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Unless I’m saving at least 10% off or at minimum $20 by not buying an item at Amazon, I don’t really give a shit if I pay more. It’s just too convenient. I alw

Unless I’m saving at least 10% off or at minimum $20 by not buying an item at Amazon, I don’t really give a shit if I pay more. It’s just too convenient. I always laugh when people say “It’s cheaper!” somewhere else and then it turns out it’s only by like 4 bucks.

B0btheBuilder 8y ago
On top of the convenience, I don't have to risk putting my credit card information into random websites. My parents dislike online shopping because they're fearful of getting credit card information lost or stolen online. Amazon is one of the few places they trust online.
- wtvanhest 8y ago
  Ever since I bought fraudulent eclipse glasses I pretty much dont buy any high margin products on amazon and Im canceling prime this July. It has been a fun 7 or 8 years, but if they can't sell real merchandise, it is not interesting to me. I'll shop at wholefoods, but goodeggs is also about the same price (post delivery) and is better quality.
- toomuchtodo 8y ago
  I don’t understand this. You’re never liable for fraudulent credit card transactions, therefore this is irrational behavior.
  - MiddleEndian 8y ago
    The time, anxiety, and exhaustion of dealing with fraudulent charges outweighs the abstract concept of liability in this case.
- DrScump 8y ago
  Lots of retailers accept payment via PayPal. (PayPal has its own negatives, but it protects against this particular scenario).
bpye 8y ago
Amazon are also really great for returns. I've sent quite a few items back and as long as you have a legitimate reason (you haven't just decided you don't want it) they normally cover return shipping too.
xevb3k 8y ago
You laugh? I guess it seems strange, but that’s quite a lot of money to some people. Totally justifiable that you wouldn’t find it worth the time... but some have to economize or came from a background where they have to count every penny. If someone says they chose a particular supplier because it was 4USD cheaper, that’s a reasonable decision and not reason to ridicule them.

B0btheBuilder 8y ago

On top of the convenience, I don't have to risk putting my credit card information into random websites. My parents dislike online shopping because they're fearful of getting credit card information lost or stolen online. Amazon is one of the few places they trust online.

wtvanhest 8y ago
Ever since I bought fraudulent eclipse glasses I pretty much dont buy any high margin products on amazon and Im canceling prime this July. It has been a fun 7 or 8 years, but if they can't sell real merchandise, it is not interesting to me. I'll shop at wholefoods, but goodeggs is also about the same price (post delivery) and is better quality.
toomuchtodo 8y ago
I don’t understand this. You’re never liable for fraudulent credit card transactions, therefore this is irrational behavior.
- MiddleEndian 8y ago
  The time, anxiety, and exhaustion of dealing with fraudulent charges outweighs the abstract concept of liability in this case.
DrScump 8y ago
Lots of retailers accept payment via PayPal. (PayPal has its own negatives, but it protects against this particular scenario).

bpye 8y ago

Amazon are also really great for returns. I've sent quite a few items back and as long as you have a legitimate reason (you haven't just decided you don't want it) they normally cover return shipping too.

xevb3k 8y ago

You laugh? I guess it seems strange, but that’s quite a lot of money to some people. Totally justifiable that you wouldn’t find it worth the time... but some have to economize or came from a background where they have to count every penny. If someone says they chose a particular supplier because it was 4USD cheaper, that’s a reasonable decision and not reason to ridicule them.