Comments on: How to Conquer the Downsides of Online Shopping

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:56:14 +0000

I avoid the sizing problem when shopping on-line, by ordering two or three sizes and sending back what I don’t want. Return shipping–at least at Lands’ End– is usually free. Once you know your size, it always fits.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:43:49 +0000

Nicole — Thanks for writing in! I agree that online shopping is great for heavy items. We buy cartons of recycled copy paper, for example, and have it delivered.

That lovely street is Old Town Alexandria. Gorgeous, right? We used to live very near in Arlington, Virginia and it was a favorite destination. Their small businesses were struggling a bit when we left. When huge parking lots and superstore prices are nearby, it’s hard to compete. But I think most people would be sad if those shops disappeared or got replaced by a bunch of chain restaurants and stores.

By: Nicole Tereza @ mangiavita.com

Nicole Tereza @ mangiavita.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:50:24 +0000

Amy, I am guilty of shopping online for sure. I shop for clothes in places where I know how the sizes fit me – and I look for deals, when they have sales, when they offer free shipping, etc.

I also shop for doggy stuff online. Living in the city it’s hard to buy larger items and schlepp them all the way home! So I’ll get large boxes of wee wee pads (the more you get, the cheaper they are!) when I’m running low, and I’ll use this time to stock up on treats and toys too.

And in all the online shopping I have done, I’ve never fallen victim to fraud (finger’s crossed.)

One more thing, where is that lovely street shot taken?? What a perfect quaint little town!
.-= Nicole Tereza @ mangiavita.com´s last blog ..Dumpling, My Dumpling =-.

By: Gayle

Gayle — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:01:30 +0000

Another excellent post, Amy! You always give me good stuff to think about. .-= Gayle´s last blog ..Thursday Links =-.