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Brazil is in 4th place in the ranking of growth in e-commerce sales worldwide. Between 2021 and 2022 alone, the country had 7.1 million new digital consumers! Buying clothes, shoes, electronics and even grocery products online is increasingly natural.
Furthermore, online retail sales grew by 20% in the first half of 2023. It can be said that shopping online is now part of the routine of a considerable portion of the population.
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The point is: to venture online easily and safely, you need the best shopping apps. Which ones do you have installed on your smartphone? Need a little help improving your e-commerce experience?
Check out the list below, check your credit card limit and go shopping! With awareness and moderation, obviously.
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Amazon
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Founded in 1994, the brand was responsible for creating the current format of marketplaces – which function as large “online fairs” for sellers to offer their products and services.
The company has been available in Brazil for a few years and already has some factories in the country, which helps to make a considerable portion of what is offered in its store cheaper. In addition, you can also make international purchases and pay very attractive delivery fees through the Amazon website and shopping app.
Do you like to shop online frequently? Maybe subscribing to Amazon Prime would be great! Plus, you can take advantage of promotions, Amazon credit card discounts and free shipping on several products and deliveries that arrive on the same day, depending on the location! Interesting, isn't it?
wish
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Tired of buying overly expensive products? Wish is a marketplace that connects more than 60 countries to 250 million sellers. One of the most interesting things about the platform is that it offers a lot of trinkets that you've never heard of – and most of them can be found at a very attractive price!
In addition to being able to track your orders, you can configure the shopping app to send personalized notifications to your smartphone. This can help you not miss the chance to secure that product you were looking for, but which was out of stock on the day.
It is known that not all traders are honest: some accounts, in all marketplaces, try to scam consumers. Wish has a robust consumer protection program: if the order never reaches its destination, you will receive your money back.
However, it is important to be aware that very low prices often mean that products are of potentially “dodgy” quality.
ebay
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Despite not being as well known in Brazil, buying online through eBay (especially imported products) can be a great alternative! This is one of the oldest marketplaces in the world, founded in 1995 in the USA, by Pierre Omidyar.
You can buy electronics, appliances, furniture, cars, real estate and clothes online. While some products can be purchased for a fixed price, others can be traded through online auctions.
eBay owners work tirelessly to make the platform increasingly agile and secure. Competing with Amazon is not for everyone! eBay has 138 million active buyers in more than 190 countries.
SHEIN
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Buying cheap clothes online at SHEIN has become almost as normal as breathing for many people. In fact, the cost-benefit between quality and price is highly appreciated by Brazilian consumers who make purchases on the brand's app.
Although it was launched in 2008 in China, the company arrived in Brazil just a few years ago. In addition to having good quality products at competitive prices, SHEIN offers constant renewal of its collections.
Furthermore, the store's refund policy is excellent: if you regret your purchase, you have up to 45 days to request a refund. Payment for products can be made by credit, debit card or PayPal.
If you want to follow a certain trend, request personalized recommendations to be sent to your mobile device!
iCars
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How about buying or selling your vehicles online quickly and easily? With iCarros, you enter all the relevant technical information, as well as cool photos of the vehicles you want to sell, and wait for the magic to happen.
You can filter the search results by mileage, year, make, model, whether only new or used vehicles should appear, etc. The more accurate your filtering is, the faster you will find what you are looking for!
Negotiate directly with dealerships or private owners and close the best car deal with iCarros.
shopee
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Buying directly from China has never been easier: just create a quick registration, select the products you want, make payment and open the package!
One of Shopee's main differentiators is the number of coupons that the marketplace distributes: all new registrations receive discount coupons to test the platform. Some of them don't even require a minimum value: that is, if you want to buy an item worth R$10 and have a coupon of the same value, you will only have to pay shipping!
If you like to take advantage of the best discounts, Shopee is certainly a valid option for purchasing online! However, consider the fact that many items are really cheap, and this can directly reflect on their durability.
zoom
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How about comparing prices between stores before closing a deal? Zoom offers this and many other advantages to users!
To do so, type the name of the product and have the app search for it: in a few moments, you will receive several options and you can choose the one that best suits you. You can also create notifications based on your preferences so you don't miss the next promotion.
There is also the option to request a Zoom credit card, which offers several benefits to platform users, as well as exclusive discounts on various products and services!
Where to buy online?
To facilitate the online shopping experience, in addition to the marketplaces listed above, there are other options available, each catering to different needs and preferences. Temu Shopping is similar to Shopee and stands out as a complete platform, offering various products.
The shopping app from the American retail chain Kroger provides convenience when purchasing food and everyday products. When it comes to groceries, Hy-Vee Online Shopping is a reliable option for those looking for quality products. Walmart's shopping app offers a wide selection at affordable prices.
With these platforms, you can easily find the e-commerce that best suits your needs, while Google's shopping list simplifies the organization process before placing all your products in the cart.
What's your favorite app for shopping online? Leave it in the comments!
