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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
I don't know about "everyone else," but you're definitely the complete opposite of me. I find the online shopping experience an absolute godsend. Risky: rarely. And more work: never. That should be tempered, of course, with the knowledge that buying stuff in person is probably going to involve a two-hour round trip (and all the gas-expense, wear-and-tear, and general inconvenience such a trip entails) to somewhere that even sells the things I want to buy.  |
I'm glad it works out for you
It probably would for me if I ordered simple items like shampoo from Amazon. But I only order things I can't source locally. Most of it sight unseen, no returns. Risky.
My credit card was "compromised" three times last year. Not from the tea farmer in China but Target, Home Depot (online) and TJMaxx. I no longer store my credit card info anywhere online. More work. Major inconvenience contacting your auto debits. Cash, please.
Since I don't have a front porch, the boxes are exposed to the elements; rain, snow, thieves. Risk. My poor Assam tea
Speaking of boxes, my city requires us to break down the cardboard boxes, tie them with
cotton string and bring them to the recycling center. Gas, wear & tear, inconvenience. For myself, that's too much hassle to save 30 cents on paper plates.
Each week I grocery shop for my mother anyway so I just pick up what I need too. Fortunately, I have many retail stores within 20 minute drive and being retired have the time to shop at my own convenience. For the items I can't find, I go online.