When it comes to shopping-online shopping that is, Malaysian proves to be a pro in that area. According to the latest survey done by PayPal an online payment service owned by Internet auction giant eBay, Malaysian spend on an average of RM730 during festive seasons, with Chinese New Year topping the spending charts and averaging RM954 per person.

It also stated that Malaysian are considered to be among the savvy online shoppers, with more than half intending to shop online and 44% of overall holiday expenditure expected to be spent online.

So why Malaysian preferred online shopping rather than shopping at the conventional brick-and-mortar shops? It is cited that time (75%), crowds (64%) and access to a wider range of products (51%) as the main reasons for this shopping trend.

Two in five Malaysians prefer buying from online overseas merchants, citing product availability and choice, the offer of well-known brands and a more appealing website experience as the top reasons for shopping overseas.

Yet, overseas sellers should take note of buyer dislikes — high delivery fees, lengthy delivery times and lack of contact during a dispute were cited as the major disadvantages to shopping on overseas websites.

When it comes to online shopping, Malaysians are looking for a wider product range, assurance in payment security and product quality for the optimum online shopping experience...that's what we called an ultimate shopping experience!

(source: http://star-techcentral.com/tech/story.asp?file=/2009/11/3/technology/20091103095606&sec=technology)

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