Online shopping checklist:
- How easy is it to use their website? The Argos website is very well laid out with an excellent search function. If you have an Argos catalogue handy simply find what you're looking for in the catalogue and then type in the product code online. This will take you directly to the product, thus avoiding the task of wading through any items whci don't exactly match your query. There's also a useful A-Z index too. The site also provides a price and stock checker along with a store locator if you plan to collect in person.
- Do Argos offer secure online ordering? YES all personal customer information, such as name, address and credit card details, are encrypted using 128-bit encryption SSL technology.
- How long does delivery take? For small items they will usually get it to you within 48 hours. Larger items such as dishwashers etc., can take up to 7 days. Some furniture can take up to 28 days, but is normally delivered sooner. The standard delivery fee is £4.95. For next day deliveries, including Saturdays, providing you order before 1pm, the fee is £7.90
- What are the main products Argos sell online? Most items sold via the Argos catalogue stores are available to buy online. These include watches, jewellery, gift items, furniture, soft furnishings, toys and games, mobile phones, de-humidifiers, DVD recorders, DVD players, widescreen TV's, plasma and LCD TV's, Home cinema products, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges & freezers, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, hi-fi systems, radios, CD players, printers and other computer peripherals, plus a big range of small electrical appliances such as sandwich makers, juicers, coffee makers, kettles, steam irons, toasters and more.
Other details worth considering... Argos competes and compares well pricewise with many of the major electrical retailers, as well as furniture and toy shops. As previously mentioned, most of the products that Argos list in their catalogue can be ordered online and delivered to your door for a small charge. Alternatively, you have the option to 'click & collect' which means you can reserve an item online at  www.argos.co.uk which you can then pay for on collection at your nearest Argos store, thus saving you delivery costs. Argos also offers a 16 day money back guarantee, so you can buy with confidence! However, make sure that this applies to the item you are buying first as some exclusions do apply. For more information you can contact them via their website. |
