Halx

I work at a firm that builds ecommerce websites, so I am curious about how everyone on the TFP feels about shopping online. Part of my job is making websites easier to use, safer to use and more comfortable for people to buy from. What is your experience?

Do you love it or do you avoid it?
What are your reasons for doing so?
What sites do you prefer and why?
Is there anything that convinced you to buy something when you normally wouldn't? (Evil question, I know.)
Are there any website features that you enjoy that help you shop?
How do you research what you are going to buy?
What kind of products do you buy? Electronics? Media? Clothes?
What's the most "personal" (something that you're picky about and usually need to check out in person before you buy) item that you've purchased online?

Part of this is about me getting ideas and the other part is about seeing the validity of an business idea that I had. Any input and discussion is very welcome.

I usually only shop online for computer parts and music. I enjoy having the selection that local stores can't afford. I'd rather buy specifically what I want instead of whatever is in stock. Not to mention, the only store that carries the music I listen to is 300 miles away.

I usually buy electronics by brand, and I already know the specifications of what I need before I start filling my shopping cart. It helps to be very deliberate about your online purchase.

I haven't bought anything online so far that could be left up to interpretation. I need to know exactly what I'm getting... music and electronics allow that. I could never buy clothes or furniture online.

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