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NY officials: Shop smart, be aware of fine print
Quick ReadAs 'Cyber Monday' approaches, officials urge shoppers to compare deals, be aware of fine print
Photo credit: AP | Amazon.com workers unpack items at the inbound and stow stocking area inside the 800,000-square-foot Amazon.com warehouse in Goodyear, Ariz. Online retailers hope the Web's convenience factor, plus discounts and deals, spur still-nervous shoppers to spend more on the Web this holiday season. (Nov. 16, 2009)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As New Yorkers load up their shopping bags and click through their favorite online stores, state officials are warning consumers to be cautious during the post-Thanksgiving shopping rush.
The state Consumer Protection Board wants them to understand potentially costly offers like warranty coverage and financing and to beware of less-than-stellar "Black Friday" and "Cyber...
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