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| In stores | 48% | 298 votes | Total: 626 votes | |
| Online | 52% | 328 votes |
In stores
by Swarna K
Created on: June 15, 2009 Last Updated: June 18, 2009
People these days have become quite dependent on internet. Undoubtedly, internet has been very useful,
by Dee Cain
Created on: December 17, 2007
Shopping in the local retail stores has distinct advantages. The recent toy recalls had a big impact
Created on: March 19, 2010 Last Updated: March 21, 2010
It is definitely better to do your holiday shopping in stores.
Shopping has always been a weakness
Created on: February 06, 2008
The whole subject of holiday shopping is fraught with peril. The most dangerous area is not the last
by Ted Sherman
Created on: November 28, 2007
The immediate pull of this question is the belief that online sites often offer better bargains. Sometimes
Created on: January 06, 2008 Last Updated: July 08, 2008
I believe shopping during the holidays in stores is still slightly advantageous to shopping online.
Created on: October 04, 2009 Last Updated: October 05, 2009
Who doesn't enjoy spending money? We all do, but when it comes to actual shopping, it really is better
Created on: November 29, 2007
Let's face it, holiday shopping is no fun no matter how you look at it. It is going to be annoying whether
by Amanda Rash
Created on: October 23, 2008
Shopping online and in local retail stores both have their own advantages. Shopping online you can get
Created on: November 30, 2007
Is it better to do your holiday shopping in stores or on-line? Holiday shopping isn't holiday shopping
by Anita Carter
Created on: November 29, 2007
To shop in retail store or to shop online? The hustle and bustle of retail shopping, during the holidays,
by Patti Morgan
Created on: November 29, 2007
Call me crazy, but I do believe everyone should shop online during the holidays. The main reason why
Created on: January 07, 2008
When you shop in store you can actually pick up and feel the item . Not only that you can see how big
Created on: November 28, 2007 Last Updated: June 29, 2008
For gifts for my family for their birthdays and Christmas I like to shop in stores. Usually I have no
Created on: November 29, 2007
I personally prefer to do my holiday shopping in stores, rather than online. Yes, the lines and crowds
Created on: November 28, 2007
Well as I look at the way things are today ... and though according to the trends there is a lean towards
by Gareth Hobbs
Created on: November 30, 2007
Christmas time, and the dilemma of whether do your holiday shopping online or in stores rears its head.
Created on: November 28, 2007
It is definitely better to do holiday shopping in stores. Being apart of the crowds and surrounded by
by Annie Biller
Created on: November 25, 2007
Online shopping offers the luxury of shopping from home without battling the weather, nasty road conditions,
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Online
Created on: July 20, 2009
Holiday shopping brings the masses to all stores to fight over sales and other discounts. More and more
Created on: November 02, 2011 Last Updated: May 04, 2012
Shopping online is advantageous over shopping in stores for several reasons. While shopping online will
by Jonte Rhodes
Created on: December 12, 2007 Last Updated: February 26, 2009
There are many different reasons why many people prefer to shop online whenever they can, and also why
by T.C Leonard
Created on: March 11, 2010
The town I live in has one substandard mall, no sporting goods stores, less than five jewelry stores,
by McJess
Created on: November 27, 2007
Online shopping is awesome, especially during the hectic holiday season. The shopping experience is
Created on: December 01, 2008
The easiest, quickest way to shop this holiday hands down is online. The reason being is that you do
by Dale Dolmo
Created on: December 16, 2008
Holiday Shopping is Better Online.
Some people enjoy going out to the malls and discount stores and sifting
by JennM
Created on: July 10, 2009 Last Updated: July 12, 2009
On-line is the way to shop. Between work and kids, I honestly don't have time to go sorting through
Created on: November 18, 2009
During the holiday season, saving time is even more important. Working and taking care of a family is
Created on: November 28, 2007 Last Updated: December 05, 2007
I have already explained to my wife there is only one store I will be visiting for my shopping this
Created on: February 24, 2009
Is it better to do Holiday shopping in stores or online?
While I voted over to the "online" side, I'm
by Shannon Lane
Created on: November 18, 2009 Last Updated: November 19, 2009
Are you kidding me. Do your remember when we were young and the house got that big sears catalog? Care
Created on: November 28, 2007
These past two Christmases, I had little choice where to shop. I was diagnosed with Stage IV breast
by Rob Purifoy
Created on: November 28, 2007
Save gas, beat the crowds, pay no sales tax, don't get Christmas car jacked in the parking lot and most
Created on: November 28, 2007 Last Updated: February 09, 2009
Miles and miles of full parking lots, hundreds of people clamoring for the exact same idea, minimum
by Ron Busby
Created on: December 17, 2007
My wife and I had this very discussion just a couple of weeks ago. I think it all depends on where you
by Lisa Papez
Created on: November 28, 2007
I looked at this topic a good half dozen times, before I realized I had an opinion worth mentioning.
Retail
by Raven Lebeau
Created on: December 03, 2007
Shopping online allows you to read reviews, compare prices, and get ideas from a variety of people on
Created on: January 31, 2008
There are distinct advantages to shopping online and in stores, but if I had to pick one venue for holiday
by Vicki Brown
Created on: November 28, 2007
It is definitely better for me. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and walking around a mall is not an