Advantages and disadvantages of online shopping

2. Do you shop online, or do you like to go to stores? Does the type of product 

you are looking for make a difference in your decision? Are online stores fair 

competition for “real” stores? Write an essay in which you discuss some of the 

advantages and disadvantages of online shopping.

Nowadays we are too used to doing the majority of the things by technology and forget 

that outside there is a real world where we can do all of these things and probably enjoy the 

activity more the activity. So personally I prefer going to stores than shopping online because 

in my opinion it’s more trustworthy and comfortable.

First of all, I think that it depends on the person and his or her  personality and preferences, 

but in my view if you go to a real store, for example, you can try the clothes on  and see, before

 buying them, if they suit you. Also, like this you can appreciate the quality of different products,

 like meals or whatever you want. Besides, you are able to take advantage of the activity and go there 

with your friends and have a good time with them.

Secondly, I strongly believe that shopping online, although it’s probably quicker, it is colder 

and impersonal and you can’t actually know if the products are like in the image or if the thing 

that will arrive to your house will be the one that you’ve ordered. Obviously, in some sites you 

can get a refund, but in my view it’s a waste of time.

In conclusion, I gave a practical and general point of view, but actually we can use both options 

in relation to the situation or the product that we want to buy. But clearly I feel that a face-to-

face purchase is better.