| The widespread acceptance of broadband now | | | | looking for a specific book, it is easier to get it online |
| makes online shopping popular. You are no longer | | | | than in a physical shop. For example, Amazon carries |
| charged for internet surfing by usage of the amount | | | | 3 million titles while a physical store carries only |
| of time. Broadband plans have fixed charges and you | | | | 80,000 titles. When you are at a physical store, the |
| can surf as long as you want. Broadband also makes | | | | size of clothes you want may be out of stock. You |
| shopping easier as the pages download in a jiffy. | | | | have access to a greater variety of products too. A |
| Shopping online also allows you customization of your | | | | store may just offer 2 colors for your product while |
| order. At the shop front store, you simply make do | | | | online you may choose from a wide range of colors. |
| with the specifications offered. Whereas online, you | | | | Ahh.. The wonders of online shopping. You are never |
| can actually choose the exact specification you need. | | | | restricted by shopping hours or location. A physical |
| Ever tried hunting for a particular item at a local shop | | | | shop manned by retail staff have fixed working |
| and be disappointed? Or traveling long distances from | | | | hours. Online stores are open 24 hours a day and |
| shop to shop and yet to your dismay they do not | | | | seven days a week. You can make your purchase as |
| carry your requested item. | | | | and when you want it. You are not limited to a few |
| What's great is that you don't have to face pushy | | | | shops . In fact you can choose to shop across |
| salespeople who insist that you buy even though you | | | | borders and contingent. |
| have not made up your mind. You can easily | | | | Some shopping sites like even bring together items |
| compare prices of different online shops just by a | | | | from many different shops all over the internet. |
| click of the mouse. There's no need to go to another | | | | Other shopping websites like allow you to compare |
| faraway store to check their prices. You can also go | | | | prices for items across many different online stores. |
| to a shoppers' forum and check out comments and | | | | Price |
| feedback by other shoppers and consumers. | | | | Online stores offer lower prices as they did not |
| Online shopping saves you time and transportation | | | | require staff and retail store. They save on wages |
| cost. With oil prices skyrocketing , it is wiser to shop | | | | on sales staff and rent on the physical store and |
| online. There's no need to visit several stores by car. | | | | passing saving to the customers. |
| Some stores also offer free shipping if you exceed a | | | | Manufacturers are now able to sell direct to |
| certain purchase amount or if you buy selected items. | | | | consumers thereby cutting off retail intermediaries |
| You get better variety and choices online. If you are | | | | and passing the cost savings to consumers. |