Consumerism

[Animeniax]

I still like brick-and-mortar stores for the human interaction (assuming I get some decent customer service, which seems to be mostly dead here in Canada) and for the ease of returning something I don't like, is broken, etc...

I've found sales folks at stores don't know what they are talking about a lot of the time, so while I appreciate a knowledgeable guide, I can find that just as easily with an online review from a trusted source. I'll admit I like shopping at stores for other human interaction, like chicks.

The only things I'm not buying via internet are shoes and groceries.

I wouldn't buy a big screen TV online, but I have purchased monitors and they arrived in perfect condition. But the hassle of returning a damaged big screen wouldn't be worth it to me.