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12/19/2012
To minimize the hassle of post-holiday returns, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises shoppers to ask about retailers’ return policies before making a purchase.
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12/13/2012
Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to plan ahead before sending those last-minute holiday packages. Last shopping season, BBB received close to 600 complaints nationwide from consumers who were disappointed with their shipment. Many of those complaints allege consumers either did not receive their packages on time, or received broken or damaged products as a result of the shipping process.
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12/06/2012
Gift cards may take the guess work out of gift giving, but you sure don’t want to leave the recipient feeling bamboozled.
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11/30/2012
While most shoppers enjoy hunting for holiday gifts in stores or online, others prefer spontaneous product pitches on television. Infomercials lure buyers with hard-to-find-elsewhere gifts and “call now” offers on appliances, cosmetics, jewelry, novelty items and weight-loss products. But wait, there’s more! Better Business Bureau warns TV shoppers to watch for possible infomercial inconveniences:
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11/21/2012
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11/19/2012
With the holiday season right around the corner, many shoppers are looking for the best gift options for family and friends. Gift cards may seem like a simple solution, but Better Business Bureau is warning that some gift cards could carry high fees making them far from a good deal.
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11/15/2012
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday
Make Up a Busy Weekend for Holiday Shoppers.
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11/14/2012
Thieves like to see big brown boxes in front of homes when no one is there!
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10/29/2012
Many retailers rolled out their layaway plans for the holidays a month earlier than last year. Some are even offering additional incentives to use the layaway option, such as cutting fees and increasing the number of items eligible for layaway. But Better Business Bureau is warning that putting an item on layaway could result in some costly shopping blunders.
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08/01/2012
The last few days of summer vacation will soon give way to the back-to-school rush. In addition to the usual cart full of notebooks, papers, pens and crayons, many families will spend a substantial amount of money on athletic equipment, ranging from helmets and pads to cleats and hockey skates.
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06/08/2012
The Wisconsin BBB warns consumers to be careful of these scams when shopping for Father's Day gifts.
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06/01/2012
According to the US Census Bureau, there are 70.1 million fathers across the nation – that’s a whole lot of dads, and whole lot of Father’s Day gifts that could fall victim to a shopping scam.
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05/16/2012
With most mystery shopper job offer scams, cashiers’ checks and letters arrive in the mail.
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03/26/2012
BBB has been informed the Jesus DeLeon of Yakima, WA is soliciting his landscaping business without a required L & I License. BBB offers tips to choose a reputable landscaper.
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03/01/2012
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have dominated the world of social media. However, it’s time to make way for a new, growing social media outlet that’s perfect for small businesses – Pinterest.
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