| You can shop any time, night or day, 365 days a year |
You need to be at home to receive 'signed-for' parcels |
| There is no need to travel - saving time and money spent on fuel |
You can't check the quality of some items for instance the feel of clothes or the freshness of fruit. |
| You can shop from the comfort of your own home |
Security concerns with personal and credit card details |
| You can buy from shops that you wouldn't have access to normally e.g. in other countries |
Things may look different online to what you actually receive e.g. slightly different colours |
| You can easily compare prices between different shops |
The shop might not send exactly what you ordered, you might get a substitute unless you have opted out with that particular web site. |
| There are no heavy bags to carry |
If the item doesn't arrive, you might still get charged for it. |
| There are no crowds to deal with |
It can be expensive and awkward to return goods |
| It can mean that the elderly, the disabled and mothers with young children are able to purchase with ease. |
The item might get damaged in the post and you would have to arrange a replacement |
| You can often get discounts on prices when compared to normal shop prices |
Might have to pay for the postage for delivery which can counteract any discounts on the item itself. |
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Loss of social contact and the 'buzz' of shopping with friends |
