This guide contains buying advice as well as an extensive A-Z directory of web sites offering goods and services, from high-street chains to specialists, including establishments registered under the "Which? Web Trader" scheme. It advises on the rights and risks of Net shopping.

It also explains how auctions work on the Net, and what the future holds for online shopping. Save time, money and hassle, and shop with complete confidence, using "The Which? Guide to Shopping on the Internet".

Part 1 Why, how and where of shopping on the Internet: why shop online?
finding the shops
safe, stress-free shopping
from mouse to house - delivery
buying from abroad
online auctions. Part 2 The web directory - a taste of what's out there: art and antiques
books and magazines
cameras and photographic equipment
cars
children's clothing and equipment
clothes and fashion
computers and software
dating agencies
DIY
electrical goods
financial services
flowers
food
garden
gifts
health and beauty
home
jewellery
music, videos and DVDs
pets
phones
property
religious products
sportswear and equipment
tickets and travel
toys and games
wine and beer. Part 3 A guide to Which? web traders - the Which? web trader scheme, Which? web traders: accessories
auctions and art
autos
books and magazines
computing
department stores
electronics and cameras
entertainment
fashion
finance and property
flowers and gifts
food and drink
health and beauty
home and garden
music
sports and hobbies
toys, babies and kids
travel. Part 4 Information sites. Appendix - setting yourself up with the Internet.