purchasing from Amazon
Apr 16, 2017 04:55:31 #
whitewolfowner wrote:
I don't have to call on every purchase, but some you do; and this comes from past experiences with dishonest sellers. The problem comes from dishonest sellers and Amazon's failure to screen who they allow on their site and insistence of honesty in the descriptions. When one live sin a small town, most shopping has to be done on the internet when the shopping availability is not down the road.
Again...I've never had to call...not once.
If I don't like something that arrives because it was misrepresented, I send it back on Amazon's dime. No hassle, no questions.
I also live in a small town and do 90% of my shopping online.
Apr 16, 2017 04:57:24 #
whitewolfowner wrote:
What part of my story do you not understand!!!!! It not only was presented on the web site as an Amazon item, but I also verified with a rep to be sure. I suppose you expect me to be responsible for their errors and lies? Of course, since I complained to them, they have fixed the error on the site.
Sounds fishy to me.
Apr 16, 2017 05:01:32 #
BobHartung wrote:
So far no real problems, but I have recognized that may items are not sold from Amazon but from third parties. Their descriptions are woefully lacking in detail and are more or less useless.
IMHO Amazon is only going to destroy the faith that the public has in dealing with them. The primary cause is their (Amazon's) greed.
IMHO Amazon is only going to destroy the faith that the public has in dealing with them. The primary cause is their (Amazon's) greed.
Yeah...those bastards! Always wanting to stay in business by making a profit! How dare they???
I guess you don't think you are overcompensated for whatever it is you do right?
Apr 16, 2017 07:19:44 #
We buy regularly from Amazon and have never had a problem. You could stick to "Fulfilled by Amazon", screen the vendors, and/or go only with Amazon Prime.
Apr 16, 2017 08:10:38 #
I buy many items from Amazon. Most arrive as described. On the rare occasions that I've been dissatisfied, Amazon has paid the freight for the return. The return process is easy; print a label and either drop the package in a UPS box or take a larger package to a UPS store.
Besides the ease of shopping online, I buy from Amazon because my charity, the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, receives a donation from most of my purchases. Rather than shopping on Amazon.com, I shop at smile.amazon.com. (owned by Amazon -- the same products and prices). When registering for the first time, you can designate a charity. Then, when purchasing, all eligible items (most) produce a donation to your charity.
Besides the ease of shopping online, I buy from Amazon because my charity, the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, receives a donation from most of my purchases. Rather than shopping on Amazon.com, I shop at smile.amazon.com. (owned by Amazon -- the same products and prices). When registering for the first time, you can designate a charity. Then, when purchasing, all eligible items (most) produce a donation to your charity.
Apr 16, 2017 10:14:35 #
edfgrf1951
Loc: Chatsworth Ga.
I agree with op. My point is why should the customer weed out scammers. Amazon should do there job and screen them better. To there credit I received my money back but was a hassle. The customer should not be put through this. All i can do is control my pocket book and this means less to Amazon.
Apr 16, 2017 16:02:50 #
edfgrf1951 wrote:
I agree with op. My point is why should the customer weed out scammers. Amazon should do there job and screen them better. To there credit I received my money back but was a hassle. The customer should not be put through this. All i can do is control my pocket book and this means less to Amazon.
Apr 16, 2017 17:59:33 #
NJLen wrote:
I buy many items from Amazon. Most arrive as descr... (show quote)
I also shop at Amazon Smile 95% of the time.
Apr 20, 2017 00:57:34 #
I have been buying from Amazon for a long time and have been an Amazon Prime member since soon after they started offering it. We usually make about 35 purchases a year from Amazon and have not had a problem. Not too long ago I bought a $75 package of ink cartridges for my Canon printer. Then my printer died. I bought a new printer direct from Canon (the only place the new printer was available). By the time I got the new printer and was able to print a return label, I was beyond the 30 day return window for the ink. I called Amazon, explained the situation and got a full refund. I'm a very satisfied Amazon customer.
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