REVEALED: Two-thirds of Britons put off by hiked delivery prices for online shopping
THAT deal on the internet may look tempting but savvy shoppers must always take into account delivery costs as well.
While it is easier to shop from home, postage costs soon add up
Britons love shopping online but are increasingly frustrated by delivery costs, which many see as far too high especially for small purchases.
Two thirds say they refuse to buy online if delivery is too dear, with more expecting free delivery for buys costing more than £10.
One in four expects free delivery on online purchases, even for items of just a few pounds, according to delivery management company Whistl.
Britons love shopping online but are increasingly frustrated by delivery costs
Shoppers go to great lengths to save a few quid but must beware of non-refundable delivery fees
Despite today’s instant-gratification culture, three quarters of us will wait up to five days to secure free delivery.
Melanie Darvall, director of marketing and communications at Whistl, said nearly a third of us purposefully overbuy with the intention of sending items back, just to qualify for free delivery: “Shoppers go to great lengths to save a few quid but must beware of non-refundable delivery fees.”
Separate research shows one in three Brits has started their online Christmas shopping.
Separate research shows one in three Brits has started their online Christmas shopping
Electronic goods, trips away and “must-have” toys top our early festive lists ahead of the December rush, accordingly to the research from Affilinet.
Managing director Peter Rowe said shoppers are looking to spread the financial cost of Christmas: “Retailers are already tempting customers with online sales and offers ahead of Black Friday on November 24.”
One in five Britons says they started purchasing Christmas gifts as early as July or August.