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I think that much is clear but I would take it one step further and ask: how to counter this effort so less businesses and customers fall victim to Amazon’s gam
by smaili 8y ago
I think that much is clear but I would take it one step further and ask: how to counter this effort so less businesses and customers fall victim to Amazon’s game?
- chillingeffect 8y agoLately I've been buying things from non-amazon stores. price difference has been negligible for me.
- assblaster 8y ago1) Cancel Prime membership, which is their hook on customers, since customers feel obligated to use Amazon even if it's not the cheapest option. 2) Find online retailers that focus solely on the item categories you need, and shop those specifically. I find General Stores (aka Amazon) have less breadth of selection than online retailers who focus on a single domain. 3) Buy in bulk from Costco. I describe Costco's product sourcing as providing 90% of the items that 90% of the population needs for daily living. The rest can be purchased from specialty stores. And since Costco prices items to break even, you have a pretty good indication that you're not getting "screwed" on most of your purchases.