> I make a purchase and it normally shows up the next day. I do see how this is alluring but I find the urge to receive an item as soon as possible as a sign f

> I make a purchase and it normally shows up the next day. I do see how this is alluring but I find the urge to receive an item as soon as possible as a sign for immature impatience - if there is no actual reason for the hurry. So, I refuse to give in to it and happily wait 2 or 3 days. > I need to make a return, I just click a button and bring the open box and item to any UPS store (there are 3 within 3 miles). They will package it for me and ship it. I just show them the UPC code on my phone with a ripped open box and an item. Well, in case of other shops the hassle usually isn't much more either. Either the franking is provided as a decal or I'll have to print it. Then I bring it to a Packstation/store (there are 100 within 3 miles). Regarding the packaging. I always feel a little guilty for sending something back and take pride in really taking care not just of the item but also of its packaging before returning it. I don't like other people cleaning after me - even if they make money of it. Also my experience before quitting Amazon cold turkey was very mixed. I had several bad experiences with their service. Intransparent origin of shipment, forgeries, systematically unreliable reviews, items in bad shape, ... most shops treat me better.