Presentation in English on PET

The Internet’s influence on the acquisition of goodmaterials

Jean Silva and Victor Henrique

Departamento de Informatica e Matematica Aplicada - DIMApUniversidade Federal de do Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN

June 3, 2013

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Guide

1 Introduction

2 The search for the most affordable price: Traditional model x Modernity

3 Problems, Scams and frauds

4 Solutions and Conclusions

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IntroductionBrainstorm

I The world has undergone many changes in recent times. With thegrowth of technology today, we have things that once seemedimpossible. The advent of the Internet made it possible for a personto buy something without leave your house, which today becomesmore common.

I The goal of our presentation is to show how society is affected to tryto answer some questions, such as:

I To what extent does the Internet can influence a product’s purchase ?I How the internet has changed the layout of search for a better price for

a particular product ?I What are the advantages and disadvantages ?

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IntroductionBrainstorm

I The world has undergone many changes in recent times. With thegrowth of technology today, we have things that once seemedimpossible. The advent of the Internet made it possible for a personto buy something without leave your house, which today becomesmore common.

I The goal of our presentation is to show how society is affected to tryto answer some questions, such as:

I To what extent does the Internet can influence a product’s purchase ?I How the internet has changed the layout of search for a better price for

a particular product ?I What are the advantages and disadvantages ?

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IntroductionBrainstorm

I The world has undergone many changes in recent times. With thegrowth of technology today, we have things that once seemedimpossible. The advent of the Internet made it possible for a personto buy something without leave your house, which today becomesmore common.

I The goal of our presentation is to show how society is affected to tryto answer some questions, such as:

I To what extent does the Internet can influence a product’s purchase ?

I How the internet has changed the layout of search for a better price fora particular product ?

I What are the advantages and disadvantages ?

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IntroductionBrainstorm

I The world has undergone many changes in recent times. With thegrowth of technology today, we have things that once seemedimpossible. The advent of the Internet made it possible for a personto buy something without leave your house, which today becomesmore common.

I The goal of our presentation is to show how society is affected to tryto answer some questions, such as:

I To what extent does the Internet can influence a product’s purchase ?I How the internet has changed the layout of search for a better price for

a particular product ?

I What are the advantages and disadvantages ?

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IntroductionBrainstorm

I The world has undergone many changes in recent times. With thegrowth of technology today, we have things that once seemedimpossible. The advent of the Internet made it possible for a personto buy something without leave your house, which today becomesmore common.

I The goal of our presentation is to show how society is affected to tryto answer some questions, such as:

I To what extent does the Internet can influence a product’s purchase ?I How the internet has changed the layout of search for a better price for

a particular product ?I What are the advantages and disadvantages ?

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The search for the most affordable price:Traditional model x Modernity

I Formerly going to the mall or stores sales and researching the pricesto see which fit into your budget. Or was directed by referrals fromfriends or relatives. To reach the ideal product for a fair price andgood quality, if lost long.

I Currently we spend less time to find a store and even the product youwant at an affordable price and good quality, and all this without evenleaving home. Consumers are aware of promotions on the Internet,and expect the opportunity to buy the product at an affordable price.The consumer can either purchase via credit card and wait for yourproduct at home, or you can go to the nearest store.

I What often happens is that we find in stores the same product in atraditional store for a price much more accessible.

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The search for the most affordable price:Traditional model x Modernity

I Formerly going to the mall or stores sales and researching the pricesto see which fit into your budget. Or was directed by referrals fromfriends or relatives. To reach the ideal product for a fair price andgood quality, if lost long.

I Currently we spend less time to find a store and even the product youwant at an affordable price and good quality, and all this without evenleaving home. Consumers are aware of promotions on the Internet,and expect the opportunity to buy the product at an affordable price.The consumer can either purchase via credit card and wait for yourproduct at home, or you can go to the nearest store.

I What often happens is that we find in stores the same product in atraditional store for a price much more accessible.

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The search for the most affordable price:Traditional model x Modernity

I Formerly going to the mall or stores sales and researching the pricesto see which fit into your budget. Or was directed by referrals fromfriends or relatives. To reach the ideal product for a fair price andgood quality, if lost long.

I Currently we spend less time to find a store and even the product youwant at an affordable price and good quality, and all this without evenleaving home. Consumers are aware of promotions on the Internet,and expect the opportunity to buy the product at an affordable price.The consumer can either purchase via credit card and wait for yourproduct at home, or you can go to the nearest store.

I What often happens is that we find in stores the same product in atraditional store for a price much more accessible.

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The search for the most affordable price:Traditional model x Modernity

I Some stores more famous among consumers are: comprafacil.com,americanas, netshoes and etc.

I And! Some promotions that are only found on the internet.

I For example: Peixe Urbano, Natal Urbano.

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The search for the most affordable price:Traditional model x Modernity

I Some stores more famous among consumers are: comprafacil.com,americanas, netshoes and etc.

I And! Some promotions that are only found on the internet.

I For example: Peixe Urbano, Natal Urbano.

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The search for the most affordable price:Traditional model x Modernity

I Some stores more famous among consumers are: comprafacil.com,americanas, netshoes and etc.

I And! Some promotions that are only found on the internet.

I For example: Peixe Urbano, Natal Urbano.

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The search for the most affordable price:Traditional model x Modernity

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Problems, Scams and fraudsTraditional model x Modernity

I There are many complaints from consumers who do not receive yourproduct within the time stipulated by the virtual store.

I There are cases that delivery never arrived to the consumer.

I There are also cases where the product that the consumer receives isnot the same as specified in the purchase.

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Problems, Scams and fraudsTraditional model x Modernity

I There are many complaints from consumers who do not receive yourproduct within the time stipulated by the virtual store.

I There are cases that delivery never arrived to the consumer.

I There are also cases where the product that the consumer receives isnot the same as specified in the purchase.

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Problems, Scams and fraudsTraditional model x Modernity

I There are many complaints from consumers who do not receive yourproduct within the time stipulated by the virtual store.

I There are cases that delivery never arrived to the consumer.

I There are also cases where the product that the consumer receives isnot the same as specified in the purchase.

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Solutions and Conclusions

I Check the reputation of the company (shop) and try contact beforemaking the purchase.

I If you are a victim of fraud, look for the bodies responsible forconsumer protection (PROCOM).

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Solutions and Conclusions

I Check the reputation of the company (shop) and try contact beforemaking the purchase.

I If you are a victim of fraud, look for the bodies responsible forconsumer protection (PROCOM).

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Questions?

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