National Consumer Protection Week March 2nd-March 8th

Post date: Mar 25, 2014 2:19:03 AM

From the desk of the Editor;

Consumer protection and ,consumer rights has become a growing discussion among online consumer and shoppers within recent years as e-commerce on the internet has become increasingly popular. As consumers and shoppers each of us make choices day to day, week to week, and month to month, the choices that each of us as consumers and shoppers often varies from What to cook for dinner? to What to wear on a job interview? to What make and model of Automobile to purchase? Choices ,some of the choices each of us makes as consumers and shoppers in numerous instances relates to some kind of purchase,a purchase could be online or in store,big or small. And certainly,the choices each of us makes as consumers and shoppers in one instance could very simple such as choosing a color for a Smart Phone__and in other instance, it could be a tough call such as whether to buy a designer handbag or wait until later. Ostensibly, for a large number of consumers and shoppers whether to purchase now or later,a choice that typically cause a ripple of emotion, the answer often is linked to well how a consumer or shopper has planned for purchase and what's in their budget. In addition to making a major purchase,a consumer as well as shoppers should consider their consumer rights. As a product tester, and frequent shopper both in store and online,I've gained an increased interest in my consumer rights because of the various items I test,sample and purchase each month from Health and Beauty Products to household cleaning supplies, to dining in fast food restaurants,I feel that is important not only to know stores return policy,at the same time, it is equally important to know consumer right as a consumer in case of injury. Admittedly,I am not always vocal about my opinion towards certain products or foods.In most instances, I have a limit of times to be displeased with an item or product; for instance, when dining out if I eat at fast food restaurant 3 times a day five times a week an equivalent fifteen samples and I am displeased with the food or service receive 11 out 15 times, I'll write in my daily planner,but I don't eat out that much. Too be truthful, I've been displeased with recent service at my favorite pizza place, one of my favorite hamburger joints( so opted only for nuggets and fries), and a few items in frozen food section of the grocery store. The truth of the matter,consumers have rights and each us should get to know what rights is extended to consumers. In most instances a mention to a manager ,an employee ,or sales associate helps resolves the problem ;however, a consumer or shopper who might want to report an illness, injury , or safety hazard should know where to go get the information into the right hands for that reason National Consumer Protection Week is very important to each and every consumer and shopper. A campaign, I began to recognize and get involve with shortly after introduction of the csaccac Newsletter,National Consumer Protection Week encourages consumers to get to know their rights. Held in the month of March between March 2nd through March *8th,the week is designated to engage consumers to learn their rights. With an array of consumer topics ranging from Shopping & Saving, to technology to Health and Safety, to Identity Theft, National Consumer Protection Week is for the consumers and shopper of all ages at various stages of shopping levels. As a result of being a product tester ,sampling different products and shopping online, I recently at the beginning of the year began a subscription to ConsumerReport.org,very affordable. To conclude,as each of you move forward in the New Year, Id like to encourage you to get to know your consumer rights it's never too late to get know your Consumer Rights,or start a subscription at Consumer Report.org.

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Yours Truly

Jamala M Johnson

Editor, Founder and President of csaccac Inc.