2. Although, not despairing to your security, issue of shipping is despairing to your wallet. Be aware of shipping costs, which occur 90 percent of time. For example, on average, a CD cost between 1.80 to 2.00 to send through media mail. If you feel shipping costs are outweighing discounted price of product then your best bet is to shop elsewhere or simply look locally for product.

3. Comparison shop. You should always look locally first when shopping for expensive items. Some online merchants actually raise their prices hoping that you will not comparison shop and they will get better price out of you.

So when shopping online, be careful. Not everyone is honest and not all deals are best ones. Mostly online shopping experience is a pleasant one but once and awhile there a few trip falls to beware of.

1. Shipping costs occur 90% of time, sometimes bringing discounted price back up to normal price of same item found locally at a department store.

2. Descriptions on bid sites and online auctions may not be accurate. Sometimes sellers will talk up their item in order to sell it.

3. Refunds are not as accessible and may not always be possible when conducting online shopping.

4. Payment devices may not be secure, allowing access to more people than simply seller, or abused access by seller.

Internet shopping can be very useful and very convenient, however individual thinking about using a discount shopping online should carefully weigh pros and cons before ruling out local market. Common sense can save you a lot of money online, and when in doubt just log off and go old fashion route of shopping locally.