy, and refunds even easier. eBay UK offers buyer protection, which means that you can be assured that you’ll receive the right product. Or it’s your money back.
5. Etsy
Etsy is a unique shopping app that offers handmade and vintage goods from around the world. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a fun, quirky gift for your best friend’s birthday. Or even just a nice little home decor item for yourself. The best part is, the app’s user interface is simple to navigate, and it offers a wide variety of products, from clothing to jewelry to antique rugs.
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One unique feature of Etsy is that it allows users to communicate directly with sellers, which can be helpful in making sure that the product meets the buyer’s needs. Etsy also offers buyer protection, which guarantees that purchases are delivered as described, otherwise the buyer receives a refund. Despite this safety net, it’s always best to be vigilant to make sure you’re not scammed.
Final thoughts
The great thing about the apps mentioned above is that they have simple return policies that streamline the process of returning an unwanted item. However, some online shopping apps, such as Etsy, may be shipping their products from outside of the UK. This means that if you don’t like the product, returning it might be a slightly more complicated process due to added customs charges.
Typically in the UK, the HMRC handles all import duty that needs to be returned. The problem is, the process of getting your money back is tedious. It involves filling out dozens of complicated forms, and then waiting months to hear back. Luckily, we have a much simpler solution for you.
Duty Refunds makes the process of getting your customs charges back incredibly simple. At Duty Refunds, we help UK customers get their customs charges back within just four weeks. No delays, no HMRC hassle. Just a simple online form. Find out more about our service here.
Happy shopping!