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

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In the modernized world, purchasing goods
such
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as
e-books
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, air tickets and groceries online through the Internet is becoming a prominent trend.
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trend brings both advantages and disadvantages towards the individual and the society and they will be explained. On the one hand, online purchasing offers a wide range of family goods and
e-books
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which
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be viewed within a few clicks.
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saves money on fuel and reduces commuting time.
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, people will save money and the traffic will be reduced so the environment will be less polluted.
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, expensive rare items can be imported which could be used to depict wealth and status.
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, children can read the latest
e-books
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just as they are released,
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which
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libraries lack.
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, these digital texts can be accessed at any time or place.
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, a student can read
e-books
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while
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travelling without carrying a bunch of hard copies.
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, returning to buying
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risky things like air tickets would be more trustworthy if it was done physically.
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, the internet contains several similar websites to the original that
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to fraud sites, so spending huge amounts on plane tickets
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more likely at
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risk.
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, e-businesses overtaking local shops
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losing people's careers and
leads
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to bankruptcy.
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, most goods delivered are damaged or irrelevant and do not offer
money-back
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a money-back
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guarantee,
leading
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making
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customers frustrated and dissatisfied. In conclusion, even though purchasing things online saves time,
money
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and money
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and is more convenient
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however
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, the disadvantages like
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the possibility
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of greater fraud, hindering of jobs and
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frequently
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damaged products outweigh the advantages.
Submitted by Witharana Senesh Rasinda Wickramasinghe on

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Relevant points are raised that address both the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping.

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