Online shopping horror
By acey
@twentysix76 (674)
Quezon City, Philippines
March 19, 2016 11:06pm CST
Do you online shop ?Are there instances that you've ordered something and when you receive the item, It's not what you really expect and what it is shown on tv or internet..I got a friend who bought a cheap tablet for his niece, when it is shown on the internet it's cute and affordable but when she receive the package her expectation wasn't met.
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10 responses
@TheDemonicAngel (699)
• United States
20 Mar 16
That ssems to happen a lot, that is why I usually read the reviews first and then make a decision. I am a real stickler for anything electronic so it has to meet certain standards before I even consider it.
Receiving a bum product has never happened to me (knock on wood) but I have heard the horror stories.
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@twentysix76 (674)
• Quezon City, Philippines
20 Mar 16
Sometimes the reviews are confusing there are those who praises the product and there are those who are disappointed, sometimes you can't tell.
@psyedelicbworm (68)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
When it comes to gadgets I prefer to meet up as its better to be safe than sorry. Sorry about your friend. Buying online could be quite scary.
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@twentysix76 (674)
• Quezon City, Philippines
20 Mar 16
I tried buying gadgets online but I'm still using my cellphone. But I also believe what you've said It's better safe than sorry so no more online orders for me.
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@twentysix76 (674)
• Quezon City, Philippines
20 Mar 16
@psyedelicbworm agree if meet ups why not...Its hard when you see it upon delivery .
@psyedelicbworm (68)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
@twentysix76 I was scammed once so now I only buy from online sellers that are here in my city. This way we could meet up in person. Much safer.
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@karjatwala (1120)
• Pune, India
20 Mar 16
This is the greatest terror of online shopping. Getting something which looks totally different of what you saw on TV or on the online portal. I still prefer buying things, specially ones which are expensive from a store, after having examined the product I am paying for.
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@twentysix76 (674)
• Quezon City, Philippines
20 Mar 16
well, for me online and tv shopping is a big no,no , . I'm just making sure don't my money be wasted.
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@Letranknight2015 (51957)
• Philippines
20 Mar 16
well, some one just got a picture of the ipod they purchased online, that was worse. yeah, you never really expect it when buying it online. but I've bought games in the internet and it was good so far.
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@twentysix76 (674)
• Quezon City, Philippines
20 Mar 16
yeah it really happens, well, since your from Philiippines , it was Lazada's site where my friend bought online.
@twentysix76 (674)
• Quezon City, Philippines
25 Mar 16
Yes, I agree but my friend bought that from Lazada..
@maezee (41988)
• United States
20 Mar 16
What was wrong with it? I agree online shopping can be disasterous especially from eBay and places with off brands. I recently bought a $55 matress covrer off Amazon and it is definitely not as fluffy as I thought it would be. Clothes and books seem OK to buy onljne though. Buyer beware!
@rina110383 (24492)
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20 Mar 16
I don't do online shopping. I prefer buying them from a real store. Better to be safe.
