My First Article
Topic: Why
Shopping Online is Better than Shopping in Stores.
Internet has
revolutionized the way we do our Shopping,
Online
shopping is a form of electronic commerce whereby consumers directly
buy goods or services from a seller over the Internet without an
intermediary service.
There is no
intermediaries between a seller and buyer. That is an advantage
consumer get the product less cost comparing with the market price.
Online shoppers commonly use a
credit card to make payments, however some systems enable users to
create accounts and pay by alternative means, such as:
Billing to mobile phones and
landlines.
Cash on delivery (C.O.D., offered
by very few online stores)
Cheque/ Check
Debit card
Direct debit in some countries
Electronic money of various types
Gift cards
Postal money order
- Wire transfer
The main advantages of online
shopping.
Customers
can purchase product in their own convenience (sitting in the home
they can make the purchase)
some of online selling platforms provide cash
own delivery facility
for their customers.
Products
are available less price (comparing with the market price) This is
because there is no intermediary cost.
Convenience
Online
stores are available 24 hours a day. we know that many of the
customers have access to internet. A visit to a
conventional retail store requires travel and must take place during
business hours.
In the event
of a problem with the item it is not what the consumer ordered, or it
is not what they expected consumers are concerned with the ease with
which they can return an item for the correct one or for a refund.
Consumers may need to contact the retailer, visit the post office and
pay return shipping, and then wait for a replacement or refund. Some
online companies have more generous return policies to compensate for
the traditional advantage of physical stores. For example, the online
shoe retailer Homeshop18.com(India) includes labels for free return
shipping, and does not charge a restocking fee, even for returns
which are not the result of merchant error.
Price comparisons:
When you visit a store, you most likely have to settle for whatever
price the vendor has placed on a particular item. Not so with online
shopping - you have the ability to compare prices from hundreds of
different vendors
Infinite choice:
Shelf space in a brick and mortar store is limited, which means that
your variety of goods is limited. Not so with an online store. Plus,
if you don't see what you want in one store online, you can simply
move on to the next one - you've got the power to do that.
Easy access to consumer reviews:
It's easy to access consumer reviews for pretty much any product you
can think of online, which makes for more informed purchases.
No pressure sales:
We've all been awkwardly propositioned by eager salespeople. You
don't have to put up with that online.
Variety:
The choices you can get for products are amazing. One can get several
brands and products from different sellers at one place. You can get
in on the latest international trends without spending money on
airfare. When you shop online, you can shop from retailers in other
parts of the country or even the world without being limited by
geographic area. These stores offer a far greater selection of colors
and sizes than you will find locally. Apart from that, How many times
have it happened that you spend your money reaching a local shop only
to find that the product you need is out of stock? Some online shops
have a provision to accept orders without stock and ship it across to
you when the stock becomes available. You also have the option of
taking your business to another online store where the product is
available.
Send Gifts:
Online Shopping makes sending gifts to relatives and friends easy, no
matter where ever they stay. Now there is no need of making distance
an excuse for not sending a gift on occasions like Birthday, Wedding
Anniversary, Marriage, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day etc.
Fewer Expenses:
Many times when we opt for conventional shopping we tend to spend a
lot more than the required shopping expenses on things like eating
out, traveling, impulsive shopping etc.
Discreet Purchases:
Some things are better done in privacy. Online shops are also best
for discreet purchases like adult toys, sexy lingerie and so on.
Now a days
many people choose online shopping that is more convenient.
