We used to buy
things by going to malls or their actual stores. We had to canvass around for
the item in question, looking for the best brand and best prices from different
shops until we found that is perfect for our budget and tastes. Then you had to
go there, get the item, wait in line, and pay for it. Then you had to take it
back home with you before you actually get to use it. It's a big hassle and a
very cumbersome process. Fortunately, things are slowly changing with the
advent of social media and online retail shops. Nowadays, you can simply go to
Facebook or Multiply to look for items sold by online retailers, contact them
via direct message or thru text, handle the transactions for payments, and wait
for the delivery or schedule a meet-up. It was so easy buying things from the
net since I don't have to get out of the house for too long and it easy to
compare prices. Not only that, but the prices are actually a bit cheaper when
compared to shops since they don't have to pay rent so they can lower their
prices even more.
I was sure that
those online stores were the evolution of the shopping experience but I was
very much wrong. When I discovered Lazada Philippines, I knew this would be a
game changer. A simple glance at their website would be enough to tell you that
this was no ordinary online shop. They had a dedicated support page, customer
service, and they have their very own website! This was truly a different
experience all together. From their web page, you can create your very own user
account with a log-in and password. You can view all your orders and even have
a wish list of sorts to remind yourself about the item that you would want to
buy when you have enough cash. There is also a virtual shopping cart where you
put your items that you want to buy and just like a real shopping mall, you
first gather all the items you want to purchase before paying for them.
Payment is a
non-issue as well. Before, I needed to get out of the house and find a bank
that the seller has an account in. With the Philippines' Online Shopping Mall,
there is no need for that since they accept credit card payments before being
delivered right at my doorstep! You literally don't have to get out of your
house anymore and that is a very big time- and energy-saver for my part. I
thought that online shops were already the end of the line for the shopping
experience but Lazada Philippines has raised the bar to an all new level!
