Do you prefer buying books online???

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Do you prefer buying books from online stores?

Yes
23
55%
No
11
26%
Perhaps
8
19%
 
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Re: Do you prefer buying books online???

Post by Henry Patrovic »

I honestly don’t know why people would not like buying books online. It is simply way easier.
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Post by Seetha E »

It depends... if it is just a 1 time read, I'll look for an option that is most economical. If I am going to hold on to the book, I'd like to chk the quality and pick a good copy. This can be done online too, as you always have the option to return if not happy with the quality.
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Post by Nimra Kiran »

I always buy books online. There are very few times when I bought them from a bookstore and it was then I realized that I take so much time in choosing which ones to buy:( At least buying online gives me an ample amount of time to decide, as I am very bad in decision making when it comes to books and choosing is another war form myself. Another reason is buying online gives me a safe and comfortable environment and I can decide on my own without being watched!
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whether you prefer buying books online or in physical stores depends on your personal preferences, convenience, and the kind of reading experience you value. Both options have their merits and can coexist based on individual needs and circumstances.
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Post by Susan Ledezma »

While it is pretty convenient to be able to buy books online, I always love the experience of going in person to buy the book. I like being able to browse other books even if I already know what I want. I also just love the ambiance of bookstores.
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Post by Susann Heidy Castro Garnica »

These days, yes. Books in my country are too expensive because it's really a lot of trouble waiting for official translations, international import fees and general bureaucracy. Even if digital books in my area are more expensive than Europe or the US, now I prefer digital books.
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Post by EnclosedReviewer »

Totally! Buying books online is super convenient. You can find almost any book you want, and they'll deliver it right to your door. Plus, you can read reviews to see if it's something you'd like. It's like a book wonderland at your fingertips! 📚📦
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Post by Sameeha Ismail »

I purchase books from Amazon. It's easier. I don't have proper bookstores in my area, so it's not a surprise that I will prefer online purchase.
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Post by Jabril Miller »

I do prefer to purchase my books online because of convenience, but I also want to support bookstores/my local bookstores, and I believe that few things compare to the feel of when you purchase a book with your own hands and take it home to read it.
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Post by Zanne Crystle »

Yes, it's more convenient but I also like buying physical copies when I can.
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Post by Tommy Mayengbam »

Browsing through an online bookstore and an offline store where you can touch and smell between the pages are completely different experiences.

Any day, I'd choose offline over online.

But unfortunately, we do not have many bookstores here.

So, yeah! For now, I prefer buying books online, especially on Amazon, because there's literally no book the platform cannot give me.
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Post by Runan »

Growing up, I had no other choice but to buy books in stores. But I think buying books online is more hassle-free, and they also offer good discounts online. Some stores usually don’t have the books I am searching for, so my time is wasted going to the store. Therefore, I prefer buying books online. I still buy in stores occasionally, though.
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