After trying to purchase our items, in vein at times, we have compiled a list of what we perceived to be some of the benefits and pitfalls of purchasing these sort of products online. Online sites feature extensive product listings, with some sites having up to 15,000 items. The quality of the information provided on the goods is high, saving you from hunting around and reading pamphlets. It s possible to view many products in one sitting and to take advantage of online price comparisons available from some sites.
Surfers can avoid dodgy salespeople shoving hardware down their throats.
Items that are often difficult to find offline can usually be found quite easily online. It s easy to organise a regular account that can be updated and viewed regularly. Variety of payment methods. Many customers dive straight for the search engine rather than browse. This is not often the best idea because many search engines are not as sophisticated as they could be.