SHOPPING ONLINE
Buying goods and services you've only seen the picture and entrust the seller to deliver the goods to you at your own risk.
A very convenient way of shopping, all you have to do is visit a specific website or an online retailer and place your order. You can either pay with your debit card or a credit card. Some retailers also offer cash on delivery. There are so many packages that work for them.
As good as it sounds, shopping online has an advantage and disadvantages.
ADVANTAGES OF SHOPPING ONLINE
- There are no geographical boundaries, a customer can shop anywhere and anytime.
- When you find the item you want to purchase, a customer is free to compare prices with other online vendors.
- There are chances of getting goods directly from the manufacturers.
- It's easier to gift a loved one, all you do is place a call, make an order and deliver to the person. Simple and easy.
DISADVANTAGES OF SHOPPING ONLINE
- There is no chance to physically see or touch the item order; sometimes, what you see in the picture would not be what you get.
I ordered a handbag online, I was expecting the size to be very big but to my greatest surprise, it came to be very small. - The customer has to wait for a period for the goods to arrive.
- For the good to be delivered to your doorstep, there is a delivery charge
- There are online fraudsters that are waiting to reap our money at the slightest opportunity they get.
PHYSICAL SHOPPING
Customers have the opportunity to visit the shop and buy goods from them. Customers can see what they are buying before they make a payment. You can also take the item you bought home on the same day.
ADVANTAGES OF PHYSICAL SHOPPING
- Goods and products bought can be seen and touched by the customer.
- good communication between customers and the seller.
- It's easy to return the product if there are issues with it.
- Customers have the opportunity to try on the product before purchase.
- Customer can build a physical relationship with the seller.
DISADVANTAGES OF PHYSICAL SHOPPING
There is a time duration to shop physically at the mall, stores and market.
There are no opportunities to compare prices and products.
Time and money can be lost just to visit the shop where the goods are sold.
MOST PREFERRED
I apply both shopping method but I prefer physical shopping inasmuch as its time consuming, but it allows me to see and touch the products am buying. I also get to take beautiful pictures when the store or shopping mall is beautifully decorated.
I love shopping with my kids too so they have a good story to tell and they get to see the prices of the goods so they know how to safely keep and manage them.
CONCLUSIONS
There is a huge difference between online shopping and physical shopping.
Online shopping is very convenient as you can shop anytime, anywhere while physical shopping can be time-consuming, but allows you to see and touch the products you are buying.
Topic title: Online shopping VS Physical shopping.
Only the last picture is mine.
Thanks for reading.This is in response to the #Hivelearners community contest week 44 edition 1
I really enjoyed reading about your thoughts on online versus physical shopping. It's clear that both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it really comes down to personal preference and the specific needs of the shopper. One advantage of online shopping that you mentioned that I particularly appreciate is the ability to easily compare prices with other vendors. This can be a great way to save money and ensure that you're getting the best deal possible. On the other hand, there is something to be said for the in-store shopping experience, where you can see and touch the products you're considering purchasing and potentially even try them on. Overall, it's great to have both options available and the freedom to choose the one that works best for you.
I love the fact that we have the freedom to choose the one that works best for us.
Furthermore, the different methods of shopping depends on the goods and your location. There are good you can only get in China and you live in Nigeria, would you take a trip to China? I guess we shop online or we wait till when we travel to China🤣.
Thanks for your lovely contribution.
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I like how you compared the two shopping types and later tell us why you’d prefer physical shopping. I clearly see the ups and down of both of them. I feel like if you know your way around online shopping though, you’re good to go. Your chances of getting dubbed is lower that way.
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I think so too, You need to understand what you want and choose the best shopping method that suits your need.
Thanks for your lovely contribution
Physical shopping is something I enjoy doing because of the ability to touch and feel what you are buying and one can even take it home that same day, unlike online shopping where you have to wait days or weeks to get. This means, you have to order before the day you actually need it, so you aren't caught unaware 😂😂
Yes dear,
Physical shopping the best for me
Hmmmm thanks for the beautiful write up dear, giving the advantages and disadvantages of both has made it more easier to understand and I see the reason why you went for physical shopping, you really value your shopping experience and that is beautiful, thanks for the post
I value my shopping a lot because it's not easy to make money. Proper physical inspection of the item is needed. I have been a victim of what you see is not what you get🤣. Thanks for stopping by.
Heheeh lol 🤣🤣🤣 what a bad experience lol 🤣🤣 you are indeed welcome
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Physical shopping it’s stressful. Yes but the fact it allows us to see what we want to purchase with our eyes makes it preferable to avoid story that touched the heart😂😂.
Am telling you dear, to avoid stories that touch I better go physically to buy all I want 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
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