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SHOPPING

Dark deals
It's true that the Internet offers a great shopping experience, but be aware of the pitfalls that come with this virtual convenience. More

Beware of cyber break-ins
Online merchants bank on technology to outwit cyber shoplifters and induce customers to load their virtual shopping carts. More

A promise to deliver
The product you buy on the Internet has quite a way to go — from the Web site to your drawing room. Here's tracking the people who figure in the purchase-delivery chain. More

Ticket stall in cyber zone
Beat the queues with a click of your mouse. What e-ticketing can do for you... and what it can't. More

The online hammer...
The concept of bidding for products online is catching on. More

Freebie-for-all?
Buyers expect an online store to offer more discounts and freebies than an offline one. What are the e-bargains going round? More

Brand value
When it comes to high-value products, the online shopper is extremely brand-conscious. And a host of top brands has set shop in the virtual space. More

Download... your favourite author
`The book is a great product to put on the Net. It's catalogued, it has a unique number, and it can be dispatched easily by post... .' That's the philosophy driving Landmarkonthenet. More

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