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Effects of online ordering of merchandise on communities:
Online ordering of merchandise has quickly overtaken “hands on” shopping in traditional “brick and mortal” stores. It is very time consuming. It is easy to order online and goods are also shipped at no shipment charges. There are some other disadvantages, such as people become anti-social because they spend their time on internet and don’t go anywhere for shopping.
Effect on the shopping malls and small shops, such as bookstores and clothing stores:
The online ordering of merchandise has worst effect on shopping malls and small shops. Shopping malls become a center of entertainment and hang out. People rarely go to the malls for shopping. They buy anything on internet at the best prices. The scenario of small shops is really worse. It has become a show case in the market. Internet changes all the system and it will lead to unemployment.
Extent at which buying goods at the lowest possible price is good or bad:
The customers have to pay much more prices than the actual price because of the labor charges, GST and shipment charges. So, goods should be available at reasonable price for customers. Customers are buying goods at lowest possible price but they also want the quality of goods.
Moral obligation to pay more for an item in order to support a local business:
The international markets are ruling over the local businesses...
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