Online shopping is the new phenomenon and allows brides and guests all over the world to get items they wouldn’t normally have access to where they currently are. For South Asian brides, Indian clothing locally can cost anywhere from 3-5 times the actual price that it sells for in India itself – the markup is unbelievable! And that is why many of us are resorting to online shopping from the endless number of sites that are now popping up everywhere on the internet. The question is, are they reliable? Can we trust someone to tailor suits to our liking from across the world without meeting or speaking with them?
The answer: There are very few vendors in the South Asian India market that you can trust to do a good job, so our recommendation is to Be Careful!
Here are our tips on how to be vigilant when choosing an online vendor in India to shop from:
-Give yourself ample time – it can take weeks and even months in some cases for you to receive your order as very few deliver in a timely manner
-Shipping from India should only take 1-2 weeks at maximum; anyone who tells you otherwise is not being honest
-If you experiment with a new site, order an inexpensive item first to see what the quality and service is like
-In most cases, you will have better luck with larger and well-known department store brands
-Beware of imitation brands, there are a countless number of them so do your research to verify that you are dealing with the real McCoy
-Utilize vendors your friends and families recommend first before you attempt to take on a vendor that is new to you
-Look for reviews on the vendors before you place your order. If people have had bad experiences, chances are that you will find out about them easily if you do a simple google search
-Call the contact number and speak to the individual. Having a telephone conversation can help you gage whether the person on the other end is worth trusting or even comprehending what you are looking for in your outfits
-Do not be fooled by price! If the deal is too good to be true, chance are that it is.
An example of a vendor to stay away from is Kaur’s Designer Boutique by Sawrenjit Kaur – this women has copied the name of another reputable and higher priced boutique and straight-up lies to you. She requires you to send the money in advance to her, delays shipping for weeks on end and the best part is that when the outfits arrive, not only is the sizing off of what you sent – some items are things that do not resemble the original order at all!!!! We speak from personal experience on this one – and when it was addressed with her, she completely ignored the complaint and has been avoiding us since. Stay far, far away from this one as it will only waste your time, precious energy and oh yes, MONEY!
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