Why is one better than the other? Truley, there are advantages to both.... I'll start with you can get anything on the internet but you can't see it until you get it, which you have to wait on. Store are instant, no waiting, and you can make sure it's not damaged. Plus no shipping charges. So.... pros and cons and why do you prefer one over the other?

Internet.

More selection, more chances to shop for a cheaper price and even get customer reviews. It may take time to ship it to me, but I don't mind waiting. If it's broken or damage, I'll just send it back to get a refund. Simple!

I only recommend going to the store if it's a heavy item. Such as a weight set. If it's more than 50 lbs., I suggest just picking it up at the store. Avoid the shipping at ALL COST. -.-;

Personal experience....?

lol - well, I was shopping around trying to find some good equipment. I saw the shipping cost and knew that I should get off my butt, go to the store and purchase it there. Some things are better purchased at a store rather than online. =P

I would also like to include video games and music as being great things to buy over the Internet. I have yet to have a problem with any of the items being damaged. I get good service and great quality.

It's pretty simple really. I'm a woman - therefore I love shopping.
Need I elaborate?

I don't like shopping too much. But both are good ways to get stuff. I just bought a movie from Amazon because I can't find it anywhere. But the one day shipping sucks. :[

There are things you don't need to touch/feel to know they're ok to buy. I buy them from the net. It's convenient when you don't have the time to go out and look for it or when you have kids that need to tag along. I do part of my groceries online (non fresh ones). Shipping is flat rate (whether I buy 20 liters of drinks or just 10 rolls of paper - the weight is not a concern).

It's also easier to compare prices and look for deals online. And if you choose the seller wisely (because there are ****ty sellers), then you rarely (or never) have to deal with damaged goods. Even if you do, damages can be covered (return/exchange at their cost).

The only downside is if you want something ASAP. Shipping takes time depending on the postal service you have and and where the product is coming from. So if you need something right away that a nearby store sells, better go in there than order it online.

I like the internet shopping because there is no people involved to but into your business asking your if you need anything, is there anything I can get for you... Then there is the other half when you can't find anything and no one is willing to help you. Plus you have all the OTHER people in your way. I HATE shopping for reals and will buy things online.

I prefer both because online you can get things that yo can no longer buy at the store and get things that you were never able to buy at the store. I like the store sometimes too, because you get the item right there and don't have to pay shipping on it or anything, just the gas to get there.

I like store because you can't always rely on the Internet.