The Contrast Between Online And Traditional Shopping
“You only get what your pay for”. When you shop in a store, whether it’s online or traditional, and want to get a beautiful dress, this saying is very true. Last summer, i went to Africa to attend my husband’s burial. I then had the good fortune to be in the US a few weeks later to attend my sister’s wedding. I spent money on the funeral of my husband, purchasing dresses at Dillards to give to his family and my own relatives in Africa. Ali Express was the best option for me as I had a limited budget to buy a wedding dress. Both shopping modes serve the same purpose, which is to sell dresses to various individuals. However, they differ greatly in terms of fabric, price, and convenience.
I find it important to be comfortable in my dress. Shooping is a great way to achieve this. The biggest difference between traditional and online shopping is in this aspect. Customers who order online have been faced with delivery delays. Sometimes, products are never delivered. Some online shoppers had to deal incorrect goods, including wrong weights, colors, designs, sizes and even broken products. Another perception is that online retailers are more dishonest. Shopping online is more disappointing than shopping in a traditional store.
It’s like eating your least favorite food when you are forced to wear the online dress instead of what you prefer. The fabric used was a thin polyester that was itchy. It was also poorly sewn and coming off. The colour of my dress was different than the one shown on the site. Instead of a green, I received a gray dress. The neck and shoulders were too small. The dress would not fit a 7-year-old baby. This dress looked very local.
Traditional allows the customer to see, feel, and taste the product, allowing them to make a more informed choice. The traditional customer, unlike online shoppers, can make a selection based on their own preferences and needs. Customers who are in need of dresses can try them on to determine if they fit. Online shoppers are forced to rely on a single picture. Some online retailers zoom in to show a smaller item. Online shoppers are more at risk than traditional buyers. The dress that I bought at dillard’s had a beautiful quality. It was made of a generic fabric and the material was soft. The dress was thick and heavy, so you knew it was good. It wasn’t itchy. The dress had well-placed slits. The dress was in the right size and colour. The dress was true to size and colour.
A second aspect of both shopping methods that was comparable was their cost. As advertised, the price for a Dillard’s dress is about a dollar less. Ali Express doesn’t advertise hidden costs, such as the shipping fee that is higher than the standard. If you wish to make changes to your order in the same month as you purchased, there is an extra fee. As you can guess, these are expensive.
Dillard’s doesn’t charge an additional fee to ship a dress. They also don’t charge for alterations.
The two shopping modes have different punctuality. Shopping online offers convenience to many people. Shopping in malls is not for everyone. Some people are drawn to online shopping because of the lower prices, while others like to shop in different countries. Ali Express is a more frustrating experience for online shoppers than traditional shopping. Ali Express, despite its growing popularity, is still viewed by most online users as a confusing, frustrating and overwhelming experience. Moreover, their high abandonment rate speaks volumes of how fast they can become unpopular. I saved my money to try it out, but decided to wait until a week before the wedding to place the order. It was a wise decision because the dress still hasn’t been delivered. Three weeks will eventually become a whole month. The vendor was rude and did not apologize for the delay.
Dillard’s is not responsible for any delays caused by unforeseen circumstances. This could be due to a production delay or a shipment delay. While shopping for funeral arrangements for my late spouse, I had no problems.
I have decided to never buy online again. You don’t want to risk not getting your dress in time. It was worth the extra money I paid to get the dress I wanted at Dillard’s. The fit, comfort and friendliness from the cashier made it well worthwhile. You get what you paid for, as I discovered first-hand.
