Saturday, 13 March 2010

  • What Embarassing Items Do You Buy Online?

    A recent Fast Company study showed that, even in the midst of the recession, online purchases have continued to increase. The study showed that 154 million people, which is almost half the entire US population, bought something online in 2009.

    Many people are starting to buy online more often than in stores.

    I have one friend who buys clothes online exclusively. Of course, he is a guy, so it's a little easier for him to buy clothes without trying them on. Others even buy food items because they can get them cheaper online than in grocery stores. This trend hearkens back to the days of home milk delivery.

    This same friend also orders condoms from Amazon (he would kill me if he knew I was writing this!) - guess it might save some awkwardness at the drug store counter. I wonder what other embarrassing items people are opting to buy online instead of in stores. I'm sure the 16-year guy old behind the counter wouldn't mind avoiding having to scan a cute girl's purchase of tampons or Preparation H. 

    But I'm curious, what do you buy online as opposed to in stores and why? Is the price better or is it just more convenient? Or does the embarrassment factor come in?


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