is it really cost effective to buy online?

Doctor34
By Doctor34

I hope people share their experience in online shopping. Which items are recommended for online shopping?

Also please give some examples of the total cost in both cases (online and in store)

Thanks

By anonymous• 1 Apr 2011 15:53
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

We provide the high quality Clothes, Shoes/Sandals & bags, especially for asian ladies (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philipina, Thailand, China, etc) in Qatar with an affordable price based on their quality. We are ready to supply these clothes to you, both individually and to the fashion shops in Qatar. We will not charge you for delivery to your address around Doha City-Qatar.

Please visit our website www.qatarbeautyshop.com. We also always online on facebook: [email protected] or Runa Mode

By azamat• 5 Jan 2011 19:56
Rating: 2/5
azamat

I do. All the time. From my designer underwear, to my designer prescription glasses. Also photography equipment.

By greentea• 5 Jan 2011 17:41
Rating: 2/5
greentea

check the prices online + tax + shipping rates then compare the items price sold in Qatar.

i bought DLSRs, lenses and camera accessories for me and my friends in amazon.com or adorama.com as it is much cheaper there with shipping rate and tax included

By anonymous• 5 Jan 2011 16:55
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

In Amazon if you choose products which are sold and shipped by Amazon you have the option of shipping them as one package, or if you get some products which is being sold by amazon but sold by some other seller then it will be shipped from two places to your Aramex account.

Aramex unfortunately does not have the possibility to consolidate all your packages and ship as you want, hope they start it soon coz of their prices. But DHL Easyshop does it. I haven't used them till now, but if i do end up buying from different places then i would definitely use it.

By reach• 5 Jan 2011 10:57
reach

Never had any online purchase, but would like to get some feedback.

By anonymous• 4 Jan 2011 22:28
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

It's the only way. If you choose the cheapest postage on Amazon it gets' better still.

Aramex of course charge for the postage but there is an option on Amazon to send all your orders together. I don't know if this works out cheaper or not. I just order at will and when it comes I pay the fee.

By anonymous• 4 Jan 2011 19:33
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

you need to really know what you want first, for example a particular item (part number) in case of electronics and know the local cost. Then you compare the prices in the US or anywhere which includes taxes and then take into account the weight to ship it to qatar. If overall you are saving then its worth it.

i ship a lot online esp amazon / ebay mainly car stuff, coz in qatar you have a few dealers and they charge you a fortune, so i do get some real great deals to buy online.

Be careful while ordering any foodstuff / cosmetics or communication devices like radios / modems etc as they need approval of ministry of health and communication when importing so it can be a hassle. over all its amazing !

you do need to have a paypal account to buy stuff online which is the safest of all !

Best of luck

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