WHAT ARE THE MERITS AND BENEFITS OF SHOPPING VIA THE INTERNET?

Nov 6
08:54

2009

SHANE.G

SHANE.G

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In context of todays busy, time poor lifestyles ,here is a discussion of some of the merits and benefits of online shopping ,including convenience of use, shipping options, ease of comparing products etc. As well as convenient for time poor people, people with mobility problems or transport problems can also benefit from the convenience of internet shopping.

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There are many and varied reasons for the flourishing online shopping revolution. Outside factors,WHAT ARE THE MERITS  AND BENEFITS OF SHOPPING VIA THE INTERNET? Articles including, petrol price fluctuations, time constraints, traffic congestion, mobility problems within busy malls, plazas , and other traditional stores definately contribute to the increased interest in online shopping. ,The absense of these factors certainly, plus the other factors discussed here are  some of  the many benefits which make internet shopping an excellent option for many busy people. Some of these benefits include convenience, comparison shopping capabilities and express shipping options and this article will discuss each of these benefits in further detail.

ONLINE SHOPPING, A CONVENIENT ALTERNATIVE.

The most obvious benefit to shopping online is of course convenience.  One of the most enjoyable conveniences of online shopping which is enjoyed by many is the ability to shop for products or services at a time  of the consumers choice..to not be dictated to by the retailers hours of operation, Online retailers accept orders twenty  24/7  while consumers who wish to shop  traditionally  have to be available to visit the shop during normal business hours. This  is a major inconvenience especially for shoppers who work long hours or odd hours. Online shopping eliminates this concern because shoppers can simply access online stores from their computer whenever they  wish or have the  free time available.Another convenience of online shopping is the ability to order products from around the world. Shoppers are no longer limited to products offered by local retailers because the vast majority of online retailers offer shipping to many different locations. This can make it easy for online shoppers to acquire hard to find items or items which are a regional specialty of a particular area. 

COMPARISON SHOPPING ONLINE

Another obvious  benefit of online shopping is the ability to comparison shop easily. Instead of having to physically  go to different traditional shops and doing price and or feature comparing and trying to remember or write down  the details, the shopper can simply open two or more browsers to easily compare . Additionally, there are several  online retailers which make comparison shopping even easier. These websites may even provide charts which compare features for similar products .Another advantage to comparison shopping online is it  takes away the tyranney of distance, and gives the consumer the ability to compare items which may not be available in his location.
A further major componment to the convenience of online shopping is  simply the unbelievable variety of items available at your fingertips., a fantastic example is the online store TRIPLE CLICKS which has over1 million items to buy, sell or exchange worldwide, plus 180 affiliate stores all available through Triple Clicks.

SHIPPING OPTIONS AND THE ADVANTAGE OF USING EXPRESS SHIPPING.

Another distinct advantages of online shopping is the  variety of shipping methods which are available. Express shipping options are especially beneficial to online shoppers who are guilty of often waiting until the last minute to purchase items as gifts or items that are necessary for other reasons. For these  shoppers, express shipping is a priority feature. Although the shopper will pay significantly more for express shipping options the shopper will have the advantage of being able to purchase an item the day before it is necessary and have the item delivered directly to the necessary party.Other beneficial shipping options often include the inclusion of gift receipts as well as gift wrapping options. This is especially important for online shoppers who are interested in sending gifts to friends and family members. This can save the online shopper a great deal of time because they can have the gift shipped directly to the friend or family member as opposed to having the gift shipped to themselves first and then having to wrap the gift and re-ship it to the recipient. The ability to send gift receipts are also important because it enables the recipient of the gift to return or exchange the item but does not divulge the price paid for the gift.