How do you feel when you go online shopping? Are you scared, excited, etc?
By jeeyah
@jeeyah (1092)
Philippines
April 19, 2010 8:05am CST
I love shopping online for shoes, accessories, bags, and other stuff EXCEPT CLOTHES. I use PayPal and/or Globe G-cash, so I don't need to give anyone my credit card or debit card number. :)
Anyway, I get all excited and giddy inside when I buy something online. :D I don't know it's just exciting. Lol. I recently bought a pair of shoes and a bag, and they're gonna arrive tomorrow and I just can't wait.
I don't really feel scared because I make sure that I buy from reputable online sellers. I always check their feedback, or see how they communicate with me. If I see that they're nice, then I go for it. And luckily, with years of online shopping, I never got scammed. Not even once. :) So yea.
How about you, do you also feel excited when you purchase something online? Or are you scared because you might be scammed?
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14 responses
@yojarya (8)
• Philippines
20 Apr 10
I've been seeing a lot of these online shops, but I never tried to purchase anything from it. Yeah, I'm quite scared because since I never tried before, I'm not so sure how it works pa din. But I know they can be trusted, too. In my point of view, if I can go shopping myself and see the products beforehand, than I'll just go malling instead. ;)
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@youless (112164)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Apr 10
I like shopping online. In the past when I tried to buy from the internet, I felt nervous. But soon I got used to it and I love it. It is quite convenient to buy various kinds of products from the internet. Besides, the price is usually cheaper. Now I am already a VIP to a online store:)
I love China
@jeeyah (1092)
• Philippines
20 Apr 10
I was also nervous on my first time, but then I learned my way around it, and I learned how to avoid scams, so I immediately felt at ease after hundreds of transactions. :D Yes, it usually is cheaper and you don't even need to go out of your house! That's good to hear. :)
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Apr 10
I love online shopping. There's no need to hurry. You can take your time browsing or jump right into your purchase. There's no one to hassle you you. It's the most convenient way to shop anymore. Besides, you cculd shop in your pjs and nobody would ever know.
@jeeyah (1092)
• Philippines
20 Apr 10
Yes, you're right! I really find it troublesome to buy stuff offline, because salesladies are all over you, persuading you to try this and that, observing you, etc. And sometimes your eyes get hurt because all the stuff are cluttered around you, and it's just so hard to sort everything out and pick the best one. With online shopping, you can easily decide and weigh your options. :D And yep, you can shop even without getting out of your bed, in fact (if you have a laptop, haha).
@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
20 Apr 10
The first time I purchased something on the net I was a bit hesitant. I even thought I was scammed cause it took my package 2 months to arrive here in the Philippines. After that experience I usually use UPS or Fedex when I buy something online. My packages usually arrive 2-3 days after I pay the seller online.
@jeeyah (1092)
• Philippines
20 Apr 10
Oh, you bought something from another country? I also tried that, too. It was just a hassle because of the Philippine customs, I had to go to the post office to pick it up. But it was worth it. :) But isn't it a bit expensive to use UPS or Fedex? Wow, it takes 2-3 days to arrive, even if its from another country? Where do you buy your stuff?
@caiyanpei (7)
• China
20 Apr 10
I like go online shopping very much.Because it is save my a lot of time.
It is exciting!When my purchase something online,I am happy!
@recycledgoth (9894)
•
19 Apr 10
I buy on line frequently, including clothes, but mainly from eBay. Pay with Paypal and the trasnaction is secure
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
20 Apr 10
hi jeeyah I shop at L ands end and lane bryant and they have mydebit card number and i have no problems with them at all.they are both very reliable sites to shop from, also I have shopped at beanie babies and they had all my info, I am not afraid of the sites i know are reliable and really well known. they all have that lock and key which means its a secured place and your debit card info will not be lost or stolen there.i also bank on line too, its the only real way to bank. so convenient and so much fun too.
@jeeyah (1092)
• Philippines
20 Apr 10
It's good that you haven't had any problems with them, and they you're sure they're reliable. However, sometimes it's not the actual businesses we should be afraid of, but the criminals out there like hackers and such. Even though the sites may be secure (like PayPal), due to technology nowadays, it's possible for hackers to access that information. I hope, though, that their system is super secure to keep your info safe. :)
@mentalward (14691)
• United States
19 Apr 10
I only buy online from reputable companies and NEVER from an email.
I have to buy shoes online because I have tiny feet, much smaller than average. I wear a size 5 shoe (American size) and most adult shoes in stores only go down to size 6 or, rarely, size 5 1/2, but I've only seen size 5 in a store once since I've been buying my own shoes. So, I have to get them online; either that or go to the children's department to buy shoes but I usually have to settle for shoes with butterflies or rainbows or some such kid's stuff on them and I really am too old for that type of shoe. 
I don't worry because I buy from reputable companies online. I can't say that I'm excited or scared, though. I'm just happy to get shoes that fit my feet. 
I don't worry because I buy from reputable companies online. I can't say that I'm excited or scared, though. I'm just happy to get shoes that fit my feet. 
@pratheep87 (1227)
• India
19 Apr 10
Mostly i dont shop online but if i need to buy some important gadgets and new gifts would shop online. Mostly is shop online in Ebay and some Online stores. I use paypal as my payment option when shopping online.
Cheers
@alwayzzcitra (1861)
• Indonesia
20 Apr 10
I feel exited as well as curious. I can't wait for the items to arrive and when it does, it's like a big relief. I often shop online and never hand any problems (hope I never will). Recently I have just begun to shop on e-bay. I bought some items and I can't wait for them to arrive.
@Auntiescarf (842)
•
19 Apr 10
I get excited, because like you I usually use paypal, and I only ever use trusted sites, I do get a bit nervous with a new site which is why I do some research online about the site, and if I can use paypal then it calms me down a lot, Im still nervous when it comes to waiting for the item to arrive but I know that paypal can help me if there is a problem, I love shopping online, although I do prefer shopping in person.
With clothes I only use websites that I have tried before, as Im one of thoses funny sizes, kinda inbetween lol! I usually find that something is either a bit too big or a bit too small! So I only use sites that I know which size will fit me, saves hassle!
@Saranggola (956)
• Philippines
19 Apr 10
I've never experienced buying online yet but my friend is a habitual online shopper. It's like she buys whatever she wants when she just saw it online and find it cute.
@jeeyah (1092)
• Philippines
19 Apr 10
You should try it sometime, but remember to be cautious and meticulous. :) It's really a nice feeling, and some of the best deals and bargains can be found online. And what's good is that you don't get tired. The shipping fee is just the same with the amount you'll spend commuting or getting gas for your car. :)
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
21 Jun 10
I also get excited and happy most of the time! It depends a bit on what I am buying though, haha!
I have been fortunate enough not to have a lot of bad experiences while shopping online, so I do not worry too much. I completely understand those who do, though, especially if it is related to previous bad experiences!
