More and more people are purchasing products and services on the net. You hear retailers complaining about disappointing sales every Christmas. You also hear statistics on how much business on the net is growing every year.
There are distinct advantages in purchasing on the net. You can compare prices from a hundred vendors, with out stepping out of your home, and purchase at the best price. You do not have to get in to your car on a rainy day or clear the snow from your driveway to go down to the mall to buy your product. Instead it is delivered to your cozy home by the postman or a courier. You can buy from all over the world and things not available in your neighbourhood store. You can browse unlimited varieties of merchandise and be made aware of products you never thought existed. You can book your holiday without the hindrance of a pushy salesman whose sole purpose is to get you to sign on the dotted line and bank his commission.
However, this article would not be unbiased if I did not mention the disadvantages of buying on the net as well. For starters, buying on the net isn’t for people who want to feel or try the physical product before purchasing,...