Monday, June 1, 2009

EBAY!!!


I am currently into ebay! I'm a certified ebay addict! LOL It started when i was looking for 2000-2003 issues of FHM Philippines. I searched online using Google and arrived at ebay site by a specific seller of these issues. And from then on, I was addicted to ebay, browsing everyday, before going to sleep, for good deals and cheap buys!

And in line with this, I noticed that online shopping is starting to emerge, not only in the Philippines, but worldwide. It is maybe because online shopping provides not just accessibility, but also comfort of browsing through goods in the comfort of you own home! If you go to the mall, you have to endure the traffic, crowded environment, long lines and aching feet! With online shopping, just one click, pay through your PayPal and just wait for it to be delivered at your door step! Easy as 1,2,3!

Even though it is easier doing online shopping, I still recommend Mall shopping since it provides, well, pretty good advantages. First, you can actually SEE and FEEL the product you are purchasing. You can look for flaws, ask attendants for details that are often overlooked in online shops. Second, for clothes, you can see if it fits you perfectly, the size, the feel, etc. (certainly, online shops can't provide this service). Lastly, Outside shopping provides EXERCISE! C'mon! We tend to make things less physically challenging (i.e. cooking). Can we just spare shopping! It can also be a family activity; 2 in 1!

Well, little online shopping won't do harm especially if you are in a very tight schedule and just needing instant splurging. But as much as possible, in general, let us not be technologically dependent! Let us preserve our being human, enjoy life, go out, breathe some fresh air, socialize, meet friends! Our life is a wonderful gift, let us enjoy it!

2 comments:

pamQ said...

My brother's making a lot of good money selling some Magic: The Gathering cards on ebay over here. :) I don't buy stuff from ebay, I don't really trust the people much... I buy my textbooks [used textbooks] from Amazon.com, though.

Essel31 said...

LOL Way back elementary, i was planning to collect magic cards, but i ended collecting pokemon cards! LOL. Sa awa naman ng Diyos, maayos pa naman mga transactions ko sa ebay.. haha. Thanks for the comment Pam!