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If you have an old home, measure the size you need ahead of time. You may need to get a custom fit; there are many older sizes that do not come in stock. Custom sizes have come down in price considerably over the past few years. Look into what is available, you will be surprised. Online shopping is an ideal way for ordering blinds, both stock and custom. Many online merchants offer a wide variety of inventory with competitive prices. The number of materials has increased as well including faux wood, wood, aluminum, fabric, bamboo, durable polyesters and more.

In the past, custom size ordering of window blinds had to be done through a few specialty stores in most towns and cities. The prices were often outrageously high. The internet has leveled the playing field as far as competition goes. Now that there are options at our fingertips, you are no longer stuck with one or two businesses. The effects of the information age are defititely on the side of the consumer.

For great blinds and other products see:

Blinds Chalet
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Tips for making purchases and buying:

• Try not to use obvious numbers like a birth date or phone number. Instead, choose a combination of letters and numbers.
• Make sure the internet merchant can send their products to the area you live in.
• Be diligent about maintaining the privacy of any and all passwords that you choose. Try to have some creativity when thinking of a password, and never tell the password to anyone else.
• Bookmark the stores you make purchases from. If you wish to make future purchases or need to contact the company, it is easy to find the web address.
• If you need to buy a gift, make sure there is time to spare for shipping to either yourself or the recipient.
• Most internet stores charge a fee for shipping that changes with time - ie: if you can wait longer for delivery, cost of shipping will generally be less.
• Check for charges for shipping and length of time to be delivered to see if they fit with your time-line and budget.
• Be sure to keep a record. Be sure to print out a copy of your confirmation number and your purchase order to keep for your records.
  

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