Shopping Online or in Physical Stores?

[CynicalSquid]

I prefer buying stuff at physical stores. I only buy products online if I can't find them in stores.

 

[Dan]

Yeah... I prefer buying items online. You know cheaper most of the time, don't have to leave the comfort of my own home just to get an item. I live quite a few miles from a town/city so it's best to save petrol too. I don't really give a **** about waiting if it means not having to sit in long queues, often shops are cramped and people can smell pretty bad. Children screaming, waiting just to pick up a product because someones in the way. When it comes to media and digital downloads then **** yeah it's better to buy online. Now that's instant...sort of in my case. I guess that's just me though. I actually hate it when buying a game and the cashier is like "oh hey man this is a great game, oh gosh which character will you play". I know they are just being friendly, but I'm just not the sort to enjoy that interaction. I just want to get the **** out of there.

 

[DisappearingMist]

My location does not have a lot of store available to me, and any that are available, the merchandise is very expensive. For that reason alone, I prefer online shopping. There is very little that I will pay more for to have right away, versus waiting several days for it to get shipped. Amazon has free shipping to Alaska, which is incredible. I also like the convenience of browsing and comparing without having to run all over town.

I do like browsing in brick and mortar stores though.

 

[Sydney]

It depends on the item I want to purchase. If it's not available in local retail, then I'll try to purchase it online. If I have the ability to purchase it in a physical store, then why not do so?

 

[Vampire Squid]

Online, if I try to enter a store usually I'm met with a series of shrieks and am promptly thrown out. Humans are a closed minded lot.

 

[Gamer Miki]

You know, I used to love to shop. I'd go out, spend hours shopping for clothes. Now, I hate it. I'd rather shop online...

 

[Mudora]

I shop at physical stores more than I shop online, mainly because I don't want the products damaged, plus the shipping price to my address is ridiculous! I only shop online when I can't find what I want in stores.