E-Commerce Report - the advantages to different customers.

from almost anywhereClothing / accessoriesSomebody who does not have access to certain clothesClothes made in certain countries may not be accessible to somebody. Ecommerce will allow the customer to have their clothes delivered and maybe even custom-made.Electronics & photo equipmentSomebody who is new to photographySomebody who is new to photography maybe unsure of what to purchase. Before purchasing their item, customers can read reviews, and other articles that can inform them of what to buyFilms, videos and DVDsSomebody who wants to watch old filmsCertain old films may no longer be stocked in shops. Most videos are no longer stocked, also. However, the internet allows customers to purchase said items.Finance and insuranceSomebody who doesn’t want to sit in a bank all daySome people find sitting in banks to be boring. The internet allows consumers to make quick and easy transactions. Flowers and chocolate giftsSomebody who lives in an area that doesn’t grow certain species of flowersNot every species of flower can grow in one place. Somebody may want a certain type that isn’t stocked in their local area. The same applies to chocolates – some countries may make better quality chocolates, and the internet allows customers to purchase these items.Garden itemsSomebody who doesn’t have relevant access to a garden centreGarden centres are usually out of the way. Somebody who does not have the required means to get there (car, or has a disability), can use the internet to purchase their garden items.Groceries and wineSomebody who doesn’t want to spend their time in shops.Grocery shopping can be viewed as a laborious task – not everybody wants to do it.However, the introduction of ecommerce allows customers to order their weekly shopping from their homes and have them delivered the same day.Home and furniture itemsSomebody who lives in a country where raw materials may not be abundantSome countries specialise in making furniture, as they may have ease of access to high quality materials. However, some countries may not; most, if not all, of this furniture would have to be imported into the country. Purchasing furniture online may be the only way to ensure the customer receives high quality furniture. (There may, however be high costs, due to the quality of materials and shipping/importing the items.Movie/event ticketsSomebody who does not want to waste time in queues, or on a telephoneIf there is a release to a new concert, tickets can be fully sold within hours. Some people spend their time on a telephone (creating an expensive bill), or waiting in lines (can cause a huge inconvenience). The internet allows the consumer to purchase tickets, without creating extra costs, or having to leave their home.Software downloadsSomebody who does not wish to keep track of CDs.In today’s society, people are finding less use for CDs – songs can now be downloaded, without the need of burning it, due to mp3 players. The same is now happening to computer software. It is becoming much more common for somebody to purchase a ‘download’ for their required software online, and then install it without the need of a disk. If the files or program is somehow ‘lost’ or functioning incorrectly, the customer can simply re-download it, as they have already paid for it. This saves a lot of time (waiting for CD to be delivered), and space, as disks no longer have to be kept around the house.Sports & leisure equipmentSomebody who doesn’t want to buy foreign equipment for  an expensive priceSports shops tend to sell high quality sports equipment for an even higher price, if they’re foreign. However, ecommerce sometimes allows cheaper pricing for equipment, if the customer can look in the right places. A downside to this maybe that there may be a high shipping price. Travel and holidaysSomebody who does not want to be weaselled into paying for anything unnecessary in a travel agent.  Travel agents will try to sell as much to a customer as possible, as they are generally paid commission (when they get bonuses for the amount of sales they make). They may try to subtly make somebody pay for something they may not really need. The internet allows the customer to see exactly what they’re buying word-for-word. How has e commerce affected your family?  (How much does your family use e commerce? How much of a benefit is e commerce to your family? What does your family buy on line and why?My family frequently use ecommerce. We usually use it to purchase electronic goods, as they are generally cheaper online than they are in stores. This is beneficial, as we can compare many stores at one time (without having to move from store to store). It also allows us to view a much wider range of products (some of which may not even be sold in shops).Another reason that my family use ecommerce is that products can be purchased at any time of the day.My family also use the internet for online banking – this saves a lot of time that would have been spent in banks.How has E-Commerce changed people’s lives? (Use the benefits and disadvantages listed below) .Some of the benefits are: They can choose products from a wide range of online 'stores' Conclusion: write a sentence about each of the following points: - Choice, convenience, cost, and location