Shopping: Mihye Lee(Ann)

Nowadays, customers have a variety of ways to purchase goods such as online and in store. The style of shopping depends on individual preferences. Most people think that shopping online is better than going to shopping centers. However, others think that going to stores enhances the shopping experience and is more enjoyable. There are several advantages of shopping online and in stores.

There are two advantages of shopping online. First of all, it is more convenient than shopping in stores. People do not have to walk around malls all day to find what they are looking for. In addition, they do not have to wait in long lines to pay for their purchases and have the items delivered directly. Therefore, people are able to save time and energy. Secondly, it helps shoppers shop around for the best deals on many items. People can compare the prices of products and buy cheaper ones by shopping online. Moreover, it offers a wide variety of choices to purchaser. As a result, people are able to research for desired items anywhere and can choose the best one.

On the other hand, there are two advantages of shopping in stores. Firstly, customers are likely to receive good customer service. If a product has any problem after shopping in stores, customers can exchange them immediately for another one with taking the receipt and the item back to the store. For instance, when shoppers who buy a cosmetic item have any skin trouble after using it, they can receive full refund or store credit back easily. Secondly, customers in stores tend to be more satisfied than shopping online. They can choose a better quality item by touching and viewing it closely when they buy home furniture, kitchen gadgets, bedding among others. In addition, they are able to purchase clothes which are up-to-date design while they see the fashionable showroom in stores. Therefore, they feel comfortable by shopping in stores.

In conclusion, there are certain advantages of shopping online and in stores. The advantages of shopping online are more convenience and shopping around. On the other hand, the advantages of shopping in stores are good customer service and more satisfaction. In my opinion, shopping online not only is more convenient but also saves time and money. Therefore, the more people shop online, the more comfortable they will be.

Cindy Liu: Shopping Online Vs. In- store

Shopping is a very important part of our daily lives. Everyone has to do shopping almost everyday to keep life going normally. However, different people have different shopping habits. Some people prefer shopping online while others would like to shop in store. Both shopping online and shopping in store have certain advantages.

Some people think that shopping online provides many benefits for them. For one thing, online shopping gives people a lot of convenience. People can do shopping without going out, and they can buy things at home or in office only with a computer, a web and a credit card; furthermore, online stores are convenient, for they are open for 24 hours, and online shoppers can place orders anytime. In addition, people can get lower prices when they shop online. Usually, the costs of online business are low, so the sellers can offer some special online promotions to attract customers. For example, last week I bought a baby stroller online for half price. Finally, people can find a lot of information about online sales products. For example, there are some reviews of products written by people who have bought or used them; moreover, many products are accompanied with introduction videos. It is a good way to share information and show online shoppers how to use those products.

In-store shopping has certain advantages. Firstly, it is easy for buyer to make a decision to buy a product or not; people can touch the product and they can know the quality very well; also they select the right size easily after having a try. Secondly, people can receive the products that they want to buy immediately because in-store shopping has no delivery time. Finally, shopping in store is a form of entertainment. For example, I often ask my friends to go out for shopping on the weekend. It is a very good relaxing activity for us. We walk in the mall, talk a lot and share newest products information; when we feel tired, we go to a café and enjoy some drinks and desserts.

In conclusion, people can get benefits from both of those two different shopping styles. Therefore, I often comparison shop before I make up my mind, especially for some big items. However, I prefer shopping in store because it is easier for me to purchase products; I can know the quality, select the right size and receive directly.