Many users come to regret their social media purchases

The survey reports that 74% of respondents have bought something from social media that they didn’t need. — Getty Images/AFP Relaxnews

For several years now, online shopping has been commonplace on social networks. Yet while this consumer habit persists, 63% of shoppers have come to regret their purchases, according to one recent survey.

Social networks have made it much easier to shop from the comfort of your own sofa. A situation that nevertheless leads many people to regret some of their purchases.