Online shopping in Uganda has its roots reflected way back in the competitive years between 2011-2016 when OLX, Kaymu, Jumia drew traction to altering the way people shop on the internet. Amazon and eBay were in the pipeline as the giant shopping websites everyone could rely on to have a wonderful product off the internet.
Well, the trend has changed and Jumia has turned out to be competing with OLX as the key head to head battle companion. Kilimall spread its wings to Uganda but they were cut short in a period of less than 3 years and since its 2019, how about a trail of the current online shopping raisers Olx and Jumia.
Both these two online shopping websites attract different customers as per the product catalogs. As a matter of fact, OLX can be termed as the Ugandan version of eBay with its C2C model while Jumia is an Amazon of sorts with its B2C model. So, let’s take a look at the shopping experience on these two websites and which of them could be the perfect choice for novices.
Shopping on OLX
OLX is a cross-continent buyer to seller platform which brings buyers in a close collidor to a perfect decision after price and product negotiations. Shopping on OLX bring out the perfect feel of owning a used or new product in the flip of time you wish to have it and from a buyer like you.
Additionally, on OLX a buyer has the capability to chat with the seller for any negotiations without necessarily having your phone close to you. More so, a buyer is able to choose from a wide selection of seller offers.
So, OLX is simply a quick convenient destination of online shopping with a social networking texture since the platform has all elements of an OTT service and we hope authorities don’t summon it to the taxed list.
Shopping on Jumia
Jumia is one giant collection of websites and Jumia market is its online shopping subset amidst other food, travel, and online service catalogs. Well, shopping on Jumia can be closely compared to the Amazon module where you simply place an order and the seller accept your order to be fulfilled through Jumia.
So, the only way you can get successfully buy a product is through Jumia similar to the Amazon module without a deep connection with the seller. In case of returns and complaints the central website support helps you regain value for your purchase, meaning Jumia is a Buyer to Seller website.
As a matter of fact, Jumia doesn’t provide a buyer to seller chat connection contrary to Amazon. So, you choose products on the website categories in order to have them shipped to your location without inking a physical connection with the seller. In return, this makes it easy and at the same time safe to shop products delivered to your doorstep with a broad choice for returns.
Your preferred choice between Jumia and OLX
In case you love buying used products, you will only be wasting time overturning Jumia categories for one. But if you love new products, Jumia is the perfect contender as OLX offers both new and used products advertised by fellow buyers on the platform.
Jumia and OLX are two different approach shopping websites, depending on what you wish to buy the two platforms are perfect for new products plus used for the latter and former respectively. However, with the latest adjustments in design and features, OLX is slowly encroaching the new products sphere as contacting a seller directly grants more piece of mind.
So, which of these two platforms do you prefer? Do you choose the social edged OLX or love the convenience of doorstep delivery by Jumia, Let’s hear your choice by giving us a thumbs up in the comments below.
