subject: Hiring a Personal Shopper [print this page] Hiring a Personal Shopper Hiring a Personal Shopper
For most people, the fact that they have to go shopping terrifies them, and they don't wish to even think about venturing into a shop full of people, hustling and bustling around the aisles, and ignoring any attempts they make to go about their shopping in a timely fashion.Some people love shopping, but for those that experience the above kind of problem, there are such things as the personal shopper. A personal shopper will be the ideal solution to those who very rarely wish to go out shopping, and also have many other factors that make them one of the most emerging service industries around the world.Some companies on the internet now act as personal shoppers for ex-pats who have moved to another country, but would still like to purchase products from their home country, and have it shipped to them in their new home abroad. They will hire a personal shopper to source the products, and then purchase on their behalf, taking care of any special requirements along the way.For example, if an English ex-pat, living in Australia, enjoyed a certain chocolate bar, and could not find it in Australia, they would hire a personal shopper in the UK to source the product in bulk from a cash and carry, or possibly from a supermarket even, and then send over the package to the customer. This presents no problem with logistics, as people have been shipping products like this (and millions of others) around the world for some time.A personal shopper can be hired for most jobs like this, and they will happily take the stress and logistical problems away from you for a low fee. Whilst a personal shopper will often work as a 3rd party, it is quite common for them to work alongside a client and act as a chaperone on a shopping trip, advising them of the best deals available, and the benefits and drawbacks of various products and purchases.For example, a wedding planner would be able to advise on many products that would be needed for a wedding reception, but only a personal shopper would be able to spend a full day advising you of the pros and cons of purchase XYZ product, including the budget and price comparison of its alternatives. A personal shopper is ideal for those who want the expertise of a shopping comparison website, together with the common sense that experience brings.
