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Shopping Online vs. Shopping In Store

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winthrop chapter.

Some people love the thrill of spending a day at the mall, and some people can’t stand the thought of making that trip. Shopping online seems to have a lot of pros, BUT it can also have its cons.

So what’s better? Online shopping or in-store shopping? Well, let’s see what the pros and cons are!

 

Pros of Shopping Online:

You DON’T have to leave your house!!!

That is the ULTIMATE pro, am I right or am I right? (Hint: I’m right) Why walk around for hours when you can visit every store imaginable from your own bed?

 

You don’t have to deal with looking through racks of clothing

It takes up a lot of time and patience. You constantly ask yourself – did I go through everything? Did I miss any cute items? Will I ever find the perfect piece?

 

You can input what size you are and easily go through everything the store has in your size!

There’s actually nothing worse than finding the perfect item… but not in your size. This way, you don’t scavenge through a bunch of clothes only to be disappointed at the fact that they don’t have your size!

 

You can select your price range!

That way you don’t see something you love then have its price tag scare the life out of you! Plus, who doesn’t love using the “Low to High” setting while online shopping? It’s just easier!

 

Some stores offer to have your things shipped to the store!

Free shipping? Ohhhh yeahhhhh!! Free pickup? Even better!

 

You don’t need to wait in a long line in order to check out

Basically, you have a front of the line pass! No grumpy cashiers, no frozen cash registers, no old ladies trying to write checks! It’s perfect!

 

Cons of Shopping Online:

You don’t really know how the item will fit you so you’re worried about looking like this…

We’ve all been disappointed by an item that isn’t true to size. But on the bright side, you can always return the items!!

 

You have to wait a couple of days to get your items

$20 for next day shipping? I don’t think so. If only every store’s shipping could be as good as Amazon Prime…

 

Your order may be backordered

This is the only thing that’s worse than late shipping. At least you’ll get your items eventually…hopefully

 

Looks to me like shopping online is a lot more beneficial! You save a lot of time, energy, and let’s not forget.. gas.

Well Collegiettes, it’s time for me to whip out my debit card and complete my orders. What will you be buying next?

Itzel Lara

Winthrop '20

Itzel Lara is a junior Social Studies Education major at Winthrop! She has hopes of becoming a high school teacher, and work her way up to teaching at a university! She has been a staff writer for Her Campus Winthrop for 3 years! One of the many reasons why Itzel loves Her Campus is because of the love that everyone has for one another – Her Campus has been a home away from home for her. She is originally from Los Angeles, California and relocated to South Carolina to continue her education. She is absolutely obsessed with giraffes! She loves exploring new places - especially waterfalls! If she's not binge watching something on Netflix then she's probably napping or hanging out with her dog, Jasper! Follow her on instagram (@ItzelCeleste_)! 
Winthrop University is a small, liberal arts college in Rock Hill, SC.