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Is this still a better experience than seeking out reputable brand names that have their own online shop? I get my recommendations from user forums and YT chan

• konschubert 4y ago
  Usually the manufacturers websites have the highest prices
  • jszymborski 4y ago
    Anecdotally, that's not my experience. In fact, I often find sales on old warehouse stock I don't find elsewhere. Shipping is usually a sticking point, though.
  • chubbnix 4y ago
    Amazon’s seller policy demands that be the case. You can have your listings removed for policy violation if you offer a price lower than amazon including sales events and discounts. The product manufacturer can have priority control on the amazon listing so there is incentive for the manufacturer to be on amazon if only for that control. I see some sellers offer discounts in their website greater than amazon sometimes but they are vulnerable to expulsion if they are reported.
    • tmaly 4y ago
      I am surprised the FTC has not raised issue with this policy.
• r00fus 4y ago
  I have one experience with Corning (Corelle) - wanted simple white square bowls straight from the manufacturer to replace some that broke. The order was more expensive (by 15%), shipping took a week (as opposed to 2 days) and one of the bowls was "warped" - still functional but definitely a factory reject. I did not want to bother complaining or returning but honestly, will never buy from them direct again. And I hate Amazon. I try to use local retailers now, sometimes with online+curbside.