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For those who just love to shop online, now is the best time of the year, because Nov 11, China’s Singles’ Day, will see some seemingly irrational discounts, in line with the tradition that was started in 2010.
對於“網購迷”而言，現在正是一年中的最佳時機；因爲按照這項始於2010年的傳統慣例，每年11月11日，也就是中國的“光棍節”這天，網上商品將會瘋狂打折。Last year, Taobao, a major online Shopping website, set a record of 1 billion yuan in sales on that day alone, with a whopping 19.1 billion yuan exchanging hands on the website. The number of items sold paralyzed the delivery services due to overloading. On the verge of yet another annual spending spree, it’s worth reading up on tricks and tips to make the most of the shopping carnival.
去年，淘寶網光棍節當天的銷售額破紀錄地達到10億元人民幣，該網站交易額更是高達191億元人民幣。巨大的發貨量幾乎令整個快遞業務難以負荷，接近癱瘓。現在，一年一度的“雙十一”血拼日又要到了；爲了樂享這場購物嘉年華，有必要補習一下網購技巧與小貼士。Be prepared
做好準備
Select goods early and rationally
提前下手，合理選擇Put everything you want in the “shopping cart” to make a list of potential purchases. Then go through it carefully, removing anything you selected on impulse.
把你喜歡的貨品統統放到“購物車”中，生成一個購物清單，然後再仔細篩選一遍，刪除那些因一時衝動而拍下的貨品。Seal a deal in advance
提前下單Talk to service staff as early as possible. They may have already decided on a discount policy for Nov 11 and may even ship the product to you in advance, which is a good way to avoid the heavy online traffic on the special day.
儘早詢問網店客服。他們可能已經定下了雙十一的打折政策，甚至還有可能提前發貨給你，這就很好地避免了雙十一當天的網絡擁堵。Manage your budget
精打細算Popular items will be in strong demand, so make sure you’re ready to pay with the least number of procedures. It’s best to deposit a reasonable amount of money in your Alipay account so that you can pay without going through any lengthy verifications. If you’re planning on using a credit card, you can call the bank to apply for more credit, but only spend as much as you can afford to repay.
熱銷產品需求量大，因此要確保支付流程越簡單越好。最好預先給支付寶充值，這樣你不必通過繁瑣的驗證程序便可輕鬆付款了。如果你打算劃信用卡，可以打電話給銀行，申請提高信用額度，但是要量力而行，不要超支。Look at the real items
查看實物With many products, such as shoes and clothes, it’s better to look at them first to check their quality, size and appearance and ensure you’re buying the right one.
對於包括服裝和鞋在內的很多商品而言，最好先查看一下實物的質量、大小和外觀，以確保拍下的寶貝適合你。Be smart
動動腦筋It’s all about timing
時間選擇是關鍵According to Alipay, there are several peak hours when online traffic is heavy and there is a higher risk of failed transactions. Try to avoid the following time spans: 12 pm-1:30 am, 10-11 am, 3-5 pm, and 8-10 pm.
支付寶方面稱，在幾個上網高峯期中，你很有可能遭遇網絡擁堵，最終導致交易失敗。因此，儘量避免以下幾個時段：晚12點-凌晨1點30分、上午10點-11點、下午3點-5點、晚8點-10點。Apps as a helping hand
App小助手Smartphone apps like Huihui Shopping list the best offers on a particular website, while Yitao, a software developed by Alibaba, compares prices of selected items across different websites to bring you the best deal.
諸如“惠惠購物助手”這樣的智能手機應用能推薦哪些網站的性價比最高，而由阿里巴巴研發的軟件——“一淘”則會針對你所選擇的物品進行網絡比價，將最實惠的商品推薦給你。Track and open your package
跟蹤物流，開箱驗貨Because of the huge demand, delivery mistakes are inevitable, so try to track the package. If the product is perishable, keep the tracking record in case of a dispute. When the package arrives, check the item carefully before signing for it. Now you can go ahead and enjoy all your new stuff!
由於需求量巨大，物流難免會出錯，因此要設法跟蹤包裹。如果你購買的物品易變質，就要保留跟蹤記錄，以防發生購物紛爭。包裹送達時，簽字之前先要仔細檢查物品。好了，現在就去盡情享受購物的樂趣吧！
