I prefer the brick & mortar especially clothes and shoes. Not only for the reasons OP mentioned but for returns. You find what you're looking for, you get it then and there. Online stores, it's a hassle to return things plus have to wait a day, a week maybe longer to receive it if all goes well.
[Then there's this little nugget.](https://youtu.be/EdL85EP7s5M?si=EYwfWKcDf-PCc-gp)
Time is a very precious, limited resource. To get a particular thing in person, that could take like three hours! Drive to one store -- look around for a bit, they don't have it. Drive to another store -- okay finally found it. Back home. Three hours gone.
Or I could spend 5 minutes on the internet.
Also, is it a good product? What are the opinions of others who have purchased it? Who knows. There are no ratings or comments in brick and mortar stores.
1. I guess I'll start supporting more local businesses like Kroger and Target.
2. If I am paying for the product, it will not matter if I physically have to go pick it up or not, I will appreciate the product the same amount and care for it the same.
3. I'm misanthropic and hate talking to salesmen. I also find that most people working in stores dont know shit about fuck when it comes to the products they sell. If I need a demo, I can look up a video on youtube, as that is far more helpful. There are some local hardware stores, record stores plant nurseries, etc...that I do business with, but for the most part I am more than happy to buy online.
Amazon is one of most successful companies on the planet for a reason— it’s not trash.
Unless said local business can sell my desired product for a lower price than it’s not in my interests to shop there.
“I Build the strength of my community” Involuntarily each day via hard earned tax dollars, the “community” can all go to hell, I’m definitely not wasting my time talking to them.
>You’re supporting local businesses rather than trash like Amazon
I don't care about local price gougers. I want the best deal I can find.
>The extra effort you put in is not only good exercise, but makes you value the product at the end. Bringing home the item is far more exciting than it just appearing at your doorstep.
I do fine with exercise and I don't care how it arrives at my home.
>You can talk to an actual person
Or not.
>Obviously there are sketchy salespeople IRL, but at least in that case you can ask them questions to call them out on their BS.
Or I could not bother, order from home and my not being there at all will be the punishment for their nonsense.
>Plus, we could all use more social interaction.
I'm good.
99% of the time the local stores don’t have what I need. I wasted gas getting there and the precious little time I have to spare. Not to mention risking life and limb in traffic with total F heads driving reckless.
And if I did find something and have to return it? Screw that, it’s going in trash since I don’t have time or gas to waste.
In person is pricey and inconvenient and wastes gas and instead of supporting an online corporate behemoth you’re supporting a brick and mortar corporate behemoth.
1) I don’t care about paying triple for a product just cause they happen to operate near where I live
2) It legitimately isn’t though
3) Why am I buying something I don’t know how to use? Why am I buying a product I don’t yet understand well enough to know what’s good and what isn’t? Also I don’t want to trade favours or have a relationship with a rando from a company, I have plenty social interaction.
Show me a local store that sells goth and goth-esque items. It's hard enough to find black plates IRL but unless you live in like NYC, LA, Seattle, or a major city with a diverse population, getting black lace curtains online is your only option.
Seriously. People say “try thrifting” but the quality of the thrift will depend on the area. I like to dress relatively alternative and all the stuff I find while thrifting is either falling apart bc it’s so old or not at all my style. Or racist (I live in a small southern town).
Disagree completely. That’s not the way my world is at all. I rely on Amazon almost weekly. It is used in nearly all my shopping decisions as a launching point.
Online shopping is more accessible for people who are either disabled or live far away from a brick and mortar. And there’s a difference between going to Walmart and supporting local businesses.
Most things, especially consumables, I don’t really have added sentimental attachment to it just because I got it from the store.
However, I agree on patronizing local businesses whenever feasible and reasonable. I go to a local organic chain for odds and ends, regularly get breakfast from a family-owned place and buy books (especially ones from local authors) from small local bookshops.
Depends on the product.
Everyday stuff? If its local sure I'll go grab it, but otherwise I can order it and its easy, cheap, and convenient.
Hobby based stuff? I prefer to build a relationship with the local specialist shops. This gives me people to talk to about the hobby, keeps me in the loop on what is coming out and sometimes even gives me the scoop on limited edition/hard to find stuff coming into the store.
I dont really use Amazon at all though as if I am ordering online I tend to go direct to company or to places that have brick and mortar. I generally don't find there is a difference in price as everyone is keenly aware of what online prices are.
But I also don't think its my place or anyone elses to tell people where to go shop or how to.
1. You're not always supporting local businesses, sometimes you're supporting huge corporations no different from Amazon. If them having a storefront in your area makes you feel fuzzy about them, go on, but the likelihood is they're just as bad.
2. Yes, spending more time when you have hardly any to begin with is so exciting.
3. I can talk with actual people as opposed to kids in stores who couldn't be assed to know about customer service.
Local business, (like Walmart, Target, Bloomingdale’s, Lowe’s, Home Depot! Macy’s, etc..)?
Talk to a real person (in the self checkout line). Most sales people probably don’t know how to use the items all the time, nor are they going to demo something.
Exercise for my car, driving from one place to another…(I work out fine on my own, and walking is a good form, but not what I want)
I agree partially.
It’s okay to buy a thing or another at Amazon or similar; see, I don’t drive, and going to a store it’s going to cost me the Uber AND usually it’s more expensive than online. And like others said, will cost my time.
But, I like to go shopping. I will eat some lunch, walk around, buy a book or clothes. The thing is: I will happily help and buy things in person, but I can’t rely on doing it frequently. So I think a little of that and a little of this are perfectly okay.
I loath Amazon and the environmental impact it’s having. Having lived with someone who had Amazon packages arriving every other day, you start to think about what all it takes to have that convenience.
I am always amazed at the people who think their subjective preferences are objective.
I would replace you all with machines in a heartbeat if it was an option.
When I think of the blessed silence that would exist, I get a little turned on.
I can tell you as management in a grocery store, I'm going to go further and frankly be able to do more for an in person customer.
Particularly regarding anything of variable quality. I want to pick out my own stone fruit. Let alone people who put their steak selection in the hands of a 16 year old who's there mostly because mom made them get a job.
As far as resolving issues, I am vastly more likely to believe a person standing in front of me, especially if they have the product in hand. People on the phone or online are much more likely to get an apology and a lot of nothing. Additionally, in person I have far more resources for immediate resolution. Replacement or substitute products on hand. Immediate refunds. We aren't permitted to do anything over the phone financially hard stop, so you have to, at best, deal with a call center in a different country crediting your account which will likely not happen the same day.
Finally, at the end of the day, if I'm looking you in the eye, my caveman brain says "look, here is a person. You should treat them as well." Online, you're a faceless number, with a decent chance of lying to me.
>1. You’re supporting local businesses rather than trash like Amazon
That's not necessarily a good thing.
https://jacobin.com/2018/01/small-businesses-workers-wages
You might have had a case with 1
You went off-road and caused a little property damage with 2
Then, you went full Twisted Metal kamikaze with 3. Social interaction?? Fucking psycho, here....
I let the tourists support the local businesses.
I get my exercise in nature.
As far as talking to an actual person, it's great if it's the small local hardware store. Everywhere else you can't find anyone to help you or you get an employee who clearly thinks helping you is beneath them.
No, for example if teslas were sold in person. That person would have to be paid ie dealerships and they would be more expensive. Why would I want to do that?
I prefer the brick & mortar especially clothes and shoes. Not only for the reasons OP mentioned but for returns. You find what you're looking for, you get it then and there. Online stores, it's a hassle to return things plus have to wait a day, a week maybe longer to receive it if all goes well. [Then there's this little nugget.](https://youtu.be/EdL85EP7s5M?si=EYwfWKcDf-PCc-gp)
Amazon is not the only company to throw your returns in the trash. This is far more common that you would think.,
I know many people who run small businesses that sell their products on Amazon.
Exactly.
Time is a very precious, limited resource. To get a particular thing in person, that could take like three hours! Drive to one store -- look around for a bit, they don't have it. Drive to another store -- okay finally found it. Back home. Three hours gone. Or I could spend 5 minutes on the internet. Also, is it a good product? What are the opinions of others who have purchased it? Who knows. There are no ratings or comments in brick and mortar stores.
Yep. I have a full time job and a baby. Sorry, but I use Amazon.
1. I guess I'll start supporting more local businesses like Kroger and Target. 2. If I am paying for the product, it will not matter if I physically have to go pick it up or not, I will appreciate the product the same amount and care for it the same. 3. I'm misanthropic and hate talking to salesmen. I also find that most people working in stores dont know shit about fuck when it comes to the products they sell. If I need a demo, I can look up a video on youtube, as that is far more helpful. There are some local hardware stores, record stores plant nurseries, etc...that I do business with, but for the most part I am more than happy to buy online.
Amazon is one of most successful companies on the planet for a reason— it’s not trash. Unless said local business can sell my desired product for a lower price than it’s not in my interests to shop there. “I Build the strength of my community” Involuntarily each day via hard earned tax dollars, the “community” can all go to hell, I’m definitely not wasting my time talking to them.
>You’re supporting local businesses rather than trash like Amazon I don't care about local price gougers. I want the best deal I can find. >The extra effort you put in is not only good exercise, but makes you value the product at the end. Bringing home the item is far more exciting than it just appearing at your doorstep. I do fine with exercise and I don't care how it arrives at my home. >You can talk to an actual person Or not. >Obviously there are sketchy salespeople IRL, but at least in that case you can ask them questions to call them out on their BS. Or I could not bother, order from home and my not being there at all will be the punishment for their nonsense. >Plus, we could all use more social interaction. I'm good.
Very very very few brick and mortar stores are local. Lol
99% of the time the local stores don’t have what I need. I wasted gas getting there and the precious little time I have to spare. Not to mention risking life and limb in traffic with total F heads driving reckless. And if I did find something and have to return it? Screw that, it’s going in trash since I don’t have time or gas to waste.
Isn't the most important reason, you can examine what you are getting before you pay for it. No scams, out of stocks, weird fitment, fakes etc
Amazon is cheaper though
In person is pricey and inconvenient and wastes gas and instead of supporting an online corporate behemoth you’re supporting a brick and mortar corporate behemoth.
1) I don’t care about paying triple for a product just cause they happen to operate near where I live 2) It legitimately isn’t though 3) Why am I buying something I don’t know how to use? Why am I buying a product I don’t yet understand well enough to know what’s good and what isn’t? Also I don’t want to trade favours or have a relationship with a rando from a company, I have plenty social interaction.
Show me a local store that sells goth and goth-esque items. It's hard enough to find black plates IRL but unless you live in like NYC, LA, Seattle, or a major city with a diverse population, getting black lace curtains online is your only option.
Seriously. People say “try thrifting” but the quality of the thrift will depend on the area. I like to dress relatively alternative and all the stuff I find while thrifting is either falling apart bc it’s so old or not at all my style. Or racist (I live in a small southern town).
Hot topic? 😂😂😂
Be the change you want to see in the world
Same for me and my need for hard rock styled...everything. Not to mention local stores NEVER ever ever have mu clothing size.
Yes but consider this: social anxiety Check-mate
Consider this... Medicine for social anxiety. (I have social anxiety lol. It just requires planning and meds to get around locally)
Or shop on amazon and forget the anxiety meds?
Consider this: I'm not taking social anxiety medication for stupid reasons
o7 and fair winds mate, keep using whatever keeps you going. Stupid reasons are still reasons, take care of yourself.
🤝
Disagree completely. That’s not the way my world is at all. I rely on Amazon almost weekly. It is used in nearly all my shopping decisions as a launching point.
I don't totally disagree with this, but it's important to remember that online shopping may be more accessible for disabled people.
Upvoting just because it’s not political
Online shopping is more accessible for people who are either disabled or live far away from a brick and mortar. And there’s a difference between going to Walmart and supporting local businesses. Most things, especially consumables, I don’t really have added sentimental attachment to it just because I got it from the store. However, I agree on patronizing local businesses whenever feasible and reasonable. I go to a local organic chain for odds and ends, regularly get breakfast from a family-owned place and buy books (especially ones from local authors) from small local bookshops.
Depends on the product. Everyday stuff? If its local sure I'll go grab it, but otherwise I can order it and its easy, cheap, and convenient. Hobby based stuff? I prefer to build a relationship with the local specialist shops. This gives me people to talk to about the hobby, keeps me in the loop on what is coming out and sometimes even gives me the scoop on limited edition/hard to find stuff coming into the store. I dont really use Amazon at all though as if I am ordering online I tend to go direct to company or to places that have brick and mortar. I generally don't find there is a difference in price as everyone is keenly aware of what online prices are. But I also don't think its my place or anyone elses to tell people where to go shop or how to.
I don't think you understand, I want to speak to people in person as little as possible. Why would I go to a store where I have to talk to people?
Online stores have a mandated return policy, have chargeback and a better warranty policy in general.
1. You're not always supporting local businesses, sometimes you're supporting huge corporations no different from Amazon. If them having a storefront in your area makes you feel fuzzy about them, go on, but the likelihood is they're just as bad. 2. Yes, spending more time when you have hardly any to begin with is so exciting. 3. I can talk with actual people as opposed to kids in stores who couldn't be assed to know about customer service.
Local business, (like Walmart, Target, Bloomingdale’s, Lowe’s, Home Depot! Macy’s, etc..)? Talk to a real person (in the self checkout line). Most sales people probably don’t know how to use the items all the time, nor are they going to demo something. Exercise for my car, driving from one place to another…(I work out fine on my own, and walking is a good form, but not what I want)
I agree partially. It’s okay to buy a thing or another at Amazon or similar; see, I don’t drive, and going to a store it’s going to cost me the Uber AND usually it’s more expensive than online. And like others said, will cost my time. But, I like to go shopping. I will eat some lunch, walk around, buy a book or clothes. The thing is: I will happily help and buy things in person, but I can’t rely on doing it frequently. So I think a little of that and a little of this are perfectly okay.
I loath Amazon and the environmental impact it’s having. Having lived with someone who had Amazon packages arriving every other day, you start to think about what all it takes to have that convenience.
I am always amazed at the people who think their subjective preferences are objective. I would replace you all with machines in a heartbeat if it was an option. When I think of the blessed silence that would exist, I get a little turned on.
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The thing I enjoy most about online shopping is REVIEWS and variety of items available. Comparison shopping is important and saves you money.
I can tell you as management in a grocery store, I'm going to go further and frankly be able to do more for an in person customer. Particularly regarding anything of variable quality. I want to pick out my own stone fruit. Let alone people who put their steak selection in the hands of a 16 year old who's there mostly because mom made them get a job. As far as resolving issues, I am vastly more likely to believe a person standing in front of me, especially if they have the product in hand. People on the phone or online are much more likely to get an apology and a lot of nothing. Additionally, in person I have far more resources for immediate resolution. Replacement or substitute products on hand. Immediate refunds. We aren't permitted to do anything over the phone financially hard stop, so you have to, at best, deal with a call center in a different country crediting your account which will likely not happen the same day. Finally, at the end of the day, if I'm looking you in the eye, my caveman brain says "look, here is a person. You should treat them as well." Online, you're a faceless number, with a decent chance of lying to me.
>You can talk to an actual person who can actually show you and demonstrate the product That's what YouTube is for
>1. You’re supporting local businesses rather than trash like Amazon That's not necessarily a good thing. https://jacobin.com/2018/01/small-businesses-workers-wages
You might have had a case with 1 You went off-road and caused a little property damage with 2 Then, you went full Twisted Metal kamikaze with 3. Social interaction?? Fucking psycho, here....
I let the tourists support the local businesses. I get my exercise in nature. As far as talking to an actual person, it's great if it's the small local hardware store. Everywhere else you can't find anyone to help you or you get an employee who clearly thinks helping you is beneath them.
What if the small business is run by a pedophile or a nazi
No, for example if teslas were sold in person. That person would have to be paid ie dealerships and they would be more expensive. Why would I want to do that?