Online shopping

[Dangerous Dave]

i wanna buy Corsair smps. i am buying from http://lynx-india.com . just wanna know that is it a trusted website to shop from.

and also suggest me some other websites.

Thanks in advance..:-P

[TheHumanBot]

Yeah seems legit site.

[asingh]

Originally Posted by nvidia_fan

i wanna buy Corsair smps. i am buying from http://lynx-india.com . just wanna know that is it a trusted website to shop from.

and also suggest me some other websites.

Thanks in advance..:-P

Where you from...city..?

[VarDOS]

http://www.smcinternational.in/

TRY IT!

[DigitalDude]

^^ +1
get it from SMC or The IT wares - theitwares.com


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[Dangerous Dave]

@ asigh i live in gurgaon

[VarDOS]

then why are you purchasing it online?, Nehru Place will be the best for you.

[Dangerous Dave]

because my friend told me that you will get cheaper deal here then Nehru palace . is it true?

[asingh]

^^
It depends on the parts. Plus all parts may not be available at SMC. Though if you really want them, you can give them a portion of the payment, and he can get you the part and courier you / else you can pick up.

What all you want..?

Check prices with:
SMC
itwarez
primeabgb
delta peripherals

Which ever is the cheapest (vat+shipping), get it from there. You could even call up SMC.

EDIT:
You want a Corsair unit. Phone SMC and ask them. They can courier too. They accept EFT.

[satdeep]

lynx is legit...i bought a 5750 and psu from them...have also visited their store in chd....rest assured its legit...

[anubisX]

Don't buy anything from LYNX, they're horrible. You can check their forums, may be they're shut it down. If you really wanna buy something online, try :

theitwares.com
theitdepot.com
smcinternational.in

You won't regret it.

[Revolution]

I never shop online.
I'm afraid of being cheated and I think the process is complex for nub like me.....

[pulsar_swift]

Originally Posted by Revolution

I never shop online.
I'm afraid of being cheated and I think the process is complex for nub like me.....

What is complex man in the process ?

[asingh]

Originally Posted by Revolution

I never shop online.
I'm afraid of being cheated and I think the process is complex for nub like me.....

Cheated how..?

[Revolution]

Originally Posted by pulsar_swift

What is complex man in the process ?

They don't accept cash and I don't have Credit Card.....

Originally Posted by asigh

Cheated how..?

You have to pay in advanced.
And if they not send your product after ur payment ?
U don't claim anything cos u don't have any proof of payment.
And some company like Tirupati don't take product for RMA if they not sold locally with bill and product ID.....

May be I'm wrong about Online Shopping cos I'm noob.
So,if I'm wrong I apologize for that and please make that thing clear for me in detail if possible.....
Thank you!

[pulsar_swift]

Ok,now i understand,going by your comments, its better for you to purchase offline

[asingh]

Originally Posted by Revolution

They don't accept cash and I don't have Credit Card.....
You have to pay in advanced.
And if they not send your product after ur payment ?
U don't claim anything cos u don't have any proof of payment.
And some company like Tirupati don't take product for RMA if they not sold locally with bill and product ID.....

Not trying to turn you here, but most online portals (India) accept the following method:

1. CC payment
2. EFT transfer
3. DD
4. Direct cash deposit to savings account

I use method (2) the most. Perfectly safe. Infact I prefer to do most of my shopping (except food of course) online. Much more hassle free, less pain.

[pulsar_swift]

Originally Posted by asigh

Not trying to turn you here, but most online portals (India) accept the following method:

1. CC payment
2. EFT transfer
3. DD
4. Direct cash deposit to savings account

I use method (2) the most. Perfectly safe. Infact I prefer to do most of my shopping (except food of course) online. Much more hassle free, less pain.

Ya online is always better but it seems the local distributor is taking RMA requests for products not purchased from him, then what to do ?

[Revolution]

Originally Posted by asigh

Not trying to turn you here, but most online portals (India) accept the following method:

1. CC payment
2. EFT transfer
3. DD
4. Direct cash deposit to savings account

I use method (2) the most. Perfectly safe. Infact I prefer to do most of my shopping (except food of course) online. Much more hassle free, less pain.

Thanks,but I don't have too much idea about the 2nd method,EFT Transfer.
I have a SBI Savings Account and an ATM Debit Card.
Are those enough for this method ?
I will try to buy other thing which doesn't comes with warranty and not available locally and may be cheaper.....

[asingh]

^^
Get your online activated. There will be an option TPT. Third party transfer. On the portal, you input the user account name, number, bank NEFT code, and fire the transfer. Within few hours, the money is credited to the respective account. Most banks support this method. Perfectly legit. Usually the NEFT code can be pulled by searching the bank name, and branch area. Most sellers provide this code, so you cannot go wrong.

[Thor]

hey folks, really thanks here, i came to know abt some good online shopping portals because of this. How about ebay ? Is it any good with respect to electronics stuffs ?

[asingh]

^^
Ebay is good. I use it to find stuff not easily available. Like just purchased a digital room clock, with large red LEDs. Was not available locally.

[Sam]

nice discussion. learnt a lot. special thanks asigh. however is there any guarantee they will send the original bill? without bill, the customer will be in trouble, do the need arise to RMA that product...!!! also is thunder02.dragon a dealer in Dealers Paradise?

[Revolution]

Originally Posted by asigh

^^
Get your online activated. There will be an option TPT. Third party transfer. On the portal, you input the user account name, number, bank NEFT code, and fire the transfer. Within few hours, the money is credited to the respective account. Most banks support this method. Perfectly legit. Usually the NEFT code can be pulled by searching the bank name, and branch area. Most sellers provide this code, so you cannot go wrong.

Thanks!
I have to activate the Online Banking service first then I can try the online shopping......
BTW,we should know the good and bad side of online shopping like we use to discuss about other things.

[asingh]

Originally Posted by Sam.Shab

nice discussion. learnt a lot. special thanks asigh. however is there any guarantee they will send the original bill? without bill, the customer will be in trouble, do the need arise to RMA that product...!!! also is thunder02.dragon a dealer in Dealers Paradise?

You always get the original bill. Two copies. One is taped to the courier package, and the original is inside the box. If no bill, then it is an illegal sale right. No dealer will do that. Be careful with Lynx. I have received original bills from them, but no serial numbers. This is the only case.

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Originally Posted by Revolution

Thanks!
I have to activate the Online Banking service first then I can try the online shopping......
BTW,we should know the good and bad side of online shopping like we use to discuss about other things.

The only bad thing is getting over the Indian stigma---of holding a product in your hand, turning it over 10000 times, asking 1000 irrelevant questions, trying to bargain, and finally purchasing. Okay with clothes, and jewellery such you might want to. Why hardware..? Why would you want to see it in the shop. Be sure of your choice, order it.

You cannot do this with online. I find it perfect. Saves me tons and tons of time.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by asigh

You always get the original bill. Two copies. One is taped to the courier package, and the original is inside the box. If no bill, then it is an illegal sale right. No dealer will do that. Be careful with Lynx. I have received original bills from them, but no serial numbers. This is the only case.

ok thanks for the explanation. will show it to parents. their thinking like that of before 1947 peoples. hope this change their thinking.

Originally Posted by asigh

The only bad thing is getting over the Indian stigma---of holding a product in your hand, turning it over 10000 times, asking 1000 irrelevant questions, trying to bargain, and finally purchasing. Okay with clothes, and jewellery such you might want to. Why hardware..? Why would you want to see it in the shop. Be sure of your choice, order it.

You cannot do this with online. I find it perfect. Saves me tons and tons of time.

true. however the mindset of Indian peoples preprogrammed like that they fear much more than trust

[avichandana20000]

Be sure of your choice, order it.

the products shown in the sites of online shopping are the only things they sell ? or i can give my choice? as in http://www.primeabgb.com/ i found they do not have DELL SX2210. So, that means i cannot order that stuff from them?

But again SMCINTERNATIONAL has that DELL SX2210. Now do these sites regularly update their stocks and give current pictures of what they have?

[asingh]

If they show it..they will get it. You an also email and request for a special order. Most sites have live chat too..!

[avichandana20000]

Originally Posted by asigh

If they show it..they will get it. You an also email and request for a special order. Most sites have live chat too..!

Yesterday i did an email to SMC INTERNATIONAL regarding Dell SX 2210 as it is shown in their site. They also replied to me:


Dear Avijit,
Here are the replies of your queries :
1. WHAT'S IN THE BOXSX2210 21.5" Flat Panel MonitorPower cordVGA cable (VGA to VGA)DVI cableUSB up stream cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor)CD User's guide and documentation2. Total Price will be 12100+200= 12300/- shipped to kolkata.

3. We will deliver it anywhere you want.

4. DD should be payable in favor of " SMC International".
The Address :
B-10 & 11,
Meghdoot Building,
Nehru Place, Delhi-110019

5. You will get a proper printed VAT Paid bill in your name.

Regards
Sachin
www.smcinternational.in
I also wrote that I am a TD FORUM member.

Now pls tell me should I proceed with 100% trust upon them ? AND should I send the DD through courier?

[asingh]

^^
Sachin is their online representative. It should be fine. Can you not do EFT. Else, yes, courier the DD (make it crossed), and keep a photo copy of the courier. I guess when you mail the DD in courier, put a letter inside, stating what all you want, with your delivery address, and mobile/contact number. It is safe.