Do you enjoy online shopping and what do you usually buy?
By bubbletush
@bubbletush (1332)
Philippines
July 12, 2011 9:11am CST
I love online shopping as much as I love going to the mall. But sometimes, it is more convenient for me to shop online and have the items I want shipped. I usually shop for clothes and stuff that are not available in the Philippines. The only downside is that most of the time the shipping charge is more expensive than the item I bought.
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19 responses
@laniekins (4579)
• Philippines
14 Jul 11
Online shopping is very enjoyable and less hassle but it is still best to see the actual item if it's suits you. I've done few shopping before, it depends on my needs and if I really like the item. I've shop for cosmetics, bags, shoes and even my CPU, the latest I bought is an APAD. I only shop at ebay Philippines.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
15 Jul 11
are we really restricted to ebay Philippines? I've noticed I'm redirected to ebay Phil whenever I access ebay.
@laniekins (4579)
• Philippines
18 Jul 11
I don't know about that, the first ebay that I join was Ebay.com and I've bid on one product. It is more convenient in ebay Philippines than internally cause of the shipping cost & the communication with the seller if problem occur.
@aylabyu22895 (11)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
I also love online shopping. Maybe because it does not cost me much time. But sometimes there are problems on the products that we buy. Sometimes, the size is not the right for me that's why I always end up giving it to my cousins. Sometimes the color is different from what I expected. I also agree with what you said. The shipping charge is definitely more expensive. That's why I buy more things so that the shipping charge will be free. I usually buy from Yesstyle. There are different brands from South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
color is usually the problem because the picture do not always give justice to what the product really looks like.
@aylabyu, gonna check out Yesstyle. seems to be an interesting online store.
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
You're right aylabyu, sometimes it's not what we expect for it looks beautiful in the picture :)
@moneywinner (1864)
• Brazil
12 Jul 11
I use myLot earnings for the same thing. I use almost all the money that I win online to buy things on ebay, but still have so many things that I still want to buy! :)
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
i also buy through ebay. don't know any other online shopping website.
@eshaan (6188)
• India
13 Jul 11
Well i love to shop online and also it happens that the quality of online clothes....The varieties and colors are awful.. Well the thing i usually buy are tops.... and so i love to shop online because the branded clothes give you a different and unique personality....
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
15 Jul 11
yes it seems the varieties to choose from are endless. and you could browse them easily without getting really tired unlike shopping from one store to another which can truly make your feet ache.
@Yourfreind (28)
• United Arab Emirates
13 Jul 11
as this world now known as global world so we can shop anything from anywhere by using credit card payments and it is very secure but we have to pay for this facility depends on the service and the distance also
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
15 Jul 11
you are right, nothing comes free nowadays and for us to enjoy using online facilities, there's a fee involve always.
@pinkpiglet (330)
• Philippines
14 Jul 11
I loved online shopping when I was still in abroad. But when I got back here in the Philippines, somehow I didn't enjoy it as much because the shipping here just takes so long. And sometimes they ask for a huge amount of taxes. For me, it just isn't worth it to buy online here when you have to pay for those big taxes. But nonetheless, I enjoy shopping online (preferably when I'm abroad). I used to buy gadgets online.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
15 Jul 11
that's what i envy from online shops abroad. they offer free shipments and discount coupons. a rare case here in the Philippines.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
same here. i also transact online for travel related stuff such as airline tickets, hotel bookings and tour
@gloamglozer (1289)
• Australia
13 Jul 11
I usually buy electronic devices or games on steam. There was a sale recently and I spent a more than I probably should have. Impulse buying sure is a powerful thing.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
oh yeah, it's so hard to control the buying urge online considering we pay via credit card and we don't feel right away the effect of too much spending (most of the time, of the things we don't really need)
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
like you, i too am not comfortable buying electronics and clothing online. books and cds are fine with me since there is not much issue with regards to the quality of these items
@maezee (41988)
• United States
12 Jul 11
I like shopping used online for things like DVDs and books on Amazon. You can get some really good deals. You can also get some really good deals using promo codes for retail stores. I still prefer to shop for clothes "off-line" (in real stores) just because you can try everything on and decide from there whether it's worth buying. It's kind of a risk buying clothes online for me, I've done it in the past, and certain things didn't fit or look right and then you have to go through the hassle of returning it through the mail and waiting for an exchange or credit. Ugh.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
you are right about clothes. it's much better to fit them first before buying to see if it looks good. that's something you are deprived of doing when bought online.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
it would be safe to pay via PayPal and to shop on secure and established online store.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
For me I can't said I love unless I can try it but I don't have enough money or not have a credit line.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
well maybe once you've got lots of credit from mylot earnings you could try
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
I enjoy online shopping and i shop just same as yours. clothes and girly stuffs. But i don not order away from my country. You're right, shipping fee is really expensive .
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
sometimes i just can't resist stuff sold elsewhere and need to pay so much for shipping. but on a regular basis, i shop mostly on local online stores.
@gianni123 (25)
• United States
13 Jul 11
I love online shopping. Ive actually been doing it for the past couple days. The sites i usually look at are forever21 and amazon. They sell things that are very nice and pretty cheap. But the shipping costs are a bit expensive depending on the seller. What i have recently bought are eye glasses, dresses, shoes, and earrings :)
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
forever21 really got nice stuff especially the accessories. sad though there is no online shop of forever21 in the Philippines and we really have to visit the store in order to buy.
@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
12 Jul 11
I love online shopping and now I am already a VIP to two online stores:) It gives me lots of convenience and the price is better. I will have more options online. I have bought various kinds of books, such as books, toys, stationary, clothes, shoes etc.
I love China
@irishmist (3814)
• United States
12 Jul 11
I like to shop online, mostly at Christmas time, and I will get things from ebay.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
haven't try shopping online during Christmas time. I've heard delays on delivery during that season is a bit crazy.
@Harold_ks (1673)
•
12 Jul 11
Yes, I buy stuff online sometimes, especially when I found it cheaper than it's usual price in the local market. Usually what I buy are gadgets or technology related stuffs. It's fun to buy online though it's also quite risky sometimes. Have a nice day!
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
online shopping for electronic gadgets seem more appealing to boys. girls are always on the hunt for clothes and accessories hope you haven't encountered any problem on electronic items bought online.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
12 Jul 11
Oh yes, I shop online all the time. Most of the time I buy clothing, books or beauty products, but every once in a while, I get other stuff too. It really depends on what I need at the moment.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
15 Jul 11
girls just want to for clothes and beauty products. i sure you enjoy online shopping
@moneywinner (1864)
• Brazil
12 Jul 11
I love to shop online. Usually, I buy things on ebay. I buy a lot of clothes, shoes, bags, lotions and make up. I really like to buy on ebay, because the prices are so much better than on the real stores. Specially, make up! The difference of price are huge, sometimes in the real stores the same product cost the triple of the price.
I agree with you on that downside. If the shipping costs for my country was cheaper, I definitely would buy a lot more.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
i don't buy cosmetics online because the waiting time makes me anxious i'm always so excited when i buy makeup and want to try it right away when i arrive home. and the waiting for shipment kills me