I have always tried to buy computer components online. I began building myself a new computer last week thus I needed to find a few good online vendors to buy parts from. What site did I stumble across first? AllStarShop.com.
I try not to judge internet companies/retailers just by the aesthetics of their website so, I did a little research. I checked out a couple of links on the AllStarShop.com website. One link was to the Better Business Bureau and the other link was to the CNet Certified Store site. Both links made the site seem trustworthy so, I ordered my ATi Radeon 9500 Pro for $197 from AllStarShop.com.
I placed the order on 8/1/2003 12:45:50 PM and the order was shipped the same day without a ‘Rush Delivery’ charge or any extra cost. Wow. Granted, I did only order one component, but I was still impressed. Over the next six days I used AllStarShop.com’s ‘Order Status’ link from their website to track the order via UPS. The 9500 Pro arrived in perfect condition, well packed and in six days via UPS Ground standard service. Why did I use UPS Ground? Free Shipping!
I am very happy with AllStarShop.com. I would have ordered more from them however I wanted the opportunity to review some other websites and their ordering process. Thus far, in queue, I have two reviews regarding online retailers. One review for NewEgg.com and one review for Crucial.com. After I finish piecing the computer together, I will have a comparison of all the shops I have ordered from.
SITE FUNCTIONALITY : 9/10
ORDER PROCESSING : 10/10
PACKAGING QUALITY : 8/10
PRICING : 8/10
Total: 35/40
Posted by J. at August 8, 2003 02:00 PM | TrackBack