Buying online Vs. buying in store. Which one is more profitable? How about both?

If you want the best prices on electronics, you probably need to look online. Usually, the greatest deals are available on the internet and you can hardly find cheaper goods at a store near you. And this is pretty reasonable. When you buy something in a store, you don’t just pay for the product – you pay for the store’s rent, bills, and employees. When you buy online, the only extra cost will be shipping, and most of the time shipping is free.

So why do people still buy electronics in stores? Mostly because of the need to see, feel and try the product they intend to purchase and sometimes, we all need a word of advice from a professional.

So where should you buy? Well, it depends.

Shopping online benefits:

• Accessible anywhere, anytime. All you need is an internet connection and you are done. No driving. No lines. No hassle.
• When buying online you can easily compare prices between a number of retailers without traveling all around town. It’s all there with a click of a button.
• Selection and availability is never an issue when buying online.
• You can get product reviews from real customers and not only from store clerks eager to make a sale.
• Did we say price? And how about coupons? Notice that most sites have a coupon box and all you have to do is search google for a code and get 10% or free delivery. Easy as that.

In store benefits:

• Buying in store let’s you test the product before you commit to make the purchase.
• Once you pay, you get your product and the transaction is over. When you buy online there’s an estimated shipping date and then you’re not home and have to go the post office and stand in line and maybe get the package next holiday season.
• Better costumer service. Even if you are an electronic buff, there’s always a room for a word of advice from a knowledgeable salesman.
• Easy returns and exchanges. If you are not satisfied with the product, you can always go back to the store and return it. When you buy online you need to start dealing with the seller, pay delivery and restocking fees.

So what is the bottom line in the buying online vs. buying in store question? Well, the best advice we can give you is to do both. No, really, do both! How? Do your window shopping outside and make the purchase online. Or just find an electronic dealer who is both, like 1StopCamera, that has website with the best prices available and also a brick and mortar electronic store where you can get all your questions answered.

You can not find better prices on electronics anywhere else and you definitely can’t find a friendlier staff than 1 Stop Camera’s. So go ahead, visit us online or come down to our Brooklyn electronics store and get what you always wanted, at the prices you always wanted.

www.1stopcamera.com is your 1 stop retailer for all consumer electronics including televisions, home theater systems, appliances and cameras.