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Online shopping has become somewhat of a modern experience to cherish because it is effortless. Rather than use your energy and time (which seems to be flying faster by the day) walking to a brick and mortar store, most people would rather get their clothes, electronics, and any other trending doohickey and gizmo from dependable e-commerce stores such as Amazon and eBay.

Whatever you are looking for, there is bound to be a website out there that can sell it to you. The number of online retail stores is expected to keep rising in the next few years particularly as the internet becomes more prevalent. Not fully convinced about the joys of shopping online yet? Here is why you should try online shopping at least once (You’ll like it; we promise).

Paper bags (ugh!)

Let’s face it; there is nothing enjoyable about having to carry around heavy supermarket shopping bags. Even if you own a car, you will still have to offload your bags into your residence. Furthermore, now that shopping bags cost extra, it is a lot easier to shop for your goods online. You will still get the same items you would have gotten at a physical shop, but this time, they will be delivered to you and in a free shopping bag too!

Convenience

The convenience of shopping at online retail stores such as Amazon is perhaps the biggest perk that individuals enjoy with online shopping. It is perfectly acceptable to sit at home in your pajamas at midnight with your choice of adult beverage and shop online. E-commerce stores are never closed and you never ever have to worry about dealing with aggressive salespeople or other annoying retailers. Best of all, there are no parking hassles or excessively long checkout lines. All you have to do is pick, move to cart, pay, and wait for your delivery.

Low prices

If you look around, you will find that many online stores sell goods at much lower prices compared to physical retail locations. This is largely because online stores generally do not spend money on overhead and the operating costs of running an e-commerce store are few, so the prices of the goods will not be marked up. Additionally, the products are often delivered directly to you from the seller or manufacturer, which eliminates the need for middlemen.

It is also a lot easier to find discounts and coupons online. Otherwise, you would be forced to walk to every shop or keep an eye out for promotions and discounts on mediums such as newspapers if you want to enjoy such deals.

Variety

You can try, but it is nearly impossible to get the selection of items that you would find online in a physical store. There are so many eclectic online marketplaces out there where you can buy all manner of things; even that Hello Kitty bag that you been wanting, although it is a little childish for your age, and no one will be the wiser. No one will ever know what you have purchased unless you want them to because almost everything is delivered in tightly sealed packages for safety and privacy.

It’s fun

Simply put, online shopping is fun. Because there are so many online retailers that customers can choose from, e-retailers have to find a way to stand out, as well as keep things fresh and exciting for their customers. This capacity and willingness to push the boundaries helps to keep online shopping fun and exciting.

Case in point, Amazon has Amazon Dash, which is a small wand-like device that you stick on the surface of your home that allows you to order household items that you are about to run out of instantly. For instance, if you are about to run out of tissue, all you have to do is scan the barcode on the tissue you normally use or press the button on the Dash to order your favorite brand and it will be delivered to your door expediently.

Availability of reviews

Buying online means that you can compare and go through thousands of customer reviews so that you can select whatever item you want to purchase confidently. Most reliable online sellers display reviews and rating systems for their products on the product detail page so that you can check out the reviews as you shop.

Price comparison

When you visit a physical store location, you most probably have to settle for whatever price the vendor has placed on the item you want. Of course, you can haggle, but the seller will still dictate the final price, which is not the case with online shopping. Online, it is a lot easier to compare prices and the quality of products of different vendors, which in turn results in more freedom for you to pick the cheapest price from the most affordable seller.

 You are completely in charge of the experience

We have all been through that awkward moment when you have to walk away from an eager salesperson. True, it may not be the nicest thing to do, and you will probably leave the store feeling bad, but sometimes you really do have to walk away. With online shopping, you do not have to worry about pressure sales from overzealous salespeople because you are completely in charge of the experience.

Put something in the shopping cart but decided to change your mind? No problem; no one will come after you or make you feel bad for removing the item from your shopping bag.

Final thoughts

What’s better than the thrill of opening your package for the very first time? With online shopping, you can find great deals just about anywhere and thanks to reliable freight services such as Air Cargo Global, having your online shopping delivered to your door has never been easier.

Interested in learning how you can shop at Amazon, eBay or any other online retailers such as e-bay to Kenya? Reach out to us and we will advise you on the best way forward.