Shopping with wife.

fmdog44 said:
Read this a long time ago, "Men buy women shop."
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Maybe it's an unconscious carry-over of the "hunter/gatherer" instinct.
Men hunted which took speed and laser focus on one prey at a time...
while women slowly, steadily forged among vegetation, carefully
choosing and collecting only the edible berries, roots, etc...

Anyway, that sounds like a good excuse :)

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Sassycakes said:
One of the best things invented for me was the computer. I order almost anything I need including doing my grocery shopping and they even deliver it to my home. The reason I love shopping at home is because being with my husband in the store is crazy. If I'm looking for clothes he always likes a different color than I do on any item. Food shopping is worse because he insists on pushing the cart then I would have to chase him to put what I was buying into the cart. His favorite place to shop is Home Depot. I can not tell you how long he is in there looking for toggle bolts ! So now He goes alone and I shop at home.
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Yes but how can you shop for clothes without feeling them or trying them on?

Inanimate objects I can shop online for but not shoes. Especially shoes. They have to fit and now the sizes are so screwy you can't trust that it's the size advertised.
 

Stores have to be losing money with online purchasing because it eliminate impulse buying. When is the last time you walked out of a store with nothing more than what you came for?
 
fmdog44 said:
Stores have to be losing money with online purchasing because it eliminate impulse buying. When is the last time you walked out of a store with nothing more than what you came for?
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All the time! I get what I came for and that's it. Hate shopping. Shop online as much as possible.
 
fmdog44 said:
Stores have to be losing money with online purchasing because it eliminate impulse buying. When is the last time you walked out of a store with nothing more than what you came for?
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True, brick & mortar stores have lost market share to online retailers, but impulse purchases by Internet shoppers likely meets or exceeds impulse buys they made in physical stores.
 
StarSong said:
True, brick & mortar stores have lost market share to online retailers, but impulse purchases by Internet shoppers likely meets or exceeds impulse buys they made in physical stores.
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Indeed.

Before internet shopping became popular... other than groceries, how many times a week did the average person drive to shop for clothing and other sundries ?? Maybe once or twice a week? The internet is there at home 24/7 to meet every shoppers' impulse with just a few keystrokes.

Today, most large brick and mortar stores also sell over the internet. One can order on Walmart's website and get free delivery at your nearest Walmart store. If your local Kohl's store doesn't have the size or color you need, you could order it from their on-line store. And if you use Kohl's in-store kiosk machine to order it, delivery is free to your home.

Interestingly, Kohl's and Amazon have partnered together for their mutual benefit.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/27/kohls-ceo-big-idea-behind-amazon-partnership-is-driving-traffic.html

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We've had a couple of the little Great Granddaughters here for a couple of days. Today, the Granddaughter came by and picked them and my wife up...for a "girls day out" of shopping. I have the place all to myself today, and after all the hustle and bustle of the past couple of days, it sure is quiet and peaceful. I did some outdoor work after they left, came in for a snack and shower, and there is a music show featuring Coldplay on MTV live at 3PM. I'll crank up the speakers, flop down in the recliner, and hopefully stay awake for entire show....then a good nap, and they can wake me up when they return.
 
Wife, just went to the commissary this morning, I hate to go, she has to look at everything , I just like to go in get what I need ,and go
 
KingsX said:
Maybe it's an unconscious carry-over of the "hunter/gatherer" instinct.
Men hunted which took speed and laser focus on one prey at a time...
while women slowly, steadily forged among vegetation, carefully
choosing and collecting only the edible berries, roots, etc...

Anyway, that sounds like a good excuse :)

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I'm "social shy", I'll admit it. So some times I want wifie along as a buffer between me and a strange situation but then I've found I don't get the tasks done that I went out for.
 
StarSong said:
True, brick & mortar stores have lost market share to online retailers, but impulse purchases by Internet shoppers likely meets or exceeds impulse buys they made in physical stores.
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I would go to a local store over the Amazons of this world any day. IF I can find a local store that has what I want and it's actually in stock.
 
Camper6 said:
Yes but how can you shop for clothes without feeling them or trying them on?

Inanimate objects I can shop online for but not shoes. Especially shoes. They have to fit and now the sizes are so screwy you can't trust that it's the size advertised.
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I've been lucky so far and have only had to send back an item 2x's. The only time I'll shop in a store is if I am going to a special event and need an outfit immediately.
 
Camper6 said:
Yes but how can you shop for clothes without feeling them or trying them on?

Inanimate objects I can shop online for but not shoes. Especially shoes. They have to fit and now the sizes are so screwy you can't trust that it's the size advertised.
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I still have a ton of nice clothes after retiring. When I want a new shirt, pants, shorts or skirt, I check QVC as they carry a couple of lines that fit me perfectly and if not, returns are very easy. Have not ever had to return more than a couple of things in the years I have shopped with them. You could not pay me enough to shop for clothes or shoes in a regular store. When I grocery shop, I get what is on the list and I am out of there.
 
My husband and I do most of our shopping together, especially since he's been retired. But we live in a small town so going to Walgreens, Kmart or the grocery store is basically a social outing! I don't care much for clothes shopping though, but my husband even more so. I think it causes him physical pain. ;-)
 
Beth said:
My husband and I do most of our shopping together, especially since he's been retired. But we live in a small town so going to Walgreens, Kmart or the grocery store is basically a social outing! I don't care much for clothes shopping though, but my husband even more so. I think it causes him physical pain. ;-)
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I know what you mean, Beth. It's easier while leaning on shopping cart, but the malls and better clothing stores don 't seem to have them.
 

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