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Paying in an online shop and what to look for

Short answer: Check that the address starts with https, that there is a visible contact page, and that payment runs t...

Is a newsletter worth the bother

Short answer: It is, if you buy basics a couple of times a year. You get notified when what you use is on offer, inst...

Free shipping thresholds and when topping up pays off

Short answer: It can pay to top up if what you add is something you would need soon anyway. Buy something purely to s...

Can two orders be sent together

Short answer: Only if the first order has not been packed yet. Once an order has been sent for packing, it cannot be ...

Why two nearly identical garments cost very different amounts

Short answer: Yarn quality, sewing work, quality control and the number of middlemen explain most of the price gap be...

How to test a new brand without spending too much

Short answer: Buy one item in the product type you use most, and wear it daily for a month. After thirty days you wil...

Bamboo Basics and the advantage of sets

Short answer: Bamboo Basics sells a lot in multipacks and sets. The advantage is identical items that can be used in ...

A known brand or the shop's own

Short answer: A store's own brand has fewer steps between factory and customer and can therefore offer more quality f...

How many t-shirts a wardrobe should contain

Short answer: Seven to ten pieces are enough for most people. That gives a week of use plus buffer, without anything ...

When underwear should be replaced

Short answer: When the waistband loses its grip, when the fabric is thin enough to see through, or when odor lingers ...

How many towels a household needs

Short answer: Two large and two small per person, plus a set of guest towels. That gives one set in use, one in the w...

How to wrap a clothing gift without ruining it

Short answer: Roll the clothing instead of folding it hard, and leave the tags on. The receiver needs to be able to e...