Shoping online rather than in the store

@anetteh (3590)
Sweden
September 6, 2008 7:14am CST
For a couple of days ago, my son came to me and said he needed some new clothes. We live ten minutes outside the town, and I do not have a drivers licens. It was to late to take the bus to have time enought to go to stores. So I decided to shop online. I do not like to shop online, everytime I shop more than I had inteded. But I managed to find something to my self to. Do you also seems to shop more online than in a store, do you shop more than you inteded online?. I feel it is very easy to shop more than you actyally need.
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23 responses
@leafgxu (472)
• China
6 Sep 08
I think clothes and shoes are the things which have to try on before you buy it. Before you try on the clothes or shoes, you do not know whether fit for you. So I just like to buy some books from online shops because the books are no need for try on.
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@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
Well, I was actyally surprised to see that the clothes I did bought this time was like it was on the picture, the first time for me. I rather by music and movies in the store, that is more cheaper, since the extra price almost are better in the stores.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
6 Sep 08
I have bought a lot of things on line but i must be honest I prefer to really see the things first, I have bought a few things that were not as good as I thought they would be so i prefer to go shopping in the stores i think..
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
6 Sep 08
yes, I agree, but the online store I shop in have change their way´s of showing their clothes or stuff for home. And this time I really did not get disapointed with my shopping. And the clothes my son wanted was really god this time. Other wise I agree with YOU. You never know what you get.
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@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
11 Jan 09
I don't like to shop online because ever time I have I ended up taking the clothes back because it didn't fit properly. I much prefer to go to the store and try the clothes on before I buy it, to make sure it fits properly. But I guess for kid's clothes you pretty much know what sizes to buy since they are your kids and they will always grow into them. But I won't be growing anymoe, I hope, I am 51 years old and may be shrinking, not growing, hehe The only time I shop online now is when I am booking a flight with Westjet. It is much easier than doing it by phone or in person at the airport. I also book my seat online before I go to the airport. Alrighty then, talk to you later my friend, Have a good mylotting day, Chris
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
11 Jan 09
Personal I think shopping online for clothing to my self is sometimes crusial, since it may not look on you as it does show on the site. However just as you said, for kids up to a certain age it is OK. They pretty much can wear all of it. I have several times bought trousers for my son (17) and I always have to send them back for being to small for him. We no days always go to "dressman" store and he can try before we get them. Dressman is a god store for men clothing, god quality and greate sizes to god prices. I live in a small village outside town, and have no driverlicense yet, so therefore shopping online is an option for me. Thank you for responding See You later alligator
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
7 Sep 08
i don't like to shop "period" & don't much in the stores or online. it's definitely easier online. of course u have to take into consideration the shipping charges & all that but at the store it's taxes & whatever else they can stick on you. i judt don't like to shp at all.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
Well, if I was going to give my son any money to by clothes, He would not by it. He hate going into stores ffull of people. Instead, he sat with me and made his chose with me when we shopped this time. the only bad thing is we do not know if it will be the right size or not. If it is wrong we have ship it back, without any cost of course, but he has to wait a bit longer for using his clothes. But we got it right this time.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
Yes, shipping costs a heavy to pay. But I get a lot when I shop online. And I usually get free stuff. This time I shopped online I got a six package of tours. So shipping costs in that way is nothing.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
7 Sep 08
my sons are sohard to please i have got where i just give them money at birthdays & christmas & they can buy what suits them. i can pretty much buy for one daughter -in-law but can't the other one so i give them money to.since i don't like to shop that works out pretty good.
• United States
8 Sep 08
I consider it a punishment to have to go find a store, find a parking place, fight the crowds, and have to wait in line for a sales person to tell me it isn't her area but it's probably over there somewhere. I would prefer to shop on line and that is why I love powermall. It lets me find what I need, it's quick, easy and convenient. The stuff I want is delivered to me in a couple of days. You don't have to join if you don't want to, you can shop on my mall anytime. I found it one day when I was back home with my parent's who live in the middle of nowhere. Closest mall and I use that term loosely is 30 miles one way. Has 2 stores. Have to drive to Springfield two hours away to do real shopping. As to whether I spend more on line, no, I usually stick to whatever I am looking for and buy from whoever has the best price. http://www.mypowermall.com/mall/8002
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
9 Sep 08
I do not thing the power mall is something for me. I have had a look at it and since I am international och living in Sweden, I do not trust every thing online. I have my Store, I go there once in a while, and make some shopping when I do need. I do wish I could go online to by grossery and have them transported to me to. But we have not come there yet.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
9 Sep 08
Well, You are welcome, that is what mylot is all about, to respond to responses and earn more money in the process. Yep, Sweden is cool, however, in this time of the year I wish I could easy just disapear or move over to warmer climate. It getting cold, rainy and wet here....and in no time we have lots, lots and lots of snow. I am not found of it....however, I try to like the bear sleep it over....so to speak...and dream about the sunny days again.
• United States
9 Sep 08
having groceries delivered would be a real treat for me too. Some Companies have tried it, but haven't been successful yet. Being in the United States, it is easier to shop power mall, but keep checking back, they keep adding things all the time. Sweden? That is so cool. I have heard many wonderful things about Sweden. Thanks for writing back.
• India
6 Sep 08
Hi, I dont know whether to trust these online shopping sites. Are these sites really trust worthy? I never did online shopping. Sometimes when I see some dress or jewellary attractive online I wish I shop online but then I donot know how far can I trust these sites.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
I never pay online, I do my shopping and get the bill later. That is safe and correct in my opinion. I never use any credit cards, or transfer any money at all. simply log in to the online store, pick what I want and Get a package later the same week and get a bill in the end of the month.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
9 Sep 08
I never pay before I have got the package. I pay first when the bill comes in the end of the months.
@macubx (11414)
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
i shop online its much cheaper than going to stores, but i only do transactions if we would meet personally. this is to avoid scams and fakes..
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
I do not pay untill the bill comes in the end of the month. I can shop the first and pay the last.
@jwfarrimond (4473)
16 Sep 08
No I just get what I was intending to buy at the time. But if I'm on Amazon and I see something that I'd like to buy, I'll just save it in my wish list to buy at a later date or not if my interest in it cools and I realise that I did not want it after all.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
17 Sep 08
Yes, that happen a lot of times for me to. I have been thinking more about what I want and what I need. Many times I do not by things I want simply becouse I do not need it. Things are no longer important to me. And just becouse something looks great to have, I no longer get it if I not really need it. thank you for the response.
@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
15 Sep 08
Actually I am the opposite, I will only ever shop online if there is something specific I need and am unable to find it elsewhere. I can't recall a time where I bought more then I planned to other then in person hitting up a big sale or something.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
17 Sep 08
Yes, I do so my self. I have come to a point in my life, that I no longer spend hard working money for things I really do not need and only will be put away in a closet. I am these days more of a saver rather than a spender. Hard working money is not for use on things that You really do not need. I also have been starting to think about where they are made and who made them. I want to be a god citisens and not use things that have been made in a bad manner. Than You for Your response.
@jalucia (1431)
• United States
7 Sep 08
I do shop online. Shopping in the store has its benefits, of course, because you get to physically see the product and take it home immediately. But, I am far more likely to overshop at a brick and mortar store. When shopping online, I tend to know exactly what I'm looking for and search for the best deal. So, even if I buy something that I did not intend to, I'm usually getting a great deal on it. Sometimes a better deal than I would get in the store.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
I do not like being in a store with lot of people who grab what you hold on to. That is why I do prefer shopping online. It is easy to and I do not have to pay until I get the bill in the end of the month.
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
I think shopping online is more informative and very very comfortable. You get all the information you need without having to try on sized, fall in line, wait for a clerk and stuff like that. I don't shop online as much as possible because like you, I tend to spend a lot! I've never bought clothes though. In the past I bough some nice makeup and had it shipped to me. WHat I don't like about shopping online is that I can't see the actual product. It helps me make a buying decision if I can physically hold the item and play around with it...
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
Well, I do not shop untill the bills are paid. If there is a possibleity to by something Than I do, if not I do not.
@ganda8831 (816)
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
I actually discovered online shopping just last year when I started selling for ebay and i started my online store business in multiply.com. I like online shopping because the items being sold are usually cheaper than those sold at department stores and you have the convenience of having the items delivered to you right at your doorstep.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
yes, they are, you do not have to pay for the storecosts of the items. Since they go out from the factory to you right away. so forth, you do not have to pay for any store costs, and the shipping cost are cheaper to in this way.
@starjmom (88)
• United States
7 Sep 08
Last year I did all of my Christmas shopping online. It was much easier than fighting the crowds. I spent about 1 1/2 hours online shopping, I probably didn't get the best deals but the time and aggravation it saved me was well worth it.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
Oh that sounds great. I think I will do the same this year.
@dasineni (39)
• India
8 Sep 08
I don't prefer shopping online always, that depends on the goods. It is better to shop online when there is option for paying the money after receiving the goods.
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
9 Sep 08
I have that options. I do my shopping first, get the package to my door, and in the end of the month I get the bill. I also have eye on the budget this way.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
7 Sep 08
I somtimes shopped online. Sometimes, it is a good deal. Sometimes, it is not. Noone knows what might end up
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
This time I was really only bying for my son. However, I did found some god deals so....and I got a package of six tours free.
• United States
6 Sep 08
i don't buy more than i need to online i'm tempted to but i don't
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
I always try to wait untill the bills are paid. I have a god eye on my budget that way.
@insulin (2479)
• Philippines
6 Sep 08
Well I really never try to shop online but I always want to but I refer still to buy in the store because I can actually see the product and buy it easily.:-0 GOd bless and have a nice day.:-0
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
Yep, it is rather better to shop in a store, but I my son do not like stores full of people, so sometimes he ask if we can not shop online. This time we did, and he was glad.
@deathvans (301)
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
well I haven't try to shop online, cause I don't have credit card or paypal.. And of course, I don't have the money to shop online! LOL, ahaha... ^_^
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
well, I do not use any creditcards, or paypal to shop online. I log in to the site, pick what ever I like, the package come to my dor a few days later, in the end of the month I get the bill. This make it a god deal for me, due to lack of driver license. And I can keep track on my budget.
• India
6 Sep 08
ohhhh....its very advantageous . bcoz it is less time taking process nd easy 2 do..........
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
Yes, and for some to easy..............
@divinchris (2449)
• India
6 Sep 08
Shopping online saves time,but you cant select the best product by viewing then with our own eyes thats something online trading lacks.Its good I hope in the coming days that option will be included so that we can see the product which we are going to purchase.That will be interesting to see..Happy online purchasing
@anetteh (3590)
• Sweden
7 Sep 08
Oh, I do not just pick something, I really take a look at the pictures before actyally pick it. And if it does not look god, I just leave it. This time however, I got surprised becouse it really looked as god in the reality as it did on the picture.