Prefer online shopping or shop in actual stores?

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    Do you prefer online shopping or shop in actual stores?
     
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  2. Ferrari310

    Ferrari310 Well-Known Member

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    Both. Depending on the item...
     
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    alex.coleman Peon

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    I prefer to shop online. If you are american you might be able to relate to my reasons why. Many stores are hiring young hs or college kids or people that don't speak english because the labor is cheaper. They have no knowledge of the products they are selling. You have to hunt them down to ask them for help because they are all hiding in the back talking. They look harassed and put out that you dare bother them for assistance. And conveniently its never their "section".
     
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    I prefer online shopping, it's more comfortable and cheap
     
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    I prefer shopping online if I know what I want and I don't need it right away. Example being if I was going to build another system I would order all my parts offline instead of through a local store, or buying a stereo system for my car I would also rather go online. The reason being is that I can usually find better quality cheaper online and also other peoples reviews of the product are just a tab away.

    The reason I would choose in person is if I had to get groceries or if I needed something right then such as if my car battery died or if I needed new clothes(i have to go in and get clothes because the ones I order never fit lol).

    It all just depends on what the item is and the time frame i will need it in.
     
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  6. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    Yes,It depends on what you are buying.I prefer to shop online
     
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    nihangshah Prominent Member

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    I prefer shopping online especially electronics since they are direct from factory with discount offers.
     
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    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    Both online and offline, depends on the items.
    I normally buy books, cloth, electronic item online, when go to the big item like furniture, i prefer offline
     
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    if you are sure about product, ur choice, brand and availability on net then online shopping has no comparisons...
     
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    It depends upon the product it self. Like if I have to buy a laptop then I'll buy it from dell online store, however if I have to buy a shirt, I would like to visit a local store, hope it helped!
     
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    malcolmmcgrath Greenhorn

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    I prefer shopping online, it keeps me away from obnoxious people and crowds that are in the stores. I know that may make me sound like a grouchy old man but I just don't have the patience for most people anymore. It is just too much pushing and shoving and having people right on your heels as you browse. So I have opted for more online shopping over the years. BTW I am not that old just 35:)
     
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    I prefer the ease of online shopping unless i need to see, feel and try it first.
     
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    I prefer online for most consumer goods. However, if it is more pricey I'd definitely prefer to atleast see it at a store.
     
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    aab1 Member Affiliate Manager

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    One major advantage of shopping online is you can simply type what you want and instantly see the products you want, in stores it can take 30 minutes of walking through isles and looking at each product before finding what you want. One advantage of in stores is you can see the product in real life. Each have their advantages.
     
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    I prefer shopping online. I find many times I can find a much better deal on Amazon usually. Thing is I prefer to do overnight delivery and if the item is cheap I usually just go pick it up at the store due to overnight charges adding quite a bit to the total.
     
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    I think times are changing and online shopping is causing a massive dent in normal stores profits
     
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    I love shopping online. Saves me time and trip to a store. If I can find the item online, I go for it. Using coupon codes for my purchases too.
     
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    what kind of you item buy ,then buy the product
     
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    It depends on what I want to buy, but mostly I prefer real shopping, it helps to relax and cheer up.
     
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    It mainly depends on the item.

    If it's about food/clothes other stuff. I always buy it in real life.

    But if it's about computer parts or something electronic I buy it online, as it's sometimes cheaper as in my local store.
     
    xTrYiPiCz---, Sep 6, 2011 IP