Write about the following topic. 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Online shopping has gained huge recognition in the recent times. The main items that are bought online includes books, air tickets, groceries etc. There are a number of advantages and disadvantages for the gaining popularity

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internet shopping.

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, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages due to numerous factors. Online shopping provides the consumers with the opportunity to choose from a wide range of sellers. Especially,

younger generation

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the younger generation

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is found

to be more inclined to online shopping platforms where, they can find a huge choice for products meeting their specifications. Due to the immense competition, consumers are able to find the goods/services that they require at competitive prices and huge discounts at times of clearance sales.

Also

, people can order the items from anywhere if they have access to the internet and products are delivered at their doorstep. The interface for online shopping platforms are very much simple to attract people with limited knowledge of electronic gadgets.

Additionally

, online shopping extends many benefits to sellers. Sellers can diversify the market for their products by attracting online customers from around the country/globe through online platforms. The selling and distribution costs associated with displaying the products in an offline store

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much higher considering the huge rents and taxes for commercial spaces. In spite of several advantages, there are some inevitable disadvantages for online shopping. Internet frauds are always on the rise where the credit card details

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may be

stolen or fake products may be delivered despite paying the price for original ones.

Although

, shopping sites are taking adequate measures to prevent the frauds, there are instances of receiving fake products.