Online Shopping

@Raine38 (12391)
United States
January 9, 2016 9:37pm CST
There are times that I prefer shopping online. For one thing, it saves gas. I can do it wearing my PJs without sending anybody running in the opposite direction. And I can "visit" multiple stores and compare prices and deals very fast. There are times that we cannot find the item that we were looking for in stores that we have to rely to good old Amazon or eBay or the store's website. I do not like waiting for it to be shipped though, but I guess that is one of its downside. We cannot enjoy what we purchased the moment we parted with our money. Do you like online shopping?
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61568)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Jan 16
My town does not have shoes that will fit my feet so I take a chance and buy them on line. We also buy items like peanuts for peanut butter making and bulk baking yeast.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
10 Jan 16
Now that you mention it, I also find it hard to find shoes that fit me in most stores. I wear a size 5, 5.5 is pushing it and if I were to wear thick socks. So my best bet will be online.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61568)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Jan 16
@Raine38 Very wide shoes are my problem Its hard to walk when my toes are smashed into each other cause of the too tight shoes.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
10 Jan 16
@sallypup I know what you mean. Once I thought that since I have small feet, I can go for the kids shoes as my size will be available there. Turns out that kids' shoes do not have the arch, they're so flat that it hurts to walk in them.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112962)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Jan 16
I do a lot of online shopping, mostly for the non perishable foods I eat. It's not just easy on gas but also my time and frustration. I've always hated waiting in line to pay for a few items then having to listen to kids screamin and hollerin while their parents are busy chatin on their cell phones.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
11 Jan 16
Walmart is notorious for having such environment. I do not blame the kids, they're just being kids and are getting bored. I know their parents are also having a hard time as it is, but you we are also entitled to a pleasant shopping experience.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112962)
• El Paso, Texas
11 Jan 16
The parents I see all too often are ignoring their kids in favor of their cell phones @Raine38 that I do not understand. It is a parents job to watch over and discipline their children. Just like it's my job to watch over and discipline my pets when needs be.
peggy baker
@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
10 Jan 16
Online shopping is sometimes the better option to do.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
10 Jan 16
In some instances, yes it is.
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peggy baker
@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
12 Jan 16
@Raine38 Sometimes it could be worth it for the deals.
Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33392)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
10 Jan 16
I've done it a few times. Last year I've ordered clothes from Sears twice. Two years ago, one time from Target. I might do some this year.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
10 Jan 16
Most of my clothes are bought online because I always get to reach before their cut off on sales. If I were to find time to physically go to the store, I will not make it to their discount period because I am not always available to just up and go out of town.
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Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33392)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
10 Jan 16
@Raine38 Good point. I've brought some stuff from Amazon too, last year.
Dalane
@Dalane (691)
• United States
10 Jan 16
I do like shopping online. I only wish I didn't have to worry about anyone stealing my delivery.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
10 Jan 16
Speaking of stealing, online shopping also opens your identity to theft. But then identity theft can happen anywhere you transact but the risks are greater online. We must be careful that the website we are on is the legit one.
fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
10 Jan 16
I have shopped online for Christmas the last 3 years. I love it coming to my front porch.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Jan 16
I love the feeling of packages being mailed home!
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
10 Jan 16
@infatuatedbby me too. It's like getting a gift minus the surprise.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
11 Jan 16
I do not do much online shopping. The delivery always happens during office hour, and nobody is home to pick up the item. The online shops are not selling things cheaper than offline shops. I like to touch the physical item before I pay for it.
Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Jan 16
I love online shopping especially when there is free shipping involved. I am a huge sucker when it comes to free shipping with no minimum purchase! But there are some occasions where if the deal is incredible that I can't resist (like recently at Victoria's Secret) - I surely paid for the shipping cost. My packages just shipped today and I am tracking the packages like a hawk! I sure love shopping but I hate the wait also!
Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
10 Jan 16
I am the same. And since most stores that I shop online to do not have a local one here, I just think that the shipping which is not too bad is what we would have paid for gas had we drove to the store in another town. But it's still cheaper than actually paying for gas back and forth.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Jan 16
@Raine38 And usually I find online deals better than in store. No need to drive, look for parking, deal with lines! But don't get me wrong ~ I do enjoy shopping in stores also! (Hehe)
amnabas
@amnabas (14632)
• Karachi, Pakistan
10 Jan 16
No not really here we get some scams and deceiving factors online.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83074)
• United States
10 Jan 16
99% of my shopping I do online these days. It's so easy and I hate shopping in real stores. Online really spoiled me..no crowds, no parking issues, and no running from store to store to see who has the best price.
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Raine38
@Raine38 (12391)
• United States
10 Jan 16
Exactly. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. The process is easy and hassle-free.
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dian34
@dian34 (18)
• Portugal
13 Jan 16
I like online shopping,I order books online usually,but other items I believe you must try it first to see if there're ok,I mean clothes,shoes,make-up,etc.