Online Shopping Reviews

Best Halloween 2013 Costume Ideas for Women, Men, Kids, Toddlers, Couples and More

Halloween is just around the corner! Are you looking for the best Halloween 2013 costume ideas for women, men, kids, toddlers or couples? This post will not only guide you to finding the creative Halloween ideas but also share you with the information on where to find the best Halloween 2013 deals online.

Some retail stores have already got well prepared for the hilarious holiday with a full inventory of Halloween supplies like Halloween costumes, horror tools or marks. At the same time, a number of individuals are searching the internet for top deals on Halloween costumes or the like. You know, shopping online can help save much more money compared to shopping at local stores. Most of these online shoppers choose to buy Halloween products directly from the manufacturers or wholesale suppliers based in manufacturing bases such as China. That is the other reason why these people shop for Halloween earlier — international shipping can take longer.

In particular, as the No.1 manufacturing centre, China is the best online destination to get top valued Halloween supplies. Now the country has countless online stores selling all kinds of products straight to merchants or consumers around the world. Thanks to the increasingly advanced e-commerce technology, it is getting super easy to shop things we want directly from a store far away from our countries or locals.

Bear in mind that security is the first and foremost thing you need to pay attention to when it comes to shopping online from a store based in a foreign country. It is important to confirm whether the store is legit or not. Once you are pretty sure that the shop is trustworthy, you can start trading with it from a tiny order. After you receive the goods and feel satisfactory about the quality and the customer service, you can then try bigger orders. This way you can best protect yourself from scams or rip-offs.

Below are the most popular Chinese shopping sites where you can find discounted Halloween 2013 costumes for women, men, kids, toddlers, couples or more:

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Trusted Chinese Stores to Buy Cheap iPad Accessories

Since iPad was launched in April, 2010, various kinds of iPad accessories have been springing one after another from every corner of the world. It is not at all exaggerating to say that the delivery speed of the great variety of iPad accessories is completely in line with that of iPad itself. Now in the global market you can see a vast array of iPad accessories made with various standards, some of which are cool beyond your imagination.

At the various China retail and wholesale international shopping website, you can easily find the most popular iPad accessories. It’s no longer a secret that China is the best in manufacturing accessories for electronics, cell phones, PCs and other web-based gadgets like iPad. That explains why every year, swarms of re-sellers look for such accessories from China’s wholesale market, especially through the internet.

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Must-Read Guide to Safe Shopping at DHgate.com

When we look for a reliable Chinese online store to buy things, the biggest concern is always about safety. It is important to do research on the shopping site to uncover their nature and some general rules apply to all China-based online shops when it comes to seeking a legit foreign trade company to trade with. At the same time, note that different sites have different characteristics in running their business and thus we should deal with them differently. This post is meant to provide a helpful guide to safe shopping DHgate.com in particular.

As for shopping with DHgate.com in a secure way, I have summarized the key tips as below:

1. Review the feedback profile. If the feedback score of the seller is mostly positive, it is more likely that the seller is more trustworthy. Also, the detailed customer reviews for different products can give you some inspiration on how the products are or how the seller is. I personally value customer ratings and customer reviews so much that I would read pages of reviews in order to get a better idea about the product as well as the seller.

2. Read carefully the product descriptions, including MOQ (minimum order quantity), unit price, processing time, shipping methods and shipping time, payment option, shipping cost, material, size and more.

If you decide to buy a product, you are encouraged to save screenshots of the product page just in case a dispute happens due to item not as described. That kind of evidence can help you win the support of the DHgate dispute ruling team.

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Martofchina: A Wholesale Shopping Mall of Clothing, Shoes and Other Fashion Accessories

Product Range

Established in 2005, Martofchina.com is an exclusive wholesale shopping mall of clothing and fashion accessories like shoes, jewelry, bags, scarves or belts. It is quite different from other popular Chinese international online shops such as Lightinthebox.com or Milanoo.com, which is basically a fashion store but also carries a wide range of other categories like electronics, home and garden, sporting goods, health and beauty, etc. In terms of product range, Martofchina.com is more focused, especially suitable for those looking for professional wholesale suppliers of made-in-China apparel and accessories.

Office Location

Based on my research, this wholesale clothing shopping centre is based in Shanghai, the most famous commercial city in China. I have a long list of Chinese online stores of clothing and accessories but most of them are located in Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Beijing. Be honest, Martofchina.com is the first fashion store whose head offices are located in Shanghai in my personal list.

Pricing Standard

A quick scan on the website impresses me that the prices are all wholesale-level low. Anyway, after checking the product details, I find that although it is a wholesale shopping mart, it does not require a minimum order quantity at all. That means we can buy anything in one piece for a single order there at an attractive wholesale price. Of course, if you want to place bulk orders with them, you can get a certain discount based on the quantity of the items you purchase.

Martofchina V.S. Wholesaleitonline

It seems the site is closely related to another China-based shopping site of wholesale outfits: wholesaleitonline.com. From the website layouts, to product ranges, to exact fashion styles, to advertising programs, to price standards, to service details and to every else, Martofchina.com and Wholesaleitonline.com look astonishingly identical. My instinct tells me that they can be two websites operated by the same company though I haven’t got any valid evidence yet. Nevertheless, it is nothing surprising as many Chinese international e-commerce firms like to build different sites to sell products for various reasons, e.g. to reduce risks, to enhance marketing effects, to try different business models, etc. As long as you are pretty sure that the sites are legitimate, you can use them to shop things you want. According to my findings, Martofchina.com and Wholesaleitonline.com are both legit stores and it should be safe shopping with them. Continue reading Martofchina: A Wholesale Shopping Mall of Clothing, Shoes and Other Fashion Accessories

Infiniteshopping.com Coupon Codes and Deals

Below are the latest Infiniteshopping.com coupon codes, promotional discount codes or deals released by the popular online store of authentic branded watches. If you are interested in shopping discounted watches with the site, just take advantage of the offers to save money!

Discount Description: 25% Off on Guess Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Oct 1st, 2013

Discount Description: 50% Off on Ed Hardy Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Oct 1st, 2013

Discount Description: 40% Off on Skagen Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Sept 6th, 2013

Discount Description: 40% Off on Kenneth Cole Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Sept 6th, 2013

Discount Description: 40% Off on Pulsar Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Sept 6th, 2013

Discount Description: 30% Off on Caravelle Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Sep 6th, 2013

Discount Description: 40% Off on Casio Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Oct 1st, 2013

Discount Description: Up to 90% Off on Invicta Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Oct 1st, 2013

Discount Description: 50% Off on Bulova Watches plus Free Shipping
End Date: Oct 1st, 2013

About Infiniteshopping.com

Based in Edison, NJ, USA, Infiniteshopping.com is an online distributor of authentic branded watches. Unlike the majority of online stores of watches, Infiniteshopping is overwhelmingly rated positive. Discussions about topics like Infiniteshopping scams, Infiniteshopping complatins or Infiniteshopping negative reviews are barely found.

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Tips on How to Avoid Scams at Chinese Fashion Stores like Lightinthebox.com

I am thinking of buying a prom dress on Lightinthebox.com. The prices are so cheap! It looks like a scam, I’m wondering if it’s safe? Is Lightinthebox a legit site? Has anyone used Lightinthebox to shop anything? How is Lightinthebox.com? You can find heaps of such questions on the internet and as a buyer who never uses a shopping site before, you are always encouraged to ask questions as many as you can. Of course, you should also try hard to get the answers.

It’s a Chinese is which is not a good sign and it seems to have a controversial reputation among global buyers. Personally I wouldn’t trust any China-based store as the risk is seemly high. However, if a trusted friend or someone I am familiar with has purchased something from the store and is satisfied with the product and the customer service, I think I would consider using the site for shopping.

Usually, I would scan quickly the websites to get a basic evaluation on whether it is a legit site or not. They should at least provide a safe payment option like Paypal; their website should look quite professional with neat layouts, user-friendly navigation and clear photo images as well as product description; the checkout process should be easy to go through and more aspects will be taken into my consideration when it comes to judging the nature of the shopping website.

Then, I would go for more details before I make a shopping decision. For instance, if I am looking for a wedding dress at fashion stores such as Lightinthebox.com, I would check the sizing chart and confirm with the service representatives on which sizes fit me exactly. You know, US sizes can be different from Chinese sizes though usually they would indicate the US sizes for US customers. Also, I would try to find out how long it takes to make the dress and how long it takes for delivery.

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