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Thread: What even is the point of Amazon these days....?

post 1672413653 12-07-2022, 02:18 PM
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What even is the point of Amazon these days....?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ama...urns-1.6669601

Another article of Amazon bulldozing a customer after sending fake crap. Since they have really tightened up their refund policy shipping there's pretty high risk for tons of crap. I don't trust there crap not being comingled with shady 3rd party crap either since I've read how their process works.

I swear I read about fake chit every other week. I've got a list of chit I will never buy from them, and the list of chit that is acceptable is getting smaller and smaller. Shoes, electronics, supplements, food products, branded anything? Fukking nope. High chance of fake or chit seller screwing you over and not making it right.

On top of all that is that Amazon isn't any cheaper than any halfway decent online business. B&H for phones and optical stuff. iHerb or Lucky Vitamin for supps. In store for clothes and shoes. If it wasn't for the random weird chit I order and don't feel like researching I'd never order from there.
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post 1672418893 12-07-2022, 03:32 PM
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Same, I do not order skin care products for my family from Amazon and anything valuable I make sure is sent from the manufacturer.

Pretty much just dog poo bags and low value items. Even things like garbage bags and feminine hygiene products look sketchy some orders.
post 1672418953 12-07-2022, 03:33 PM
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Great store to buy supps
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post 1672419563 12-07-2022, 03:44 PM
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And now they have put a chitload of independent retailers out of business we have no real choice but to buy from them.
post 1672419593 12-07-2022, 03:45 PM
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Don't care, it shows up at my door same day.
post 1672419643 12-07-2022, 03:46 PM
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I get my Bcaa powder and multi vitamins from them. A bit cheaper than most stores. Occasionally get protein powder, but have you seen the prices. No thanks jeff.
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post 1672419693 12-07-2022, 03:47 PM
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the reviews are fake and the products are fake, name an alternative.
post 1672419773 12-07-2022, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted By jthm⏩
the reviews are fake and the products are fake, name an alternative.
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post 1672419793 12-07-2022, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted By FingerFood⏩
. Even things like garbage bags and feminine hygiene products look sketchy some orders.
Why you buying tampons off Amazon, bro?
post 1672419853 12-07-2022, 03:50 PM
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chit i thought you could return anything to amazon and they wouldn't care.

ordered a pair of oakleys in like 2016 and they were definitely fake. returned no problem.

i have cancelled my prime account since then and don't use amazon at all anymore.

i was always skeptical of buying cologne from amazon. would always go to macy's or something even if it cost more.
post 1672419893 12-07-2022, 03:50 PM
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**** amazon those grimy cocksuckers
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post 1672419903 12-07-2022, 03:50 PM
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LOL if you are still buying from Amazon.
99% of items are cheaper elsewhere
Most items are cheaper in store now

Before it was different
Now people do not price shop, they just think Amazon and click
Amazon knows this and pricing is jacked up

Plus you are just giving Jeff B and the globalists that hate you more money
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post 1672420343 12-07-2022, 03:58 PM
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Most of the items listed on Amazon are Chinese garbage purchased in bulk from Alibaba Express, then are resold by drop shippers after placing a fancy logo on it. Most of the reviews are bot generated as well.

One time I ordered replacement bubbles for my kid on Amazon. I figured 4.5/5 stars with a lot of reviews was good. Turns out they solution I was sent didn't actually make bubbles and after further research found that what I was sold may potentially be toxic for children.
post 1672421483 12-07-2022, 04:21 PM
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never bought anything from amazon crew

a lot of the cheaper stuff they sell you can buy at the dollar stores
post 1672422283 12-07-2022, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted By DolphinPilot⏩
Why you buying tampons off Amazon, bro?
Your sister makes a mess whenever she comes over.


That and the scheduling them. It would be great if there were alternatives to having to remember crap like that which is not even for me.
post 1672423183 12-07-2022, 04:48 PM
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where else am i going to get a borescope for 40 bucks delivered in 1 day. i know its a piece of chinese junk but i don't need it to last long just one repair job at least
post 1672423523 12-07-2022, 04:52 PM
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This is one story... Amazon actually has the best customer service out there. But they treat their employees like **** but offer great benefits.
post 1672423853 12-07-2022, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted By MiscMathematician⏩
canon printers toner packs costs hundreds of dollars. i got complete sets for $15 from amazon. and they work fantastic. who's also selling all colors for $15?
That would go under random things. Not worth paying for an account. I am considering cancelling them, if it weren't for Prime I'd have done it by now. I'd research those cartridges tho. If there is a reseller then there is a source and possibly other resellers.
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post 1672423953 12-07-2022, 04:58 PM
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Amazon is awesome. You buy exactly what it shows. It even tells you a description
post 1672424033 12-07-2022, 04:59 PM
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post 1672424213 12-07-2022, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted By JustiNtense⏩
This is one story... Amazon actually has the best customer service out there. But they treat their employees like **** but offer great benefits.
I laugh at the news stories about their "suffering" employees. DGAF. I worked 60-70 hour weeks in warehouses for months, that chit is a weight loss program they pay you for lol. Pussies.
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post 1672424433 12-07-2022, 05:07 PM
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I don't know about other countries but here in Japan, they are the best.

With the most reasonable price, they always deliver the goods the next day and refund if there are any problems.

Love prime videos, they always add more new titles and series than I can watch.
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post 1672424583 12-07-2022, 05:09 PM
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I have no issues with amazon. i order stuff frequently with no issues.
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post 1672424753 12-07-2022, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted By Samraiwise⏩
Love prime videos, they always add more new titles and series than I can watch.
That was their saving grace for me, except now they're messing around with AMC titles. With TWD used to be able to buy the season and watch the next day. Now they make you wait and wait and wait. All so they can sell you an AMC subscription to watch it right away. Fukking wat. I use streaming services ro avoid paying for cable and now they're selling all these sub services within their subscription LMAO. Might as well get cable.
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post 1672425673 12-07-2022, 05:25 PM
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Prefer ebay to amazon. Someone operating a small store on ebay cares much more about potential negative feedback than amazon who has half the planet as customers. They also heavily side with the buyer in disputes.
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