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[eclipsed]

I have had Prime for a while now. I originally got it because of affiliate links I was using. I made money through them and just had it send to my Amazon account. I mainly was using it to buy pet food but now I shop elsewhere for that. I am considering pulling away from Amazon entirely though. Using it less and less and I really don't like backing a corporation that was made even more wealthy off the backs of people losing their jobs, businesses, and homes in 2020.

Do you shop on Amazon? Do you use Prime?

 

[lexodyssey]

I do because I get a lot of my business supplies from it. I have pulled away a bit but right now, it's just the most convenient thing. A lot of times you can at least look for items being sold and shipped by individuals instead of Amazon. Amazon still takes a cut but at least the money is going to supporting a small business.

 

[Sovereign]

I had to turn my one-click payments off because I was impulse buying like crazy. but I shop on there all the time, I do hate all the cheap chinese crap on there sometimes tho

 

[Finesse]

I purchase mostly from Amazon, but I have been looking to purchase from other sites more often. I don't have prime, and they now take ages when sending anything that has free shipping. On top of that, even with prime, it doesn't seem to make shipment speedier.

Anyway, I've been going to other sites to buy most of my stuff. But I have used Amazon a lot for work equipment and other things that I couldn't find elsewhere. The problems I have with amazon are that they have a lot of garbage listed on their site. I almost feel like i'm looking at wish or some other chinese wholesale site when on amazon these days.

 

[Prankster]

I had to turn my one-click payments off because I was impulse buying like crazy. but I shop on there all the time, I do hate all the cheap chinese crap on there sometimes tho

Same here. That one-click payment is dangerous!

 

[Deleted member 1946]

Yes, I do. I buy something usually once a month. I try not to, but I only shop there for something I gotta have.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

Same here. That one-click payment is dangerous!

I force myself to type the credit card info in. LOL. This deters some of my spending.

 

[sourgrapes]

I got it. Not because I want to have it but because there are times when I need to order stuff and get it fast and they are the only place that guarantees 2 days shipping while also having options for same day shipping.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

I got it. Not because I want to have it but because there are times when I need to order stuff and get it fast and they are the only place that guarantees 2 days shipping while also having options for same day shipping.

I understand why some folks do it.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

I purchase mostly from Amazon, but I have been looking to purchase from other sites more often. I don't have prime, and they now take ages when sending anything that has free shipping. On top of that, even with prime, it doesn't seem to make shipment speedier.

Anyway, I've been going to other sites to buy most of my stuff. But I have used Amazon a lot for work equipment and other things that I couldn't find elsewhere. The problems I have with amazon are that they have a lot of garbage listed on their site. I almost feel like i'm looking at wish or some other chinese wholesale site when on amazon these days.

Fully agree. The stuff on Amazon at times makes me very skeptical when I see very low prices. I'm like that's impossible to have prices that low and still be high quality.

 

[GwynShivers]

I have had Prime for a while now. I originally got it because of affiliate links I was using. I made money through them and just had it send to my Amazon account. I mainly was using it to buy pet food but now I shop elsewhere for that. I am considering pulling away from Amazon entirely though. Using it less and less and I really don't like backing a corporation that was made even more wealthy off the backs of people losing their jobs, businesses, and homes in 2020.

Do you shop on Amazon? Do you use Prime?

Yes, I use both. I was using InstaCart & shopping at Walmart, Kroger & Publix.
InstaCart's shoppers don't show you what's available, when your product isn't. Also, Walmart's shelves are practically empty.
My husband works crazy hours & it's easier for me to order by phone & have it delivered to my home.
I don't know of any BOBO grocery stores here in Stone Mountain, but if any of you do & they deliver, please let me know.
I've subscriptions under Prime, that's cheaper than subscribing separately. All BLK, BET+ & LMC (Lifetime Movie Club).
Under Hulu, I've Showtime & Starz which also are cheaper.

 

[Deleted member 1946]

I have had Prime for a while now. I originally got it because of affiliate links I was using. I made money through them and just had it send to my Amazon account. I mainly was using it to buy pet food but now I shop elsewhere for that. I am considering pulling away from Amazon entirely though. Using it less and less and I really don't like backing a corporation that was made even more wealthy off the backs of people losing their jobs, businesses, and homes in 2020.

Do you shop on Amazon? Do you use Prime?

I never would have considered buying pet food from Amazon. But I understand why. It is a good place to get organic dog food if a person wants it. The stores near me don't sell organic dog food.