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Amazon

Jayjay — Sun, 29 May 2016 03:39:59 GMT

I have never used Amazon but finding a great deal on a D&B leather tote. It's almost half the price of what D&B sells it for even with a great deal this weekend.

How is Amazon able to sell it for so much less? I have no idea about anything to do with Amazon but thinking of ordering this tote.

Any thoughts on Amazon in general?

TIA

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bonnielu — Sun, 29 May 2016 04:04:33 GMT

Love Amazon

1. Great customer service

2. Find most anything with choice of sellers who determine prices

3. Fast shipping

4. Rewards for buying

5. Free shipping with Prime for most products

6. Easy to contact

7. Many reviews for products

They are my go-to place to order for just about everything

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ECBG — Sun, 29 May 2016 04:08:23 GMT

Amazon is very reputable and we've ordered from them for years. If they have something for less, it may be since they can reach more people by suggesting items, they were given some to sell.

If the vender sells through Amazon and Amazon acts as the "middle agent" of sorts, just be sure your vender has a good star rateing. I've never had a problem. I've gotten facial products, loads of paperbacks that I didn't have to order new, handbags, CD's, a great "boom" box for my bath where I can play the radio or CD's, Miracle suit bathing suits, a designer scarf, several pair of shoes, and a UVA/UVB canopy for vacation.

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dooBdoo — Sun, 29 May 2016 04:10:45 GMT

I agree with @bonnielu's list, and @ECBG's comments, in general. But I'd add that the prices on Amazon aren't always the lowest and their prices also sometimes can rather wildly fluctuate up and down on the same listing. So it's good to compare, and also to keep an eye on the item's price. Also, there's been some controversy about the validity of the reviews. I don't subscribe to Prime, but I've found it's not terribly hard to meet the minimum for free shipping when I do shop from the site.

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bonnielu — Sun, 29 May 2016 04:18:22 GMT

Just another comment. No need to have Prime. dooBdoo is correct about minimum for free shipping. As for the reviews, like anything else opinions can vary. In my case I also search google for product reviews and even check QVC in case they sell the same thing.

I have written many reviews myself and I try to be as careful and honest as I can, hopefully others do the same.

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HappyDaze — Sun, 29 May 2016 04:32:59 GMT

I buy almost everything from Amazon. They are usually the lowest prices, great customer service and usually fast shipping. I love Amazon and been with them for many years now and they've only gotten better.

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ECBG — Sun, 29 May 2016 04:35:45 GMT

@dooBdoo wrote:

I agree with @bonnielu's list, and @ECBG's comments, in general. But I'd add that the prices on Amazon aren't always the lowest and their prices also sometimes can rather wildly fluctuate up and down on the same listing. So it's good to compare, and also to keep an eye on the item's price. Also, there's been some controversy about the validity of the reviews. I don't subscribe to Prime, but I've found it's not terribly hard to meet the minimum for free shipping when I do shop from the site.

@dooBdooThanks for that. I have had it where they';ll have a notice where something has gone up/down. I also love how you can look up orders that you've made.

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QVCalm — Sun, 29 May 2016 05:29:59 GMT

I shop on Amazon very often; I have bought the NEST perfumes for great prices, and today the same QVC special, Calista Hot Rollers for Long Hair, but for $53.95 with no tax & no shipping.....this order arrives in 2 days (I'm repeating some of this info!)

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nrm — Sun, 29 May 2016 06:01:01 GMT

I,too love Amazon and I subscribe to Prime. It has paid for itself on a couple of orders because anywhere else the shipping would have been outrageous.

i love boutique shopping and I can get many things that I want on Amazon direct from the boutique but with Prime on most things. Plus they cost less in most cases and I recieve them in 2-3 days

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 29 May 2016 08:26:05 GMT

I have to agree with the others, and my letter carrier will confirm it! LOL Sometimes I think they are privately swearing about me because they're getting out of their vehicle several times a week to deliver packages to my front porch. Amazon is great and my
"Prime" membership is well worth the investment.

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febe1 — Sun, 29 May 2016 08:41:32 GMT

I placed an order with Amazon in the middle of the night Wed., and it arrived at my door 4 PM Friday. I always check and compare prices with Amazon. Sometimes they're competitive, sometimes not. Well worth $99. annually. You get used to two-day deliver,and see the Q's seven to ten day delivery antiquated, besides being overpriced many times.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 29 May 2016 11:57:41 GMT

Just adding my two cents- everyone else has done a great job.

I've ordered from Amazon for years and years. They're the first place I look for just about everything. I have the Amazon prime membership and love it.

If I love something, but want to think about it, I put it in my cart and then watch it. Sometimes the price lowers, sometimes it doesn't, but it's easy for me to check my cart a few times a day and watch the prices. I recently bought a Kooba leather purse that way. $298 purse and I got it for about $79.

Last year alone I had over 100 orders from them.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 29 May 2016 12:57:00 GMT

When I see a pair of shoes that I like, I always check Amazon first. About 75% of the time, they have it at a lower price, and even without Prime, ( which I have ) you can usually get free or low cost shipping.

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bonnielu — Sun, 29 May 2016 13:33:19 GMT

Yes, me too. I cart things and lay wait. Another great plus for Amazon. Always a better price (hopefully) if you wait. I do the same for the Q. I haunt the AS IS and Clearance and Last Clicks. I just cart everything and wait.

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lovescats — Sun, 29 May 2016 13:44:36 GMT

@Jayjay wrote:
I have never used Amazon but finding a great deal on a D&B leather tote. It's almost half the price of what D&B sells it for even with a great deal this weekend.

How is Amazon able to sell it for so much less? I have no idea about anything to do with Amazon but thinking of ordering this tote.

Any thoughts on Amazon in general?

TIA

I really like amazon.

I don't know how amazon would sell a d&b for so much less but some things on Amazon are sold by another party and only fulfilled by Amazon or they might be sold on Amazon by another party and fulfilled by the other party also.

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little miss sunshine — Sun, 29 May 2016 13:56:19 GMT

I love Amazon. I joined Prime almost a year ago and I've saved sooooo much $$$$ in S&H that it has paid for itself. I buy lots of different items and have never been disappointed. I read the reviews, check other sites for price and comments, and then will probably go back to Amazon. The delivery is fast and if something does need to be returned, it's never a hassle. I recommend it highly!

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athenian — Sun, 29 May 2016 14:06:53 GMT

@Jayjay. Is the purse being sold by Ilovedooney? If so, it is completely reputable; it is Dooney's clearance site. They also sell on ebay and their own website. I believe the prices are all the same. They have great bargains.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 29 May 2016 15:16:34 GMT

I agree with others that Amazon is, over all, hard to beat. Sure, they aren't going to always have the best price but the vast majority of the time they do.

Their customer service is beyond outstanding. I've been a happy customer since 1999. I just looked and have had 80 orders in the last six months. That's not even a really busy 6 months for me.

While I'm certain it's not worth it for everybody, Prime has been totally worth it for me. When they were raising the price I thought about it before deciding to let it go ahead and renew.

You also get Prime video, which I enjoy, and there are other perks but for me it's mostly about the Prime shows and the free 2-day shipping. The 2-day shipping has been practically flawless over the years.

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HappyDaze — Sun, 29 May 2016 15:51:06 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I have to agree with the others, and my letter carrier will confirm it! LOL Sometimes I think they are privately swearing about me because they're getting out of their vehicle several times a week to deliver packages to my front porch. Amazon is great and my
"Prime" membership is well worth the investment.

Lol same here! Barring the last 3 weeks, there would be an Amazon package at my door almost every day. I buy everything from dog supplies/supplements to workout clothes to light fixtures/fans for the house. It is actually really nice to find so many things in one place and at a low price than to have to drive around looking for everything at various stores or ordering from several different places. Amazon really hit a home run with their business strategy and really living up to the name, just like the founder hoped for, lol!

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Jayjay — Sun, 29 May 2016 16:20:31 GMT

@athenian wrote:
@Jayjay. Is the purse being sold by Ilovedooney? If so, it is completely reputable; it is Dooney's clearance site. They also sell on ebay and their own website. I believe the prices are all the same. They have great bargains.

Yes, it is being sold by ilovedooney. That's why I was asking because I know nothing about Amazon and wasn't sure if it was a vendor or ebay type of selling as well as Amazon itself.

The handbag is half the price on D&B website and even though they have a sale going, Amazon's deal is much better.

Thanks everyone. I have to run out now but I will look into ordering this on Amazon.