Do you prefer shopping online?

@Iram786 (498)
December 22, 2009 10:58am CST
personally i prefer offline shopping because i like to actually see the product and if it's clothes i like to try them on, that way i don't need to return to the store to exchange it or return it. online shopping does have its pros of course, it's a lot faster and you can do it sitting in your own home. what do you prefer?
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@xannebull (1793)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
I don't like shopping online especially on clothes because i can't fit it, it's a waste of money sending back the item again to the seller because it doesn't fit. I'd better buy myself on the store to fit the clothes i buy.
• Canada
22 Dec 09
Hey xannebull. I agree to that fact of yours. It is very hard and time consuming to send the product. item back to the manufacturer just because you get the wrong size. But I find it more convenient and cheap to buy my products online.
• United States
22 Dec 09
I love online shopping for things like books. Things that you don't necessarily need to see in the store but when I'm thinking about buying clothes or shoes there is absolutely no way I could buy something online. Yes I know my general sizes but you never know how its going to look on your body type and with shirts alone there are some I have that are XS and others that are Mediums. Plus shipping costs can get outrageous.
• United States
22 Dec 09
I once wanted a movie that I could not find in stores, I found it on the Barnes and Noble website and was going to purchase it. The next day I ran into a Barnes and Noble and found the movie in the store for $5.00 cheaper than online. Sometimes, when you know what you want, but not where to get it, online is the answer. But, if it is located online at a store, check out the store before buying online!
• India
22 Dec 09
There are a few things like books, CD's and others which you can buy in online shops. Of course I have purchased two mobile phones also in ebay. I do not think, it will be okay to buy clothes or garments because as far as dresses are concerned, it will be different to what you see in the picture.Returning it is also a problem, and if the dress does not suit you, you have to repack and post it at your own expenses.
@punjab911 (240)
• Canada
22 Dec 09
Hey Iram786! I actually prefer to shop online more than buying stuff straight from the store because if you buy it in the store, then it is much higher (the price). the product is more expensive because you have to buy it through a retailer. However, if you buy the product you with to have online, then it is much cheaper because you are buying it straight form the supplier/ manufacturer. The only disadvantage or down side of buying a product online is that it is hard to get a replacement because you have to ship it back to them if there is anything wrong with he product. But if you are buying the product online and you wish to save more, then you should buy in bulk (at least 5-10 items at a time) because if you buy in bulk, then the shipping either reduces or it ends up being free. It is also better than going a couple miles or kilometers to go and buy a product in your nearest retails store. It is also better to buy in bulk more than buying single because there is shipping on every order you make so it is much better to buy onlnie in bulk. I hope this has answered your question. Have a great Christmas and have a happy new year! Also have a great day and have loads of fun mylotting! Punjab911
@MJ_Dakota (126)
• United States
22 Dec 09
I'm with you on this!! I do however go stores' websites and get an idea of what I'm looking for. I will read descriptions and technical info and then go to the store to again examine the product, try on the clothing, etc. I prefer to buy "in store", but I will window shop online. : )
@Iram786 (498)
22 Dec 09
yeah i window shop online when i'm going to buy something apart from clothes. i hate looking at clothes online beforehand though because i'm never able to find them in the store then which is really annoying.