Online shopping is becoming more popular now a days. It is accessible and a time saver. Shopping may be done from any vendor, at anytime, anywhere in the world. It is easy to search for the merchandise you want to buy. Sometimes it’s even easier to find some products on line than looking for it in the conventional store. It offers a wide array of products from local and international brands. It is also easier to compare prices. Online shopping stores are open 24/7 and many online deals and promotions may be enjoyed.
There are some complaints though regarding on line shopping such as hidden costs like shipping charges, delay in delivery, warranty issues such as items sold without international warranty and return problems. On line shopping also exposes the buyer to online scam such as credit card hoaxes and multiple transactions or paying twice. Since it is very convenient, the bad effect is that many people are becoming online shopaholics, buying things which are not needed or wanted after all.
I will not hesitate to buy books including e books thru on line shopping. Many books are not readily available in conventional stores but can be readily accessed thru the internet. With books there’s little concern whether the book that will be delivered will have different content. As long as the correct book title and author is ordered, there is little possibility that a different book will be delivered or accessed. I like on line booking for travel and tours, there are various packages to choose from at reasonable prices. It is convenient to make arrangements on line even for international destinations.
I will think first before buying on line expensive gadgets, high end watches and signature bags. Considering that these are high value merchandise, the buyer should be careful and research first to make sure that the on line vendor is reputable and that the items delivered are original and not fake. Warranty concerns on the expensive gadgets as well as local servicing in case of repair should be covered. There are many fake watches and branded bags in the market today. It ishard to detect wich one is original or fake, thus, it is dangerous to buy on line unless the vendor is reputable. Damage during shipment is also a concern on these items.
I would never buy medicines, clothes and shoes in the internet. I have a bad experience on buying shoes on line. The picture looked fashionable and comfortable however, when it was delivered, I was very disappointed , it did not meet my expectations. Furthermore, it’s too inconvenient to process the return of the item or ask for a refund of payment. For medicines, it is difficult to assume that it is original and has not been damaged or contaminated during shipment. For clothes well, looks can be deceiving, the fit matters and buying on line does not give you the opportunity to fit until it is paid and delivered.
Vivian Manuel Canonero 