> The us amazon seems like a place where you can get anything, quickly and cheaply. And its a very rude awakening whenever you actually try ordering something

> The us amazon seems like a place where you can get anything, quickly and cheaply. And its a very rude awakening whenever you actually try ordering something from a non-Amazon place that isn't trying to compete with them. Suddenly you're waiting 2-3 days for "processing", then another week for something to arrive, after having paid $20+ for shipping.