2/21/2012

What Is The Disadvantages of Shopping Online?

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By Marie S Holcombe


Online shopping is a method to purchase merchandises using the internet. Many people are into buying their stuffs through online shopping. Although there are many benefits you can get from online shopping, there are also some disadvantages shopping online. So, here are some of the disadvantages of buying things via the internet.

One of the disadvantages of online shopping is security issues. In online shopping, you need to pay the items you buy by using your credit card. Some online shops are fraud and cheaters. So, in able to prevent being scammed, better check with your issuing bank if the website is real. It always pays to be sure of something, so never hesitate to ask questions about authenticity of the shop inline. Or, you can check some reviews and remarks made by other people who used to buy to that shop online.

Additional drawback of purchasing items in the internet is that you could not actually touch and get a grip of the item to inspect and assess for any error or damage. In addition, when you are searching for clothes, you cannot fit them to able to see it they are the right size for you. Contrasting to buying on department stores, you can fit different clothes until you find the clothes that suit you. Also, if online shops delivered the wrong item, you have to mail it back for substitute and you have to pay for delivery charges.

Online shopping has limitless choices about a particular product. And some people find it disadvantageous. This is because with so many choices, they get bewildered which website they want to purchase the product.

Most people go to the mall to meet other people. Well, in online shopping, encounter other people is impossible to achieve. You, your computer, internet, and online stores are the only ones you have in online shopping.

Another factor that people find online shopping unfavorable is waiting for your item to be delivered. Dissimilar from ordinary retail stores where you already have the item you have purchased, in online shopping, you have to wait for the item you have already purchased.

Furthermore, your item might be mishandled during delivery. Electronic gadgets, perfumes, and other fragile products might be mismanaged during delivery, which may result to malfunctioning or damaged product. Risks of products being mistreated are very high. The waiting for the delivery is already frustrating and when it comes, it is more frustrating to learn that what you bought is in fact not function properly.

Finally, some people find it difficult how to operate the computer and how to use the internet, especially the old-aged people. This makes them buy their stuffs in traditional stores rather than buying online. Also, interruption in your internet connection will cause a problem. You might be charged with the similar item twice. This is because you may not be aware that you have already ordered and purchased the item and re-enter the same item due to internet disruption. So, it is advisable that you double-check the items you bought before signing out from online shopping.




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