Tips On Buying Sports Equipment Online

Buying sports equipment online in the UK can be a bit daunting, with shops offering discounts here and special offers there. It is so important however, that you manage to get a good deal on quality equipment. Here are some vital shopping tips for a safe experience when buying sports equipment online:

Exercise equipment stores Some stores will offer a good range of equipment at all prices, and others will only offer products within a particular price band. Whichever you buy from you must be sure that it is a reputable store with good knowledge of the sports industry. We suggest you buy from specialist fitness suppliers rather than department stores, as their advice into what to buy and their after sales care will be of much benefit to you.

Quality You may be tempted to buy discount or second hand equipment, please be aware that these will not end up being such a bargain as they are often a lot poorer in durability and workmanship. Although the price may seem inviting, you will end up having to work twice as hard to get the results that quality equipment will give you!

Warranties Be aware of equipment with a short, or parts only warranty. You need to make sure that you get value for money and that your equipment is going to last. Never buy equipment with a RETURN-TO-BASE warranty!

Compare prices This may seem like an obvious one, but it is so important to compare prices when shopping for sports equipment. The difference in some prices can be huge, what looks like a special offer in one store may actually be more than the standard price in another. Don't be sucked into buying the first thing you see, do your research and see what other stores have on offer.

Visit Millimart.com for more information on buying sports equipment online.

Dave Wyness is a senior researcher at http://www.millimart.com Having started his career in consumer research he has now built up a substantial body of knowledge and experience in online retail.

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Wedding Invitation Etiquette

Wedding invitations are traditionally printed with black ink in an "engraved" or script type style. Before the actual wedding invitation is printed, there is one more formal letter known as Save the Date Announcement should be sent to your near and dear ones, so that they block that date for a particular wedding.

With so many families there are so many varieties of wedding invitation one can make. All the wedding invitations should contain all the information, like the date, venue, time, the place, the purpose of the party, the names of the bride and the groom, and their parents and other RSVP information.

For formal events there are certain etiquettes which should be observed. Write out names in full, including middle names. Omit the middle name if necessary, rather than using an initial.

It is appropriate to use the American spellings, unless you prefer to use the British spellings for "honor" and "favor."

Spell out all the words including the time, date and the hour of the event. Spell out all the words in the address including the road, street and avenue. There are only two exceptions to this rule; you can use St. in the place of Saint and Mt. in the place of Mount.

For ceremonies taking place in the house of worship, use "request the honor of the presence" and ceremonies in non-religious places use "request the presence of your company."

Wedding invitation wordings change, when the parents of the bride are issuing the card. Similarly, when the couple is issuing the card the wordings will be slightly different. Again if the bride or groom is divorced and remarrying the wording will be slightly different.

Normally, with the wedding invitation card the reception card will also be printed. If the reception is immediately after the wedding or at a later part of the day, it should be specified clearly. The venue, the time, the date should be clearly indicated.

The response card can be attached with the wedding invitation. You can also include menu choice for your guests in advance. If the wedding and the reception are in two different places, a map can be attached, so that it is easy for the guest to plan their movement in advance.

The address on the outer envelope as well in the response card should be written by hand to give a personal touch. The wedding invitation, the reception card, the response card or any other attachments like a map should be placed inside the envelope in the proper order. Mail your invitations at least six to eight weeks in advance.

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