If you have a SOHO the savings will abound as you get more savvy in the eCommerce solution. The solution, of course is to do all your shopping on the Net so you can devote more time to the business and less time in a vehicle, not to mention standing in long lines. The first thing you want to do is read the return policy, credit information, replacement and any other special conditions described in the companies disclaimer. When you go to a brick and mortor store, there may be a return policy behind the cashier. Of course, it may be too small to read , nevertheless the policy will be there and you have a responsibility to know it or forfeit your rights when the time to return or exchange comes.
Internet has it's own rules.
In the next section, I plan to copy and paste some of the policys that you may see on the Net. I am not going to identify the stores as that is not the point of this article. Be informed, be aware , and get the best deals you can, but don't be surprised if the deal backfires on you once in a while. After 30 days, the manufacturer's warranty process prevails. See full return instructions below.