I truly wish that Amazon didn't have such a stranglehold on the online buying market. There needs to be an online market co-op. Something to compete with them. Union supporting, employee owned. Right now, eBay is about as good as it gets, I think. - ThreadSky

justifiedmeh.mehcorp.net • 159 days ago

I truly wish that Amazon didn't have such a stranglehold on the online buying market.

There needs to be an online market co-op. Something to compete with them.
Union supporting, employee owned.
Right now, eBay is about as good as it gets, I think.

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pearljan.bsky.social•159 days ago

Agreed. The only enticing thing is the Prime membership 2 day delivery. I have an Etsy shop and it pains me that things take 5 to 7 days to arrive. If one of those rare “nice” billionaires could just give Amazon a run for their $$ maybe they wouldn’t feel so entitled to treat their workers like 💩.

altairajade.bsky.social•159 days ago

I haven't bought anything from Amazon in 5 years. I buy it directly from the seller.

But an alternative run as a collective is a great idea

jackwolf77.bsky.social•159 days ago

I’m partial to Etsy.

justifiedmeh.mehcorp.net•159 days ago

Etsy is a good one too! I find a lot of my bookmarks there!

justifiedmeh.mehcorp.net•159 days ago

It should be called "Sahara"
Open and transparent.

acook5ct.bsky.social•159 days ago

@justifiedmeh.mehcorp.net Could you explain the rose 🌹 in your bio?

justifiedmeh.mehcorp.net•159 days ago

The rose is the symbol for the Democratic Socialists of America.

thegreatzaza.bsky.social•155 days ago

eBay is pretty good. I used to work for a co-op natural foods distributor and we sold to buying clubs. I wish they were more common these days, buying in bulk and splitting it makes a lot of sense.

thegreatzaza.bsky.social•155 days ago

I paused my Prime account till further notice. I'm foreseeing tough times economically next year & have myself on a no-buy year; necessities only. I've been buying directly from the merchant rather than Amazon. I use iHerb and I'm stocking up on canned proteins, starches, vitamins & supplements.

justifiedmeh.mehcorp.net•154 days ago

I went ahead and canceled my prime account. I can't keep contributing to bozos pocket.

unhappyashell.bsky.social•159 days ago

Wait till the prices skyrocket

lola-2024.bsky.social•159 days ago

By brother has started ordering from Temu. Delivery takes longer than Amazon, but prices seem to be lower. I do like the Co-op idea.
https://www.temu.com/ca/pet-costume-polyester-horror-movie-themed-small--transformation-outfit-knife-design-rope-closure-dog-dress-accessories-g-601099650649549.html

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