Directions:Classify each in one of 4 categories:1. Pros of shopping in stores2. Cons of shopping in stores3. Pros of shopping at home4. Cons of shopping at home

Pros & Cons Auction

Directions: Work in pairs. You have in front of you a “Shopping in Stores”

paddle and a “Shopping at Home” paddle, each with “Pro” on one side and “Con” on the other.

As each slide appears, pick up the appropriate paddle to show if the message relates to shopping in stores or shopping at home. If it relates to both, pick up both paddles.

Turn the appropriate side forward to indicate whether the message is a “Pro” or a “Con.”

Partners, please record each answer on the “Pros & Cons” worksheet.

Close to home for last-minute or

emergency shopping

Malls offer special attractions and promotions for

customers

Can obtain special orders

Items are easy to exchange

Limited space

Takes time to buy costly items

Picked-over merchandise

Stores offer special services---e.g., gift

wrapping

Large crowds on sale days and

weekends

Must check seller’s privacy policy before giving personal and financial information

Can try on clothes

Has special prices with a membership

card

Can work with knowledgeable sales people

Must keep a complete record of each transaction

Offer store credit cards

Offer payment plans

May not understand exactly

what you are buying

Buy any time 7 days a week

Can purchase on the spot with TV remote control

Variety of merchandise in

one area

Must find a place to park

Must check reliability, legitimacy, and

security of sellers before buying

Will deliver

If the offer sounds too good to be true,

then it probably

IS NOT

Can buy from the comfort and convenience of your own home

Buy goods and services from a

worldwide market

Will have shipping and handling costs

added

May not know the physical location

of the seller

Must have a credit card to pay

Must check exchange

policy