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What websites do you use as an alternative to Amazon? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 years ago by ExtraMedicated@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I've been trying to avoid shopping on Amazon for several years. For computer parts, I look at Newegg. For pet stuff, Chewy.

But what about all the miscellaneous stuff? What other websites do you trust when it comes to shopping online?

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[–] dannoffs@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 3 years ago (6 children)

I know it's not feasible for everyone, or even most people, but I just generally avoid shopping online as much as possible.

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[–] Psythik@lemm.ee 9 points 3 years ago (1 child)

That's fine if you're not a geek nor a tinkerer (or a musician), but unfortunately my hobbies aren't sold in stores anymore.

I miss RadioShack, Fry's Electronics, and music stores that don't charge a 30% markup.

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[–] dannoffs@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 years ago

I do a lot of tinkering, I just spend months trying to find parts out of random thrift store electronics. It's much more efficient than spending 30 seconds placing a mouser order.

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[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 years ago (2 children)

I’ve come to the conclusion that buying things online is really not better than shopping in person most of the time.

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[–] Kikkertje@aussie.zone 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

It is if you live in Tasmania

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[–] dannoffs@lemmy.sdf.org 1 point 3 years ago

All of Tasmania has about the same population as my city. I'm in the process of moving somewhere a little more rural so we'll see if I can keep up with shopping in person.

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[–] TenderfootGungi@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

It saves tons of time. Most of the things we buy on Amazon are not even available locally.

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