Today one commodity that has become an essential accessory of people is mobile phone. Gone are those days when the green button was meant for receiving and red button for disconnecting. Mobile features have touched all spheres from texting, calling, listening to music, taking pictures, internet surfing , sending emails, video player, bill pay, net-banking, shopping and what not. It is a one stop solution, a communicator. So it is inevitable that mobile shopping has also grown. With the growing tilt towards online shopping people are carving for well known sites that buy or sell mobiles. But a customer who is surfing the net for best deals should keep the following points in mind.

First and foremost a customer should look for a registered site of a reputed brand for the dealing. Going for cheap portals can result in disaster. If the sites are not listed then it is wise to stay away from such sites. A registered user of the site can search for mobile phones. There are various categories of search and you can specify your need such as new models, second hand models or search for a particular brand.

Once the search is complete the actual task begins. The listed items with their price tags and features will be displayed and without getting into a shopping spree it is necessary not to lose your calm and go through the features and offers very carefully. Each site has their own offers and schemes, so you can change sites to survey the rates as well. Similarly the payment options will also vary from site to site, so one must check quite a few sites before striking the deal.

It is advisable to check the manufacturer, the offer and the features before narrowing on a particular model. Then the retailer's discount can also prove profitable in your deal, and you can save a lot. Renowned brands give different deals and gifts. Online sites often help the customer get in touch with offline outlets for a demo.

These sites give the opportunity to indulge in mobile shopping sitting in the comforts of your home and that too as a privileged customer. Brands such as Nokia, Vodafone, Virgin, Micromax, LG, Sony, Motorola, Samsung have their online portals and can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Apart from these hi-profile brands there are other companies who sell all the products of different brands under the same roof. Customers who do not have a fascination for a particular brand can opt for these sites for online shopping of mobiles.