| Show 7 December 13 2000 Valley NewsSalina Sun Gunnison tm want be sure to: Understand if the product Teachers the order you Print a copy of your order confir-mtion screen and check you r emu for any further confirmation For more information about shopvisit online ping and wwwsafeshoppingorg wwwftcgovbcpconhne pubs onlinepaymentshtm finalize is new used or reconditioned Compare the price of the product you are considering at a variety of online stores by using several shop- (earn from Students program uses peers to teach peers and finds ASK ASPFCIALIST such as the one from the Better Business Bureau (Of course this is only an indication of the seller's reputability not a guaran- homepage (A weekly column) success Instead of building fences a group of tech savvy members is tear- DO YOU HAVE TIPS FOR SHOPPING ONLINE THIS SEASON? Answer by: Karen Biers Utah State University Extension Business Spe- tee) Seiler lives in Tropic a small town in southern Utah Currently Seiler and two of his classmates are instructing their high school teachers on the basics of computers and the site if: A notice Internet or Ihe first letters of the Internet address of the page you are viewing change to "https" If you still do not feel comfortable providing your credit card number online many sellers allow you to To see how other consumers rated at many the shopping experience check http: online stores BizRatecom Check the methods and prices for shipping A low sale price may no longer be a bargain after adding on high shipping charges Also look for informa tion about shipping time Find out about warranties and if you are purservice especially chasing electronic equipment or appliances Check the cancellation and return policy It's generally the seller's decision whether to allow cancellations or returns If the policy is to offer credits instead of refunds consider whether there would be anything else that you or the person for whom you're buying a gift would want Even though some cybershops have brick and mortar stores the shop's policy may be that returned merchandise has to be returned to the cybershop Read the seller's privacy policy so you understand how informa" tion about you may be used of additional mailings if you or other don't want to receive either offers down barriers techpart of the national nology group these members teach technology workshops to organization leaders government agents teachers and classrooms full of their peers "These students have the knowhow and expertise to train anyone" ing As cialist Cyber shopping can give new meaning to convenience and choice It is especially tempting to beat the crowds of the holiday shopping season But before you visit your said Kevin Kesler Utah State Unifavorite stores on the Web take a versity Extension supervisor few precautions to help make your With the majority of the students safe and still in high school they have helped cyber shopping experience and the USDA move into the satisfying Think security starting with your technology world said Kesler The connection and your browser Use a technology group has members secure browser that complies with across the state They communicate via email and even hold their meetindustry standards You can tell if inyou are entering your personal ings in chat rooms Jon formation on a secure page of a web One member "The teachers asked for the program and we're excited to help our teachers" Seiler said "We want to help them learn as much as we know" Students such as Seiler have been successful with their workshops said Kesler "Adults are more willing to pay attention to students raised on computers than adults" Kesler has also been pleased with the results of students teaching in classrooms "Peers teaching peers works really well" he said Members like Seiler are teaching all over the state said Kesler The program is unique in that it does not require a central location Members are spread across the state but their technology expertise more than pops up on the screen you to that fact You see a closed lock or unbroken key in the bottom corner of your alerting screen call or fax it to them If the seller is unfamiliar read more about the company often found in a section on the website called "About Us" Or you can ask the company to send you information Be cautious if you are asked to supply personal information such as your Social Security number Personal information is rarely needed to conduct cyber transactions and if requested it should raise a red flag indicating not to do busitech"Members of the Utah ness with the site or to investigate distorn have down nology group the company tance barriers for the state of Utah See if the seller has any reliable and the nation" Kesler said endorsement logos or seals on ’ts For more information contact Kesler at ping comparison sites Check if the product is in sttxkor how long a wait there is After entering your order check that the quantity and the total price Direct column topic questions to: Utah State UniDonna Falkenborg versity Extension 4900 Old Main Phone Hill Logan UT fax: and any taxes An extra keystroke can get you 10 shirts instead of one Make sure any special discounts offered or coupons used are properly deducted from your total before including shipping is correct email: donnafextusuedu Penny Pincher Pig wants you take advantage of the Penny Pinching Savings on a Subscription See our ad for details! to Shupr'rrStay in Provo this Holiday Season The Hampton Inn & the Sleep Inn are conveniently located so you can shop Provo's many businesses & stay nearby! 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