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Shopping Online Versus Retail


By Steve Persipidus

Online shopping is quickly becoming the primary method of buying goods and services. The internet offers an almost endless supply of goods at competitive prices.

As retail stores are shutting their doors, online malls are growing rapidly. As this occurs it becoming increasingly difficult to find what you are looking for at retail stores because their inventory is shrinking.

Recently I went to a store to buy a North Face backpack. The store I went to advertised the one I was looking for, the perfect color and size. However when I got there they only one in stock which was not the right color. They told me they could order it and I would have it in a week.

So what did I do? I went home and went online. I found the correct backpack and ordered it online at a cheaper price with free shipping. I had the pack in four days.

It is no wonder that so many stores are failing. In my opinion the customer service levels have dropped considerably as well as store inventory. It is only a matter a time until the stores with bad service and supply close for good; I can name a few however for now, just watch the news.

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

Finding an online mall that offers wholesale pricing is icing on the cake. Most web malls are set up similar to department store or the specialty retail store you are used to. In my opinion why shop anywhere else.

I am sure either you or someone you know does their shopping online. Shopping online can save you from undue stress as well as save you gas. My only suggestion is to research and find the online mall that will suite your needs and can deliver what you are looking for.

With my past experience, online shopping is the way to go. About one year ago I purchased a product from a retail store that has closed down. At this point if something happens to item I am out. The warranty is no longer active. Just a bit of advice, if you buy at retail, ask them what happens to the warranty if the store closes its doors.

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