Online shopping and in-store shopping differ in various ways. However, both are convenient ways to shop. Recently, online shopping has been very convenient for me, but I like both ways of shopping. I believe purchasing preferences change depending on a person's situation. I've noticed that many people are starting to prefer online shopping rather than in-store shopping. Online shopping is more convenient for people who don't have time to go to the store. If you are busy with an online job or online classes, online shopping can sometimes be more convenient. It's also convenient because you don't have to drive, take the bus, wait in line, or deal with the problem of not being able to find an item. All you have to do is type in the item you're looking for and it's there. Once you find the item, you can order it at any time because online stores never close. I've had a lot of online shopping experiences lately. I usually buy from websites with a wide variety of sellers to make sure I get the best price. When looking for the best price, research is necessary. The best price is most often found online, but not always. Online merchants will sometimes sell you an item for double the retail price. When the price is not doubled, it may be the same price plus shipping costs. Therefore, you still won't get the best price. This item may be for sale in retail stores. Shopping in-store can be more convenient for those who are rarely at home and don't have time to compare prices. It is especially convenient for those who work outside the home and for students on campus. Shopping in-store can also be much faster since you don't have to worry about shipping. All you have to do is grab the item you want, get in line and purchase it. I have had many experiences where I never received the item. When an item comes from the United States, it should never take more than two months to receive it. I think some online stores can be really dishonest. I haven't had as many disappointments from in-store purchases as I have from online purchases. I had the biggest disappointments with the shipping. I have had experiences with sellers who took a long time to finally ship an item. There were times when I never even received the item I ordered.