Shopping on the internet

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

Some stuff I just can't understand how they can buy online. One is shoes - don't you need to try on shoes and walk in them in the store to be certain they fit correctly? The only time I have ever bought shoes online was a pair of Clark's loafers that I already have in navy and brown. When they showed them on QVC in burgundy I did jump on getting them, but I was already certain they would fit. I could never buy shoes online without trying them on.

Another thing I can't buy online or from QVC is makeup. Especially since MU is so expensive anymore , I need to try it on or hold it next to my skin and look at the colors. The only time I buy any MU online or from QVC is if I am just replacing something I have used up, and I already know my shade. For instance lipstick queen medievil lipstick. I already have used it for a while and I know I like it, so I do watch her site for sales.

Do you have some things you would never buy online, or only in certain circumstances?

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

I agree with you about make-up and shoes. I personally wouldn't buy food...

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

I have purchased many shoes online and have sent only a couple pairs back. I always purchase a 7.5 in "designer" name shoes, 7 in everything else. Surprisingly, this almost always works for me. My sister, who wears a 10 usually has had no success shopping online for shoes. I guess it depends on your feet.

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circles · ‎03-10-2010

Some of us have difficulty walking for any length of time....so going to malls is out of the question...while its chancy ordering some things on line...that is my only choice...especially shoes...I wear an 11w or 12w...try to find those in the local stores...impossible...

Clothing is another problem for me...I wear a 3x....the mall store choices are limited in that size...or if they carry it...there is a limit to colors or style...I won't even get started about the cost....

Beleive me...when I could walk around...I did schlep to the mall and came home totally exhausted going from store to store to find nothing....

I will puchase online...and if I have to pay for shipping...so be it...and if I have to return said items...I am okay with that, too...so much better then killing myself doing the malls...my health is more important to me...

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

Never really had a problem buying shoes or makeup online. I guess the only thing I wouldn't buy online is a pet. Or a car off of ebay.

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151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
I agree with you about make-up and shoes. I personally wouldn't buy food...

I agree - food is another thing I wouldn't even consider.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@circles wrote:
Some of us have difficulty walking for any length of time....so going to malls is out of the question...while its chancy ordering some things on line...that is my only choice...especially shoes...I wear an 11w or 12w...try to find those in the local stores...impossible...

Clothing is another problem for me...I wear a 3x....the mall store choices are limited in that size...or if they carry it...there is a limit to colors or style...I won't even get started about the cost....

Beleive me...when I could walk around...I did schlep to the mall and came home totally exhausted going from store to store to find nothing....

I will puchase online...and if I have to pay for shipping...so be it...and if I have to return said items...I am okay with that, too...so much better then killing myself doing the malls...my health is more important to me...

I don't schlep around a mall to buy my shoes , I go to a shoe store. I am fortunate to have a store in my community that sells my 2 favorite brands - Clarks and Ryka. They also carry Naturalizer which I like.

betteb · ‎03-09-2010

@circles wrote:
Some of us have difficulty walking for any length of time....so going to malls is out of the question...while its chancy ordering some things on line...that is my only choice...especially shoes...I wear an 11w or 12w...try to find those in the local stores...impossible...

Clothing is another problem for me...I wear a 3x....the mall store choices are limited in that size...or if they carry it...there is a limit to colors or style...I won't even get started about the cost....

Beleive me...when I could walk around...I did schlep to the mall and came home totally exhausted going from store to store to find nothing....

I will puchase online...and if I have to pay for shipping...so be it...and if I have to return said items...I am okay with that, too...so much better then killing myself doing the malls...my health is more important to me...

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I have also bought a lot of stuff online that I would normaly go to the stores for, since my health has declined. I don't think there is a lot I would say "never", including some grocery store items (non perishable). I love Amazon Prime Pantry.

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brii · ‎06-20-2010

I can buy shoes online. I can buy Ryka online and know they will fit. I can do the same with Uggs and Vionics.

I don't buy bras online. That's something I hae to try on.

I don't buy food online.

debic · ‎09-02-2010

Well I live in a small town where Walmart is basically my only choice. It's over an hour away to go to any shopping place. While not that far it's not always convienent to do so. I'll buy shoes online, but never clothes.

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