XPost: rec.arts.sf.written, rec.arts.sf.science   
   From: jclarkeusenet@cox.net   
      
   In article , bap@shrdlu.com says...   
   >   
   > On 16/01/14 12:18, Sea Wasp (Ryk E. Spoor) wrote:   
   > >>>      Not even vaguely close. I do my shopping in person because there is   
   > >>> no way I'm trusting some guy I don't know to check every piece of   
   > >>> produce and make sure it's in good shape, and even if I did, do I trust   
   > >>> the shipping company or delivery people? No. The remote location   
   > >>> ordering approach is great for things like books, or gadgets, but not   
   > >>> for fresh food.   
   >   
   > It's only a few years ago that people said shopping for books online   
   > wasn't possible because you had to be able to browse the shelf and read   
   > the contents. Internet shopping for groceries has taken off in a big way   
   > in the UK. It's perfectly normal to have a complete stranger select your   
   > fresh food for you.   
   >   
   > >>   
   > >> Same with clothes. I have bought clothing on line, but I much prefer to   
   > >> be able to feel the material and to try the garment on.   
   > >>   
   > >   
   > >      Indeed. Exacerbated by the fact that a lot of clothing companies   
   > > have non-standardized their sizes over the years, so an XXL in one is an   
   > > XL in another, and a 36 waist in one is a 38 waist in another. (yes, one   
   > > of them's effectively lying)   
   >   
   > In the UK the Distance Selling Regulations give online shoppers the   
   > absolute right to reject almost anything they buy online. You can order   
   > both sizes and return one, or both. Clothing sizes are largely   
   > standardised by European labelling regulations.   
      
   I'd rather just go to the store and leave with the right size than buy   
   three sizes and return the two that don't fit.   
      
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