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Posted: 10/21/2014 7:44:02 PM EDT
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Amazon isn't doing well. It shows that the consumer has less disposable income than before.
So much for the recovery. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 7:45:28 PM EDT
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It happens. I generally check both and order from whoever is cheaper.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 7:49:46 PM EDT
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After amazon started charging tax in the state i go to school in, I cancelled my prime membership and just use bestbuy and such to price match them.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 7:50:28 PM EDT
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And the fact they charge us TAX & Shipping (some things get free shipping) , ive moved away from Amazon over the past year.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 7:56:15 PM EDT
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Ebay is pretty good for some things. I don't think I'll be selling there in the near future though. Paypal increased the length of time for a buyer to file a complaint to something like 6 months!
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Posted: 10/21/2014 7:59:14 PM EDT
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Long story short I needed some Dewalt batteries and a angle grinder, and did some comparison shopping on amazon and ebay and ebay was over 30 dollars shipped cheaper for my order. and now amazon wants tax on top of that ! Ebay got the sale. And it was from an authorized dealer? Knowing the minimal profit margin, you should ask yourself how a company could sell it cheaper on Ebay. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:01:45 PM EDT
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It happens. I generally check both and order from whoever is cheaper. Yup. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:06:29 PM EDT
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And it was from an authorized dealer? Knowing the minimal profit margin, you should ask yourself how a company could sell it cheaper on Ebay. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Long story short I needed some Dewalt batteries and a angle grinder, and did some comparison shopping on amazon and ebay and ebay was over 30 dollars shipped cheaper for my order. and now amazon wants tax on top of that ! Ebay got the sale. And it was from an authorized dealer? Knowing the minimal profit margin, you should ask yourself how a company could sell it cheaper on Ebay. Weigh your old battery, then weigh the new ones. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:13:03 PM EDT
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We_are_tools is the retailer. thay have awesome prices on dewalt tools. I got two genuine dewalt batteries for the price of one at lowes.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:16:39 PM EDT
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Amazon isn't doing well. It shows that the consumer has less disposable income than before. So much for the recovery. Amazon used to be a lot cheaper too. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:20:16 PM EDT
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I would really inspect that battery, it is likely counterfeit.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:26:12 PM EDT
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And it was from an authorized dealer? Knowing the minimal profit margin, you should ask yourself how a company could sell it cheaper on Ebay. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Long story short I needed some Dewalt batteries and a angle grinder, and did some comparison shopping on amazon and ebay and ebay was over 30 dollars shipped cheaper for my order. and now amazon wants tax on top of that ! Ebay got the sale. And it was from an authorized dealer? Knowing the minimal profit margin, you should ask yourself how a company could sell it cheaper on Ebay. Dewalte are great tools, almost as good as that other brand. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:30:58 PM EDT
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It's been almost 2 weeks since I ordered a pair of in stock headphones from Amazon.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:31:51 PM EDT
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We_are_tools is the retailer. thay have awesome prices on dewalt tools. I got two genuine dewalt batteries for the price of one at lowes. Have you actually gotten them yet? |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:35:31 PM EDT
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No. Have not recieved yet. labeled as genuine dewalt batteries, dewalt puts a barcode on thier batteries, so I will inspect when it arrives and consult dewalt for verification.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:36:08 PM EDT
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Fuck ebay.
I tried to sell a complete flight manual for an AV8 Harrier that was declassified and they would not let me sell if due to some bullshit reg. they had in place. Assholes! 
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:43:16 PM EDT
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It is much easier to find first quality counterfeit goods on ebay.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:45:21 PM EDT
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Ebay has been cheaper all along.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:48:33 PM EDT
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I don't use Paypal, so Ebay is not an option.
And Amazon isn't the only alternative. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:53:33 PM EDT
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Ebay has been cheaper all along. Sure. Where the item is $5 and shipping is $35. |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 8:57:11 PM EDT
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Where else can you get deals like this? They make great stocking stuffers & gifts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161393292808?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/351122786443?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/271597567757?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:00:49 PM EDT
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Amazon isn't always cheapest. We just bought fireplace doors. Amazon was about $50 cheaper than the big box stores and Walmart was $40 cheaper than amazon.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:20:51 PM EDT
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I just placed an Amazon order tonight. I saw they added sales tax to some items. I went back and deleted all the items they collect tax on. Fuck Moron O'Malley.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:24:47 PM EDT
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i still go amazon about 80% of the time due to their service if their is an issue and the fax there is still no tax here. i am finding more and more 3rd party on amazon cheaper than prime. if/when they start charging sales tax here prime will no longer be worth the money.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:28:08 PM EDT
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It's been almost 2 weeks since I ordered a pair of in stock headphones from Amazon. Order sitting there for 4+ days before it even ships out? I was getting pissed because they would give you a range of 7 days or so when you would receive your order but they would sit on for days before shipping it so it shows up on the last day. Three orders like that in a row. The last order I placed was for some things I didn't care about getting in a hurry. I ordered late Friday night and had it on Tuesday. Figures. 
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:30:03 PM EDT
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Where else can you get deals like this? They make great stocking stuffers & gifts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161393292808?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/351122786443?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/271597567757?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I love these kind of threads! Show me more! |
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:37:15 PM EDT
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Yep, I've been seeing better deals from buy-it-nows on Ebay than getting stuff through Prime. That's even figuring in shipping.
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Posted: 10/21/2014 9:53:54 PM EDT
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If I've had problems with an order, Amazon always got things straight, even when it's a Marketplace vendor.
Ebay has been less than stellar in that department. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:07:40 AM EDT
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I love these kind of threads! Show me more! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Where else can you get deals like this? They make great stocking stuffers & gifts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161393292808?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/351122786443?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/271597567757?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I love these kind of threads! Show me more! Anything? |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:20:44 AM EDT
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Where else can you get deals like this? They make great stocking stuffers & gifts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161393292808?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/351122786443?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/271597567757?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Well that just cost me $10 |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:25:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And the fact they charge us TAX & Shipping (some things get free shipping) , ive moved away from Amazon over the past year. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 2:16:09 AM EDT
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I would really inspect that battery, it is likely counterfeit. Well I have a whole bunch of 18V batteries from HD & Lowes (both black top & yellow top) & they seem to wear out pretty fast anyway. I shouldn't have to spend a couple of hundred dollars on batteries every couple of years. --- How about those replacement battery internals that they sell on E-Bay: any good or no? |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 2:37:19 AM EDT
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It's been almost 2 weeks since I ordered a pair of in stock headphones from Amazon. I've had numerous occasion when Amazon delayed shipping a "Prime eligible" item. It will be upgraded to 2 day shipping, but it will take them several days before it actually ships from the seller's location. I recently ordered a cable modem and selected Prime 2 day shipping and the estimated delivery date was 1 week. Because I had an installer coming before the estimated shipping date, I had to upgrade shipping to 1 day and it arrived 1 day later. There has been articles reporting Amazon losing money on Prime and I believe they're weening people off the quick delivery expectation. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 2:38:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well that just cost me $10 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Where else can you get deals like this? They make great stocking stuffers & gifts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/161393292808?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/351122786443?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.com/itm/271597567757?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Well that just cost me $10 Here's how to use the cardsharp.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0TRyaXJ-2c |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 3:57:24 AM EDT
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I noticed they started charging tax in my state as well, and it has directly impacted my buying from them. A lot of times you can use coupons at online and brick and mortar stores where the item comes out as cheap or maybe slightly higher, but you have it right then and there. Also, it makes for local jobs if you buy at brick and mortar. What gets me is the brick and mortar selling for 30%+ on the same item I can get online. For example, I bought a flashlight from amazon and REI in person had it for $95+tax whereas amazon had it for $71+tax. So roughly $78 vs. $104...
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