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online. With the variety of merchandise offered on the
Internet, I can almost always find what I need.
Finally, shopping on the Internet saves both money and
time. I don’t have to buy gas for my car before I shop
online, nor do I buy lunch as I might if I were at a
shopping center. In addition, since online retailers don’t
need brick-and-mortar stores, they have lower overhead
and often, lower prices. I recently saved 30 percent on a
printer by purchasing it online. Shopping online also
takes less time than shopping in a store. Driving around
and shopping at malls or discount stores can easily take
the better part of a Saturday. Online shopping usually
takes less than an hour, even if I visit multiple sites to
compare prices. Saving money and time is a big
advantage of online shopping.
Internet shopping has many advantages, including
convenience, choice, and savings. Next Christmas, I will
not drive to a crowded discount store and wear out my
feet and my patience looking for a gift; I will turn on my
computer instead. I hear that even Santa surfs the Net
these days.
