Online Shopping Retail Shopping
If you're in the market for a new television, there's two basic places to shop. Here's a side-by-side comparison of online stores versus retail outlets.
Online includes all transactions whether they're from a retail store with an online store, manufacturer, or third party electronics outlet.
WHO CAN BUY - HOW SOON DO YOU NEED IT
Online: Most likely, you'll need a credit card, Pay Pal account, checking account, or some sort of online financing option. You'll have to wait for it to arrive through the mail.
Retail: The easiest place to purchase products if you have the money. All you need is a way to get there, and means to take your item home.
ADVANTAGE: Retail
PRODUCT SELECTION-AVAILABILITY
Online: Every make and model is at your fingertips without having to drive miles to find it. Don't see your television at this store, surf to another. The only drawback is you can't test the product beforehand unless you find it at a retail store near you, but you can read product reviews, user opinions, and manufacturer specs with minimal exertion. Most reputable sites make aware the availability of each item.
Retail: Limited to only products it sells at the local level, but you can test your new television in-person before buying it. Depending on store size, selection may be limited, but availability is almost always certain.
ADVANTAGE: Online
BASE PRICE
Online: Generally, online sellers features lower prices because they don't have the overhead of renting a pad in a strip mall, high electric bills, and a staff of sales people. There's even Web sites that offer 'percent off' discounts if you enter a code after meeting a minimum purchase requirement, which could save even more money. Though, pay attention whether or not your television is brand new or refurbished.
Retail: In order to compete with online purchasing, retail outlets are slashing prices all around. Paired with a coupon or special 'in store' discount, prices might get as low as some
Online includes all transactions whether they're from a retail store with an online store, manufacturer, or third party electronics outlet.
WHO CAN BUY - HOW SOON DO YOU NEED IT
Online: Most likely, you'll need a credit card, Pay Pal account, checking account, or some sort of online financing option. You'll have to wait for it to arrive through the mail.
Retail: The easiest place to purchase products if you have the money. All you need is a way to get there, and means to take your item home.
ADVANTAGE: Retail
PRODUCT SELECTION-AVAILABILITY
Online: Every make and model is at your fingertips without having to drive miles to find it. Don't see your television at this store, surf to another. The only drawback is you can't test the product beforehand unless you find it at a retail store near you, but you can read product reviews, user opinions, and manufacturer specs with minimal exertion. Most reputable sites make aware the availability of each item.
Retail: Limited to only products it sells at the local level, but you can test your new television in-person before buying it. Depending on store size, selection may be limited, but availability is almost always certain.
ADVANTAGE: Online
BASE PRICE
Online: Generally, online sellers features lower prices because they don't have the overhead of renting a pad in a strip mall, high electric bills, and a staff of sales people. There's even Web sites that offer 'percent off' discounts if you enter a code after meeting a minimum purchase requirement, which could save even more money. Though, pay attention whether or not your television is brand new or refurbished.
Retail: In order to compete with online purchasing, retail outlets are slashing prices all around. Paired with a coupon or special 'in store' discount, prices might get as low as some