5 things to remember while buying handicraft bags online

Shopping is transforming with the booming trend of e-marketplaces. With our fast paced lives and diminishing time frames e-commerce portals are grooming an integral position in our lives. The variety of choices, flexible payment options and return policies is gearing up online shopping.

However with so many new e-commerce portals making the purchase decision can be tough. So if you are planning to buy handicraft bags you should keep in mind the following top 5 pointers

1. Purpose:Every bag you buy has an ideal need or reason for example: a newspaper bag or simply a routine travelling hand bag. Define what your need then choose the product from the portal placed within different categories which cater to the specific niche segment you are planning to use product.
2. Brand: It is good to buy local products however while buying online branded products are the best as there are massive discounts. But not always you will get a good deal so always verify the credibility of a brand by looking at customer reviews or the complaints section. Also look for offers which are exclusively available on their facebook, twitter page or other social media outlets. 
3. Look and feel: Every commodity has a distinct identity based on how it looks and the comfort it offers. So before buying look at the design options available through images or specifications mentioned on the portal. Always overlooked but it is very important that a bag that you buy online should be light weight and has comfortable holding option for example a sling or a over a shoulder bag. Not all websites have images and sometimes images can be misleading so either call or chat with an agent as all e-commerce portals have a virtual guide or a customer service number or chat id to assist your queriesbefore you make the purchase online.
4. Durability: There is no hard and fast shell life of a commodity, however depending on the usage of the product and the fabric it is made of the durability can be estimated however when buying online mostly all products come with a 1 year or 6 months manufacturer’s warranty. Also check for the safety norms to be followed before washing the product.
5. Policies: With the booming trend of e-commerce portals there are many flexible policies to attract customers to buy online. Most of the portals offer a 30, 90 and 365 day returns policy however the product should have all labels intact to claim a refund and exchange can be done. There is also a from the door step pickup policy if the product is received with a fault or if the buyer is not satisfied with the product. Also consider the customer service aspect of the site and the money back norms.