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I don't like the market power of Amazon.

• petcat 9mo ago
  Nobody stops you from buying products directly from the company's website. You don't have to buy everything from Amazon. I browse on Amazon, and then go to the company's website directly for the purchase. USPS, UPS, and FedEx will still deliver it just the same.
  • mark-r 9mo ago
    But not same-day. But even that's a bit iffy - I made a purchase from Amazon recently where they promised same-day delivery, on a Sunday no less! But it didn't actually arrive until Wednesday.
    • groundzeros2015 9mo ago
      You’re saying that you still use Amazon because it offers a superior delivery service? Then aren’t you glad that option exists when you need it?
      • themaninthedark 9mo ago
        But it sounds like their superior delivery service is a lie too. Promise next day or 2 day service but delivery in 3-4 days.
        • groundzeros2015 9mo ago
          Despite that, this user is telling us that’s why they don’t want to order on a another site.
        • mark-r 9mo ago
          It wasn't even next day, it was same day! But yes, it was a complete lie.
      • mark-r 9mo ago
        I didn't need it that same day - if I had, I would have driven 5 miles to the nearest retailer that carried it and Amazon wouldn't have even been considered. I was seriously impressed that they made that promise, thought I had nothing to lose. And I re-learned a lesson, if something's too good to be true then it probably isn't. I certainly won't be putting any faith in same-day service in the future. They proved their "superior delivery service" is just an illusion.
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  • themaninthedark 9mo ago
    I tried to buy a cellphone case from the mfg. rather than Amazon. Placed the order on their website, using their payment processing. Delivered in an Amazon box by Amazon. It was cheaper on Amazon as well. So I guess the joke is on me.