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ONLINE SHOPPING

Word Forms

  • Shop
  • Shopper

Directly related words and phrases

  • Purchase; Buy

Other words and phrases that can be used when writing or speaking on this topic

  • Instant gratification
  • At the click of a button
Positives of Online Shopping
  • Convenience
  • More Variety
    Pages & pages of products
  • Can shop from any place at any time (24 x &)
  • Lucrative deals (highly competitive market)
  • Great way to save money
  • Reviews help the buyer take the decision about what to buy
  • Save fuel; no parking hassles; saves time
  • Comparison shopping simplified (easy to compare features)
  • Can shop for personal items in private. E.g., buying lingerie
  • Return and replacement are usually possible and easily so
Negatives of Online Shopping
  • Reviews can be misleading
  • Reviews are sometimes paid and therefore, dishonest
  • Sometimes, it helps to have a good salesperson to explain stuff to us
  • Lack of personal touch; Lack of human interaction
  • Can't physically inspect the product 
  • A person can be conned by the image
  • The actual deal/product sometimes falls short of what is seen in pics or what is advertised
  • Complaining can be a pain sometimes. It can be time-consuming. Patience & tenacity is needed.
  • The fine print of the return policy can cheat buyers
  • Warranty/after-sales service could be troublesome as compared to when one buys from a physical shop

  • Negatively impacts the business of small businesses -- the brick-and-mortar stores
Reasons for the popularity of Online Shopping
  • People keep odd hours (busy lifestyle)
  • Lucrative deals available; save money
Why sellers prefer Online Shopping
  • Usually low overhead costs


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