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Smart Shopping Basics
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31
Finance
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04/30/2012

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Term
retail store
Definition
sells goods and services directly at their place of business
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nonstore seller
Definition
direct marketers
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telemarketing
Definition
form of selling that involves the seller phoning you to promote the purchase of goods and services
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t commerce
Definition
Shopping in response to ads on television
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e commerce
Definition
Buying goods and services on the Internet, including Internet auctions
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consumer cooperatives
Definition
nonretail associations ownded and operated by group of members for their own benefits
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advertising
Definition
paid message touting the attributes of something in order to convincing consumers to buy it
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comparison shopping
Definition
the process of gathering information about products or services to find the best quality at the best price
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warranty
Definition
guarantees that a product will met certain performance and quality standards
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full warranty
Definition
provides repairs replacements and services unconditionally
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limited warranty
Definition
provides repairs replacements and services under certain condiions
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implied merchantability
Definition
means a product is what is called and does what its name implies
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implied fitness
Definition
a product must a be fit for any performance or purpose promised by the sellers
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extended warranty
Definition
service contract
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wholesale
Definition
Obtains goods from suppliers to sell to retailers
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department store
Definition
Sells a variety of goods and services in a single store
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warehouse club and super store
Definition
Offers price advantages and wide product selection to its members
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discount store
Definition
Sells certain lines of merchandise at below-average prices
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consignment store
Definition
Sells used merchandise at reduced prices
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thrift
Definition
The quality of being frugal, using resources wisely
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specialty store
Definition
Sell goods and services for specialized purposes
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door-to-door sales
Definition
Salesperson comes to home, either by invitation or not
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catalog shopping
Definition
Shopper calls on telephone to buy goods listed in a catalog
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telemarketing
Definition
Seller calls on telephone to sell goods or services
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reliability
Definition
Being able to depend on a person or business to back up their claims
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services
Definition
Special consumer features offered by a store or other seller
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impulse buying
Definition
Buying on the spur of the moment, without planning
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estimate
Definition
A total expected cost, in writing, for performing a service
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work order
Definition
Gives authority to a service provider to perform services
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contract
Definition
Legally binding papers signed by all parties in an agreement
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service warranty
Definition
Guarantees certain quality standards of performance
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