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ONLINE SHOPPING Story by Ambour Leal
Where the stores are always open THERE IS A LOT to be said for shopping online. It is convenient and the choice is more than one can find in any brick-andmortar store. But there are pros and cons. Lumberton sophomore Joel Jimenez said he doesn’t like to shop online but will every now and then. “I’m always looking at stuff online, but online shopping is not something I con-
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stantly do since I’m already not much of a shopper either,” he said. Before COVID hit the U.S., the civil engineering major said he did a bit less shopping. However, since COVID, he has started to do it more often. He prefers to order items related to shoes, sports and shirts. “I think it’s more risky online,” he said. “It could go 50/50 online — I’d
rather be in person and shopping at a store than online. I always want to try on clothing first before buying and when I buy something, I want to get it then and there at the store rather than wait. “I don’t want to deal with sending something back and getting my money back. (Purchases online) might not look like it’s picture, it might not fit, there are sketchy websites, and returning some-
thing in the mail can just be a hassle.” Orange freshman Cameron Guyote said he used to shop much more online than he does now and is currently more of an online window shopper than buyer. The cybersecurity major said he tends to purchase electronics online.
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