Why don't people read terms and descriptions when they are shopping on line?

Most people it seems order things online and expect them the next day. That is plain stupid in my book. Also, they way the post office is operating these days, it's no wonder packages take forever to reach their destination. Now, if you have a complete and detailed description on your listings, then there should be no problem. Unless, like i said, the post office screwed up. I for one, would wait at least an extra week before emailing my concern about a package that I did not receive. I have seen some E-Bay listings that are real stupid and ones that are extraordinary. I would put in bold letters on the description, PLEASE READ THE TERMS CAREFULLY. Maybe that would help you.

we accept working holiday makers, and despite my having dedicated whole pages on our website to providing travel directions, suggested packing lists and a host of other information, people still insist on asking me questions I've already answered. Even worse is when they show up without having read the information and end up on a fairly remote farm terribly unprepared. It makes my blood boil because it's so easy to avoid! I can relate to your frustration completely!

That's simple! People don't read. they assume many things! and these days money is tight so they want things shipped the cheapest but they don't realize cheaper takes longer!

hi bagarad oh I know the answer well enough having seen how people come here to mylot ,refuse to read any of the information, because its not pictured with dancing ladies or cats, because there is no musical background or the most prevalent answer, they are simply too damned lazy.bagarad I have read here how some even say its too boring and time consuming to read the directions on stuff they order or even here, and aren't all directions the same? These are the people who want it cheap but want it now, but they don't want to be bothered to read your information, your descriptions. I can just imagine how frustrating it is the sellers to have people opt for the cheapest way of shipping something but then complain to you if they do not get it the next day. Same people who come here and do not read the guidelines or rules of discussions, then scream why was my discussion deleted.the common sense way of doing things does not seem to dawn on them, read the descriptions of what they want to buy and read how it is shipped, read all that information then being armed with know how,order just what you want and get it when you want it. so many People are just bone lazy and want everything even thinking done for them. its a wonder that they even survive as they must have to think to get dressed and fed themselves let along go out and hold down a job? People listen up you must read the descriptions of things you want to order on line, know what you are getting, then read the shipping directions and armed with that knowledge you must opt for cheaper way that takes longer , or opt if you need the item at once for the most costly but much faster way. Engage brain and read please. this saves frustration on the sellers part and on your part as buyer.

I know, I hate when this happens too. Sometimes, I sell some of my things on similar site as ebay and there are always some buyers who don't read the description of the product and they think that they have the right to argue about something that they should have read on the description. I always read the full description, specially the part of the shipping costs. I don't know what cost to the buyers to read that, it only would take a few minutes.

I myself is lazy to read those manuals and terms that is a novel long. Maybe if you put it in an outlined form and much shorter and organized maybe those that are like me will appreciate more reading it. But the fact is, it is the ideal way to read those long tiring terms to ease hassles, not only on shopping online but also in all aspects.

If you would write it in text speak, perhaps they would. I am afraid that people do not have the patience for comprehending thorough information any more. The want is short, concise, and spoon fed. I am not sure with the mailing. I think most people believe they are going to be cheated, and they respond that way immediately instead of being patient.

Buying online means: to buy it quick (press some buttons) and get it delivered at home. This might be the reason. Also descriptions on the internet are mostly very short I think there are also not many people who will read or ask for the description if they buy something in a shop. They just want to use it and not waste time on reading a lot of info first. They do that after they have questions or problems.