Is it a good idea to buy my computer online?

Is it a good idea to buy my computer online?

Ali Nasri (Computer Specialist, Mac 911 Inc.) gives expert video advice on: Is there a good time to buy a computer?; How do I know if my computer salesperson is doing a good job?; Is it a good idea to buy my computer online? and more...

There are both pros and cons to buying your computer online. If you buy your computer online you can save yourself sales tax, if you buy it out of state. However, you do have to pay for shipping for the computer, in most cases. You can usually save a little bit by buying a computer online, but the downside is, if something goes wrong, you're going to have to pack it and ship it back, thus incurring costs. Also, if you have any problems with your computer, you don't have someone where you can deal face to face. If you buy it from a local store, if you have any problems, most stores are usually helpful. They want to help you resolve your problems.