Why Lagosians Love To Shop At Physical Markets

The online market is fast becoming the point where Lagosians visit to purchase items. Shopping online is easy, fast and is less stressful which is why Lagosians shop online.
The advent of online market however has not overshadowed Lagosians’ interest in physical markets. In fact, it does not look as if the physical markets are competing with any other market as Lagosians still flock to markets. There are some markets in Lagos that regulate specific market days and the crowd on those days are always bursting to the seam.
While the online market has been able to capture a lot of customers, Lagosians still prefer the physical market and take every opportunity to shop in one.
Here are 10 reasons why Lagosians prefer physical markets to online markets

Bargain

If there is something Lagosians love to do in a market, it is to haggle and try to get the best bargain. Some Lagosians are adept at negotiating and trying to pay the least price for an item. They know how to put two items together and ask for a reduced price. The physical market provides this opportunity while the online market does not.

Colour

Selecting an item especially when colour is of importance is very tricky when purchasing online. Some Lagosians have complained that the colours of some items they purchase online sometimes come back a shade or two different from the one thy want or from what they saw online. One factor that is responsible for this is that the picture might have been edited to make it look more beautiful. Lagosians know they are getting the real thing when they purchase from a physical market.

Texture

The texture of some items might be unknown when purchasing online. Lagosians prefer to get some items in the physical market because they can feel and hold the product rather than imagine or assume what it would look like when delivered.

Size

Another reason Lagosians prefer to go to the physical market especially when they want to purchase clothing is because of size. It is almost impossible to get the perfect size when purchasing a readymade outfit online. It either comes out too big or tight. Lagosians therefore turn to the physical market to get their outfit as they know they will be paying for the appropriate size of their outfit.

Time

The wait for an already purchased item can be a daunting task. Most online markets in Lagos claim they deliver within three to seven days. While this is true in some cases, some Lagosians have complained that sometimes, the items do not get delivered on time. The wait can be frustrating especially if one needs the item at a particular period.

Sample

As important as touching and feeling an item before purchase is to Lagosians, so is sampling the item when possible. Lagosians like to get a strong feel of the item being purchased so that they will be convinced they are getting the preferred choice.

Delivery

Delivery can pose a challenge when a purchase has been made online. Sometimes, you might not be available to pick up delivery or in a different place t the period of delivery. This can be frustrating which is why some Lagosians prefer to go to the physical when the time is available to make their purchase.

Disappointment

Some Lagosians have complained about being disappointed about the items they purchase online. Sometimes, they complain about the price of the items and that the item delivered was below their expectation.

Quality

The quality of items purchased online sometimes might not match buyer’s expectation. Some Lagosians can tell the quality of an item on the spur and some require a little physical examination before the quality is ascertained. For example, some people can tell if the colour of a fabric will fade by just brushing the tip with liquid. This is impossible when purchasing online so some Lagosians prefer to do it the traditional way.

Cancelled Order

Sometimes, orders are cancelled after purchases have been made online. This sometimes happens when an item is out of stock or unavailable. Sometimes, a person might not even get a message that an order has been cancelled. This can be annoying especially when plans have been made around the item.