After Christmas Shopping

United States
January 4, 2019 11:53pm CST
I'm expecting packages tomorrow and have been shopping locally as well. Christmas gift money goes farther during the post Christmas sales. I can't decide if I like to shop online better or in the stores. Which do you perfer?
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
5 Jan 19
I like both, there are things that I prefer to buy online, but for clothing I like to go to the stores.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
5 Jan 19
@responsiveme Even a dress that you like could not look good on you. I like to try and to touch the material.
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• India
5 Jan 19
I wrote my response and then read yours. Like you I too prefer clothes shopping in stores where I can actually try out the size and feel the material
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• India
5 Jan 19
@LadyDuck and that goes for shoes too
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Jan 19
I can't make up my mind either. I'm not very keen on shopping at the best of times. I like online shopping but sometimes things don't fit or don't suit then you have to send them back.
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• United States
6 Jan 19
Yes, I sent something back last night. Fortunately I didn't have to pay return postage. I also found the perfect replacement at my local dress shop.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
5 Jan 19
I do shop online but it just happens rarely. I still prefer shopping seeing the physical product on my hand.
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• United States
5 Jan 19
Yes, I know what you mean. That is a big plus!
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
5 Jan 19
@Jeanniemaries But if I am too busy to go to the store, then, I just shop online. I just avoid shopping for electronics.
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• United States
7 Jan 19
@annierose I live close to an Apple store so I usually buy directly from the store. They are so darned nice to everyone!
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Jan 19
I prefer shopping in stores , although I do buy certain things other than clothing online. I love the attention, pretty fitting rooms, feeling the fabrics, looking at the quality, trying things on for correct fit, and seeing colors in their true form. Colors online are never precise enough for me. I also like the perks that my favorite shops offer such as bottled water, champagne, and cocktails.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Jan 19
@Jeanniemaries And those cosmetic samples!!!!! Woot!
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• United States
7 Jan 19
@DianneN Oh yes!
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• United States
6 Jan 19
And samples! You can make better decisions on what new item you want to try at home if you have an idea of how it tastes.
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@banksim (5256)
5 Jan 19
i do shopping online sometime's only for mobile phone or electronics items, rest i go to market and shop from local store
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• United States
6 Jan 19
How about replacing items you know you like and already use. Isn't it easier to order you favorite cleaning products in one online purchase and not have to drive to the store and wait in line?
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• United States
7 Jan 19
@banksim That's good. I seem to always choose the wrong line. It looks the shortest but then there is an issue and boom everything shuts down while a manager is called.
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@banksim (5256)
7 Jan 19
@Jeanniemaries may be but in my area, there is not so much waiting for line
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• Rupert, Idaho
5 Jan 19
That's a good question. I guess it really depends on what I am buying. I am open to either though
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• United States
6 Jan 19
I've decided that absolutely I will replace items online, sometimes for more because I know the quality and I don't have to get out and fight the crowds and wait in line. Paying a bit more isn't usually much more than the gas it costs to drive across town,
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• Rupert, Idaho
7 Jan 19
@Jeanniemaries That makes a lot of sense when you add in cost of gas, and the price it costs emotionally and physically of fighting crowds and waiting in lines.
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• United States
7 Jan 19
@MommyOfEli2013 It's good though when you run into people you haven't seen in awhile or just grabbing coffee out.
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@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
5 Jan 19
For those generic items, I prefer to shop online while for the more specific ones which require a bit of the review on my part, i prefer to do it in the store.
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• United States
5 Jan 19
Clothing I like to try on, but I did order a winter hat online that I'm hoping will look good on me. I just want to be warm!
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@Juliaacv (51359)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
I prefer the bricks and mortar stores for my shopping. I love to feel and see the goods, try them on and make sure that the colour is just right.
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• United States
6 Jan 19
So true! There is nothing like choosing what you like best. But I do replace items I know I like from online stores without a qualm because it's so much easier!
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jan 19
I'm beginning to prefer online.
@thelme55 (77165)
• Germany
5 Jan 19
I prefer shopping in the stores as I could see if the clothes or shoes fit me well. Happy New Year to you.
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• United States
6 Jan 19
I have actually purchased shoes, slippers and clothing that fit beautifully but it's because I shop their stores and know their sizing.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
5 Jan 19
I like store shopping for things like clothes and shoes but not when there is a heavy rush
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• United States
6 Jan 19
That's me too. I don't like to wait in line.
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
5 Jan 19
I prefer in store shopping but you can sometimes get better deals online.
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• United States
6 Jan 19
I have found often that Amazon carries the same things as discount stores and the stores have it for less. It should never be that way because stores have overhead.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
6 Jan 19
@Jeanniemaries That is true. Doesn't make sense.
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