Why visit GoodShoppingGuide.com.au?
We've done the hard work in online shopping for you by selecting a limited number of retailers who adhere to five criteria:

1. Quality products worthy of your money.
2. Easy-to-use web sites to simplify your purchase.
3. Secure transaction to protect your credit card.
4. Great customer service.
5. Clearly stated privacy policy to protect your personal details.

As well, each week we work with these merchants to offer a new range of items discounted specifically for online shoppers.

How do I use the site?
Select a category, such as Books, Homewares or Gifts, to see our recommended online retail partners. Or check out the category showcased products to see the latest specials. Then follow the link to the individual category page to see a range of similar featured products.

Each retailer has its own product page that you can access via the drop down menu, which is located in the upper right corner. If you would like to make a purchase or find out more about a product, click on the product to go straight to the retailer's site.

Is online shopping safe?
Online shopping conducted through reputable retailers is as safe as giving your credit card to retailers over the telephone. Your web browser will display a special icon - a closed padlock or an unbroken key on the bottom on the screen - to show that a merchant has a secure transaction system. As well, the address of the web page will begin with "https" instead of the usual "http".

It is worth noting the security capabilities have gathered strength with successive versions of browsers. We recommend you use version 5 or higher of Netscape or Internet Explorer.

For more information about the security of online transactions from an independent source, we suggest you visit the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts web site. The site is a good source of online shopping fact sheets. For further information regarding the f2 network privacy policy statement, please click here.

How do I find the best bargains?
Each week GoodShoppingGuide directs you to the best deals by promoting them in our Showcase area. Also, on the right hand side of the site you will find the best deals on our Specials page as well as a range of handy Gift ideas under a price guide range. Visit often as these will be rotated frequently.

What do I do if there's a problem?
All sales are the responsibility of our member retailers. If you are dissatisfied with the product or service of a retailer, you should contact them. See our Contact Us list for email, telephone and address details for all our merchants.

Although individual retailers handle their own transactions, GoodShoppingGuide stands behind the selection of businesses on this site. Please contact us if you believe a retailer does not uphold our standards. You can contact us here.