07/06/2021
Recently a lot of clients and friends I have spoken to have mentioned that they don’t like online shopping. Curious to know I ask why, the most common answers I get are 1) it’s too risky- they are worried it won’t fit or they won’t like the item(s) 2) Don’t know where to look or what to do.
Don’t get me wrong I love nothing more than walking around malls, browsing and trying on clothes but if I HAD to choose between online shopping and physical shopping, I would go with the former. Physical shopping I normally reserve for topping up basic items, if there’s a sale on or if I need something ASAP and can’t wait for it to be shipped.
The main reason I prefer online shopping is the diversity and selection of what you can get, you can source items from anywhere. For me I live in Auckland, New Zealand where there’s only a small handful of shops I can say I regularly buy from, most malls here have the exact same shop just in different locations. My second reason? The price. Online shopping is generally cheaper than physical shopping. You can get the same item (and same quality) for a third of the price.. as long as you know where to look 😉 With online retailers having less operational expenses than physical stores, the savings they make can directly be passed on to customers by slashing the cost of their items. I also find online shopping much more convenient which I can do on the go, and at any time of the day. Lastly, there has been a global shift and heavy reliance on online shopping lately so understanding what to look for is highly valuable. Stay tuned for my personal online shopping tips...