[TeresaE]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

Amazon?

We are not Prime members but always are so satisfied. 3 days ago our Dyson vacuum went dead. Searched Amazon for a new lithium battery. Bingo $34.99. $35 for free shipping. Searched and found .99 wafer cookies. Ordered 3. Free shipping then. Perfect.
Got an Amazon notice the shipment would arrive today 11am-3pm. Checked their site and saw a realtime map with a sleigh stating it’s 4 stops away. Watched as the sleigh moved to our house and right then it was delivered.
Opened the one box with the cookies and the battery. Just installed the battery, vac is perfect and cookies in the pantry
So spoiled with Amazon. We always go with them whenever we need something. Especially love their return policy.
Although we’d prefer to shop locally etc, simply cannot beat Amazon.

Also, if you delay your order delivery date for items you don’t need immediately you can sometimes get an amazon digital credit to use to rent movies or get books.

[BowlTurner]

I was prime member for 10 years. Their delivery service has slipped considerably since I joined - you can't rely on them delivering when they say they will. But that's a detail. I recently ordered a $1,700 computer from them. It arrived and I sent it back via UPS using Amazon's instructions. For a month I didn't get a refund and frequent checks to my account website indicated the return was in process. I started calling Amazon customer service and was told the credit was in process and I should wait 5-7 business days. This happened repeatedly. Long story short, I never did get my credit. So, don't buy anything from Amazon unless you are willing to lose the money. I have filed claims with the BBB, FTC and Amazon legal. So far, nothing.

[Ele201]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Image the 10's of thousand's of cardboard Amazon must use.
Are there enough land fills to except it all?

I hear you! I’m concerned about this as well. I use Amazon a lot. But they’re using tons of cardboard boxes; are these reused in any way? I ordered a lipstick recently and it came solo in a big box! Could have used a paper or plastic sleeve.

[Robnlaura]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

If u cnt find it on amazon..its not worth buying.

Been a member since 1996 when they sold books.

Screw local shopping.

Just DONT Need halal anything.. Amazon yes

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Flyers999

Been with Amazon since its inception. Damn why didnt I buy stock then?

One of my complaints is that stuff I bought before that fit me perfectly, or was a great product/price, is no longer available and they will suggest other brands that aren't as good. First world problem I guess.

Anybody ever do a pickup?

I did once, down in Wildwood at the Save a Lot store. It was an accident, it wasn't paying enough attention and chose pick up instead of deliver. I won't do that again.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Ele201

I hear you! I’m concerned about this as well. I use Amazon a lot. But they’re using tons of cardboard boxes; are these reused in any way? I ordered a lipstick recently and it came solo in a big box! Could have used a paper or plastic sleeve.

As I posted earlier, cardboard is THE MOST recycled paper item out there.

Something like 70% of it is recycled...

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Ele201

I hear you! I’m concerned about this as well. I use Amazon a lot. But they’re using tons of cardboard boxes; are these reused in any way? I ordered a lipstick recently and it came solo in a big box! Could have used a paper or plastic sleeve.

Okay, since you are concerned about the amount of cardboard used, what did you do with the box your lipstick was delivered in? Did you recycle it? Did it go to a landfill? Or did you just put it into the trash?

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

Amazon?

We are not Prime members but always are so satisfied. 3 days ago our Dyson vacuum went dead. Searched Amazon for a new lithium battery. Bingo $34.99. $35 for free shipping. Searched and found .99 wafer cookies. Ordered 3. Free shipping then. Perfect.
Got an Amazon notice the shipment would arrive today 11am-3pm. Checked their site and saw a realtime map with a sleigh stating it’s 4 stops away. Watched as the sleigh moved to our house and right then it was delivered.
Opened the one box with the cookies and the battery. Just installed the battery, vac is perfect and cookies in the pantry
So spoiled with Amazon. We always go with them whenever we need something. Especially love their return policy.
Although we’d prefer to shop locally etc, simply cannot beat Amazon.

Also using Prime to watch excellent TV like Reacher, The Boys, and Hunters.

[biker1]

Call the credit card vendor you used to pay for the computer and dispute the charge. Hopefully you saved the return shipping documentation.

Originally Posted by BowlTurner

I was prime member for 10 years. Their delivery service has slipped considerably since I joined - you can't rely on them delivering when they say they will. But that's a detail. I recently ordered a $1,700 computer from them. It arrived and I sent it back via UPS using Amazon's instructions. For a month I didn't get a refund and frequent checks to my account website indicated the return was in process. I started calling Amazon customer service and was told the credit was in process and I should wait 5-7 business days. This happened repeatedly. Long story short, I never did get my credit. So, don't buy anything from Amazon unless you are willing to lose the money. I have filed claims with the BBB, FTC and Amazon legal. So far, nothing.

[biker1]

I will assume you live in The Villages. For most (perhaps all?) of us, if you put the boxes out with your trash, it will be "recycled" into electricity via Covanta. If you want the boxes to have the potential to be recycled in a normal sense, you will have to make other arrangements. What happens elsewhere varies.

Originally Posted by Ele201

I hear you! I’m concerned about this as well. I use Amazon a lot. But they’re using tons of cardboard boxes; are these reused in any way? I ordered a lipstick recently and it came solo in a big box! Could have used a paper or plastic sleeve.

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Ele201

I’m also “amazed” with Amazon! I use it for obtaining certain household items quickly. It’s a great way to augment what we already have. So I’ll order a pack of water when we’re running low, and a pack of toilet tissue or paper towels. Or maybe I need crock pot liners, I can get them in a couple of days. I also order a large pack of clear plastic cups with matching lids regularly. Price on that is good, and these are harder to find than the red solo cups every supermarket has.

I love it that I’m not paying shipping and handling either! Returns are easy too. Been a prime member for awhile and it’s worth it. When it comes to women’s clothing, accessories and makeup, however, you’ve got to be a bit more careful. Some of it is low quality, coming from overseas. Makeup items — some come from American close out stores or discount shops where items sit for long periods and products are old. You just have to pick and choose. All in all, a great service!

Another handy aspect of this online experience is the ability to (critically) read reviews about such potentially questionable buys. Have been warned off of some baddies just in the nicotine (old Bill Dana line). Even been known to write reviews my ownself - especially complimentary ones.

[Fenster]

Bad experiences.

The stuff is generally low quality Chinese goods. Flimsy. Companies you never heard of.

Hard to get the size right.

You can return goods, but it’s a hassle.

If you buy something on sale, or Prime Day, you better be around, or your return period will expire. Note this snowbirds!

Things do arrive damaged.

They treat their employees terribly.

They do almost nothing for your local economy.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by mikeberk

When you want to search the Internet for an item, do it in a search engine such as DuckDuckGo not the Amazon website. When you search in DuckDuckGo, all businesses are competing for your purchase and you’ll see search results from Amazon, Walmart, and many others. They are competing against one another for your purchase. When you search for an item directly in Amazon you may not see the best price because they already know your profile, buying habits and competition is severely reduced.

After you see your search results in DuckDuckGo, make note of the best price that is presented from the various companies, including Amazon. Then search for the exact same item within the Amazon site. You may or may not see that item for that same lower price but you can get to the item by clicking on it in the DuckDuckGo search results. This tip may not work all the time but it has worked many times for me and others that are aware of it.

Happy holidays, and most importantly, happy shopping!

Or, you could use Google or Bing. Or, you could do your "window shopping" on Amazon, find what you want, then go to ANY of the available search engines online to compare prices.

There are also browser extensions you can use that will direct you to the "best price" for an item you're looking for.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

That may work for some people. But, have you ever tried to buy shoes with a narrow width in a store? Or, a T-shirt or Polo shirt with a pocket? Or a pair of pants with the correct waist size and length? I have been in shoe stores that have thousands of shoes, and every pair is a medium width.

That'd depend on the shoe store you're in. Specialty shoe stores have selections in a multitude of widths. If a store's sales person actually fits you using their metal measurement device, then chances are, they have plenty of width options.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

That'd depend on the shoe store you're in. Specialty shoe stores have selections in a multitude of widths. If a store's sales person actually fits you using their metal measurement device, then chances are, they have plenty of width options.

Fleet Feet uses a laser machine to measure your feet, but they have no narrow shoes in the store. Nike, New Balance, and Rockport all make narrow shoes, but try to find your size in a store. I can order any of these shoes from Amazon and get them within 2 days. If they don't fit, I can just drop them off at the UPS store. I did find some narrow shoes at the SAS store, but they were 3 times as expensive and they were ugly.

T-shirts, polo shirts, and golf shirts are another story. I like a pocket on my shirt, which is easy to find on Amazon. But, go to a store, and you will rarely find a shirt with a pocket. Also, stores will often have pants with only even waist sizes and the variety of inseam lengths is very limited, and they will not make any adjustments.