Can on-line shopping replace the traditional shopping in the future?

China
August 6, 2011 1:01am CST
Nowadays, on-line shopping is being more and more popular in China, there are some big sites for on-line shopping such as Taobao, Jingdong, Alibaba and so on. The goods on line is cheaper, you don't have to go outside to buy, you just stay at home or office using the computer to do it, it is very convient, it can save lots of time for you. Of course, some people aslo like to go shopping in the shop, because they think it is full of fun. Anyway, do you think the on-line shopping will replace the traditional shopping in the future?
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@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
24 Aug 11
I like to shop online but only for certain things. I don't like to shop online for food and I won't do that. I have to see my produce to pick out the best there is. I used to order my fruit and vegetables from the church in my area and they used to deliver it to me. I would get 30 pounds of fruit and vegetables for $15, it was a good deal money wise, but the last couple times I received my box, got one every two weeks, I wasn't happy with it. Most of the fruit was over ripe and I ended up throwing some away. It is a way to help the community, the money is used for different things in the area. I like helping the community but not at the expense of throwing food away and end up costing me more. I like to shop online for things like jewelry and I buy a detox tea online that I receive every month. But I still prefer to shop offline, the conventional way and I would never replace my purchasing offline to online. I also like to try on my clothes when I am buying new clothes. I don't think online shopping will ever replace offline stores, some people, especially elders, will not shop online.
• China
11 Aug 11
The on-line shopping is replacing the traditional shopping. More and more people go to site to buy goods. But I think on-line shopping won't completely replace traditional shopping. Because traditional shopping has special shopping fun,you can share your happiness with your friend,you can see different commodity with your own eyes,you can touch these goods,you can try on these clothes,touch the material.These are on-line shopping can't satisfy you.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
7 Aug 11
I love online shopping as it is really cheaper and more convenient, especially for those who don't have much time going shopping. I have done a lot of online shopping and the majority of the items I have got are satisfactory to me. As to whether it will take the place of shopping in shops, I think that it is already partially working, but it won't totally replace it because we still need to do some shopping in shops for some fun if we have some time for some other things that we wish to get. So the chance between them is half vs half. Enjoy yourself, Robben.
@koperty3 (1876)
6 Aug 11
I like shopping on line.It's easy and convenient and saves you a lot of time. I think in the future all shopping we will make on line. However I love to buy food in the shops where I can touch everything and choose proper to my needs.
• India
6 Aug 11
No way.A traditional shopping doesn't mean only shopping things.It means more than that.You go out and see various activities around,you meet to people,you talk to them.and while shopping you talk to shop keeper or sales persons.you bargain in shopping (specially women).Over all we keep learning things.So traditional shopping is more than just shopping.and it can never be replaced by online shopping.
7 Aug 11
I don't think online shopping can replace mall shopping and all, but It's more convenient to those people who don't have time to go shopping on mall anymore, but for me I prefer it on malls because I can check all the items in person and I can try to wear it there before I buy so I'm sure that it fits well on me.
@wmraul (2552)
• Bucharest, Romania
6 Aug 11
Online goods are not always cheaper, however they have a competitive price. Yet online trade only complete the goods offers, no way to replace or threat the regular commerce. Same like mail: no matter how many emailing systems will be plus instant messengers, regular mail will always be required because some things can be done only in real world Indeed, shopping from home and waiting next day for the goods to be delivered at your home's door is veru convenient and comfortable - only for item you know how should look like and you know size, color, whatever. but some items you must buy from regular shop .. some items you are not decided how they should be .. You wil always need a real world real shop where to go and .. spend money from you credit card
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
6 Aug 11
I hope it doesn't replace the traditional shops. I love to get out of the house and exercise...walk walk.
@pbbbsra (1214)
• Philippines
6 Aug 11
I dont think it can replace normal sbopping. Going to mall or shops is also a way of pleasure. We have he chamce to wall around and ecen dine out when we go out for shopping. Real shopping also gives u the assurance of knowing what you buy at the moment. U can see and touch and fit things u buy in real shopping. U dont have to wait anymore for delivery in real shopping because u take homw what u bought. I dont thnk onlime shopping cam replace real shoppong. It will only be an option for those who dont have time to shop out.