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Online Shopping, Online Stores – What And Why Do We Buy – Would Angelina Jolie Buy Online? by Loretta Logan
I’ve been around computers and the internet for quite a long time. Longer than most. Before Windows existed. That’s a long time. At that time, people did things in DOS (whatever that means). Things were fast, free, no ads and almost no communication. But the beginnings were there with Prodigy and Compuserve. I recall real time chat which I saw for the first time in DOS. I nearly fell off my chair as I watched someone else typing conversation, while I was connected with a 14.4k modem. Then, once our browsers allowed us to view images, the whole world fell in love with the internet, including advertisers.
Now so many of us have alter egos online. Whether it is social or practical, today we live our daily lives connected to internet and hence the world by necessity in many cases. And we shop. We browse and we shop.
Typical items found and purchased on the internet are for home decor. Why go to the store when you can browse at home, purchase in a paperless manner don’t have to carry parcels, brave rainy or snowy weather or put up with road rage. Small items are especially popular. Great for impulse buying.
Here are some favorite items sold online.
Set of Cast Iron Rooster Bookends
Cast Iron Doorstop Bulldog/Boston Terrier
John Deere Tractor Salt & Pepper Shaker
Kitchen Fairy on Banana
Jim Shore Horse Figurine
Angel with Hen and Eggs Jim Shore Heartwood Creek
Don’t know what some of these things are? Even if Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston shops elsewhere, this, my friends, is what many people of the internet are buying. These affordable small cast iron objects of desire. These ever hard to get Jim Shore collectibles keep search engines rolling in money. Websites want this business, they advertise and pay search engines to get noticed, the ads appeal to the people, Grandma or Grandpa get hooked up and before you know it another set of Rooster Bookends is sold.
Why? Because it’s easy. It’s a hobby. It’s a way to explore many more things in the world than you can by getting outdoors and walking or driving somewhere. True it may be more real to get out, healthier and better in other ways, but folks, the gas crunch is here, high speed connection is here, products are on the net for less, and so we buy. Even if we don’t need that tin sign or that salt and pepper shaker, we buy. It’s fun, it can be inexpensive entertainment (compared to $30 for 2 for a movie and popcorn) and sometimes it’s just plain practical. I consider this normal behavior. So keep it up folks – and there will be even more good things online ahead.
About the Author
Loretta Logan has been studying, writing about and creating websites for the internet for 16 years. She owns and operatates several online stores. Find items such as those in this article at http://www.shop-tilludrop.com
Fireproof | Salt & Pepper Shakers
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Sterling Salt / Pepper Shaker Columbian Exposition 1893 $3,250.00 |
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Stunning Set Of Tiffany & Co (London) Silver-Gilt Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers $2,179.80 |
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Pair Of Salt & Pepper Shaker 800 Silver Cherub Figurine $2,200.00 |
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1880 Mixed Metals Sterling Silver Brass Copper Salt & Pepper Shakers $1,975.00 |
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ca.1919 TIFFANY & CO MAKERS SILVER SALT PEPPER SHAKERS $1,695.95 |
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PAIR GERMAN SILVER BOY GIRL SHAKERS SALT & PEPPER 1909 $1,489.79 |
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IMPORTNT,HVY. Sterling Silver OPEN SALT & PEPPER SHAKER $1,510.00 |
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RARE 1880′s sterling silver Tiffany & Co salt pepper shakers Edward Moore era $1,499.99 |
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RARE Vintage Tiffany & Co Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers ~ Sterling Silver ~ $1,485.00 |
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English sterling silver salt pepper shakers set of 4 $1,300.00 |
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RARE pr Sterling Salt & Pepper Shakers ~ World Globes $1,200.00 |
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Fabulous Antique sterling silver maid by Tiffany & Co. Salt and Pepper Shakers $1,190.00 |
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Estate Vtg Heavy Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shaker Set $1,114.99 |
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PEPPER SHAKER IN THE SOLDIER FORM- MADE IN BIRM. 1909 STERLING SILV $1,095.00 |
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GEORG JENSEN FOOTED SALT PEPPER SHAKER PAT147 RARE 4PC $999.99 |
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Kirk Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shaker Cellar Set $987.99 |
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PAIR VICTORIAN SILVER PEPPER SHAKERS LONDON 1885 $940.92 |
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2 SETS OF STERLING SALT CELLARS with COBALT LINERS & MATCHING PEPPER SHAKERS $899.99 |
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Special Order 1896 Gorham Sterling Salt Pepper Shakers Athenic Design? Unique? $875.00 |
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8pc ENGLISH STERLING SILVER PEPPER SHAKERS SALT CELLARS $895.00 |
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Vintage Black Americana Sambo Tiger Ceramic Arts Studio Salt and Pepper Shaker $875.00 |
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PAIR VICTORIAN SILVER PEPPER SHAKERS LONDON 1884 $760.58 |
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GEO. I SILVER PEPPER SHAKER LONDON 1725 $768.42 |
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PAIR VICTORIAN SCOTTISH SILVER PEPPER SHAKERS EDINBURGH 1888 $776.26 |
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Special Order 1896 Gorham Sterling Master Salt Cellar Pepper Shaker Athenic? $725.00 |
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2 COMPLETE SETS OF STEUBEN CRYSTAL OPEN SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS, STERLING TOPS $699.99 |
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FRANCIS I BY REED & BARTON OLD STERLING SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS PAIR #569 3 1/2″ $699.00 |
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DAVID ANDERSON STERLING SILVER ENAMELED OWL SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS PAIR 2PC $695.00 |
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Rare Large Heavy Sterling Silver Repousse Gorham Salt & Pepper Shaker Set $699.00 |
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Tooth Pick Case Salt Pepper Shakers Set Antique Asian Sterling Silver Silverware $633.00 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Set of Salt & Pepper Shakers “Tiffany & Co.” $625.00 |
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Lenox Olympia Platinum-srvc 8; creamer sugar bowls platter salt pepper shakers $495.00 |
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Set of 12 Personal Salt & Pepper Shakers – Stainless Steel + Plastic- RARE! $599.00 |
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CARL POUL PETERSEN STERLING SILVER SALT PEPPER SHAKER $580.00 |
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Antique Kirk Son Sterling Silver Repousse Salt Pepper Shaker open cellars spoons $599.99 |
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pr Sterling WHITING Salt & Pepper Shakers AESTHETIC applied bugs & foliage $595.00 |
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CHRYSANTHEMUM BY TIFFANY STERLING SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS $579.00 |
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Shreve Crump & Low Sterling Salt Cellar Pepper Shaker Cobalt Glass Hand Chased $565.00 |
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New Jay Strongwater Bunny Salt & Pepper Shakers $549.99 |
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Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers 925 $545.00 |
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Sterling Silver Heavy Glass Salt & Pepper Shakers $520.00 |
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Set of 4 German 830 Silver Salt Pepper Shakers 18-th and 19-th century $499.00 |
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HUGE LOT VINTAGE BLACK AMERICANA SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS S&P’S $500.00 |
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Antonio Pineda Mexico Sterling Silver Modernist Twist Tall Salt & Pepper Shakers $500.00 |
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Stieff Rose By Stieff Sterling Salt & Pepper Shakers $495.00 |
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FRANK M WHITING STERLING SILVER SALT & PEPPER SHAKER $499.99 |
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8 Inch Butternut Orange Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker Set $499.89 |
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Chef Specialties 08600 8 in. Candy Apple Red Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker Set $499.89 |
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Amazing set of Tiffany and Kirk & Sons Repousee Salt & Pepper Shakers 1880′s $499.00 |
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Cartier Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers $499.00 |
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6 Sterling ALLAN ADLER Salt & Pepper Shakers Modernist $495.00 |
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Estate Sterling & Enamel Salt Cellar Pepper Shaker set $495.00 |
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800 SILVER DANISH FIGURAL BOY @GIRL SALT PEPPER SHAKERS $485.00 |
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VINTAGE SANBORNS of MEXICO PHEASANT SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS STERLING SILVER $479.00 |
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Big Green Egg Salt and Pepper Shakers $483.01 |
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GEORG JENSEN DENMARK SILVER ENAMEL SALT DISH, PEPPER SHAKER, SPOON $462.62 |
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Sterling Baldwin & Miller 2 Pepper Shakers & 2 Salt Cellars Cobalt Glass Liners $475.00 |
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TIPP MILK GLASS PRODUCE BASKET RANGE SET*SALT*PEPPER*SUGAR*FLOUR SHAKERS*GREASE $450.00 |
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ESTATE STERLING SILVER SALT SHAKER AND PEPPER GRINDER #OS104 $457.50 |
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JAY STRONGWATER FLORA FAUNA BUNNY SALT PEPPER SHAKERS $446.25 |