1. Shop on your schedule. You'll never arrive just as the doors are locked. You'll never be asked to leave because the store's closing. There's never a line. You don't have to deal with the crowds.
2. The Internet is the world's largest shopping mall, with stores and selections from around the world.
3. It's easy to look around for gift ideas. (They don't call it "browsing" for nothing.)
4. Instant access to some of the year's "hottest items."
5. No aggressive sales people (unless you count those pesky "May I Help You?" pop-up boxes).
6. No "fluorescent light, fun house mirror" dressing room trauma. Try on apparel in the privacy of your own home.
7. It's easier and faster to find deals and price check.
8. Enjoy exclusive online deals.
9. You don't have to go out in bad weather or warm up the car before leaving the store.
10. No disapproving glances from store personnel when you want to return an item.
11. No one will notice if your child throws a tantrum while you're trying to check out.
12. Your shopping cart will never have a wobbly wheel.

- Lynne Guimond Sabean