Crime Wave Leads to Home Security Boom
Online, September 13, 2010 (Newswire.com) - While many American businesses are experiencing tough times at the moment, home security providers seem to be bucking the trend. New research from industry experts reveals that the raise in demand for home security products may be linked to an increase in the number of home invasions in the last year.
Mainstream media outlets have been reporting with increased regularity on a marked increase in the number of home invasions, one story commenting that the crime wave was hitting all levels of society, "from upper-class neighborhoods to lower class, it's everywhere"
Sales are rapidly increasing for many eCommerce home security systems websites and this may be related to the added value that online sites are able to supply customers. It is faster to price compare online and there is a lot of information about each product that consumers can read in an eCommerce online store.
Nick Halmond, Managing Director of ecommerce venture instantspy.net feels that many consumers want a good burglar alarm system, but worry about the cost of installation and the time they would need to take out of their schedules to get a good product.
"I think that the boom that we are seeing in home security and alarm products can be linked to two factors - an increase in the number of home invasions and the ease of shopping online. It is quick and easy to shop online, the system gets delivered to the customers door and many of our systems are wireless - so no installation costs."
"People are willing to spend on an alarm system or security camera system because they see that the current economic crisis is leading to higher break and enters. People like the fact that they can read about our products online, compare prices, see what they get with each system. It is just easier for them."
Many violent criminals will bypass a home that has security installed and move on to easier pickings. Buying a security system online is fast and affordable. The police and neighborhood watch recommend that everyone has a home alarm system. Choosing a reputable Amercian eCommerce store, like instantspy.net means that you can shop in confidence and get good value for money.
