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Is Shopping Online Better Than Retail?

June 26th, 2009
by Steve Persipidus

Buying goods and services online is quickly becoming the method of choice. Online shopping can give you competitive prices and a near infinite supply of products.

Online malls are rapidly growing as more and more retail stores are closing there door. As the retail stores dwindle it is becoming harder and harder to find one with a good selection of what you are looking for.

Last weel I found an advertisement at a retail store that had a backpack I was looking for. I though this was great because I thought I could save a little money with the sale. However when I got there the store only carried one color and it was not the color I was looking for. The sales associate at the store told me they could get one in about a week.

After I left the store I went online. I found the pack cheaper and with free shipping. I was able to have it at my doorstep in four days.

As customer service and inventory drop at retail stores, more will close their doors. In my opinion only the stores with a true customer first policy will be the ones that last through this era.

Online malls offer everything from video games like the Nintendo Wii, X Box and PS3 to fragrances, jewelry and everything in between.

In my opinion internet malls are the way to go. Most are set up similar to a department store. As you enter the website you have different departments to browse through to find what you are looking for. The difference is when you are online, you can find what you want in two or three clicks.

I am sure either you or someone you know does their shopping online. Shopping online can save you from undue stress as well as save you gas. My only suggestion is to research and find the online mall that will suite your needs and can deliver what you are looking for.

With my past experience, online shopping is the way to go. About one year ago I purchased a product from a retail store that has closed down. At this point if something happens to item I am out. The warranty is no longer active. Just a bit of advice, if you buy at retail, ask them what happens to the warranty if the store closes its doors.

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You Can Run A Marathon

June 24th, 2009
by Steve Persipidus

If you can run two miles you can run marathon! So heres how it goes. I remember about 8 yrs ago I never thought I could run a marathon. I started to exercise and run to help get over the bad habits I developed and as I did I felt energized.

I started running one mile and soon that became three and then five As I read books and learned how to expand I decided to run a marathon. My first was the New York City Marathon in 2003 and my goal was to finish.

The first step is to find a marathon and sign up for it. This will show your personal commitment and will help you knowing that you have a goal. Look for one approximately six months out from the beginning of your training. Take the first month and start running 3-4 days a week being sure to stretch before and after your runs. Stretching will help prevent injuries and promote long term health.

In your firsyt month try to build up to 3-5 miles for a good start. As you approach the second month increase this base run to about 4-6 miles a day 4 -5 days a week. By doing this you will have a good base to start from. It is not necessary to run fast. If you need take 30 seconds to 1 minute in between each mile then do so, the goal here is to finish,

As you start to get up in mileage hydration and nutrition is important. I will discuss that in the next article. Now that you have a nice base run of about 20 miles per week you can build dramatically on this over the next 12 weeks.

Month three begin to build on your run lengths and intensity. You will need to add one “hill” work out and one “speed work” exercise to your routine along with adding one long run to your weekly mileage.

Here is an example of a routine as you enter this stage of your training. Monday run 3-5 miles at an average pace. Tuesday run some hills (8-10 times up a hill that is approximately 100meters in length at a brisk pace and slowly jog down) and take Wednesday off and then on Thursday run a brisk 4-5 mile run. Friday try some speed work and then Saturday off. And last try a long run on Sunday of about 7-9 miles that are at a slow pace. As you do these routines add mileage to your long run every other week by 2 miles, your mileage will increase dramatically along with your stamina until you reach around 20 to 22 miles on your long run.

The taper is the last thing to do. Three weeks prior to your planned race you need to taper off the long runs and decrease your mileage by fifty percent. Cut your long run in by a third at the first week of your taper and then run an easy 10 miler the weekend before the marathon. The week of the marathon try a few short 3-5 milers and then take some rest on Friday and Saturday before the race.

Try this and you will finish your first marathon. Happy running!

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How To Buy Gaming Consoles At A Discount Price!

June 18th, 2009
by Steve Persipidus

The number Online stores and malls continue to grow and more options are being presented. Millions of websites show up on a search engine when you google the term Nintendo Wii and among them are a variety of ways to purchase one.

So how do you find the lowest price online?

Its is becoming more difficult to select an Online store based on several factors. What is the one factor that persuades you the most, is it the cost? Or is the Shipping cost or customer service that help influence your decision?

Lets talk about cost. The actual cost of a product especially in the gaming world is set by a few standards, whether or not the store bought there product in bulk for example. Most large stores can offer a lower prices because they have spent less to supply the item. Another factor in cost is what the actual mark-up of the product truly is. In other words, how much profit does the store want to make. All of these factor in the cost of the Wii or gaming system you are looking for. Another factor is shipping. Although This is not directly related is does add to the total cost. Even if they offer free shipping generally the cost of the console will be slightly higher.

In my opinion service is another important part of the buying process. Do they have a garauntee or return policy? Are they able to offer customer support if you have a problem?

All of this points to one question. Where can you find the Nintendo Wii at a discount price and have a satisfied buying experience? I have spent a few days surfing the web to find the answer. There are several good sites out there that offer competitive prices that are all discounted and some even at wholesale. I have found in order to find these sites its takes patience and research. That is the bottom line!

The best advice I can give is to shop around and try different keywords. If you are looking for Nintendi Wii, dont just enter in Wii. Try a more specific search to help narrow the amount of sites. This will give you a more tailored approach to help you find what you are looking for.

These sites are out there you just have to find them. Once you find the site do your research and find another to compare it to. Once you have another site to compare then you can begin to factor the other parts of the buying process such as service and shipping.

Lastly if you are looking for disount or wholesale gaming systems such as the Wii or X Box, look for the sites that may not carry the actual product. Look for the sites that use dropshipping. This allows wholesale and discount prices because these sites have an unlimited supply with relatively low overhead allowing them to pass the savings on to the consumer.

Try these approaches and see what you find. With a little surfing you will no doubt find the site with the lowest price and one that offers the best overall experience. Happy gaming!

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