Shopping is something that can be a lot of fun, but it takes time. It also costs money. But ask any Canadian and it is very likely that he or she will tell you that they really like to shop. There is just something about spending money that can really make a person happy. But what if time and money are a factor? What if you are not able to do the shopping that you desire to do because a lack of deals or a lack of time to shop?

Before answering that question, it is important to look at traditional shopping and online shopping.

Traditional shopping

When it comes to traditional shopping, here is what it entails:

• You must get dressed and make yourself presentable for going out into public.
• You need to drive to your destination.
• You then have to spot the deals at various stores. This could result in quite a bit of driving.
• You then get to walk around and check out the many pieces of merchandise and the sales.
• You have to carry your purchases around if shopping in a mall and you have to load up the car.
• You then drive home and evaluate your purchases before putting them in their rightful places.

Seems like a rather fun day out, doesn't it? But it is something that takes time. There are plenty of individuals who love traditional shopping and it is something that none of us can really help at times. But online shopping in Canada is also an option that can solve various shopping ailments.

Online shopping

Online shopping is a completely different ballgame than traditional shopping. This is because you don't even leave your home. Online shopping in Canada is as simple as turning on your computer and browsing the many shopping sites on the web. The times have even reached the point in which you can purchase groceries online. You can have food delivered right to your door on certain delivery dates.

So here is what online shopping in Canada entails:

• You do not have to leave your home at all. You can shop in your pajamas.
• You do not have to drive to your destinations, so you are not spending extra money on gas.
• Instead of having to walk for great distances, you shop sitting down.
• There are no purchases that you have to carry around.

When you shop online, you do have to wait for your purchases to arrive, but the amount of money that you can save is quite substantial. It is easier to comparison shop online and you do save a lot of time. Many Canadians are able to shop online on their lunch breaks. This is how many people buy gifts for holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries without having to battle the clock.

But as there are cons to traditional shopping, there are cons to online shopping in Canada as well. You do have the wait in which the merchandise will show up at your door. You also do not have the traditional payment options. You cannot pay by cash and very few online venues are taking checks. You have the option to pay with credit, debit, PayPal or payment through other sites that operate much like PayPal.

Another issue that some people may run into is the determination of clothing sizes. Clothing sizes are not consistent amongst manufacturers, so it is good to make sure there is a good return policy in case you need to exchange for another size.

All-in-all, online shopping is the way to go when you want to save both money and time. And because you don't have to leave your home, you can be quite comfortable when spending money.