By: Juan Carlos Sevilla
Have you ever imagined that shopping for your next outfit would be just a click away? Yes, window shopping is a thing of the past as the emerging online shopping has taken the Filipinos by storm. Given the restrictions by the government due to pandemic, online shopping apps have been a reliable digital mall for some. Worry not as we listed down our recommended apps for your next online shopping experience.
1. Lazada
Imagine a mall and a grocery brought to your mobile phone? Well, Lazada is one of the pioneers of e-commerce in the country. Lazada is famous for its LazMall where you can find goods and gadgets being sold by top brands at a bargain. We highly recommend this app as they ship your orders anywhere in the Philippines at a minimal fee. Also, they frequently give vouchers for discounts and free shipping! This app is perfect for shoppers that are meticulous with the brand of their goods as Lazada strictly screens their sellers.
2. Shopee
Remember the famous ads by Manny Pacquiao and Anne Curtis? Shopee App is as addictive as those ads. Shopee is pretty much like the first app we mentioned but focuses more on the micro-entrepreneurs or independent sellers. This app has everything you can think of and in different varieties! Good thing about this app is they frequently do promotions like big discounts, online events and free shipping. This app is recommended for shoppers who prefer to have a variety of choices when buying an item as Shopee allows more independent sellers to its platform.
3. Zalora
Zalora has been a home to a lot of fashion brands for quite some time now. In fact, it has celebrated its 4th anniversary with daily discounts that ran for a week. You can find fashion items of different brands from boutique to luxury and different categories, from top to bottom. Before you make a purchase, Zalora has been giving away discounts from time to time, so you should register in their app to get notified! Just a reminder, you should know your sizes before using this app as items use different measurements according to the product’s country of origin.
4. Carousell
Everything that has a tag “Brand New” usually comes in a hefty price. Carousell has a list of pre-loved items that you might want to consider. The app gives you a wide-range of pre-loved goods and items from mobile phones to high-value sneakers. Also, the app allows you to check on the profile of the seller. The goods are being sold by an individual, so you should always check the ratings and the comments before making a purchase. This app is recommended to shoppers looking for goods at a discounted price.
5. Shipping Cart
Have you ever found an item online, but you can’t find a way to ship it to the Philippines? Normally, if you’re searching for goods on an international website, they ask for an address where the brand is based, and they don’t usually ship directly in the Philippines. Shipping Cart has a solution to that problem. They will give you a virtual residential address where you can send your shopped goods and then they will deliver it at your doorstep. This app is perfect for shoppers who usually buy their goods outside the country, like limited-edition sneakers, branded clothes, and other items that are not available in the Philippines.
Unlike the usual strolling in the mall, online shopping apps can give you more time to browse over their goods. These apps give us the urge to spend more as they often do price cuts than the usual physical store. But as you go over these apps, it is important to know what you really need and set a limit to avoid overspending!
Do you have other online apps that we can look at? Please share it with us!