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I find more and more that I order on line and do not go to local stores.

June Lands — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:15:45 GMT

I needed several different pet bird items.... food, etc.... If I had tried to find them locally, I would never have found most of them as the pet stores are so limited as to selection anymore... AND I would have had to drive to about 5 different pet stores... in different parts of the area to MAYBE get what needed.

So, I went to Amazon.com... and got EVERYTHING in one order with free shipping and no sales tax. I bypassed driving, parking, taking a whole day shopping and did the entire order in minutes. It will be here first part of next week.

I LOVE AMAZON.COM!!!!!

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croemer — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:17:31 GMT

I do as well...mainly because the stock just isn't there and I hate going from mall to mall...store to store. I would love to help local vendors stay in business.

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MarthaStewardess — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:20:37 GMT

Not me. I actually enjoy going to the malls and having a look around. I like to see things first hand before I buy.

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VioletEyes — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:27:10 GMT

I can understand ordering on line for some things but shoes, clothing, handbags and jewelry, I have to see before I buy them. I enjoy shopping and not having to wait for whatever I need. However, I agree about Amazon. I received a Prime membership for Christmas as one of my gifts and I love it!

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circles — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:29:50 GMT

I have been shopping online for years...I don't enjoy schlepping from store to store...mall to mall looking for the things I need....

Much easier to sit in my comfy home and search the web and have it delivered to my door...

Saves me time and energy but mostly it saves me the aggravation....

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circles — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:31:58 GMT

On 1/9/2015 SoftRaindrops said: I can understand ordering on line for some things but shoes, clothing, handbags and jewelry, I have to see before I buy them. I enjoy shopping and not having to wait for whatever I need. However, I agree about Amazon. I received a Prime membership for Christmas as one of my gifts and I love it!

what a neat gift to receive....I would have never thought of that...I am going to keep that in mind for my son...him and his family shop Amazon all the time but don't have Prime...Thanks....

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sgraham30 — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:33:23 GMT

Same here. If I do go to a local store, I'll check at their website first to see if the store location that I'm going to has the item that I want in stock. Some stores give you the option to order online & pick up in the store. I've used that option a few times.

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MaggieToo — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:35:37 GMT

Do most of my ordering mostly on line. I've given up on malls, because I can't do all that walking any more.

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BeckiWV — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:36:15 GMT

I do shop online but most of my shopping is still done at area stores. I like getting out and seeing things for myself.

I also like supporting my local economy and local workers.

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VioletEyes — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:38:17 GMT

On 1/9/2015 circles said:
On 1/9/2015 SoftRaindrops said: I can understand ordering on line for some things but shoes, clothing, handbags and jewelry, I have to see before I buy them. I enjoy shopping and not having to wait for whatever I need. However, I agree about Amazon. I received a Prime membership for Christmas as one of my gifts and I love it!

what a neat gift to receive....I would have never thought of that...I am going to keep that in mind for my son...him and his family shop Amazon all the time but don't have Prime...Thanks....

I love that I also have access to movies that I haven't seen. My daughter gave it to me because she probably heard me talk about how much I enjoy shopping from Amazon. I hope your son enjoys it!

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Blahblahvampemer — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:34:30 GMT

I buy clothes, sneakers, and some other things locally, but most of what I want would involve a long drive if it's even in the area at all. I adore independent stores, but the owners/buyers don't seem to finding cool stuff anymore.

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151949 — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:41:50 GMT

I can not imagine buying shoes that you have not tried on.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:43:50 GMT

Oh, I'm there too and have been for quite a few years now. I was never really a shopping kind of gal anyway. I go to the grocery store for most of the household food. But now I even get the dog's food at Amazon AND I save about $20 a month. I get some of the bird's stuff online, but I make a lot of his foods myself.

Everything else I get online. Like - EVERYTHING. From electronics to household stuff, including paper and soap and cleaning supplies (except a few from the grocery store), I can get it online and not only that I can save money in the process.

I have some physical challenges and it also makes my life easier. The hardest thing is when the 30# bag of dog food comes but the UPS guys are the greatest and wait for me to come to the door so they can put the box inside for me. They've offered to bring it in and put it wherever I want, but I'm usually not ready to put the food into L&L containers, so they leave it in my entryway and, when I'm ready to move it I just put it on top of a moving blanket and pull it through the house. That's like 99.9% easier than trying to pick it up. I couldn't carry it that far.

If you're nice to people, most of them will be nice back.

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brii — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:44:49 GMT

I still like to go and try on things and shop in person.

I have to try on shoes and bras and pants and bathing suits.

I did find two pairs of shoes that I like that are not in the store. I bought them and they are ready to be picked up. I will try them on there; and if they don't fit or I don't like them, I will return them immediately.

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newziesuzie — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:49:47 GMT

On 1/9/2015 AnnaBella said:
I needed several different pet bird items.... food, etc.... If I had tried to find them locally, I would never have found most of them as the pet stores are so limited as to selection anymore... AND I would have had to drive to about 5 different pet stores... in different parts of the area to MAYBE get what needed.

So, I went to Amazon.com... and got EVERYTHING in one order with free shipping and no sales tax. I bypassed driving, parking, taking a whole day shopping and did the entire order in minutes. It will be here first part of next week.

I LOVE AMAZON.COM!!!!!

I think you have to file and pay the SALES TAX at the end of the year though.

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mousiegirl — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:33:52 GMT

I mainly shop at Amazon, but I pay tax on everything, with free shipping.

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Suziepeach — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:42:28 GMT

You can't beat shopping online & the free shipping.. the Q should take a cue from Amazon and other online retailers. I mean, it's at your door with the blink of an eye almost. Ordered a stroller for our niece/husband, registry at Babies R Us, and it was free shipping and will be delivered to their doorstep. So darn convenient! Makes me happy, happy, happy!!!

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rhinovodka — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:55:40 GMT

I have been this way for years. I may go to Kohl's or Target on occasion (probably every 3-4 months) but for the most part, I shop online.

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RedTop — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:01:36 GMT

I don't enjoy shopping any more than I enjoy traveling. 95% of my Christmas shopping was done online with free shipping, and I had no returns. I recently realized that the only stores I have been in during the last year, were my favorite local grocery store, Kroger, Wal-Mart, CVS (2x), Ollie's (1x), and Dollar General (1x). I really don't like to shop.

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Chrystaltree2 — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:15:27 GMT

Bingo! Me too. I order my groceries on line and have them delivered. I buy almost everything I use or wear online. The only time I go into a mall is to go to restaurant. We bought a new mattress and box spring for our guest room and I ordered that online too! My go to online retailers are Amazon, QVC, Macy's and Walmart. It's a great time to be alive! Amazon Prime as a gift! OMG! I never would have thought of that. It's a fantastic idea.