QOTD for November 24, 2010

[Beth Moore]

Geez, I'm not doing such a hot job on the question of the day this week! Eeeek. At any rate, he's my two-art question for today.

Especially when the prices are very close, or shipping costs are the same... what makes you choose one online scrapbook/papercraft store after another? Where do you choose to shop most often and why?

Now that I am associated with the Kraft Outlet and Memorable Seasons online retailers I have really started to think about this question.... but it would help me more to know the answer from YOU...thus I ask. :-)

[♥Jan♥]

For me, it doesn't really matter if the prices are similar - what matters is where I am right now. If I have found something I want to purchase on a site I will browse around to look for more, especially if the shipping costs are flat.

If the products are digital, I am a sucker for the "buy 6 at a lower price" kind of deal, like at Art Cult.

AND if I have bought the product before, and it ships really quickly, that is where I go. Like at Kraft Outlet, I have received my stuff before I ever had time to track it !

Otherwise, lure me in with the one product, and I will purchase more. Just gotta make sure I find my way there !

[tracy]

Well, I do try to find the bargain, but otherwise ship time and service factor in a bit. I do a good bit of business with 7 Kids College Fund. Their ship time is wonderful and they have a great selection. I have found other sites with the same products and prices but chose 7K cause I was familiar with their service. I tend to get aggravated with stores that continually run out of product too and will buy elsewhere even if it costs more.

[liz]

For me product range works. I look for something like say an October Afternoon set. I will google it and the store which has all the products I am looking for available, with good shipping rates is the one I will order from.

I have found a couple of stores that way and shop there all the time now. And I love free shipping for spending a certain amount. That way I can spend more and justify it to my husband.

[Kristina]

I am all about speed of service!! I would rather pay $1 or so more and get it in less than a week than save $1 or so and wait several weeks.

[Kimberly Anne]

For me, if the navigation of the site is easy-peasy then I tend to believe the website is ran professionally - therefore, I trust it more. I will sometimes keep a few windows open while shopping to price compare and then choose which site will give me the best deal.

Low shipping cost and an option to use Paypal will also help me choose who I buy from online.

[emoradesigns]

I tend to like the sites that have great prices and quick service. Shipping is a factor. I like ordering from bluemoonscrapbooking.com they have great service, fast shipping and offer great products! Blue moon offers free shipping within the US with the purchase of $50 or more. I also loved the quick service at KraftOutlet.com and the products are unique and great!!

[Beth Moore]

Nov 28, 2010 2:52:40 GMT -5 liz said:

For me product range works. I look for something like say an October Afternoon set. I will google it and the store which has all the products I am looking for available, with good shipping rates is the one I will order from.

I do that as well Liz!

[Beth Moore]

Nov 30, 2010 9:16:33 GMT -5 emoradesigns said:

I tend to like the sites that have great prices and quick service. Shipping is a factor. I like ordering from bluemoonscrapbooking.com they have great service, fast shipping and offer great products! Blue moon offers free shipping within the US with the purchase of $50 or more. I also loved the quick service at KraftOutlet.com and the products are unique and great!!

Bluemoon has been one of my favorites too!