Top Disadvantages and Benefits of Online Shopping
The internet has changed the way people shop. The many benefits of shopping online are why more people prefer it to traditional retail.
Advantages of Shopping Online:
Convenience
Online shops are convenient because there are no queues to go through or cashiers to assist you. You can shop in your pajamas and be done in minutes. You won’t find a better place to purchase informational products such as e-books.
Higher Prices
Online shopping offers better deals and lower prices because you can buy directly from the seller or manufacturer without any intermediaries. It’s also easier to compare prices and get a better deal. Online shops often offer rebates. Not only are the prices lower, but also you can save tax because they only need to collect sales tax.
There are many options
There are so many options online. It’s possible to find virtually any brand or product online. It’s possible to get the latest international trends without having to spend money on airfare. Instead of being restricted to your local area, you can shop at retailers from other areas of the country, state, or world. Plus, stock is more plentiful so you can always find the right size.
Disadvantages of Online Shopping
Packaging and Gas have a negative environmental impact
It’s good for you, but it can be harmful for the environment. Your purchase is packed in multiple layers of cardboard and plastic packaging and delivered directly to your door. You’re not recycling the cardboard packaging, but you are creating waste online.
Shipping problems and delays
Even the most reputable online retailers and shipping companies have bad days. You can’t be sure that your order will arrive in time without picking it up at a physical store. More often than you might think, items get lost, stolen, damaged, or delivered at the wrong address.
Risk for Fraud
Online shopping presents a greater risk of fraud. There are many scams: identity theft, credit card scams and phishing, hacking and identity theft.
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