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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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12/12/2012
While the holiday season can bring out the best in people, it can also bring out those pesky Grinches looking to taking advantage of our festive spirit. Better Business Bureau is warning of the following five most common holiday scams that could ruin your holiday cheer if you’re not careful:
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12/06/2012
December is a critical fundraising month for charities. Many people make year-end gifts for tax reasons, or to extend the spirit of thanksgiving and generosity to those less fortunate.
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12/06/2012
December is a critical fundraising month for charities. Many people make year-end gifts for tax reasons, or to extend the spirit of thanksgiving and generosity to those less fortunate.
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12/06/2012
Get Educated, Get Ho-Ho-Home Safely
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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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11/26/2012
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Offers Tips for Holiday Donations
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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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11/14/2012
Every year, holiday travelers take to the skies and ride the rails, but most hit the highways. Your BBB has some tips to help you stay safe on the road this holiday season.
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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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