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More people would shop online if the site's customer service was available and super easy to find, says basic knowledge of human nature a survey. Because no one is ever frustrated when they they're trying and failing to use a coupon code on the last pair of omagodamazing boots before the sale ends at midnight (EST) and there's no one there to help. That's the stuff nightmares are made of. [Mashable]