Online Shopping

The advent of digital technology and the accessibility of the internet has dramatically changed the life of shoppers even of those who are in the third world. 

We've all heard and saw in movies how coupons are painstakingly clipped and used by homemakers to get that extra discount when shopping at drugstores, hypermarkets and the likes.  

When the internet opened the possibility of buying products, services and brands that are otherwise difficult to reach, the shopping landscape improved and became so exciting -- more and more people are becoming shopaholic. 

Shopping at your fingertips. With just a click on that virtual shopping cart, your shopping itch is satiated... for the moment.  

I bought vacation packages like this

 Grabbed a hard-to-miss yoga offer

Bought a novel and proudly pinoy made bamboo speaker

  

Whimsical tapes that I haven't had the chance to use yet

Travel essentials

Kate Spade stuff

One-off restaurant coupons, plane tickets, hotel reservations and the likes. 


When you really come to think of it, the ease of internet shopping makes for a lot of closet shopaholics. Go ahead, check out your loved ones internet browsing history. You'd be amused and surprised. 

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Sheng

Loudbasstard

I have heard/read about Loudbasstard late last year. I thought it was a cool product. It has an organic feel to it. Plus, it sort of make a fantastic contrast to an otherwise hi-tech gadget these days -- iPod, iPhone, iPad or whatever it is that's your music source. 

For the love of music. This is a hand-crafted bamboo speaker dock. Made from Philippine bamboo and rattan.

It comes in different colors.

Although, it made an impression on me on two things -- hello, cheeky name! and it's a sustainable, environmentally-friendly product -- attributes that get my stamp of approval, it didn't cross my mind to actually own one.

I just promptly filed it away in my head. Over the weekend, while I was recuperating from a bad case of stomach bug, the hubby nudged me into buying one for him. I said I'd do it on a weekday. I did not feel like doing anything except to sleep away the pain and the fatigue. 

Come Tuesday, I did check out the online shop that carries Loudbasstard. There are many shops that carry the brand but we chose ZeroThreeTwo. Now, I find the name very hip and cool. Zero Three Two (032) happens to be Cebu's zip code. I think it's the inspiration of the name.

The next night, I got a text message verifying the color I chose. The next day, another message sent to confirm courier via LBC. The text also came with a request for a tweet and instagram of the item. "Of course, I will," was my reply. 

Today, I received the package from the mail. Our office in-charge of mails promptly delivered it on my desk. After signing the acknowledgment form, I happily opened it (way before the rightful owner hihihi). 

This is in Bordeaux. Classy. (PhP1199)

I find it really swell that I found a cute note inside. It's signed ZeroThreeTwo but I would venture into saying that it's penned by Mr Carlo Villarica. My hint is from the sender's name on the package. 

ZeroThreeTwo is Cebu's Marketplace for Urban Essentials.

I found myself reading the blogs on the site. If I may say, I love Cebu. My three-year residence in that city proved to be the best decision I made. I spent my early 20s there with much affection -- urban living, lifelong friends, and all. Go check out the site!

Now back to our best purchase this month, the Loudbasstard bamboo speaker dock in Bordeaux. I say it truly lives up to its claim -- 100% awesome. I've road-tested it and it does really sound great. 

Go get one for yourself, your partner, your friend or loved one. It's 100% sustainable and uses no electricity. Lessens our carbon footprint, right?

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Sheng