Pros,and,Cons,doing,your,Chris DIY Pros and Cons of doing your Christmas Shopping Online
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Online shopping is becoming more and more popular and thenumbers shopping online looks set to reach new height this Christmas. Accordingto The Telegraph, Brits are expected to spend more than 350 million hoursshopping online in the build-up to Christmas, a 15% increase on 2010. What arethe pros and cons of doing your Christmas shopping online? One benefit is that you dont have to go out into town foryour Christmas shopping. If doing all of your shopping online there is no needto travel to town or an out of town shopping centre on a cold winters day. Itcan all be done from the warmth of your own home and you dont have to racearound as part of the large Christmas crowds. There are sometimes online offers to be found that are notavailable in the shops. With the increase in online shopping, retailers aretargeting this customer base with enticing offers. If you are shopping on the internet you have a choice of anendless number of retailers. If your favourite retailer doesnt have a physicalstore then you would normally have to go somewhere else, but it doesnt matterwhere they are if you are buying through their website. You might even be ableto buy from retailers based abroad. Christmas shopping can be stressful; rushing around at thelast minute trying to find presents for everyone. Shopping online can take awaythe stress and make it a lot more relaxing. While shopping through the internet has its positive side, thereare also some negative points. For one, you cant see what you are buying prior to making apurchase. This means you wont find defects that you might if visiting theshops. It is, therefore, more likely you will have the hassle of having toreturn items. There can also be extra charges when shopping online,especially delivery charges. In some cases this can make online shopping a moreexpensive experience. One of the main fears of shopping on the internet is onlineshopping safety. For example, it is possible your bank accountdetails could be stolen or your computer could be infected with a virus. So looking at the pros and cons, should you do yourChristmas shopping online? A large part of it comes down to personal preference. Somepeople love going into town for their shopping, while others hate it. But, isit safe? The reality is that despite all the stories we hear, in the majorityof cases internet shopping is safe. Internetsafety needs to be considered, but if the right precautions are takenthen it shouldnt be a problem. It is wise to only use websites that you knowyou can trust. There are two other key things to look out for; make sure thereis a lock symbol in the address box of any webpages that ask for paymentdetails and make sure the web address beings with https instead of the usualhttp. You may be wondering if you can return items bought online. Amisconception is that you cannot, but you have the same legal rights as if youwere buying from a physical store. If in doubt, check the terms and conditionson the website or call the company. Andrew Marshall ©
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