Everyone and their mother is doing it - shopping online that is, yet a lot of us are yet to really take advantage that online shopping can give you. Surveys show that most Brits have shopped online and most have used Paypal as their payment processor, yet most purchases are limited to a few big sites such as Ebay or Amazon. That's all very good, but there are actually very compelling reasons why you should skip the drive to the mall and buy from an online store instead.
Product Selection
Ever spent hours in a mall looking for exactly the right model of something? You really want it in white but the shop only has it in red. That's a very annoying scenario that I think we have all tried at one point. One of the major benefits of doing your shopping online is the vast selection of products. There really is no comparison. Whatever you are looking for you can find it online. Some things you can only find online, like some foreign products that you can't find in local shops or would at least have to drive a long way to find.
I guess I don't need to do a lot of explaining here. You can shop online at all times and you don't even need to get dressed! Want to buy something at 3 o clock in the night in your pajamas? No problem! I think your local police force may be a little worried if you tried doing the same offline! Most shops now offer different methods of delivery of your goods, be it regular postal service, courier or pick up at the store. You can make your order while at work and pick up your goods on the way home or you can simply have it sent to you. Safety is another reason. Most stores use Paypal which is your guarantee for a safe purchase.
Big Discounts
If you want the really big discounts and good deals, then you have to shop online. Most companies with a webshop have the option for customers to use a coupon code for discounts and promotions. They don't go around advertising this though, but there are several UK price comparison sites that do the job for you. There are also directories that allow companies to put their special offers in there.