Holiday shopping is a great example of the 3 reasons why online shopping is better. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, the day people literally push, push, and fight over items in stores. I have personally experienced this behavior and was greatly appalled by the event. It’s basically a time of panic and desperation to find gifts for everyone on your list. Even gift cards are purchased in the store. I remember waiting in line for an hour just to get two gift cards to a well-known department store. Now mind you, this is the busiest shopping time of the year. But there are other holidays that can fill the stores.
Parking is amazing and also a struggle to find. The parking lot is packed to the brim and people try to run you over to get an available spot. And accidents happen, you put your car at risk: dents, bumps or possible crashes. Or maybe it’s raining or snowing and you have to park all the way in “North Forty” and walk in the weather. I myself am not a big fan of cold and rain, especially when they are doing both at the same time. Being the gentleman that I am, I leave my family at the door and suffer the weather myself, complaining all the time.
It is almost sold out by the time you finish shopping and if you brought the kids they are sold out too. Most kids love going to the store at first, but then they get bored and tired and usually complain and want to go home. The sellers are frustrated and overworked, they definitely don’t want to be there. So again, why is it better to shop online?
Reason number one: Time. The time you spend looking for a place to park. The time you spend looking through the store. The time you spend standing in line at stores waiting to pay. The time you spend looking for your car.
Reason number two: Savings. Let’s start with the gas spent going from store to store and from mall to mall. The time saved by not driving all over town. Most people know that stores offer more savings and discounts when you shop online. And last but not least, save your health.
Reason number three: This is the main one, Convenience. Your computer is right in front of you. Stay home, save gas, and most companies have free delivery, no heavy packages to carry. You don’t have to carry the kids with you. Shop in minutes, not wasted hours of the day. Save money by not having to eat out while shopping, have a good and healthy meal at home. No shoving, shoving and fighting over items to buy. No hassles and rudeness from dirty people.
Of course, these are just some of the reasons why online shopping is better. You may have some of your own. I have found that shopping online is more relaxing and less stressful than shopping in retail stores. A trend has started to develop where more and more stores are moving to buy online and promote and sell. The Internet is a vast cyberspace full of ways to improve your life. All in all, it’s better to buy smart than hard. You do not agree?
