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In store vs. Online shopping: Which is better?

Taylor Jones, Staff Reporter

Shopping is always a fun and enjoyable activity, whether it is with friends or family. As new and exciting reasons to go shopping surface, the argument of whether in store or online shopping is better could come up. Three reasons that online shopping is better than in store include that it is more convenient, they have better prices and deals, and online stores have more of a variety. Online shopping is the best way to shop, and if you want more details, then listen up!

 Online shopping is a convenient way to buy new clothing and accessories right from the comfort of your own home. Also, you are more aware of what you are spending because you can quickly access your balance. In addition, if you are feeling lazy and want to shop, you are able to. Shopping online is a great way to purchase items if you are in a hurry or if a sale is closing in a couple of minutes and you really want that new bathing suit. Shopping online is just a convenient way to buy the things you love and to avoid the trouble that stores may give you, including those crazy moms on Black Friday or driving around in circles looking for a parking spot!

 Another reason why online shopping is better than in store shopping is because of the price differences and the fact that there are better deals online. Assume you go online just to browse, but you see a banner that says “Free shipping on orders over $49,” or “50% off sale ending in 14 hours!” with a countdown timer in bold hot pink letters. You contemplate for two seconds then immediately take action against your better judgment by buying a full cart of stuff. Senior Bahia Ali said, “My favorite part about online shopping is that I can shop at 12 p.m. or 12 a.m. and it would not even matter. Some stores have different sales online than in the store which helps me save money because I need to! My favorite stores to shop online at are H&M and Forever 21 because they are always crowded, and I do not usually find what I am looking for, but online I do.” Online shopping helps customers save more money and gives them more opportunities to spend less for more items.

 How many times have you gone to the store and you find a shirt or a pair of shoes that you really love but you look through the rack or the shelf and they do not have your size? Frustrating right? You have to go through the hassle of finding a worker and asking them to check in the back just in case, but it turns out that there are none in your size left. With online shopping, you do not have to worry about it because of the availability of all sizes and colors. Shopping online would help you purchase that cool shirt or that rocking pair of shoes that you so dearly wish you had with just a click of a button. Also, you never know they might even have something else that you like that was not in the store originally.

 In conclusion, online shopping is a cheaper way to purchase the things that you love. With all of the different options for colors and sizes and with all of the exciting deals, online stores are a more convenient and smarter way to spend your money. Have fun and shop away!