Choosing where to buy

• Shopping In-store:

  Many customers still prefer the experience of purchasing something in-store. A physical store is called a bricks and mortar store.
• Online Shopping:

  A highly convenient method of shopping where goods or services are purchased via the internet.
• Shopping Online

  Advantages:

  • Range of sources to buy from
  • Quick Comparison shopping can be done easily at home
  • Cheaper products
  • Quick delivery times
  • Allows the use of mobile devices for easy online shopping
  • Allows consumers to access goods overseas
  • Product will be in stock
  • Access stores that aren't physically close
• Shopping Online

  Disadvantages:

  • A website may not be permanent and tracing the owner may be impossible
  • Delivery charges apply for delivery
  • Returns of faulty products take time
  • Providing credit card details can be risky unless the site is secure.
  • Proliferation (rapid growth) of scams and internet fraud.
  • Can't pay with cash
  • Exchange rate could change buying overseas
• Shopping Instore

  Advantages:

  • Consumers can try products in-store and test them out
  • They can purchase products immediately without shipping fees or delay
  • They can receive customer service to help them with their customer experience and shopping
• Shopping In-store

  Disadvantages:

  • Having to physically travel to stores (as they may be far)
  • The store might not have the item you are looking for
  • Waiting in line
  • More difficult to compare prices of items