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re: If a product is available locally, do you still buy on Amazon?
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:13 am to The Spleen
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:13 am to The Spleen
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I'll admit if I'm too busy to get to a storefront, I'll order a few pairs of shoes I'm interested in from Zappos, try them on, send them all back, then go buy the ones I like best locally.
That seems like a lot more work
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Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:13 am to Eli Goldfinger
My local supermarkets are really over-priced living in a predominantly tourist market. About 3 years ago my wife noticed the costs for a few things like condiments, soaps, and other dry goods. It was $6 for a regular sized bottle of ketchup or something like that. Ever since we basically buy all dry goods either through the pantry program or the regular replacement schedule.
It’s made shopping easier cause we need less “stock” stuff. We basically get an amazon package every day.
It’s made shopping easier cause we need less “stock” stuff. We basically get an amazon package every day.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:13 am to Eli Goldfinger
Amazon - I want to deal with the general population as little as possible.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:13 am to Eli Goldfinger
All amazon all the time. Part of this is price, but it's mainly convenience. I recently moved literally 5 minutes away from where I work, so venturing out of that area after a work day when my house is 5 minutes away is a hell of a mental mountain to climb.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:14 am to 9Fiddy
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Whichever one costs less.
This.
And I factor in time value and cost of gas.
So usually Amazon
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:14 am to Eli Goldfinger
I’ve never bought a single thing on Amazon myself. Never found the need to do so to be honest.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:14 am to The Spleen
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I'll admit if I'm too busy to get to a storefront, I'll order a few pairs of shoes I'm interested in from Zappos, try them on, send them all back, then go buy the ones I like best locally.
If you're too busy, this seems like a solid waste of time too.
This post was edited on 5/23/19 at 10:16 am
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:15 am to Eli Goldfinger
Amazon because I get 5% cash back 5% off on a lot of prime products. I can wait two days.
You don't understand how Amazon works.
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I likely buy locally because I can try them on and make sure they fit properly. Also, returns and service are easier when I buy locally.
You don't understand how Amazon works.
This post was edited on 5/23/19 at 10:26 am
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:23 am to Eli Goldfinger
At one point I use to buy a lot from Amazon. I would make at least one order a week. The only thing I would go to the grocery store for was meat, eggs, milk and a few other items. It was in and out, everything else would be delivered at the house.
But after awhile it seemed like, although some things were the same brand, it didn't have the same quality I expected (not sure if that was a result to it being shipped, maybe placed in high temperature areas for a while... or what). I didn't like how if Amazon didn't have something, they would list an item that would come from somewhere else, but sold through Amazon.
So now, I might buy something from Amazon 3 or 4 times a year.
But after awhile it seemed like, although some things were the same brand, it didn't have the same quality I expected (not sure if that was a result to it being shipped, maybe placed in high temperature areas for a while... or what). I didn't like how if Amazon didn't have something, they would list an item that would come from somewhere else, but sold through Amazon.
So now, I might buy something from Amazon 3 or 4 times a year.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:25 am to Eli Goldfinger
convenience of delivered to my door is worth it even if it costs a couple of bucks more and takes a day to get here
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:28 am to OweO
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But after awhile it seemed like, although some things were the same brand, it didn't have the same quality I expected (not sure if that was a result to it being shipped, maybe placed in high temperature areas for a while... or what). I didn't like how if Amazon didn't have something, they would list an item that would come from somewhere else, but sold through Amazon.
There is a pretty big problem on Amazon with fake/knockoff products. And I'm still skeptical of a lot of the reviews on products even though Amazon claims they've cleaned up the review process and algorithms. It's almost turned into Ebay.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:40 am to Eli Goldfinger
Depends if the local shop is pro Trump or not.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:45 am to TigerWise
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Depends if the local shop is pro Trump or not.
Do you ask them?
"Excuse me. How much is this polo shirt and who did you vote for in the 2016 presidential election?"
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:48 am to The Spleen
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There is a pretty big problem on Amazon with fake/knockoff products. And I'm still skeptical of a lot of the reviews on products even though Amazon claims they've cleaned up the review process and algorithms. It's almost turned into Ebay.
I never searched it, now I guess I will google to see what I can find, but when you say knock offs, are you talking about products that are packaged as certain brands but the actual product is a much cheaper version?
Deodorant was the most noticeable to me. Like I said, I didn't know if it was maybe because it was in extreme heat for a period of time or what, but the packaging was the same, it was just that the actual lack of quality of the product was really noticeable.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:54 am to Eli Goldfinger
If I need one or two things quickly, I'll go to local hardware or grocery store. Bulk of what I buy is through Amazon or Neighborhood Walmart, way different than Super Walmart. We've even started to buy stuff through Walmart online as they offer more selection and it beats having to track it down at store in the area. They are also getting close to Amazon shipping rates so that's huge too. Most non-food items come from Amazon though as that's less time I have to drive in Baton Rouge traffic and it comes to me, wider selection, and sometimes tax free depending on seller.
This post was edited on 5/23/19 at 10:59 am
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:54 am to Eli Goldfinger
I try to buy local but lots of independents simply do not run very good businesses. I suspect you can count on your fingers the number of merchandise retailers over 25 years old in your town.
They don't have convenient hours or adequate inventory selections are generally the reasons I do not shop with them.
I find that I use Amazon for things that I know locals retailers will not have the selection I want. Just this past week I bought some drip irrigation things. I know of no independent that has a good selection of this and even Home Depot's selection is inadequate.
I have some Red Wing boots, I use my local boat shop, I generally buy groceries at a small local chain although my wife has learned to like Wal Mart pick up--I can't remember the last time I went into a WalMart store and my pharmacy has limited HDAs so I get them from Amazon.
They don't have convenient hours or adequate inventory selections are generally the reasons I do not shop with them.
I find that I use Amazon for things that I know locals retailers will not have the selection I want. Just this past week I bought some drip irrigation things. I know of no independent that has a good selection of this and even Home Depot's selection is inadequate.
I have some Red Wing boots, I use my local boat shop, I generally buy groceries at a small local chain although my wife has learned to like Wal Mart pick up--I can't remember the last time I went into a WalMart store and my pharmacy has limited HDAs so I get them from Amazon.
This post was edited on 5/23/19 at 9:00 pm
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:56 am to fallguy_1978
By not having to step foot inside the MOL should be a solid enough reason to use Amazon.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:58 am to Breauxsif
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By not having to step foot inside the MOL should be a solid enough reason to use Amazon.
Don’t shop there or Walmark either. Amazing I can survive.
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:59 am to Eli Goldfinger
Amazon as often as possible. If I think of something I need, I’ll forget about it and not buy it for weeks. If I order it on amazon, it’s here in two days
Posted on 5/23/19 at 10:59 am to OweO
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are you talking about products that are packaged as certain brands but the actual product is a much cheaper version?
Yes. My wife and daughter have ordered beauty products that clearly were not the actual advertised brand. That became even more evident when they tried to return them and Amazon said contact the seller, and the seller didn't respond to any emails.
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