4 things everyone hates about online
shopping
Online
shopping is, in many ways, a dream come true. It's an easy way to scour your
favorite stores without leaving the couch.
While
it may be preferable to fighting crowds at the mall, online shopping also has
its drawbacks - website glitches, expensive fees, and having to reenter all
your credentials at checkout for what seems like the millionth time.
Thankfully,
there are ways to make it better. Check out these common online shopping woes,
and how you can fix them.
1. The shipping fees make your jaw drop.
You
found an amazing deal for a cashmere sweater online, but the shipping cost
makes you wonder if you would be better off buying it from the actual store.
Fortunately,
many retailers offer free shipping at certain times or promotional codes,
especially around the holidays. Keep an eye out for these deals, whether it's
by signing up for the brand's newsletter or by checking sites like RetailMeNot.
You may also want to consider ordering several items from a single retailer to
lump purchases into one package, which makes shipping so much more worth it.
2. You have to reenter the same information
... over and over again.
There's
nothing more annoying than having to enter your billing, shipping, and payment
information for each and every site. Sometimes it feels like you've lost hours
of your life doing just that.
With PayPal's One Touch,
once you've opted-in, you can shop on nearly any device or browser without
having to type in any payment or login information. Plus, One Touch helps you
stay logged in for up to six months and is a checkout option across more than a
million businesses that accept PayPal. You just click "confirm
payment."
3. You can't guarantee how something will
look or fit.
Whether
it's buying shoes, clothing, or jewelry, online shopping can sometimes feel
like a gamble. Despite your best efforts, you may end up opening a package to
find that the dress you bought for your sister is way too baggy - or that red
sweater you bought for yourself is more cherry than burgundy.
To
be safe, you should always browse product reviews on the site, and check the
sizing charts before you buy. It's also helpful to have people's measurements
on hand. You can also look on different blogs and YouTube channels to get a
better look at clothes in a different light.
4. The package doesn't arrive in time - or
doesn't show up at all.
Sometimes
you need to wait days, or even weeks, before an item will make its way to you.
If you're strapped for time, you may want to spend a bit more on priority
shipping to ensure you won't be empty-handed during the gift exchange. Alternatively,
give yourself ample time to buy gifts - at least two to three weeks - so you
can ease your anxiety. Additionally, PayPal's Pay After Delivery ensures
that you don't pay for the item until it arrives.
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