We are back with our new post and the thought seems to
be quiet perplexing.
If our ancestors were to wake up after their long
sleep of centuries, they would be amazed to see the world. The advancement in
science and technology has shrunk the world into a small city. With a click of
fingers we can communicate with our friends and relatives putting up a thousand
miles away from us. The world has become a rat race where everyone is trying to
move ahead of the other. With our oh-so-heavy schedules, we want everything at
our doorstep. It saves time, fuel ,energy and it is easy to search the
merchandise you want to buy .Therefore, online shopping proves to be the
ultimate solution. With the increasing workload and insatiable greed for
riches, nobody has the time to go out in the markets, search different shops
for different brands and shop. Online shopping proves to be a blessing in
disguise. It offers you an interesting and easy way to shop without wasting much
time, money and effort. And yes the best part is that it is available 24*7 to our
convenience. It not just provides a platform for shopping for oneself but also
gifting presents to our friends and relatives residing in different parts of
the world. It all began with electronics but now you can find everything online
ranging from books, gadgets, medicines to ties, suits, sarees. Thus, it stands
as a comprehensive shopping destination to one and all. With unreal discount
schemes and cash on delivery, online shopping attracts a large number of
people. And the result is an exponential increase in the number of customers
all across the world. Till now, online shopping seems to be utopian with no drawbacks
encountered.
But just like a coin,online shopping also has two sides. Now let's explore the other side.Being a shopaholic myself, I keep on ordering stuff online but unfortunately I rarely get satisfied with the products. Though most of the websites have speedy deliveries but they lack in achieving the quality standards. Most of the times we do not get what is shown in the websites . Moreover,the
refund policy is just namesake, there is no cash back as such but a lucrative scheme to bring more customers back to their portal.Moreover,the discounts offered are recovered in the name of shipping and handling charges leaving the customer with no benefit. When you are shopping online , unless you are purchasing from a well known e-retailer ,you really don't know who you are doing business with. Anybody can operate an e-store -but not everyone is honest and reputable.Online security concerns can certainly be an important element when selecting an e-retailer. Sometimes it is the kids who are ordering stuff so there is lack of credibility .I think there should be an age limit for direct access to such sites.
In the end, it's up to you to
decide if shopping online is in your best interests. It's likely that - for
some types of purchases - shopping online makes more sense than purchasing
locally, but that the opposite is true for others.
The fact that online shopping
is gaining importance simply means that consumers today have more choices
available to them than in past decades. Scrutinize your options carefully so
you can be sure that you're making sage, informed purchasing decisions that
meet your needs and that you feel comfortable with.
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