Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?

In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people who choose to shop online. In my opinion,

this

trend has more merits than demerits. It is clear that the invention of e-shopping has benefited us in many ways.

Initially

, shopping had never been so convenient and quick before.

Instead

of going to trade centres or brick-and-mortar stores, customers nowadays can easily order their needed items from the vast variety of choices on the internet just by a click of a computer mouse and packages will be immediately sent to their homes.

Secondly

, the increasing popularity of eCommerce can be considered as an open opportunity for young, determined entrepreneur to start-up their business

since

Suggestion

for

this

type of commerce does not require much principle to cover taxes and rent payment.

On the other hand

, one must

also

consider the possible risks that may occur when doing online shopping because people can neither see nor touch the product they are demanding for.

This

drawback is being taken advantage of by plenty online organization as well as individuals to trick customers into buying fake, low-quality products that causes not only financial loss, but

also

health issues

such

as allergies, skin and digestive problems if those products are either food, medicine or cosmetics.

For instance

, my mother, who was a regular online buyer, once bought a dress for almost 50 dollars and ended up

receiveing

get something; come into possession of

receiving

a wrinkled up piece of cloth yet the salesman refused to refund. To conclude, it is no doubt that the growth of online shopping has been extremely beneficial to our lives.

Although

there are still some disadvantages, it can be restricted by being a smart and cautious consumer.