Nataly Backry

11 August, 2022

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Pros and Cons of Shopping Online

These days many people prefer shopping online because of the numerous benefits .

So why do people love to shop online and what are the risks that lie behind?

What are the cons of online shopping ?

  1- Comforts

• You can purchase what you want wherever you are at any time.
• Without waiting in line .
• Besides, you will not carry anything, if the product is heavy.

2- Best prices

• Better prices and best deals are available online because you can buy from the seller himself without middlemen .
• You can compare prices .
• Most online sites offer coupons .

3- Purchasing variety 

• You have many choices , you can buy the product you want from your country or from international brands .
• You will find more sizes and colors because the stock is much bigger .

4- Sending gifts 

• Now ,it’s easier to send gifts to your friends even if you are far away .
• Most of the time the store can wrap the gift for you .

Cons

Some of the problems of online shopping 

1-Shipping problems 

• Some time the are delays with pressure 
• Items get lost or damaged
• Delivered to the wrong address .

2-Fraud

• The are some risks like credit card fraud 
• Hacking
• Identity theft
• Counterfeit products
• Bogus websites

3-You're not sure what’re getting 

• Maybe you don’t know exactly the 
• Sizes 
• Texture
• Fabric
• Fit
• Cut
• Quality
• The product that seems  great in pictures might feel awkward or cheap in fact.

How to reduce shopping online dangers ?

One of the ways to avoid the problems of buying online, especially when using a visa:

• Determine a dedicated visa to buy online.
• Put a specific amount in it that covers the price of the products you want to buy 
• Buying from well known sites.

And thus reduce the risks of buying online by taking these precautions.