

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.

       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.


