Do you shop Online?
By a2beads
@a2beads (100)
Philippines
April 25, 2010 9:41pm CST
Most of the things we need and want are available online and there are so many online stores to choose from. Do you shop online? Others like to shop online because they don't have the time or the product is only available in a different state or country. Others think that shopping online is easier and more convenient. However, others still find shopping in malls better and more fun. They like to try on the clothes, feel and test the products they want to buy.
How about you do shop online more?
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19 responses
@cyberbucks (199)
• India
26 Apr 10
Recently i bought some supplements online because those supplements are not available in my area.Though i was satisfied with the purchase but i have to pay double the price of the goods in shipping and customs charges.you are right my friend the only problem with the online shopping is the shipments charges.
@messsmg (46)
• Romania
26 Apr 10
I'm more a mall shopper then online shopper. I do like to see and feel what I'm buying and I don't like to share my card data on the internet. The main disadvantage of online shopping is that if the product you bought it has some defects you can't change it immediately, that's if you can change it at all. And it is another thing with mall shopping, you can meet friend, spend some time with your love ones and have fun wile doing unpleasant thing (spending money :P )
@a2beads (100)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
I agree. I also like to feel, see and try on the product before buying. Same as you, I think shopping is more fun going to the mall than just browsing on the net. I was also hesitant at first to give my credit card information but later on I had more confidence since I heard and read of the experience of others and I read reviews of the site. =)
@merlibradley (407)
• Philippines
26 Apr 10
I shop online for some materials that I need for my home-based business. I was hesitant at first coz it involves a lot of risks. Before I did my transaction, I checked whether the company that I wanted to deal with is authentic or not. When I was sure that it is safe to transact with them, I contacted them and we agreed on the first transaction. I spent a little amount on my first transaction coz I just wanted to try if it really works and it did! I have been transacting with them for more than a year now. Now I am running an online shop for my fashion accessories and fragrance business. As to buying clothes, I still prefer to buy on the mall coz I want to fit them before buying.
@a2beads (100)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
Same here, I do not really shop online unless there's a need to do so. I like seeing, feeling and trying the actual product. Although, I think shopping online has improved a lot in terms of payment security, buying from online sellers with the help of feedbacks and ratings, sending of items is also easier and more dependable and buyers feel more secure and confident to buy online too. I'm happy to find someone who also does accessories! =)
@a2beads (100)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
I also think that's one of the advantages of having the option and accessibiltiy to shop online. People who are busy at work or at home can still purchase what they need and want without the need to go to the mall or go farther than their homes or office. We're lucky now that there's so many things available online and sometimes we can find things that are not even available near us. This is also one of the reasons why I shop online although on rare occassions. =)
@warvial (1146)
• Singapore
26 Apr 10
I shop online because it does offer a better price. However, yes, the look and feel of the actual item is unknown and it's hard for one to have the confidence to purchase the item if they don't find trust with the online seller. Thus, when I shop online, one of the things I will looked at is their rating/customer feedback.
@a2beads (100)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
I agree. Customer feedback/reviews/ratings are really helpful, they give us an idea of the experience others had with the seller such as quality of product and service. I also like reading reviews and it helps boost my confidence on the seller and online shopping when there's a need to do so. I rarely shop online because I like the idea of shopping but I still browse and check what's available on the net; if there's a good deal specially if it's a major item like gadgets. =)
@vsmith (119)
• United States
26 Apr 10
I shop online because the prices are cheaper and also i have an infant baby so its more convient for me to do my shopping online. And plus I am in a kind of small town so everyone shops at the same place so when shopping online you can have different clothes then other people.
@a2beads (100)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
Shopping online can be really more convenient if you do not have the time to go to the malls and go from one shop to the next. We're actually lucky now that so many things are available online and sometimes too prices are also competitive and lower than in the malls. I agree too, options are endless because so many people are selling online. Happy shopping!=)
@autumndreamer (3185)
• Philippines
28 Apr 10
Yes, I shop online, often. Well, as for me, I do not shop online just because I don't have time. I actually have plenty of time in my hands. I shop online because often, the products I like to buy are not available in my country. And yeas, it's definitely easier. I can do it alone and I don't need a companion whenever I shop online, of course. No matter what time of the day or wherever I want, I can shop, that's because it's online. The downside is, I cannot try if shopping for clothes, but the advantage is I have my time in my hands and I don't have to worry like the mall will be closed if I shop at night. By shopping online, you also have a wide selection. Sometimes, I like shopping at malls too, if I find some things that I really like to buy. It just depends on my situation or on my mood for the day.
@cyberbucks (199)
• India
26 Apr 10
I bought only those things online which i don't get easily in the markets otherwise i too prefer to buy things from malls.Recently i bought my supplements online because those supplements are not available in my area and i was satisfied with my purchase.
@lightknight60 (561)
• India
26 Apr 10
Hi beads . No i don't shop online . I think that online shopping involves a risk . ALso everything is available in my locality in a cheaper price. Shopping online is a risk as we can't examine the quality of the product . The product that is shown may not be the actual product which shipped to us . Also there are mant internet cheaters now a days who take the money and runaway .Morever shopping in malls is fun ! . You can get to see a huge variety of products, touch it , examine the quality and then decide .So due to these facts i chose to shop in a mall rather than shop online . Happy mylotting and have a nice day !
@a2beads (100)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
I rarely shop online too. I can still count my online purchases, all of which are because it is only available in a different country. But I know of people who enjoy shopping online too. I like trying on what I buy too like clothes, shoes, and bags which i think is the fun part of shopping. I also like going to the malls and having a good find/buy. It's fun to find something nice at a good price. =)
@Nessa314 (58)
•
26 Apr 10
I definitely do shop online and try and get good bargains. I generally shop sale items even online as they usually go out of stock in store very quickly. I do tend to try out items in store as then I have a good idea of what the item looks and feels like. The most important thing though, is to buy products only from a reliable seller. I tend to stay away from unknown, unrated or new sellers on ebay or amazon. I also avoid buying personal items from such sites as you can never trust the seller completely. Plus generally, laws tend to favour the sellers in these cases. I love shopping online but always always stick to trusted sites and vendors only.
@tylerward (4)
• United States
27 Apr 10
I had never shopping online until last month when I was looking for one Music CD which is only sold at easyshoppinginchina.com,I didn't trust online shopping,cauz I think it's very unreliable,but I have no choice and tried buying from them,everything is going smooth and I'm very satisfied with their service.
I don't buy online unless the items only can be purchased online.
@chenxiaoyue_713 (2165)
• China
26 Apr 10
Yes, i'm a regular online shopper. But the stuffs i buy online are only restricted to books or something that is unable for me to obtain in malls or shopping centers. Online shopping saves much money and time, especially in respect of books which are charged almost twice the price offline. I seldom purchase clothes online as it is impossible to try it on and there is a good chance that it may not suit me.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
26 Apr 10
Well, I like shopping online based on several reasons:
1. because I already found different things cheaper on internet than in a normal store.
2. because I also buy in other countries as I wanted or needed several things I didn't find here where I live.
3. I also like buying books in other languages so if you buy them in your own country the list of offers is quiet short and sometimes the library has to order them too.
4. in the meantime you look for any product you wish to buy, you can sit comfortable in front of your PC with a cup of coffee and listening to music. You don't need to spend any time and gasoil to go the shoppingcenter...you can take your time seeing everything, comparing products and prices with any salesman behind you and asking if he or she could help you...
The only inconvenience the shopping on internet has got is that since you pay your item until you recieve it at home takes several days. But, once I get the items even if I payed for them, I feel like getting christmas presents.
@juancarloboss (137)
• Philippines
26 Apr 10
I do not shop online coz my feeling of satisfaction is not guaranteed.
@AdnanSarwar (6)
• Pakistan
26 Apr 10
The Discussions question is very good
well actually i like online shopping & I only shop on eBay. Because Trusted & Safe.
Got Much Things From Them Really good site
I Shop online with my Credit Card or PayPal Account
