Although it may not be immediately obvious, there are definite advantages when you shop online. I buy EVERYTHING I can, including most baby items online. I find it easier than shopping in stores and I also save money when I buy anything online.
Find a stroller for your baby online
When shopping for a baby stroller in stores, your selection is limited to whatever brand and amount of inventory the particular store you’re in has available. The only way to get a feel for the variety is to visit several or more stores before making a decision on which stroller to buy. Unless you are at the store that has the stroller you want, you will have to return to another store to get the stroller you have chosen.
Does anyone really want to spend so much time, energy, and money driving from store to store trying to find the best stroller? It’s a waste of gas and time, not to mention frustrating. Keeping track of which stroller has what features it can and which store it was in can also compound the problem.
Shopping online for your baby stroller is much easier and more cost-effective than you might think. You can find just about anything you want on sites like Amazon and/or Wal Mart. Amazon sells everything, and when it comes to baby strollers you can find models from all manufacturers and in all price ranges. There are also other shopping sites where you can buy baby items online, but I’ve done price and reliability comparisons and Amazon is clearly the easiest and least expensive way to go.
Buying a stroller for your baby online saves time and money
I have purchased a stroller travel system, stroller, and many other items for my baby online, and have never been disappointed. Online prices seem to be a bit cheaper than in brick-and-mortar stores and it’s much easier to do price comparison shopping. When you find a car seat or stroller that interests you, you can find the same with a mouse click from another provider.
before sale
Another advantage of buying for babies online is the opinions of customers. When shopping online, almost every stroller or product you find listed on a reputable site will have customer reviews posted. This is something you don’t find when shopping in a store. These reviews are a great tool when trying to decide whether or not the product will live up to what is advertised.
I don’t know what it is, but there definitely seems to be some kind of similar mindset among people who shop online. Everyone seems to rate and review their purchases. This is very beneficial when buying a stroller that you haven’t had a chance to touch or see, because reviewers usually cover everything.
Read the reviews, they are important. They will tell you everything you need to know about the stroller, especially how well it is built and how it stands up to daily use. Reviews are also a good source of information about other factors like service, shipping, and return policies. Customers will often give good reviews and a good rating to a product they are happy with, but they will definitely let you know how they feel when they are dissatisfied.
When buying anything for your baby online, customer reviews are the best way to know if you are dealing with a reliable seller with a good product and good service.
after sale
Whenever you shop, whether online or at a local store, you may need to return an item (like a stroller). Returns happen for a variety of reasons. Perhaps your stroller arrived damaged, was the wrong color, or you just decided you wanted a different model. Well, you have to go back.
Local stores often have their return policy prominently displayed or printed on the sales receipt. Online stores also have return policies. So please read the return policy carefully before purchasing. If the return policy does not seem clear or if you have questions, please call the contact number listed and speak to a customer service representative.
In certain situations, such as shopping at Wal Mart, you may have the option of returning the stroller or item to a local Wal Mart store, instead of packing it up and shipping it back. Please check this first, if you think there is a possibility that the item you are purchasing may need to be returned. When purchasing from Amazon, you can return items within 30 days for a replacement or full refund.
The disadvantage of buying online
While shopping online for your baby has its benefits, you should also consider the potential downsides.
wait
Unlike the instant gratification of being able to take your stroller home when you shop at a local store, items purchased online ship. Although this takes a bit of time, it is easier than hauling a large item home from the store. However, waiting for your item to arrive is the biggest downside to shopping online.
Shipping costs
Shipping costs will vary depending on the size and weight of what you are purchasing. If you are buying a stroller, shipping costs are likely to be high.
When shopping on Amazon, a good way to save on shipping is to join Amazon Prime, which is a program that provides exclusive benefits to its members for $99.00 per year. As a member, you can watch over 40,000 movies and TV shows, borrow Kindle books, and best of all, get unlimited free 2-day shipping no matter the size of your order.
Other sites may also offer various discounts and/or promotions on shipping rates, so shop around to see if you can get a shipping discount. Shipping costs that are too high could make buying certain products online a bad decision.
disreputable sites
Stay away from unknown or suspicious sites. Take a look at any site that just doesn’t feel right before entering any personal contact information, especially credit card numbers. The best way to protect yourself from any type of scam site is to avoid them entirely.
Although shopping online can be very advantageous, it is always a good idea to be careful when buying anything online. Stick with well known and reputable websites and you will minimize the risk of fraud and/or being scammed.