Shopping online

Advantage

Shopping online is a way of saving money on car fuel; also it means that people aren’t waiting in long queues to pay for their items. The items can be cheaper as there are no prices added on to consumer premises cost or upkeep. An old person doesn’t have to carry large amount of groceries around and instead can have then delivered to there door. In order to buy items online you need a credit or debt card so that the company can take the money straight out of your account this would mean that you wouldn’t have to carry cash around with you. Also the shop is open 24/7 online allowing people to go online and buy items anytime they want.

Disadvantage

However the problem with shopping online is that you lose any social contact with others as for some people going to the shop maybe the only time that they get to talk to other people. Due to misreading details the package could be lost also it isn’t instant delivery you may have to wait at least two weeks before the package arrives. Another problem with shopping online is that you don’t get to feel the material of the clothes to see if they are of good quality also the clothes may not fit, meaning that you will have to pay to return the package. If you don’t have access to the internet or your internet isn’t working properly then you can’t purchase items online. Also there is no sales assistance for advice when you are purchasing something online.  

Threats

Security - Even though you don’t have to carry cash the major problem is that your bank details are being exposed and the website could be false.  The website could contain a virus which means if you go onto the website you automatically install the virus on your computer.  People may be to dependant on online shopping therefore use it all the time and because they are not dealing with cash they could spend too much and create debt.