Items I Would Not Purchase Online
Judy Ramsook
June 08, 2009
Going shopping for things you like is always an enjoyable experience. And just like everyone else, I enjoy shopping. Depending on where you shop, sometimes you will be amazed at what treasures you are likely to come across.
It makes the shopping experience all the more exciting. And even though online shopping has become an important part of our lives, there are a few items I would hesitate to purchase online. Listed below, in no particular order, are some of those items.
CLOTHES: Because of my not so tall stature, some people have used the word ´petite´ to describe my physique, I have to try on clothes before I buy them. Because the sizes vary according to the design, style and so on.
In fact, when I go shopping, sales persons who take a glance at me, have a way of directing me to the girls, juniors or petite section of the store, unless I am there to get a gift for someone.
VIDEO GAMES: If I cannot find what I am looking for at one of the local Gamestop stores, I wait until it´s in or move on to something else. Because with the computer age, also came the age of software bootlegging. Anyone can make an illegal copy of a video game and try to sell it online.
And when you make that online purchase out of desperation or maybe you can´t find that particular game anywhere else, you open it up and discover that it won´t play on your system. To be on the safe side, I visit a reputable video game dealer like Gamestop or Gamecrazy to ensure that my copy is in good working condition and not some non working, illegal bootleg copy.
SUNGLASSES OR SHADES: Whether you refer to them as sunglasses or shades, just like the clothes, I prefer to try these on before making that purchase to see if they fit and look right.
DISHES AND CUTLERY: Shipping weight can get costly. Unless it´s a souvenir from a reputable website, I prefer to buy those items from a store I can get to.
SHOES: It´s been said that when strangers are judging or checking us out for the first time, one of the items they tend to glance at on our person are the shoes we are wearing. And what´s also important about the way a pair of shoes looks, is the way it fits. The more comfortable you are in them, the better.
Just like the clothes, sizes may vary according to style and design. So I will want to be there to try these on as well before purchasing.
INTIMATE APPAREL: Since women should be measured once a year just to make sure they are wearing the right bra size, I prefer to be in a store where I can see these garments and be measured as well.
So there is my short list of items I would not purchase online. It´s not a lot of items, but they are important items. Just remember, you are the one who will be using and/or wearing such items. Be comfortable, and most of all, make sure you get your money´s worth.
It makes the shopping experience all the more exciting. And even though online shopping has become an important part of our lives, there are a few items I would hesitate to purchase online. Listed below, in no particular order, are some of those items.
CLOTHES: Because of my not so tall stature, some people have used the word ´petite´ to describe my physique, I have to try on clothes before I buy them. Because the sizes vary according to the design, style and so on.
In fact, when I go shopping, sales persons who take a glance at me, have a way of directing me to the girls, juniors or petite section of the store, unless I am there to get a gift for someone.
VIDEO GAMES: If I cannot find what I am looking for at one of the local Gamestop stores, I wait until it´s in or move on to something else. Because with the computer age, also came the age of software bootlegging. Anyone can make an illegal copy of a video game and try to sell it online.
And when you make that online purchase out of desperation or maybe you can´t find that particular game anywhere else, you open it up and discover that it won´t play on your system. To be on the safe side, I visit a reputable video game dealer like Gamestop or Gamecrazy to ensure that my copy is in good working condition and not some non working, illegal bootleg copy.
SUNGLASSES OR SHADES: Whether you refer to them as sunglasses or shades, just like the clothes, I prefer to try these on before making that purchase to see if they fit and look right.
DISHES AND CUTLERY: Shipping weight can get costly. Unless it´s a souvenir from a reputable website, I prefer to buy those items from a store I can get to.
SHOES: It´s been said that when strangers are judging or checking us out for the first time, one of the items they tend to glance at on our person are the shoes we are wearing. And what´s also important about the way a pair of shoes looks, is the way it fits. The more comfortable you are in them, the better.
Just like the clothes, sizes may vary according to style and design. So I will want to be there to try these on as well before purchasing.
INTIMATE APPAREL: Since women should be measured once a year just to make sure they are wearing the right bra size, I prefer to be in a store where I can see these garments and be measured as well.
So there is my short list of items I would not purchase online. It´s not a lot of items, but they are important items. Just remember, you are the one who will be using and/or wearing such items. Be comfortable, and most of all, make sure you get your money´s worth.
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