Saturday, July 11, 2009

Shopping Online Versus Retail

By Steve Persipidus

Buying goods and services online is quickly becoming the method of choice. Online shopping can give you competitive prices and a near infinite supply of products.

Online malls are rapidly growing as more and more retail stores are closing there door. As the retail stores dwindle it is becoming harder and harder to find one with a good selection of what you are looking for.

Last weel I found an advertisement at a retail store that had a backpack I was looking for. I though this was great because I thought I could save a little money with the sale. However when I got there the store only carried one color and it was not the color I was looking for. The sales associate at the store told me they could get one in about a week.

I left the store and did what many other have done. I went online and ordered one at a cheaper price. After the order went through the pack was at my door in four days.

As customer service and inventory drop at retail stores, more will close their doors. In my opinion only the stores with a true customer first policy will be the ones that last through this era.

Internet malls offer just about anything you are looking for; from fragrances, jewelry, apparel to gaming consoles and car parts.

In my opinion internet malls are the way to go. Most are set up similar to a department store. As you enter the website you have different departments to browse through to find what you are looking for. The difference is when you are online, you can find what you want in two or three clicks.

Shopping online can save you gas and also lower your stress levels. There is no fighting for that parking spot or dealing with less than happy people. So why not shop online.

Just a bit of advice, if yo shop retail be sure to find out what happens to any warranties should the store shut down. This has happened to me and an item I bought with a warranty is no longer valid.

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