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Is there anything you cannot buy on Amazon?!

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Lovetopaint037 Thu 07-Nov-24 11:07:11

Would like to continue buying local but sadly stores have closed and I am getting old so no longer going here and there as I used to do. Amazon has been a life saver. Had great buys and such quick deliveries. Bought everything from vitamins to a lawn mower and microwave.Bed covers, duvets, towels, bedside lamps, presents,books etc etc etc. it’s customer friendly in every way. Plus Amazon Prime on tv. Its a perfect business model.

Iam64 Thu 07-Nov-24 11:05:48

I tried to avoid the evil empire but lockdown changed everything
I support small local shops but Amazon is so handy. It seems there’s nothing they can’t deliver in hours

ferry23 Thu 07-Nov-24 10:52:58

I do try to support local businesses when I can, but I'm in the midst of a whole house renovation and I reckon I've saved well over £1000 by using Amazon - I even paid for Prime membership for a year but it's still way more economical most of the time. Plus you can generally get things the next day which is great when you've got workmen waiting for things.

Like it or hate it, the business model is firmly geared towards to the customer which of course makes perfect sense. Happy customer = high profit.

Elless Thu 07-Nov-24 10:42:44

I have yet to find something that you cannot buy on Amazon - I needed wedges to stop my fences rattling - found on Amazon, my OH wanted a cover for a newly installed outside cable - found on Amazon and I've just been looking at 'switch bots' that turn lights off for you 😲. As long as you find the correct wording for what you are looking for - Amazon has it 😂😂