What's your experience with online shopping?
By camomile07
@camomile07 (1420)
Germany
July 2, 2011 1:45am CST
Since Internet exists, I've already bought several products online like for example books and I really love it. There are so many options and products you can buy from all over the world and items will be delivered to you. It's a very nice experience.
Has got someone experience with online shopping? Do you like it too?
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11 responses
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
2 Jul 11
Buying books online is pretty handy. Even buying software such as games and CDs online is also quite a decent option. What is not so comfortable for me is buying Electronics or Clothes online. For these I usually either like to try them on or get a feel of these before buying. So I prefer buying these from stores.
Cheers!
Ram
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
2 Jul 11
That's right, clothes are better to fit them first to see your size and if you really like it once you have put it on. But, further to the electronic items, there are sellers of original products including guarantees and the option to return the item in case it doesn't work.
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@ram_cv (16513)
• India
2 Jul 11
Yes, they do. But I just find it quite inconvenient anyhow. I love to try out the things at the shop before picking it up, so am not so comfortable with this. Probably that is due to the fact that the first couple of things that I ordered online did not turn out to be of good quality and I had to send it back.
Cheers!
Ram
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
6 Sep 11
When I started to see items online, I also thought "I don't know how". But it's not so difficult. The only important point is that you check up first the seller's reputation and conditions of payment, shipping, if he/she offers guarrantees, and so on.
@walking2010 (1009)
• United States
3 Jul 11
Oh wow I have a online mall that you can buy your books from along with everything else and you save money on some of the items I will send you a frend request and I will let you know all the detail.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
12 Jul 11
You're right. When I recieve the delivery at home, I feel like someone brought me a present (even having paid for). Thanks for your post.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
17 Jul 11
That's right, when you are going to buy clothes, you have to be sure of your size before buying. Otherwise, in this case it would be better to go to the traditional boutiques. There are some persons, when they are going to buy those items online, they use to buy one size bigger than they usually wear. In case if you buy clothes from abroad, you also have to be aware off that the size is not messured on the same way in every country. But anyway, it's usually faster, cheaper and more comfortable to buy online.
@butterscotsh (1012)
• Philippines
17 Jul 11
I've shopped online for a few times only. That was when I purchased a rare CD, costs too much especially the shipping but I was not disappointed. I had also tried upgrading an online game account membership, it's not actually considered online shopping. But if I'll have more money, I would shop online again. Sometimes it's just the shipping fee that makes me hesitate.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
17 Jul 11
That's right. Sometimes, the shipping fee is more expensive than the item you are going to buy. But, ocasionally, the item you wish to buy is offered buy different online sellers or shops and the offer different rates. So before deciding to buy somthing, compare first.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
2 Jul 11
I have bought alot of thing online...and have been quite happy with the results. The only time I wasn't happy was I ordered what I thought were oversized three ring binder scrapbooks....when I got them they were small! It cost too much to return them....almost as much as I paid for them so I'll try to sell them myself someplace else....I can't use them!
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
3 Jul 11
I am sorry about this pity experience you had and wish you good luck with your resale.
@megamatt (14292)
• United States
3 Jul 11
For the most part it is rather positive. There have been a lot of horror stories for online shopping but I have really not shopped as much as I might have at any other time and certainly not as much online. So I really have not really had too much experience but the experience that I have had, it was rather good to say the very least. It is extremely a positive experience.
I think one of the best things with online shopping is, I don't have to waste a trip to go and find something that might not be there. That really does frustrate me a hundred percent of the time to say the very least. And it allows me to compare things a bit more easier and prices. Even if I don't buy anything right at that moment, it is still valuable research. Therefore it is a win for me.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
4 Jul 11
There might be many bad experience, but there are also plenty of positive experiences. Many people found a job on internet opening their own shop or business. There are people offering not only items to be sold or resold, but also services. In my case, as many other people do, I already used it a lot to buy items cheaper and to earn many (for example through translations I realized for other persons). And many sites offers protection and information about how to recognize scam.
@divineathena (1746)
• United States
3 Jul 11
I am a fan of Amazon. Majority of my college textbooks I bought from there. They were used and cheaper. I just had one dispute over there. This one seller took several weeks to ship an economics book to me. In a funny way, she lived in West SF Bay area and I lived in the east of the same bay. It was only 40 minute drive. I waited and waited and finally sent a message to her asking her politely whether she shipped it, but she gave me a very mean reply. This got me mad and I just forwarded it to Amazon. Wow, they refunded my money. But then the book finally reached my door step. I asked Amazon whether I was to return it to the seller. They told me no. Instead they suggested that if I don't keep it with me I should donate it to my college or local public library. So in a way, I got this economics book for free. I simply love Amazon. They never put me down. Moreover, the store is very secure.
I have not shopped from other independent online stores. Yes I did get some things from Ebay, but I just don't find their sellers trustworthy. I had a bad experience with someone from whom I bought a Business law book.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
4 Jul 11
I already heard about amazon, but I never shopped there. Based on your description, they seem to have a great service. Until now, I used more ebay. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
2 Jul 11
Been shopping online for four years already and yes I'm enjoying the convenience it brings. I shop for items I couldn't find offline, cheaper items, shoes, bags, and most of my swim wear were bought online. I'm very particular with the brand and the style of my swim wear so I never buy them at the mall.
I have had bad and good experiences with buying online but the good experiences are more than the bad and I have learned to become an expert whether the seller is a scam or not.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
2 Jul 11
That's right, online you can get items cheaper, the possibility to compare items from different sellers and get different products which you might not get in the usual store. That makes online shopping very interesting. And the time you save which you don't need to go out searching different stores.
@imanhimawan (52)
• Indonesia
2 Jul 11
I think the internet is very useful. In fact I can buy things without having to leave the house. Advances in technology is very rapid. Do not let us not use it properly.
@camomile07 (1420)
• Germany
2 Jul 11
That's right, internet is usefull and helpfull. It's one of the best inventions.
