Shopping online advantages

Why people DO/DON'T prefer Online Shopping ... ...

Factors that make people interested in Online Shopping/Advantages of Online Shopping:

The Web provides product description, price comparison, and consumer literature; and a buyer can get more information 'bout a product from these features

Internet's Search function offers a buyer a wide range of shopping items, while in stores, these items are limited; moreover, people can buy even from any corner of the world

People can be notified when their selected items are available on the stores. For example, Amazon.com offers its users email alerts when their selected items are available

The 'One-Click Ordering' option of web shopping asks users to enter billing & shipping information only once, and saves that data on their PC as a cookie. So, when the user returns to that web site, he/she doesn't need to enter that information again

People can purchase goods sitting in their room that saves time & energy, without public gathering & carrying bags

Factors that disappoint people to shop online/Disadvantages of Online Shopping:

• People have to pay additionally for shipping or handling charge, and have to wait for the arrival of the item
  
• In case of returning the order, buyers have to pay for shipping it back
  
• In case of products, such as food or perfume, people can't taste or smell the good, so can't be sure whether that good matches their choice or not
  
• People feel unsecured to purchase online using credit card, as the information can be hacked easily