Is online shopping really more economical? In comparison, which
By eaforeman6
@eaforeman6 (8979)
United States
October 23, 2008 11:55am CST
actualy saves more money? How have you experienced this and why? I am trying to decide if there is a difference in savings? What do you think?
5 responses
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
23 Oct 08
I have always been a comparison shopper. If there is something specific that I want to buy, I will see what the stores are selling it for, then I will go online to see if I can find it cheaper. If I can, I look at the shipping and handling fees to see if they would add up to more than what the stores are selling it for. If it's still cheaper to buy it online, then I'll do it that way.
I've found some really great deals online... much better than any of the stores. It all depends on what you're looking for, if they are on sale in a nearby store, or what the total fee is online with shipping and handling fees.
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Oh yes, I will lok for little or no shipping fees. So, it is worthwhile to compare the two. Now I appreciate your response and Happy My lotting!
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Ok, Then I will look for lirrle or no shipping fees. So it is possible to save more by shopping onine, then I will do some comparing! Appreciate the response!
@klaudine (3650)
• Indonesia
24 Oct 08
I think the price online is so much cheaper compared to the price in the store, because there are no rent calculation in the online shops. But for me, it wouldn't be cheaper buying things online because of the shipping fee to Indonesia from the US (because lots of good and reliable online shops are from the US)
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Thats very true. Those shipping fees get way too high. I think its a shame that the shipping fees are so high , especialy this time of year and because people are trying to stretch their money!
@gigarange (1165)
• United States
24 Oct 08
When I need something to buy, I usually check the deals online first and print those that I like. Then I check our local stores for comparison. There were many times that I ended up ordering online than buying it direct from local stores because some online deals are better. It's not always the case but most of the time it is. Sometimes the cost of shipping and handling is expensive that I have to buy it in our local stores.
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I saw that the shipping could sometimes be more than the gift. So you make a very good point,and it means alot of surfing and checking. APPRECIATE THE RESPONSE!
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
23 Oct 08
For me, it can often be more economical to shop online. Many online stores do not charge sales tax unless you live in their state. Also, many have specials of free shipping! If there is not free shipping or it is high, I avoid the site. By shopping online I save gas, the headache of crowds and having to rush (I don't get off work on many days until 5: 30 and by the time I do dinner and such it is 7...and the stores close by 9: 30 or 10. I simply WON"T brave teh weekend crowds at stores!
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@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I do not blame you. I know thats just too much after being tired from work too. Its good that this an alternative now. Appreciate the response...
@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
23 Oct 08
I love to shop online. I don't live in town and the only place close is Wal Mart and I can't find all the gifts for Christmas there. I like the ease of shopping around and comparing prices online and having the things shipped to me. So for me it is money saving not having to go in town and all over town from store to store, shopping center to shopping center and mall to mall.
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@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
23 Oct 08
I really havent done much web surfing at online stores. I think if it can help the budget then I should look into it. If It savings then it will add up too. Appreciate your response!
