What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?

Advantages of online shopping-

1. Online stores are open 24X7 throughout the year.
2. You can choose goods that fit your budget.
3. You can shop both at work and at home provided you have access to the Internet.
4. Online stores give many discounts and a better price for goods as compared to conventional shopping.
5. There is no need for vehicles and hence, unnecessary fuel consumption is saved.

Disadvantages of online shopping-

1. It doesn't have any interaction with the dealer.
2. Items are to be selected within the availability.
3. Special offers are to be availed within the time mentioned by the dealer.
4. Sometimes, it becomes time consuming as there is confusion in selecting the goods.
5. The booking of an item is totally dependent on the network connectivity.
6. You can't touch, see and test the product.
7. It mainly caters to urban areas.