Are You Into Online Shopping?
By desireeo
@desireeo (595)
Philippines
October 26, 2008 6:17am CST
Gosh! The stuff that we can find online. I have the habit of searching products online- I have to do some research for my Ciao review anyway-and it's window shopping minus the legwork. I can't purchase anything online since I don't have a credit card or a Paypal account. Shame, but I enjoy surfing branded products and say "oohh" or "aahh" everytime something appeals to me. Well, it's all that I can afford to do, stare. What I've noticed is that the products online are cheaper than those that are in actual stores. I don't know if it's the case in the US. You see, I am in the Philippines and imported brands are way too expensive here.
Like the Oakley Half-Jacket that my brother-in-law purchased last year. When I looked it up it's available for $104-$115 but he bought it for P8,000+ or an equivalent of $160. Maybe, it depends on the current rate of USD. Considering the shipping fee that international clients have to pay, guess it's the same? What do you think? I've really noticed a big difference. I dunno.
I was wondering if it's safe to do online shopping? Are those online shops legit? How do we know if the shop is a scam or not? Share your online shopping experience with me.
2 responses
@sankata (236)
• Estonia
26 Oct 08
I shop also by ebay. It is quite good , but I only buy electronic things from there.. no clothes. Because I would rather like to see if they suit me or not.. and I don't see it from the internet.
And luckily I haven't been scammed.
@tahiti_rose (150)
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26 Oct 08
hello, I shop on EBAY mostly because you can look up a sellers history and the feedback buyers like me leave about them. Its about as safe as you can get online. Not all bargains are bargains however, and when you add on postage things can get very expensive. Sort of buyer beware.
