http://www.digitaltrends.com/lifestyle/internet-small-influence-on-buying-choices/ Upgrade Your Lifestyle Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:02:40 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://www.digitaltrends.com/lifestyle/internet-small-influence-on-buying-choices/#comment-56543 Ben Wed, 21 May 2008 10:59:13 +0000 #comment-56543 The internet is my primary research tool. After I do preliminary research on a purchase, I may go to stores and talk to experts. I usually purchase things online, with in-store pickup options though. Getting the best online price, as well as instant gratification. The internet is my primary research tool. After I do preliminary research on a purchase, I may go to stores and talk to experts. I usually purchase things online, with in-store pickup options though. Getting the best online price, as well as instant gratification.

]]> http://www.digitaltrends.com/lifestyle/internet-small-influence-on-buying-choices/#comment-56544 Michael J. Mon, 19 May 2008 13:49:26 +0000 #comment-56544 Wow, they sure did encapsulate the entire internet on buying a home, or buying some music in one meaningless survey. Personally, when I buy music, it's usually because I heard it online first, or on a radio. No more research necessary, I go there and buy it. When I bought my home, I looked for listing agents, and looked at some homes online. But very few people will spend $500,000 online, or not go and visit the house and deal with a realtor to make their purchase. Also with cell phones, because a contract is involved, they still go to the stores to deal with that directly. But at a store, you can walk out with the item in hand -vs- waiting for it to be shipped to you. It's our society and its instant gratification. If this survey covered all items people buy --- I think it would have a significantly different result. From technology, to cars, boats, anything on EBAY, to insurance, and health coverage or choosing a doctor people use the internet. How else would you be reading this? Wow, they sure did encapsulate the entire internet on buying a home, or buying some music in one meaningless survey. Personally, when I buy music, it's usually because I heard it online first, or on a radio. No more research necessary, I go there and buy it. When I bought my home, I looked for listing agents, and looked at some homes online. But very few people will spend $500,000 online, or not go and visit the house and deal with a realtor to make their purchase. Also with cell phones, because a contract is involved, they still go to the stores to deal with that directly. But at a store, you can walk out with the item in hand -vs- waiting for it to be shipped to you. It's our society and its instant gratification. If this survey covered all items people buy — I think it would have a significantly different result. From technology, to cars, boats, anything on EBAY, to insurance, and health coverage or choosing a doctor people use the internet. How else would you be reading this?

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