It is widely known that the advent of the Internet and E-commerce has elevated the living standard and supported the convenience of humankind. People are now using web browsers to purchase goods such as flight tickets, reading materials, daily foodstuffs, etc. Online shopping brings tremendous merits to society. However, in my point of view, the detrimental sides of cyber shopping shall be seriously considered. This essay will discuss the merits of this trend and then provide further details on the side effects before coming to a reasoned conclusion.