Online shopping vs. In-store Shopping
By Chelseagrl
@Chelseagrl (25)
United States
April 17, 2008 3:40pm CST
Which do you prefer? I'm a dedicated online shopper: no lines and available 24/7!! I haven't stepped foot inside a store in a good six or seven months, other than to return something I bought online that didn't fit. I just hate trying things on and standing in lines and walking around, so I shop on the web. Besides, all the good stuff (deals, special coupons) are on-line, and there's a much better selection! What do you think?
7 responses
@jfeets726 (775)
• United States
19 Apr 08
I honestly like them both about the same. I love being able to shop online whenever I want. That is really nice. I also belong to MyPoints, which is an online rewards program, so that is pretty neat when shopping online (espeically around Christmas).
I do like shopping locally for a few things though. I like to try on clothes before I buy them.
@Chelseagrl (25)
• United States
21 Apr 08
Thanks for mentioning MyPoints..I'd never heard of it before, but I've checked it out and I love it!!
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
18 Apr 08
I'd rather go into a store and shop rather than shop online.
I like being able to look threw things, touch them, try things on. I hate paying shipping and handling fees for online items.
I would rather see exactly what I am purchasing in person.
@Chelseagrl (25)
• United States
18 Apr 08
Good point. S&H fees do suck, and I hate having to wait two weeks because I have to return stuff that doesn't fit.
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
I prefer in-store shopping. I have issues on fitting when it comes to clothes. I want to have my clothes in good fitting. That's going to be my problem if I do online shopping. I saw lots of good looking designs of shoes online but I haven't tried buying one of them. I would love to but their size, I mean foreign size is different from my country's size.
@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
22 Apr 08
I am always afraid of shopping online, especialy after my brother had his credit information stole and someone had spent a lot of money on his card. I will shop online sometimes if I really want something but I unable to find it in stores.
@chocolate_monette (61)
• United States
18 Apr 08
I do both. But for me, if you can get the stuff from the store, you do not have to wait for days for your online orders to come. And when you go out, you will get to see people other than the people in the house. This is true to home-makers. Some online stuff charged higher shipping and handling costs. If the store is near you, you can save but if not, then go online. Just think what outweighs what.
