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?

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There is no doubt that
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the internet
is gaining more and more popularity nowadays. While some people believe that
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shopping is extremely advantageous
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others might argue that it has its fare share of drawbacks. In
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will discuss both and present my support on the former view. As
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the internet
is growing rapidly, all the customers are being diverted towards shopping online which is creating a big problem for the people who own physical stores.
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is because
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the internet
allows customers to shop from the comfort of their couch.
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, Amazon has become the most famous online store in the
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decade due to the convenience and comfort it provides to its customers.
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, if customers would still buy from stationary shops, they would lose more of their precious time and
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, will not have time for more important things.
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, I believe that online shopping has made our lives much easier. Now we have more opportunities than ever before for online stores are much quicker to set up and require only a minimal investment.
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, drop shipping is gaining huge popularity these days as everyone who could not afford to open a physical store before, now have the opportunity to do it. In conclusion, even though shopping from the
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has its drawbacks like creating a threat for the store owners,
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personally believe that the advantages of online shopping outweighs its disadvantages.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • convenience
  • time-saving
  • wide selection
  • competitive prices
  • discounts
  • accessibility
  • global marketplace
  • availability
  • fraud
  • scams
  • lack of
  • physical interaction
  • personal experience
  • impersonal
  • customer service
  • delays
  • delivery
  • return process
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