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bucolic_frolic

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2. Ditto on quality and shipping problems.

Reply to Grumpy Old Woman (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 07:57 PM

Oct 27

Haven't used Amazon in about 7 years. Can't find a bargain there, but sometimes they're the only supplier, or have a competitive price advantage that cannot be beat.

I'm much preferring in-store buying or ordering online for in-store delivery. That way I see the product, they don't make off with my money (that's happened too, it wasn't Amazon).

Most things I seek can be found at store or on eBay. Amazon does have competitors.

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Not Boycotting Jeff Bezo's companies entirely, just putting more work into looking for better options...(A long rant) [View all] Grumpy Old Woman Oct 27 OP

Good luck! alwaysinasnit Oct 27 #1

Ditto on quality and shipping problems. bucolic_frolic Oct 27 #2

It's not easy. I was an Amazon junkie too. I've been working on it for a long time, and Scrivener7 Oct 27 #3

I've started using Amazon drmeow Oct 27 #4

Buy local or small business. legallyblondeNYC Oct 27 #5

I try to buy books directly from the publisher DBoon Oct 27 #6

I bring my Amazon returns to the local UPS store. Much closer than one of their own drop-offs. Intractable Oct 27 #7

Returns eilen Oct 27 #9

The ease of returns is one of the reasons I keep Amazon prime. Intractable Oct 27 #10

You can do it! eilen Oct 27 #8

Don't be coy. Intractable Oct 27 #11