Revise the following paragraph, improving it without changing its overall meaning. Pay particular attention to the sentence structure and parts of speech.

Imagine a time when there was only one little store. To shop in for a whole town. The only selection there was to choose from depended on what one store owner had in stock because the next store was many miles away. Security concerns were almost nonexistent because everyone knew everyone and the only payment option was cash money. This does a foreign concept to most people today because shopping as we think of it has changed so drastically. Shoppers are no longer restricted to the limited selection that their local stores may offer. There are so many options available to the modern day shopper, from merchandise options to shopping venue options. Shopping online has become a way of life for many people in the fast paced world that we live in. While others have chosen to stick with the more conventional brick and mortar method. There are a few main differences between the two methods that should be weighed out by the shopper when trying to choose which method suits them best. Before deciding whether to shop online or in a store, consider the variety of merchandise available, the nature of your purchase. And your security concerns.

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In the past, there existed only one small store for an entire town, where people had limited choices of merchandise as the selection solely depended on the stock of the store owner. Other stores were miles away, making it inconvenient for residents to access a wider selection. However, security concerns were almost non-existent back then due to the close-knit community, and cash was the only accepted payment method. This may seem foreign to most people today as shopping has undergone significant changes.

Modern-day shoppers enjoy far more options than before. Local stores no longer impose restrictions on selections, as shoppers can now explore a multitude of merchandise options and shopping venues. Online shopping has particularly gained popularity, becoming a way of life for many, thanks to the convenience it offers in our fast-paced world. However, some still prefer the conventional brick and mortar method.

When deciding between shopping online or in-store, consider a few key differences. Firstly, ponder the variety of merchandise available to you. Secondly, think about the nature of your purchase. Lastly, take into account your security concerns.

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