This is something I loath to do and yes I blame this on the demise of the High street 100% so why you ask yourselves do I {occasionally} order on line.....good question!
The simplicity of it you may say, the item is with you within days, it's so simple! not for me it 'aint.
Since the beginning of August I have ordered only 4 times on line, items from different places. For obvious reasons I won't print the company names as I'm in the throws of trying to recoup my "losses".
August.....Sent cheque to clothing company for items for my wife, letter came, out of stock and we will be waiting weeks for said order so cancelled it and to date no refund.
October....Ordered item, part was damaged sent it back {which for some reason was shipped abroad} got it back 14 days later unopened, finally contacted U.K. sender who finally gave refund.
October....Ordered similar item from another company took a month to arrive. doesn't work looking on internet reviews all say scam company, in process of going through my bank.
November.....Ordered a couple of books for the wife absolutely no problem.
Success rate.......25%, Yes millions of satisfied customers out there but clearly I'm not one of them.