I wouldn't blame Amazon at all. Long before they had any impact on my tech buying habits I had already switched entirely to Newegg. Newegg was the best place to

I wouldn't blame Amazon at all. Long before they had any impact on my tech buying habits I had already switched entirely to Newegg. Newegg was the best place to shop for computer components by far during the 2000s. They had the perfect mix of good selection, good community (ie. high quality reviews), great return policy, etc. It was only after they added 'partners' and were bought out that they started going down hill.