Buying furniture online is nowadays a very popular option. However, we must take into account some factors before deciding to use this option. It is a well-known fact that many renowned decoration companies offer the possibility of buying without having to leave your home. This is done by means of the internet. We must bear in mind that this has advantages and disadvantages which we have to consider.

In Spain, people are still reluctant to buy without having touched the object. Nevertheless, a change is taking place regarding decoration. Thus, purchasing online is becoming a good choice. What do we have to consider? Let´s see the pros and cons.

THE ADVANTAGES

1. Comfort. It is indeed very tempting and tantalizing to buy online without having to spend lots of time going window shopping.

2. Comparing the products. With the internet you can easily and quickly compare the prices of different shops, and you avoid the tedious exercise of going from store to store.

3. Comparing opinions. Nowadays, thanks to the internet it is very easy and simple to compare opinions on the same article. If we go to the shop, we cannot do this!

4. Offers for sale. Through the internet we will be able to find offers and discounts. Furthermore, some makes give exclusive discounts only to clients who buy on the internet.

5. Viewing huge amounts of articles that will save time. You can see many more furniture shops through the internet. Moreover, it is a time saving experience.

THE DISADVANTAGES

1. You cannot touch it or try it. How do we know if the sofa we want to buy is comfortable? From our point of view, this is the main disadvantage.

2. The slow pace of the delivery. Many clients complain that once they have chosen the product on the internet, the delivery process is very slow. This is especially annoying if it concerns a sofa or kitchen units.

3. Deceptive and misleading pictures. We advise you to make sure that the picture shown on the internet also gives a thorough explanation of the product. Otherwise, you should call the shop and make inquiries.

4. Customer service department. If we buy online, we do not have this possibility. A good shop assistant can be very helpful if we have doubts concerning what we want to purchase.