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Anonymous

Technology is taking over the world, some places slowly, some places too fast for humans to keep up with. It has now become quite common for people to either check prices online before going out, or to simply order online instead of going out: Amazon groceries are here, to name just one instance. And I must admit, there are times when it is necessary to order online, when local doesn't do it: I have this constantly with books and, recently, with airmail envelopes.

And still I prefer shopping locally, being able to talk to real people in real life, handing over cash and a smile and being able to browse as I see fit, rather than being confronted either by well-meant but wrong recommendations, or a list of what everyone else bought recently. Don't want to know: I'm an individual, not a number!

Which do you prefer: online or real life shopping?


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HenryByrne

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kapoyi2698

It is really better to buy food products in local stores and supermarkets, for example, I do not trust the delivery of products, but I like to buy all other goods. for example clothes or appliances online because it takes much less time. For example, I am now buying goods here https://en.aliradar.com/category/200218422-magnetic-induction-heaters and am very happy.

 
Anonymous

[QUOTE=jUSTiNGA001;1186290][...]But I also like online shopping because you can compare prices [...][/QUOTE]

I've seen a great many portals which now compare all the prices for you and help you pick out the cheapest offer, and I must admit to be slightly suspicious of them. It's clear to me how they make their money, but also clear to me that many people lose out because they pay extra to be on these portals or have something sold through them; this is something which could lead to price rises simply to cover the additional costs.

That said, when I am travelling I do tend to check out a few of the hotel portals to see what sort of prices are on offer for a room and find out where the best hotels are near to my intended destination. I then go to the web site of the hotel itself and see what their standard price is for a room. Nine times out of ten I book through the hotel as the difference is negligible.

 
jUSTiNGA001

I like to shop locally for groceries and some clothes because I can try exactly my size and don't have to send things back and forth. Also I can get things I need more urgent (like the same day) faster than if I order online.
But I also like online shopping because you can compare prices and look, if the things you want to buy are available in the store where you want to go. Also you can get things which aren't available (yet) in the next store.

 
Franconia

Usually, I shop locally for groceries. However, I know a few people who travel back and forth to Italy or the Balkans and they always bring some specialties with them, like honey, fruit or cheese.
I hate shopping clothes, which I do only twice a year. It's not easy for me to find well-fitting clothes so buying online is not an option. It seems super annoying to order stuff, try it, and send it back, so I still like shopping locally better.

In fact, I prefer buying locally, but I have to shop many books online which I can't find in local bookstores.

 
Moonlampje

I shop locally for my groceries, and also for my non food if/when I have the time. I have a crazy busy workschedule (10.5 hours a day and that excludes a 3 hour commute each day), so I do not have much spare time. I like to shop online (aliexpress) for craft stuff, but shopping local will still always be my favorite.

 
sunspot79

I live in a small town, by small I mean 23,000 people but it is an old industry town on its knees, so by some geological oddity every time I go into get something other than shelf stock the response is 'we can order it in'. Yeah well so can I, we no longer have a book store or even a Domino's, but we have 3 large chain grocery stores (another on the way) and the biggest adult shop for about 200 kilometers. And as I don't drive I buy my groceries local but by books online and other hobby things. The business I work for gets half their spare parts and stuff shipped overnight from over 400 km away.

I believe in buying local, but if they are ordering it online I might as well do that myself, keep the bit they add on and spend it on something else, it is up to me to get the most for my money.

 
Anonymous

I live in a small rural town. I buy my groceries locally. From spring through autumn our local Amish families have food stands where they sell produce, eggs, honey, and homemade bread.

When I shop for clothes, I go online because I can't get the fashion I prefer locally.

Similarities. I live in the middle of a farming community: fresh eggs and milk in the mornings, the bakery is in the same street, anything else according to season. The supermarkets try to work round this by claiming they stock local products, but it depends on what they call 'local'. Nearest Imker I beekeeper is about two hundred yards from my front door.

Clothing, the next big town: much better to try on and shop around...

 
vynte

I live in a small rural town. I buy my groceries locally. From spring through autumn our local Amish families have food stands where they sell produce, eggs, honey, and homemade bread.

When I shop for clothes, I go online because I can't get the fashion I prefer locally.

 
Anonymous

Do you use special envelopes for your pen pal mail? I sent it so far with regular recycled paper envelopes.

I am the complete opposite and try to buy as much stuff online as I can because I hate shopping locally. I hate long waiting lines, low trained staff, annoying customers... basically anything...

I buy local in order to keep the shops in business. Too many discounters with hardly any staff, and they really do not know what they're selling.

I prefer using airmail envelopes for my letters to the USA, then they get sent automatically to Frankfurt and out, rather than having to be sorted out and checked first. My local stationery store has none on stock - I last bought envelopes a year ago - and the three wholesalers that they use do not have any either. My own wholesaler doesn't have them. Finally found a supplier through Amazon in Berlin, and had 1000 sent straight over. Air mail envelopes are lighter - aside from being instantly recognisable by the post office staff - so I can get a page extra in for my postage.

 
Xipo

recently, with airmail envelopes.

Do you use special envelopes for your pen pal mail? I sent it so far with regular recycled paper envelopes.

I am the complete opposite and try to buy as much stuff online as I can because I hate shopping locally. I hate long waiting lines, low trained staff, annoying customers... basically anything...