Books
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Shooping Guide – Books
In science of the information the book is called monograph, to distinguish it from other types of advertising such as magazines, newspaper, theses, etc..
The book is an intellectual product, and as such contains knowledge and expressions individual or collective. But in these days and age it is a good product of consumption and thus the final part of its production is carried out by industrial means(printing and distribution). The task of creating a content which can be processed into book is the author's work. Regarding the production of books, what concerns to transform the originals in a marketable product, it is task of the editor, generally hired by a publisher. A third function associated with the book is the collection and organization and indexing of collections of books, typical of the librarian.
Is it safe to buy books through the Internet?
The purchase of books through the Internet can be defined as an easy, fast and convenient way. Easy because with just a few clicks you can purchase that title that is also sought in bookstores in the city. Fast by the availability of titles in many existing virtual shops, and comfortable, because you do not have to leave your house to buy it. But in fact the important question here is about security. Before we go to the answer to this factor, let’s emphasize that the e-commerce has increased a lot in online shopping and largest portion of that amount is represented by the acquisition of literary works by 17%. This slice shows that much has been buying on the internet and are the largest consumers of books.
Consumers who have never made a purchase online for fear of informing their bank details to a website, can be relaxed. All data information to an online store are encrypted (coded), and today there are several technologies that ensure a safe purchase. To ensure you are in a safe environment, check if there is the image of "closed padlock" in the lower right corner of your browser.
That’s it! Now it's just try it out and see how easy, fast and convenient to buy books online. Good shopping!
What forms of online payments are available?
Most of the purchases made are paid with a credit card. First because of the speed of the process. The purchase can be made only with the credit card. Second comes the facilities. Some stores offer fundings of the price of the product when the payment is made by credit card and give discounts or other types of benefits. Finally the security, because the data provided by the card is encrypted ensuring the security of your purchase. Another relevant factor is that this mode of payment increases the speed of delivery of the product. There are also shops that accept payment by bank slips, bank transfers and debit cards.
How is the process of payment by credit card?
When choosing the book and choose the desired form of payment, credit card, you need to inform the data from your card. Each store has a process, but it works briefly as follows:
- Have your credit card with you;
- The online store asks you to fill out the fields with the data of the card: Provider, name of the owner, number, validity of the card and security code.
- These data are printed on the front of your card. The security code you find on the back of your card. They are the last 3 digits subsequent to the number of the card. For American Express cards, they are 4 and the digits are in front of the card, on the right side, above the number of the card.
Ready! The purchase is done! It is important you know that the debits are made after a review of your claim that is typically done on the same day. The companies have teams of online businesses that are in constant contact with the operators of credit card, analyzing and verifying data from buyers. After the analysis of credit and the confirmation of address which is done by e-mail, the store sends the product to you and makes the flow rate on your card. An important tip is to pay much attention in typing and do not use points or dashes at the time of filling the numbers of the card. The system will reject any information that does not correspond to a valid number, credit card, causing problems to your request and the consequent delay in the delivery of your products. Today, that process is so fast that in some cases you can get the product on the same day.
How can I pay through a bank?
Some online stores offer this form of payment, because the agreements are banking networks. That is the choice in favour of you who want to make the purchase of a product and do not have a credit card or even account at bank. Choosing this option you can issue a bank bill on your own printer, including the sequence number and the code of bars. With this document, you just have to go to any bank and pay it in the ATM. Or, you can use the "Homebanking" or "Internetbanking" of the bank of your choice. If the payment does not occur within the time until the maturity of expressed in the slips, your request will be automatically cancelled.
The payments made through the Bank bill are also simple, but remember that the average time for delivery of its application will be greater than the deadline set for applications usually paid with a credit card. This is mainly because of the time elapsed between payment and its confirmation by the bank. This procedure increases, on average, two to three working days the period of post.
I use the slips, but I have no printer. How should I proceed?
The bank bill is displayed on your computer screen so that it can be printed. If you do not have printer, take note of the numerical sequence (they are nearly 40 digits). With these figures you can pay the slips by "Homebanking" or "Internetbanking" of your bank, or go to a bank that can accept payment using this numerical sequence. In either case, you will receive a proof that certifies the payment and the department of accounts of the online store will be informed of the discharge by the bank.
How do the stores know that the payment was made?
The banks provide daily a list with the slips paid. You do not need to inform when the payment is done. The shops send a message by e-mail indicating when the payment of the bill is confirmed. From the confirmation of payment of slips, the process of delivery of the products will start.
How are the books sent?
Each store has a way to send their products and packaging in one of the main means of disseminating their brands. Most online stores sends the books in special packages, bubble sort, which preserve the products to the delivery in your home. For slightly larger volumes, there are used boxes with the appropriate protections to content.
Do I have to pay freight for the purchase of books?
Yes! The stores estimate the value of the cargo in accordance with its locality (Zip Code) and the number of books you are acquiring. Some shops do not charge the freight to encourage the purchase by internet.
How does the purchase of books on international sites happen?
For the purchase of books on international sites, unlike other products, there is no type of taxation, because books, newspapers and periodicals printed on paper do not pay import taxes. You must have in mind that the Internet is a tool without territorial boundaries, which gives you access to sites located in the whole world without leaving your chair. Many of the international sites offer better deals more attractive than the national sites, even with the conversion of currency.
How is the payment of the purchase of books on international sites?
The international sites, in their great majority, accept payments made with an international credit card.
What about the conversion of currency?
The conversion is done automatically by credit card operator. The price applies to the conversion of currency is the date of the closing of the bill from your credit card. A tip to be given to those who do not want surprises when receiving the invoice is closing the purchase of books one day before the closing.
