What to watch out for in the collective shopping sites

So-called collective shopping sites are one of the latest fashion trends in online purchases, which is gaining more and more popularity all over the world. But there are some things you should be careful for. Look at our pieces of advice:

• If you have decided to take advantage of an offer for excursion or vacation, it is important to look at the terms and conditions for the accommodation of a third person or a child. If you have any other questions related to conditions that are not described, you should ask. It’s always better to ask if something is not clear, so as not to be disappointed by the final result;
  

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• It is important to check very carefully what is included in the offer or not. Make sure that you’ve read everything (with small and large font) and you are familiar with what you buy. Some of the issues which you must clarify: are there any supplements that you need to know? Will you receive a bonus, which you can ask from the service provider? Exactly how many the bonuses are and what their part in the price is;
  
  
• Other very “slippery” parameters are the period of validity of the vouchers and are there any restrictions for using at weekends, holidays or other days;
  
  
• It’s good when the service provider has correctly spelled contacts: address, telephone, an active Facebook page, website. If you buy a trip, make sure that the tour operator is licensed. The site for offers is not a tour operator and there is no need for such a license for it;
  
  
• The good thing about this business model is that everything is Internet based and this gives you easy access to comprehensive information. So before you decide to buy a voucher you can safely browse the Internet and see the comments about the service. For example – you need some kind of cleaning (carpet cleaning and etc.) and there is a promotion of cleaning services, we recommend looking at people’s opinion about the company. This will give you a very clear idea whether the offer is worth it or not;
  
  
• If you want to buy a voucher for cosmetic treatments, innovative therapies and other beauty or health services, ask in advance for contraindications, if such are not described by the site. If something bothers you, get as much information as you need before you buy a voucher;
  
  
• If you purchase a voucher for a restaurant, it is good to check how many vouchers you can use for a table if you are with a company, and how you can use them.
  
  

We advise you to abstain from buying too tempting travel packages from unknown sites – it’s in the interest of both your budget and your free time. Indeed, the surest method to get orientated and to take the right decision remains asking your questions!