Ten reasons for choosing the net

No traffic hassles, a wide choice and lower prices - no wonder more people are taking to the Internet with their shopping lists

Did you know that more than 40 per cent of UK users have already shopped online?

Buying over the Net can quickly change from a novelty to a lifestyle choice - making plenty of reasons to join the online shopping revolution.

1 Shop at your convenience. You can order from home, seven days a week 24 hours a day.The Internet brings the high street to your doorstep, wherever you live.

2 Delivery to your doorstep. No need to lug heavy boxes out of the car or brave the city centre one-way system. Goods are delivered to you wherever and whenever you croose. "You can order from your home, ... online shops usually have a wider choice of products than high street stores, ... and, in most cases, delivery is within days"

3 Better value for money.Buying on the net is often cheaper than in a conventional shop - online retailers have fewer overheads.

4 Greater choice of products. Online shops usually have a wider choice of products than high street stores.This is because they're not restricted to limited shelf space.

5 Compare a range of prices. The huge variety of online retailers means tnat it's easier to shop around I and compare prices. Portal sites like beeb.com make this even easier providing instant price comparisons.

6 Secure card transactions. If you take a few simple precautions, using a card to buy over the Internet is no more risky than using it to buy goods in a shop, eat in a restaurant or order over the telephone

7 Global marketplace .You don't have to restrict yourself to retailers in the UK the choice is worldwide. For example, you can take advantage of cheaper car prices in Europe. Shopping from overseas is normally inexpensive and fast

8 Benefit from expert advice. Sites sucn as beeb.com offer purchasing advice, and at shoppers post their own product comments on the site, so it's easier to make an informed choice.

9 Get your goods quickly. In most cases, delivery is within a matter of days, and many retailers offer an e-mail service that will keep you informed of where your order is in the event of a delay

10 Shopping online can be fun. Buying on the internet is fun ann easy. You can buy almos~ anything you want. dnd browsing online can be as enjoyable as a trip around the shops!