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Teleshoppe - Written by Gary Smith, Copyright (c) 1992, All Rights Reserved
Using TeleShoppe is simple, fast and fun! With TeleShopppe you may browse
the items for sale. You can create quotes for comparison shopping, and of
course you can purchase items via 3 different methods. (Providing the
SYSOP supports these options).
Please note that TAX and SHIPPING is NOT included in quotes.
A description of each function follows:
Main Menu
1) List by Category -
a) This option lists item categories or however the sysop may define
them. To view a category, enter the number to the left of the
item.
b) You may search for an item by entering "S". You will be asked for
the text words to search for. Each item in the database containing
the sort string will be displayed.
1. Once a category is in the viewing mode, you may V)iew an items
extended description by pressing "V". You will be asked for
the number of the item. Once entered you will be shown the
extended description of the item if one exists. Items that contain
a (√) beside it have a extended description. Those that do not
have no additional information available.
2. You may mark an item for purchase (Flag) by entering that items
number. You will be asked for the quantity of the item. This
item may be edited from the main program.
2) Edit marked items
a) By selecting this option you will be able to edit the items you
marked for purchase/quote.
1. Upon entering , all items that are currently marked are
presented to the user for verification. You may keep or discard
the marked items by following the prompts.
2. If there are no more items to be listed, pressing any key will
return you back to the main menu.
3) View marked items -
a) By selecting this option you will be able to view the options you
have marked for purchase/qoute. No editing of items is allowed here.
This is for quick viewing only. The top of the screen informs you
that you are in VIEWING mode only.
4) Show invoice quote
a) By selecting this option you may view what your invoice will look
like once you purchase the items you selected. Note that this is
only a quote. Each individual retailer will set a limit as to how
many days the quote is good for. (NOTE also that tax and shipping
is not included).
5) Download quoted invoice
a) By selecting this option you will be able to download the quoted
invoice. You will be asked to enter which protocol you wish to use.
The file name will be INV_(NODE NUMBER YOU ARE ON).TXT.
Example. If you are on Node 2, Your quote would be contained in the
file:
INV_2.TXT
6) Order selected items
a) By selecting this option you will be able to order your items by
either credit card ,COD or Check/Money Order (According to how your
Sysop accepts payment). To begin you will enter all of your
pertinent information. All personal data is kept in the online
database. However, for consumer safety, NO Credit Card information is
ever stored in the database. This information will be entered each
time you purchase items.
1. Select payment type
2. Enter your personal information
3. Select the method of shipping you desire. Shipping may or may not
be included. (Depending upon how this system is setup)
4. Edit or View the selected marked items. You may quit at any
time.
5) Continue with purchase - By continuing with the purchase you
will be charged for ALL items you have marked for purchase.
(You will be shown the ACTUAL FINAL invoice before being asked
to confirm the order.)
7) Instructions
a) View this file
8) Return to main board
a) By selecting this option you will be returned back to the bulletin
board main menu.