Online Stores Prices vs Physical Store prices

[Mmac360]

I live in Lahore and since Hafeez Center is very close to where I live I was wondering, what are the major Pros and cons of Online Stores and physical stores when dealing with PC parts.
-Are online stores cheaper or are physical stores cheaper?
do physical stores have better Used products?
Etc etc

 

[crazyhassan]

upon my experience physical shops are better in many ways like pricing, replacement , and trusted too.

 

[abobobilly]

You can't compare them directly. Each has its own benefits. Most shops have their own websites which means you'll hardly find a difference in their pricing or warranty etc and won't matter where you buy it from.

 

[The Alchemist]

When you order online it is expensive than the market and you cannot inspect the product quality, working, accessories etc before payment.

Shops have cheaper products(but not always) and you can check the product before buying (again not always as many shops wont let you open the box if you have not paid but atleast you can be sure that it is the same product that you are paying for and not a different variant or copy). You have to realize that online stores buy most of the stuff from local market and you can find products cheaper if you know the right shop.

If you go to a shops in places like hafeez center and hall road you can easily get the product replaced if it is defected (in most cases), even if you have bought a used device replacement is easy if you have talked to the shopkeeper beforehand.

Lastly online and normal shops both can do frauds so there is no difference there.