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Online shopping for advanced shoppers

Patrick Bardelli
19.11.2018
Translation: machine translated
Pictures: Thomas Kunz

I love challenges. For example, the question of how many of our products there is room for in one of my stories. So then: here are lots of products - elegantly packed into a little story.

I started with a blood pressure monitor. I recently ordered it from Galaxus and then picked it up from our shop in Zurich. Not naked of course, where do you think? I always wear clothes and shoes outside the house.

Tommy Hilfiger Premium Essentials (L, pack of 3)
Underwear

Tommy Hilfiger Premium Essentials

L, pack of 3

DillySocks Gray Dicing (pack of 3)
Socks

DillySocks Gray Dicing

pack of 3

DillySocks Gray Dicing (pack of 3)

DillySocks Gray Dicing

G-Star Elwood 5620 3D (W33/L32)
Jeans

G-Star Elwood 5620 3D

W33/L32

G-Star Elwood 5620 3D (W33/L32)

G-Star Elwood 5620 3D

And of course I had showered that morning. And brushed my teeth.

Soeder* Natural Soap Black Pine (Liquid soap, 250 ml)
Hand soap
CHF24.– CHF96.–/1l

Soeder* Natural Soap Black Pine

Liquid soap, 250 ml

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio (Stick, 75 ml)
Deodorant
CHF24.70 CHF329.34/1l

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio

Stick, 75 ml

Groom and Grow Beard Kit (180 ml)
Beard care
CHF39.90 CHF221.67/1l

Groom and Grow Beard Kit

180 ml

Soeder* Natural Soap Black Pine (Liquid soap, 250 ml)
CHF24.– CHF96.–/1l

Soeder* Natural Soap Black Pine

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio (Stick, 75 ml)
CHF24.70 CHF329.34/1l

Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio

Groom and Grow Beard Kit (180 ml)
CHF39.90 CHF221.67/1l

Groom and Grow Beard Kit

Colgate Plax Cool Mint Mouthwash (250 ml, Mouthwash)
Mouthwash

Colgate Plax Cool Mint Mouthwash

250 ml, Mouthwash

At the Digitec Galaxus shop, there were lots of bikes and - if I'm not mistaken - one of those electric bikes that we've been selling recently. But I'm not quite sure about that now. Never mind. There were also some kids riding past me on skateboards and stuff.

Hitec Eco Car (Electric, 10.30 hp)
Cars

Hitec Eco Car

Electric, 10.30 hp

On the way back to the office, there were loads of people in my way, all staring at their smartphones (but I'm not supposed to show them here because we sell them via digitec, not Galaxus. So the smartphones, not the people). Once I arrived at the office, I really needed a coffee. Without sugar, though. I never put sugar in my coffee. Bad sugar. And anyway: the topic of nutrition - I could write about that for hours. But as you know, a few colourful pictures are worth a thousand words.

Bodum Bistro (300 ml, 6 x)
Cups
CHF29.70

Bodum Bistro

300 ml, 6 x

Lucaffe Classic (1000 g, Medium roast)
Coffee beans
CHF27.70 CHF27.70/1kg

Lucaffe Classic

1000 g, Medium roast

Emmi Milk (1 x 100 cl)
Milk + Cream
Quantity discount
CHF5.50 CHF5.50/1l

Emmi Milk

1 x 100 cl

Bodum Bistro (300 ml, 6 x)
CHF29.70

Bodum Bistro

Scottish smoked salmon Kinglas back fillet aquaculture (500 g)
Meat + Fish

Scottish smoked salmon Kinglas back fillet aquaculture

500 g

Valser Mineral water (24 x 50 cl)
Water
CHF35.39 CHF2.95/1l

Valser Mineral water

24 x 50 cl

Scottish smoked salmon Kinglas back fillet aquaculture (500 g)

Scottish smoked salmon Kinglas back fillet aquaculture

Valser Mineral water (24 x 50 cl)
CHF35.39 CHF2.95/1l

Valser Mineral water

By the way, I only want to eat bread very rarely in future. That's why I don't need a bread maker. Sorry. As I was sitting in the office, drinking coffee and thinking about my eating habits, my smartphone suddenly rang (I'd love to show it, but... see above). I stared at it. My wife on the other end of the line reminded me to finally order that electric blanket for my sister-in-law. She's always so cold in bed. No sooner said than done. Speaking of my wife. Maybe I'll give her something crackling for Christmas this year. That would make me, no wait, I'll start this sentence again. I'm sure she'd love that. And role-playing games under the Christmas tree are certainly fun too. So much for the topic of "sex sells".

More products, Patrick, more products

Have I already mentioned the water bottle on my desk? You should drink two to three litres of water a day. At the very least. The water balance must be right. This is particularly important for athletes. Speaking of athletes. Since I stopped smoking five years ago, I've been exercising regularly.

Hammerbacher Series O
Desks

Hammerbacher Series O

Hammerbacher Series O

Hammerbacher Series O

adorini Torino Deluxe (30)
Humidors
CHF149.01

adorini Torino Deluxe

30

Partagas Série D No. 5-10 box (Robusto)
Cigar

Partagas Série D No. 5-10 box

Robusto

adorini Torino Deluxe (30)
CHF149.01

adorini Torino Deluxe

Partagas Série D No. 5-10 box (Robusto)

Partagas Série D No. 5-10 box

Products, products, products

I would like to take up the keyword "Christmas" at this point. This seems to me to be a good topic in connection with products. Here are the other 2,997 products that I found under the tag "Christmas" in our shop.

Schleich Equestrian farm with rider and horses
Toy figure

Schleich Equestrian farm with rider and horses

Botanic-Haus Art-fir, height 195cm, with 432 LED lights (195 cm)
Christmas tree

Botanic-Haus Art-fir, height 195cm, with 432 LED lights

195 cm

Schleich Equestrian farm with rider and horses

Schleich Equestrian farm with rider and horses

Where did I leave off? Exactly, with sport. I often go jogging. My wife doesn't like jogging. But she regularly walks our dog. We also have cats and a daughter. I think jogging, my wife, our dog, our cats and our daughter are great. And the products too.

Trixie Denta Fun play rope with (Ropes + Ropes)
Dog toys

Trixie Denta Fun play rope with

Ropes + Ropes

Trixie Denta Fun play rope with (Ropes + Ropes)

Trixie Denta Fun play rope with

Trixie wriggling mouse, 8cm (Play mouse cat)
Cat toys
Quantity discount
CHF6.20 per piece for 3 units

Trixie wriggling mouse, 8cm

Play mouse cat

Grizzly Wild salmon oil for cats 125ml (Adult, 1 pcs., 125 g)
Cat food

Grizzly Wild salmon oil for cats 125ml

Adult, 1 pcs., 125 g

Trixie wriggling mouse, 8cm (Play mouse cat)
Quantity discount
CHF6.20 per piece for 3 units

Trixie wriggling mouse, 8cm

Grizzly Wild salmon oil for cats 125ml (Adult, 1 pcs., 125 g)

Grizzly Wild salmon oil for cats 125ml

Powerpuff Girls Bubbles (Eau de toilette, 50 ml)
Fragrances

Powerpuff Girls Bubbles

Eau de toilette, 50 ml

I actually just wanted to measure my blood pressure. Incidentally, it's currently 180 over 120 - very high! I'm going into a writing-buying frenzy. More products, meeeeeehhhhhhhrrrrrrrr! Okay, I have to stop now, otherwise my blood pressure will shoot through the roof. To make sure that doesn't happen, here is the link to the remaining three million products in the Galaxus range.

So many things
So many things

PS: And sex really sells in this case.

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From radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.


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