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Before making a buying decision, consider the sellers policies on shipping and handling charges, and return and refund policies. If a return or exchange is necessary, are you required to pay shipping costs, or, will a re-stocking fee be required? Remember to take into consideration a company's technical assistance and servicing policies prior to ordering products. Complaints against this type of company generally allege problems obtaining technical support and difficulty understanding warranty terms. Purchasers ship computers back at their own cost and often bear the burden of time lost without a computer. There's no guarantee that something is a good deal just because it is advertised as such. Try to do comparison shopping before making a purchase. Our experience with this industry has shown it may be important to read fine print. Try to look for words like "reburbished," "close-out," " discontinued," or "off brand," especially when shopping for computer or electronic equipment. Ask if the item comes with a warranty and where you'll get follow-up service if you need it. Some sellers don't have facilities to provide service for the goods they sell. Be sure you are willing to forfeit that protection before making an on-line purchase. The money you save on the item purchased, may or may not be greater than the costs involved in returning, exchanging or servicing.