What online gifts have come to mean to the buyer
Shoppers who bought gifts online last year generated revenue of $301 billion. Now that shopping online isn’t as new as it once was, consumers are very comfortable trusting both their credit card details and that their recipient will receive their gift.
Buying gifts online instead of going to a store is very tempting…
we save money
In many cases, by choosing to buy my gifts online, I have seen great savings. Many factors combine for buyers to win. The competition, the fact that merchants don’t have the same overhead as offline, and of course what country you’re buying from and how strong your country’s currency is.
we save time
These days we work longer hours. The time we have for ourselves is very valuable. Buying gifts online saves me a lot of time. With all the birthdays I have to buy and for special occasions, it makes my life so much easier.
We have a wide variety of gifts
Where stores in your area may stock some items, online gifts you can find quantity, quality and variety. A good example is nautical jewelry. If you’re a big fan like me, you can find pieces created in so many different designs that you won’t run out of options.
Are you looking for flowers? or gift slippers? The same thing. Buy online and choose. The choice is there.
Designers unleash their creativity to give us more
The Internet has made it possible for boys and girls to unleash their creativity and give us shoppers more options in niche gift products. Many mom and pop businesses are popping up on the internet because the internet gives them the opportunity to do so.
I, along with a lot of my friends, are animal lovers. What better than giving your cat-loving friend for her birthday a set of gold cat earrings that look like they’re growing out of her earlobes… how cute!
The truth is that I had not seen much variety in jewelry for dogs and cats until I started shopping online. Sure, you’ll get some, but animal jewelry is a kind of niche gift, so your offline variety will be limited. And another truth… I have not seen pieces like those sold online that attract so much attention.
Easier to shop for friends and family abroad
Remember the days when you used to send cards abroad on special occasions? Those days are gone for me. A card is nice, a much nicer gift. If you want to buy something from your country and send it abroad, it is the postage that burns a hole in your pocket. Now, with so many businesses online, choose a site local to the country you want to send to and your gift, as well as your thoughts, will be on the way.
As you can see, it is not difficult for the consumer to see the vast benefits of shopping online and these are my reasons for doing so. I have been sending gifts online for over five years.