Refinancing Click here for the list of all Consumer Reports stories Online retailers have tried preparing better for this holiday, after some near meltdowns last year. Consumer Reports has some important advice for online shoppers this holiday season.
Online retailers tend to keep their stocks fairly lean.
So if you want to avoid things being out of stock or backordered, order early. And if you choose ground delivery, allow 10 to 14 days for the package to arrive. Also, track your orders. Some sites are making that much easier. It s only two steps to find out where your order is.