Online shopping, blessing or curse?
By kathryn
@countryrose (242)
Phoenix, Arizona
January 16, 2017 8:45pm CST
This year i did most of my shopping online and I loved it. I don't particularly like crowds but, parking lots are much worse. It makes our lives much simpler. While i consider it a blessing, it can hurt small local businesses, or homemade specialities if they aren't online. What is the last company you purchased something online? I got a kitchen timer and salt/pepper/napkin holder with a berry design (I know, such a girl!) from Collections, Inc.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Jan 17
Some can really get in trouble with the online shopping that is available to us now.
There seems to be nothing we can't buy if we have a plastic card to back up the purchase!
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@countryrose (242)
• Phoenix, Arizona
17 Jan 17
True, you must buy with wisdom; however, we can all find purchases that we really didn't need by shopping online or going into stores.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
17 Jan 17
Yes online marketing has made a great setback to retailers..
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@toniganzon (72547)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
I like shopping online but I normally use instagram for that as i find it very convenient as i'm always on instagram. I like buying planners, stickers, craft material, and beauty products online.
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@TheInvisibleMan (17594)
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17 Jan 17
I think it all depends on where you decide to buy.
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@countryrose (242)
• Phoenix, Arizona
17 Jan 17
Plus, there are some things you just won't purchase online. For me, big end items. TV's, cars, furniture. I need to see them first.
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@Lasckos2 (159)
• United States
17 Jan 17
I think it depends. For me online grocery shopping is a blessing :) I have a 3 year old and an 11 month old and getting through the grocery store and sticking to a budget with these two can be tough. When I order it to be delivered I get exactly what I need and I can see the total as I go and know when to stop.
I also love AMAZON, however nothing beats in store sales. You do not get the same deals as if you were to go in person. You can find things for dirt cheap in person sometimes and then when you order online they do not tell you about those super cheap items.
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@allknowing (144204)
• India
17 Jan 17
I got into online shopping since 2013 thanks to a friend I met online. Ever since then I have not looked back. I like online shopping. There are a few issues sometimes but they are mostly redressed by sites I am connected with, mostly Amazon in
