do you shop online or the stores

[demaina]

It really depends on what I'm getting.  I'll buy games and books and such online cause they generally don't have issues.  Plus, I don't have to worry about size or that they fit or anything.  Plus I've never had an issue where any of them are wrong.  However, clothes and food I would rather pick out in person so I can determine if that dent in the box is good or not or if the size I'm ordering is right or if I should get a size bigger.

[LaKecias]

I prefer the stores unless you get free shopping you pay more adding shipping cost to your bill. Unless it's something you can't get from the store why pay more

[natashaspy]

i do both...most of my christmas shopping is done in stores but i still go maybe one time or two a week to amazon and see what they have on sale

[kiki2414]

i do both

[Optiwoman]

Online.  Any time I can avoid shopping in the stores I will.   

[wadee1958]

i do both but mostly at the stores it is just easier then to have to worry about if your order from online will get to where it should

i do both i like shopping online because it saves me time and save gas. if you ask me you spend about the same with the gas and the shipping. its a lot easier.

[work778]

depends what I am looking for and the time of year

[kewl4reals]

i do both but mostly at the stores it is just easier then to have to worry about if your order from online will get to where it should

I prefer to shop online for the better deals than in the stores.

[annettefayeroach]

I do both.

[schoolvan]

I don't do much shopping at either places.

[rocdragon4353]

I get the change or transition to online from stores is not always appealing to people. The idea of fraud, identity theft and having a tangible item can deter one from making purchases online.

Personally I like going into stores, its a version of windshopping my patner and I enjoy. WE don't have to buy anything, a cup of coffee and do some laps in the mall pointing out things, talking and spending time.  I do however use the store to further my research in items i wish to buy. I find, for myself, that budgeting and asking the question "do I really need this" helps to define my purchases.
Using online for reviews, price comparisons and rewards then the in store for tangible and research.

It takes some more time but my credit bills and debit account show healthy positive balances which is a plus for me.

As far as the rewards, check out Upromise, even ifyou aren't in college. The system is set up to help parents, grandparents and students to pay for college. It is a long term financial planning tool which costs nothing to sign up. But shopping online gets me money back on my purchases, also I can link my cards so that when I buy gas, grocerries or eat out I get money back.
Kind of like a unique savings account, I even make more interest in my Sallie Mae Bank accoutn (through Upromise) than other banks are offering. I get 3% (now) on my savings quarterly and annually verses .3 or .5 % monthly. My money works for me, which is how people get rich and stay rich.

A great book to read about finances and what works best for you is Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kioskvy.
HOpe that helps
~R

[sdenimandlace1]

doing more and more of my shopping on line.  Than I can just pick up small things in the store makes things a lot easier.

[devideddi]

I shop both

[timandvicky1]

Normally I like to shop online, however this year I have been doing more shopping in the stores.

[diala84]

I shop at the store and online. About half at each. I find that I can't always find a specific gift at a store if it is a bit unique.