10 reasons to shop online

So I would like to post about something that I have been doing since the past one year and what I strongly feel about.

As the title says, its gonna be about my top 10 reasons to shop online!


1-      Price

       When I first discovered online shopping, I was shocked to see the difference in prices compared to what I have been paying here for years. Thus, my new policy of life is nothing is worth over AED 150. NOTHING! And I mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING OVER AED 150 is worth it. Exceptions are designer goods which I rarely buy.

2-      Variety­+ unique stuff
Choices! Choices! Choices!  Where in the world can you find everything in one place and not run from one end of the shop/mall to another? In addition, you can some extremely unique stuff which might be hard to get in this country.

3-      Customer Service

          How many times have you been disappointed to see your perfect dress available but not in your preferred colour/size? Well, some sites let you pre-order your goods and also reserve your item without any extra charge. Oh, they don't stick to you either for a change :P (Those living in UAE know exactly what I am talking about)

4-      Excitement

          It’s like receiving a gift. I love opening up packages….and the excitement of what/how it lies under those paper-wraps/bubble-wraps gets me even more high  :P

5-      Coupons/Rebates

Not only can I save my hard earned money online but I also get rewarded for shopping. Granted it’s not a lot but at least I am getting something back. I guess we can avail similar offer here through Shukran and some other loyalty cards.

6-      Too lazy to go to store

    
      I guess no explanation is needed. This is the curse of our generation.

7-      Review my purchase a zillion times

           Before I buy anything, I always try to find a similar item in-stores and compare. In addition, I always ask myself, “Is it worth it?”, Is it worth it? Is it worth it?, Is it worth it?. If the answer is yes, I would buy it. If not, then I would TRY not to buy it :P

8-      Shop 24/7

I can shop whenever I want, whatever I want, wherever I want. Nobody will stare at me while I am shopping at 4 am dressed in my nightie.

9-      Money is not stuck

I hate these new policy of stores where they refuse to give you a refund. “Madam, look around and find something else. We will give you an exchange but we cannot give you a refund”. No thanks, I don’t  like anything and you don’t have what I want -.-
Recently, purchased blow-dryer from a major electronics retailer here. Found out it was used and too heavy than we initially realized. Took it back to the store where they refused to give me a refund.

10-   Price

I would round it up with the most important reason to shop on-line. I don’t buy anything on-line unless I can save up at least 25% compared to stores here or the item is unique.


So let me know about your reasons to shop or not shop online.

Ciao! :D