Ok Ok, I know the first thing that would come up here is that Im from the e-commerce field.
Online shopping is something that I preach about, and hence should practice.
Online shopping is something that I preach about, and hence should practice.
But for those who don't know me and my random shopping sprees, I'm a person who started shopping online just around three years back. It of course started with a book that I had purchased from www.flipkart.com. Before those days, I was as skeptical about shopping online as a lot of people still are. What would I do if my book did not reach, what if they took my money and sent me something else (there was no option of Cash-on Delivery where I was put up), what if the payment did not go through, what if this, what if that. There are a thousand doubts, but then its just like all the crap you hear about everything before you actually try!! The trick is that you just got to do it right! And its the most amazing experience you'll ever have.
A few purchases..:)
Oh the joy of seeing that your product is available, that it can be added to your "shopping cart' just by a click..Availing a coupon that strikes off 30-35% of the price..Can it get any better?? Apparently it can..with services like nest day delivery..same day delivery..the waiting period has been reduced to hours..probably the same amount that it would take you to get home in peak traffic hours after a day of shopping!
I once had my heart out on a pair of golden stilettos from Tresmode..found it on 3 different websites..chose the best deal..and ordered it on a Saturday night..Before I could wake up the next day..my shoes were delivered! Can you imagine the joy when you wake up with a package containing glittering new heels..waiting to be taken out and tried on!!
I told you they were awesome!!!!!!!!!
I have come to a stage where I just cant shop at a retail store. I like a product, I try it on..fits great..the Fashion Consultant is cute and friendly..everything seems just perfect! But then that urge of checking on any online portal (Of course I have all the apps..DUH!! ) is just something I can't resist. And when I see it online..cheaper of course..how can I ever allow myself to shell out a full price for the same stuff!
For people who say that online portals sell fake stuff/ low quality products. Point taken..Of course some of them do! The intelligence lies in selecting and shopping at the ones that don't!
If the price is too good to be true..it probably is! Don't buy them!
My addiction has got to a level where now I have finally shopped from an international website! One thing off my bucket list!
That's how my order list looks like! Always :P
Some points that might just help!! Atleast from my personal experience!
- Always..always check reviews before paying outright when shopping at any portal for the first time..
- Try and make your first purchase a Cash on Delivery. It reduces risk and helps increase your faith in shopping online
- Compare!! Thats why you have multiple portals selling the same stuff.
- Read descriptions..Zoom into images..check..be satisfied before you buy.
- Save purchases that you are sure of for the weekend. The best deals are available then.
- Add the email ids of portals to your inbox list. You may get spammed with mailers..but you hit on great offers too.
- Know your website and the products they sell.
- Look for mobile app deals. Some websites offer brilliant deals just to make sure you download the app. Trust me..its faster and easy.
- Take a risk once in a while. Its ok! The return policies are super customer friendly in most portals
- Check coupon websites from time to time
- Save shopping for the festive seasons, Amaxon shopping festival, Myntra and Flipkarts EORS and other special days like ladies nights, weekend sales etc.
A few must try websites..
Myntra, Flipkart and Amazon are on the obvious go to websites for clothing, accessories, footwear and literally just about anything!
For some quirky stuff check out The Quirkbox, Indiacircus, Chumbak, The Souled Store, Propshop21 to name a few! This is a rapidly growing segment!
Women you absolutely need to check : Koovs, Femella, and 20dresses.
For sexy lingerie visit zivame.com!
For all you make up necessities: Nykaa is simply brilliant!
On my to- purchase list!
Ok..Now I gotta go! I hear the door bell ring. It must be the delivery guy :)
