Advantages and disadvantages of online shopping
Today clothing, technology, beauty products, furniture even groceries can be purchased via the internet. The idea of not having to wait in long lines or in traffic, shift through racks of clothing looking for the item you need or being able to shop at any time - preferably in your pjs - has caused more people to turn online for all their shopping needs. Online furniture stores are also increasing in popularity, and will continue to increase as the internet grows. Many people are choosing to skip the trip and purchase their sofas and other home furnishing from the comfort of their home. With that said, here a few advantages/disadvantages before shopping online.
ADVANTAGES:
- Shopping is not limited to retail store hours. You can now shop anywhere and at anytime. This means that if your daily schedule doesn't allow for picking up house hold necessities or if you get the shopping bug at 12am; your shopping mall is now just one click away .
- Comparison shopping has been made easier due to online shopping. - Instead of driving around wasting gas or spending hours on the bus in travel time you can visit all the stores that you’re interested in at once. This eliminates time going from store to store to see what is available and at what price
- If you love knowing the latest styles, or having unique pieces then online shopping makes it easier to do so as well.
- Easier to find discounts on the sofa you’re looking for. Websites such as Ebay, Amazon and many other websites out there offer amazing prices on must have items. Online stores usually offer online specials as well, and there are multiple websites dedicated to sharing these deals with you.
DISADVANTAGES:
- You usually have to wait long periods of time to receive your items. Sometimes, this can take up to a month or longer if being shipped from overseas. There could be delays on the delivery and miscommunications.
- Shipping costs on your item can be extremely high in comparison to what you
ADVANTAGES:
- Shopping is not limited to retail store hours. You can now shop anywhere and at anytime. This means that if your daily schedule doesn't allow for picking up house hold necessities or if you get the shopping bug at 12am; your shopping mall is now just one click away .
- Comparison shopping has been made easier due to online shopping. - Instead of driving around wasting gas or spending hours on the bus in travel time you can visit all the stores that you’re interested in at once. This eliminates time going from store to store to see what is available and at what price
- If you love knowing the latest styles, or having unique pieces then online shopping makes it easier to do so as well.
- Easier to find discounts on the sofa you’re looking for. Websites such as Ebay, Amazon and many other websites out there offer amazing prices on must have items. Online stores usually offer online specials as well, and there are multiple websites dedicated to sharing these deals with you.
DISADVANTAGES:
- You usually have to wait long periods of time to receive your items. Sometimes, this can take up to a month or longer if being shipped from overseas. There could be delays on the delivery and miscommunications.
- Shipping costs on your item can be extremely high in comparison to what you