Other than the use of balikbayan boxes in which many overseas Filipinos have repeatedly used to send gift to the Philippines, online shops also gained a lot of popularity for many of these Filipinos. In today's modern trends, the popular practice of sending gifts back home by many overseas Filipinos have been made easier and more convenient as the days slowly pass by. This is because of the many advantages of using online shops.
A New Trend for Overseas FilipinosAlthough the use of balikbayan boxes are still popular among many overseas Filipinos, partly because this is the traditional method for them to send gifts back to their loved ones in the Philippines, many overseas Filipinos have also used a number of methods to send gifts to their loved ones easily compared to the use of balikbayan boxes. And this is through the use of online shops.
Online shops were established in the Philippines to provide the same luxury that many online shops are offering in other countries all over the world, which is the luxury of shopping conveniently while working or while at home. However, most online shops in the Philippines were established not only to offer Filipinos the convenience of shopping, but to allow overseas Filipinos to send gift to the Philippines.
Comparison Compared to Balikbayan boxesThe main advantage of using online shops compared to the use of balikbayan boxes is its convenience. Compared to arranging and sending a balikbayan box, which is said to take days and a lot of effort, overseas Filipinos would only minutes to browse through an online catalog and supply the necessary information of the recipient.
Its convenience also allowed them to send gifts while working or while relaxing at home. The use of online shops allowed them to concentrate more on their day-to-day duty without having to sacrifice precious working time to arrange a package.
Another major advantage of using online shops is its delivery service. Although the use of balikbayan boxes are known for its cost-efficiency, the disadvantage of using these is its delivery, which is said to take weeks to even a month before it arrives. Online shops, on the other hand, are known to offer the fastest way for overseas Filipinos to send gifts back to their loved ones, normally taking 2 to 5 working days.
Advantage of Sending More GiftsAccording to many overseas Filipinos, the main reason why online shops became popular is that it allowed overseas Filipinos to send gift to the Philippines which are normally impossible to send through the use of balikbayan boxes or any other types of packages.
Popular kinds of gifts sent through online shops include bouquets of flowers, food such as cakes, home appliances, and many more. According to many overseas Filipinos, because of online shops, many overseas Filipinos have been able to send gifts to celebrate a special event in the Philippines such as their wedding anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and also in All Souls Day.
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