Five Reasons Why You Should Shop Online

As professionals, we now have more purchasing power due to our jobs and other sources of income. With the rising popularity of online shopping and e-commerce as well as easier access to online and remote payments, many employees now do their purchases from the comfort of their desks, homes, and even in transit. Shopping online is not only convenient, but it gives more options for buyers – from commercial to artisanal products.

Time seems to go faster today, with technology making communication more real-time and instant. Technology also makes work easier but also makes it increasingly complex as companies strive for more productivity. As people get more mobile, busy, and fast-paced, their lifestyles also change, and they want to maximize their time to be able to enjoy their life more.

E-commerce websites make it possible for buyers to make their purchases any time, anywhere. People can buy airline tickets, travel packages, clothes, bags, food, toiletries, books, office, and art supplies, basically anything online whether they are in front of their desks during break time, in transit, or at home while relaxing.

There are many benefits to online shopping, and if you are one of the people who still need more convincing to buy online, these reasons will help you out:

1. Shop anywhere, get your purchases delivered anywhere.

Sometimes, professionals like us just can’t get out of the office early enough or are just too busy with family and other interests that shopping gets to be a chore. When you do get to the mall, you will have to find parking or contend with traffic as well as fall in line as you check out your purchases.

If you shop online, you skip all the waiting at the mall and you can even have your items delivered to your office or home. While you do have to wait for the delivery, you don’t have to spend a lot of time at the mall. You can dedicate the time to other more productive activities. You can simply sit in front of your computer or grab your mobile phone, and you can shop in the office, at home, or when you’re commuting home. That makes for better use of your time.

2. Get exclusive discounts from e-commerce websites.

Many e-commerce merchants like Lazada, Zalora, and Agoda offer exclusive discounts if you buy online. You can get top brands at much less but with the same quality and service warranties. Some even offer more discounts or other special offers and freebies if you purchase from your mobile device.

3. Get more variety and options from more shops and merchants.   

If you can’t find an item in the mall, chances are you can get them online. Larger e-commerce websites have a variety of brands placing with them and most of the time, the items you can’t find at the store, you can find them here. Should there be shortages in stock, you can opt to reserve your item or ask the site to notify you as soon as the merchant replenishes.

Aside from commercial items, you can shop with smaller merchants who offer unique and specialized products. If you want customized hoodies, shirts, onesies, costumes, or other hard-to-find items, you can find them easily online.

4. Buy items available only outside the Philippines.

If you want to buy clothes, books, bags, gadgets, or other products available only in other countries, you can do so online. E-commerce websites like eBay and Amazon can ship to the Philippines for a fee. Shopping online opens up your virtual mall to merchants all over the world!

5. Easier communication between buyer and merchant.

If you have complaints or concerns about your purchase, you don’t have to go back to the store to have it fixed. Even if you do call the store’s customer service hotline, more often than not you will still have to visit a physical store to have an item replaced.

Most e-commerce websites and online shops have ready communication lines for inquiries and concerns. Some even have chat boxes so you can connect with customer service wherever you are and without the extra charges of a phone call.

Today, more and more Filipinos are opening up to shopping online because of its convenience and availability of a variety of options. Go ahead, explore, research, and experience the pros of online shopping.