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Examples? Certainly nothing I purchase regularly is cheaper in a store. Especially considering the inconvenience of a store, and 5% cashback on everything.

mrguyorama 9y ago
Specifically, a package of 3 bars of Cetaphil soap in my local walmart is less than 10$ to walk out the door with. Compare that to prices on amazon that range from the same price as in store, to over $20 with shipping excluded! Another example, this time a slightly more bulk item, is ramen noodles [0]. They are around 20 cents a noodle in local stores, while amazon lists them around 50 cents per noodle (even in large 36 packs) [0] https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-chicken-noodle-soup-pack/dp/B00MHBX8AE/ref=sr_1_17_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1518203407&sr=1-17&keywords=ramen https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-chicken-noodle-soup-pack/dp/...
- overcast 9y ago
  Oh, I don't buy day to day grocery store stuff on Amazon.
  - mrguyorama 9y ago
    I was keying off of your "purchase regularly" comment. Either way, the only products that amazon seems to offer at a reasonably competitive price, factoring in shipping, is amazon basics items, and that's because they can do to the supply chain the same thing walmart did.
    - overcast 9y ago
      Eh. Books, water filters, video games, camera lenses/filters, bags, lawn fertilizer, shoes, movies. All of that stuff is definitely cheaper on amazon than anywhere else. Big ticket items especially. Factor in 5% back, and you get most of your tax, or straight up 5% off tax free items. Can't really beat 2day prime shipping, and no hassle returns.
      - astura 9y ago
        When was the last time you actually comparison shopped? I don't find Amazon's prices to be particularly great in those categories, more than "average to poor." Your "free two day shipping" isn't free, it's prepaid. For electronics, for example, I find that Newegg provides much better service and lightning fast shipping at compatible prices. Also "stores" deliver too (target.com, walmart.com, bestbuy.com, etc).
        overcast 9y ago
        I comparison shop EVERY item I purchase. I used to be a hardcore shopper on Newegg, Amazon will consistently beat them. Newegg went down that messy third party route, and it's been a disaster ever since. The shipping is hit or miss, Shoprunner is rarely supported since they began offering their version of prime, whatever it's called. I have "Keepa" notifiers on everything, and catch lightning/warehouse/price drops on everything. I'm definitely not going to go digging around Walmart/Target daily for $5 BluRay titles.
allenu 9y ago
A PS4 1TB Slim is $320 right now. Target has it for $300. During the holidays, they and retailers sold it for $250. After the holidays, I watched slowly as the price started rising each week. Retailers jumped back up to $300, but Amazon was at $270, then $290, and now strangely $320.
- overcast 9y ago
  As always, shop around. Amazon usually wins out for me.

mrguyorama 9y ago

Specifically, a package of 3 bars of Cetaphil soap in my local walmart is less than 10$ to walk out the door with. Compare that to prices on amazon that range from the same price as in store, to over $20 with shipping excluded! Another example, this time a slightly more bulk item, is ramen noodles [0]. They are around 20 cents a noodle in local stores, while amazon lists them around 50 cents per noodle (even in large 36 packs) [0] https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-chicken-noodle-soup-pack/dp/B00MHBX8AE/ref=sr_1_17_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1518203407&sr=1-17&keywords=ramen https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-chicken-noodle-soup-pack/dp/...

overcast 9y ago
Oh, I don't buy day to day grocery store stuff on Amazon.
- mrguyorama 9y ago
  I was keying off of your "purchase regularly" comment. Either way, the only products that amazon seems to offer at a reasonably competitive price, factoring in shipping, is amazon basics items, and that's because they can do to the supply chain the same thing walmart did.
  - overcast 9y ago
    Eh. Books, water filters, video games, camera lenses/filters, bags, lawn fertilizer, shoes, movies. All of that stuff is definitely cheaper on amazon than anywhere else. Big ticket items especially. Factor in 5% back, and you get most of your tax, or straight up 5% off tax free items. Can't really beat 2day prime shipping, and no hassle returns.
    - astura 9y ago
      When was the last time you actually comparison shopped? I don't find Amazon's prices to be particularly great in those categories, more than "average to poor." Your "free two day shipping" isn't free, it's prepaid. For electronics, for example, I find that Newegg provides much better service and lightning fast shipping at compatible prices. Also "stores" deliver too (target.com, walmart.com, bestbuy.com, etc).
      - overcast 9y ago
        I comparison shop EVERY item I purchase. I used to be a hardcore shopper on Newegg, Amazon will consistently beat them. Newegg went down that messy third party route, and it's been a disaster ever since. The shipping is hit or miss, Shoprunner is rarely supported since they began offering their version of prime, whatever it's called. I have "Keepa" notifiers on everything, and catch lightning/warehouse/price drops on everything. I'm definitely not going to go digging around Walmart/Target daily for $5 BluRay titles.

allenu 9y ago

A PS4 1TB Slim is $320 right now. Target has it for $300. During the holidays, they and retailers sold it for $250. After the holidays, I watched slowly as the price started rising each week. Retailers jumped back up to $300, but Amazon was at $270, then $290, and now strangely $320.

overcast 9y ago
As always, shop around. Amazon usually wins out for me.