For those who just love to shop online, now is the best time of the year, because Nov. 11th, China's Singles'Day, will see some seemingly irrational discounts, in line with the tradition that was started in 2010.

对于喜欢网购的人来说，现在是一年中最佳时机，因为11月11日（中国的光棍节）这天，很多网店疯狂打折，这都源于2010年的传统。

Last year, Taobao, a major online shopping website, set a record of 1 billion yuan in sales on that day alone, with a whopping 19.1 billion yuan exchanging hands on the website. The number of sold items paralyzed the delivery services due to overloading. On the verge of yet another annual spending spree, it's worth reading up on the tricks and tips to make the most of the shopping carnival.

去年，最大的在线购物网站——淘宝，仅光棍节一天就创造了10 亿元的销售纪录，整个网络的销售总额更是达到了惊人的191 亿元。售出的商品使快递服务陷于瘫痪。在一年一度又一个消费热潮即将来临之际，为了更好地把握购物狂欢节，了解一些购物攻略很有必要。

Select goods early and rationally

提早合理地选好商品

Put everything you want in the “shopping cart” to make a list of potential purchases. Then go through it carefully, removing anything you selected on impulse.

将你需要的一切东西放进“购物车”，形成一张预购的商品清单。然后，认真地浏览该清单，删除由于冲动而挑选的商品。

Seal a deal in advance

提前敲定交易

Talk to service staff as early as possible. They may have already decided on a discount policy for Nov. 11th and may even ship the product to you in advance, which is a good way to avoid the heavy online traffic on that day.

尽早与客服谈好。他们可能已经制定好了“双十一”的打折方案，并且可能将货品提早寄送给你。这是避免节日那天网络阻塞的好方法。

Manage your budget

管理好你的预算

Popular items will be in strong demand, so make sure you're ready to pay with the least number of procedures. It's best to deposit a reasonable amount of money in your Alipay account so that you can pay without going through any lengthy verification. If you're planning on using a credit card, you can call the bank to apply for more credit, but only spend as much as you can afford to repay

受欢迎的商品将会很抢手，所以要确保先准备好最便捷的支付方式。最好提前往支付宝账户里存入一笔数额合适的资金，这样你支付的时候就不需要经过烦琐的身份核实程序了。如果你打算使用信用卡，可以先致电银行申请临时调高信用额度，不过要控制在你能够偿还的额度内。

Look at the real items

看看真实的物品

With many products, such as shoes and clothes, it's better to look at them first to check their quality, size and appearance and insure you're buying the right one.

购买了大量的商品，例如，鞋子和衣服，你最好先看看，检查它们的质量、尺寸和外观，保证购买无误。

It's all about timing

一切都要抓住时机

According to Alipay, there are several peak hours when online traffic is heavy and there is a higher risk of failed transactions. Try to avoid the following time spans: 12:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m., 3:00-5:00 p.m., and 8:00-10:00 p.m.

按照阿里巴巴的说法，有几个网络阻塞和交易失败风险较高的时间段。要避开以下时间段：夜晚12：00-凌晨1：30，上午10：00-11：00，下午3：00-5：00和晚上8：00-10：00。

Track and open your package

跟踪并打开你的包裹

Because of the huge demand, delivery mistakes are inevitable, so try to track the package. If the product is perishable, keep the tracking record in case of a dispute. When the package arrives, check the item carefully before signing for it. Now you can go ahead and enjoy all your new stuff!

由于需求量巨大，快递误差不可避免，因此，尽量跟踪你的包裹。如果你购买的是容易坏的东西，记得保留记录，以防出现纠纷。包裹到了的时候，签收前要仔细检查。现在你可以前往选购新东西了！