So very often I have found their products cheaper elsewhere. A few years ago saved about $50 buying Miele vacuum bags from an actual vacuum company. And I've seen this a lot. Think most of the cheap made in China clothes are crap too..u see their photos then reviewers photos...
If you’re a small business, most likely Amazon products ship to Amazon warehouses. They have some of their products specifically designated to be Amazon only, so even if you order that product from their website, it still has to ship from Amazon bc that’s where it’s stored.
This is what we do;
Find locally & preferably in walking distance.
Look on Vinted
As above, source in Amazon then use the company website or even better.
It usually a lot cheaper too. £19 toy (Chinese) on Amazon at Christmas - £7 from the UK supplier.
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1. NEVER pay for Amazon Prime. Periodically you will receive an offer for 30 days free. Accept the offer, then cancel it a few days later. You will get Prime benefits up until the 30 days are over, and you will never pay a cent.
2. Only buy in orders of $35 or more, to get free shipping.
3. Only buy items with free returns.
4. Buy items to check them out and see if you like them, then whenever possible buy them somewhere else and return the ones you bought from Amazon.
I've been very dubious about Amazon products for the past couple of years. I don't use Amazon much (practically not at all), but I'll occasionally browse. I've noticed a lot of company names that seem to be made up offering the same product. Two examples: under-counter lighting and ceiling fans.
#protips I've done this for years. I hate Amazon. It's a great tip.
A lot like it just for Prime..but why? Get you a $8 or $10 IPTV service and you have all you need.
It's my understanding that Brave is one of the most secure browsers. Still United Statesian, though. We need a secure international (non-U.S.) browser.
I wasn't aware of that, thanks. I still not only wouldn't watch the ads, but wherever possible, block them. I'm really quite tired of blocking ads on FB (which don't stay blocked, btw) and on twitter. They're incessant spam.
I never go on Facebook do I did the other day only to find groups that I didn’t join saying I did they were two Nazi groups I am getting photos off and deleting this weekend
Works well if you don't live in Alaska. Otherwise, we either get a message that they don't ship to Alaska, or the shipping charge is more than the item being purchased. Nonetheless, I dislike Bezos enough that I canceled my Prime membership.
+Check out the reviews on Amazon before you buy, AND check to see if the company you choose is giving to Republicans on the Goods Unite Us app. Most small businesses are not listed.
I never had Prime, but I have the Chase Amazon cc. Got a better cc through my credit union; Chase card is paid off and put away. Also took Chase off my Amazon account. They see that. Amazon is offering a 5% discount to add it back.
Feels good to resist.
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Tiny rebellion.
I stopped using Amazon after #FuckBezos interfered w/WAPO editorial staff endorsement of Kamala.
Hey Americans, let's do this ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://cultmtl.com/2025/02/the-city-of-montreal-has-dropped-amazon-from-its-list-of-suppliers-pledges-to-buy-local/
Find locally & preferably in walking distance.
Look on Vinted
As above, source in Amazon then use the company website or even better.
It usually a lot cheaper too. £19 toy (Chinese) on Amazon at Christmas - £7 from the UK supplier.
2. Only buy in orders of $35 or more, to get free shipping.
4. Buy items to check them out and see if you like them, then whenever possible buy them somewhere else and return the ones you bought from Amazon.
A lot like it just for Prime..but why? Get you a $8 or $10 IPTV service and you have all you need.
Mine doesn't take new customers and I've been with them several years.
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5% discount if you take their newsletters...
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Hey, we protest however we're able ✊️
Feels good to resist.