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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:34:22 PM EDT
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Nope.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:34:58 PM EDT
[#2]
Wal-Mart did.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:36:56 PM EDT
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I needed to buy a new laser measure and Home Depot sells the same model for $30 more compared to Amazon. The benefit of buying local is I get the item now and I don't have to worry about getting an opened or used unit from Amazon like I have with other products a handful of times over the years. So this morning I went to Home Depot, found the item and I asked the customer service rep if they price match, she said no, so I thanked her and left, went to work and ordered it on Amazon. I'm sure the buying power and logistics are different between Amazon vs. Home Depot, but at what point is losing a sale worth selling an item at a deeper discount? I don't know the market on said item but if I had to guess I would still think that Amazon's price is still way above cost, especially on an electronic item like this. I'm not mad or "expecting" Home Depot to price match, I just think with how competitive online shopping is, more retail places would be open to price match in order to make the sale. Thoughts? It's up to the buyer to determine which is more valuable: time or money. Buy it at the store, save time but lose money. Buy it online; same money but lose time. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:38:54 PM EDT
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It's up to the buyer to determine which is more valuable: time or money. Buy it at the store, save time but lose money. Buy it online; same money but lose time. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I needed to buy a new laser measure and Home Depot sells the same model for $30 more compared to Amazon. The benefit of buying local is I get the item now and I don't have to worry about getting an opened or used unit from Amazon like I have with other products a handful of times over the years. So this morning I went to Home Depot, found the item and I asked the customer service rep if they price match, she said no, so I thanked her and left, went to work and ordered it on Amazon. I'm sure the buying power and logistics are different between Amazon vs. Home Depot, but at what point is losing a sale worth selling an item at a deeper discount? I don't know the market on said item but if I had to guess I would still think that Amazon's price is still way above cost, especially on an electronic item like this. I'm not mad or "expecting" Home Depot to price match, I just think with how competitive online shopping is, more retail places would be open to price match in order to make the sale. Thoughts? It's up to the buyer to determine which is more valuable: time or money. Buy it at the store, save time but lose money. Buy it online; same money but lose time. Fully agree with that. At many times I've purchased stuff at a higher price so I could have it RFN. It does seem like after all these years since online shopping got big, it's a big of a grey area that constantly changes. Some places refuse, some price match no matter what, so only if the item is stocked/sold by Amazon, etc. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:39:05 PM EDT
[#5]
Amazon same-day shipping.
I haven't left my house in weeks. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:41:59 PM EDT
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I needed to buy a new laser measure and Home Depot sells the same model for $30 more compared to Amazon. The benefit of buying local is I get the item now and I don't have to worry about getting an opened or used unit from Amazon like I have with other products a handful of times over the years. So this morning I went to Home Depot, found the item and I asked the customer service rep if they price match, she said no, so I thanked her and left, went to work and ordered it on Amazon. I'm sure the buying power and logistics are different between Amazon vs. Home Depot, but at what point is losing a sale worth selling an item at a deeper discount? I don't know the market on said item but if I had to guess I would still think that Amazon's price is still way above cost, especially on an electronic item like this. I'm not mad or "expecting" Home Depot to price match, I just think with how competitive online shopping is, more retail places would be open to price match in order to make the sale. Thoughts? The grading process for a returned item to be sold as new when it's returned to an Amazon FC is ridiculously high, to the point you wouldn't be able to tell. An associate may have had an 'offday' but I doubt you bought a "New" item "Shipped and Sold By Amazon" and had it be a legit used item. A lot more likely you bought from a 3rd Party Seller in the Amazon Marketplace. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:43:06 PM EDT
[#7]
Paying for the convenience of easy return and getting it today. How can they match when have way more overhead than amazon?
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:43:56 PM EDT
[#8]
No.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:45:21 PM EDT
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The grading process for a returned item to be sold as new when it's returned to an Amazon FC is ridiculously high, to the point you wouldn't be able to tell. An associate may have had an 'offday' but I doubt you bought a "New" item "Shipped and Sold By Amazon" and had it be a legit used item. A lot more likely you bought from a 3rd Party Seller in the Amazon Marketplace. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I needed to buy a new laser measure and Home Depot sells the same model for $30 more compared to Amazon. The benefit of buying local is I get the item now and I don't have to worry about getting an opened or used unit from Amazon like I have with other products a handful of times over the years. So this morning I went to Home Depot, found the item and I asked the customer service rep if they price match, she said no, so I thanked her and left, went to work and ordered it on Amazon. I'm sure the buying power and logistics are different between Amazon vs. Home Depot, but at what point is losing a sale worth selling an item at a deeper discount? I don't know the market on said item but if I had to guess I would still think that Amazon's price is still way above cost, especially on an electronic item like this. I'm not mad or "expecting" Home Depot to price match, I just think with how competitive online shopping is, more retail places would be open to price match in order to make the sale. Thoughts? The grading process for a returned item to be sold as new when it's returned to an Amazon FC is ridiculously high, to the point you wouldn't be able to tell. An associate may have had an 'offday' but I doubt you bought a "New" item "Shipped and Sold By Amazon" and had it be a legit used item. A lot more likely you bought from a 3rd Party Seller in the Amazon Marketplace. I can't say whether each instance was "shipped/sold" by amazon or fulfilled, but they were all prime orders. The one that specifically comes to mind is a Spyderco knife. Sold by Amazon, it came with a beat up box, torn plastic bag and tape residue/fingerprints all over the blade. The blade was pretty dull as well. I have gotten a few other electronic items with seals broken and batteries already installed and screen protectors removed, that kind of thing. But again, I don't know how many were amazon.com or just fulfilled. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:46:38 PM EDT
[#10]
Best Buy does for products shipped and sold by Amazon
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:46:40 PM EDT
[#11]
I don't expect stores to price match, whether it's physical or online, although it behooves the store to do so.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:47:49 PM EDT
[#12]
No. Brick and mortar stores play by different rules and have different overhead costs.
That being said I generally buy from Amazon for the convenience of it. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:49:29 PM EDT
[#13]
I had walmart price match a camping grill/stove that was listed on amazon.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:50:08 PM EDT
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I can't say whether each instance was "shipped/sold" by amazon or fulfilled, but they were all prime orders. The one that specifically comes to mind is a Spyderco knife. Sold by Amazon, it came with a beat up box, torn plastic bag and tape residue/fingerprints all over the blade. The blade was pretty dull as well. I have gotten a few other electronic items with seals broken and batteries already installed and screen protectors removed, that kind of thing. But again, I don't know how many were amazon.com or just fulfilled. Amazon Warehouse is also prime eligible and it's all returns. They tell you that the packaging will be beaten up. You have to pay attention to where it's coming from. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:51:13 PM EDT
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Amazon same-day shipping. I haven't left my house in weeks. This although I would prefer to buy locally |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 1:58:15 PM EDT
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This although I would prefer to buy locally Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Amazon same-day shipping. I haven't left my house in weeks. This although I would prefer to buy locally He's comparing big box retail to Amazon, not a mom-and-pop shop though, apple and oranges in my opinion. (I still buy a shit load of books from Barnes and Noble) |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:00:24 PM EDT
[#17]
Best Buy has.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:03:18 PM EDT
[#18]
Meh, I don't find Amazon to be that much cheaper all the time but the convenience is awesome.
I live in the middle of nowhere and prime saves me so much gas money it isn't funny. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:08:49 PM EDT
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Where I work we price match amazon but only if it's shipped and sold by amazon.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:10:10 PM EDT
[#20]
Not necessarily Different business models and overhead |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:11:49 PM EDT
[#21]
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Fully agree with that. At many times I've purchased stuff at a higher price so I could have it RFN. It does seem like after all these years since online shopping got big, it's a big of a grey area that constantly changes. Some places refuse, some price match no matter what, so only if the item is stocked/sold by Amazon, etc. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I needed to buy a new laser measure and Home Depot sells the same model for $30 more compared to Amazon. The benefit of buying local is I get the item now and I don't have to worry about getting an opened or used unit from Amazon like I have with other products a handful of times over the years. So this morning I went to Home Depot, found the item and I asked the customer service rep if they price match, she said no, so I thanked her and left, went to work and ordered it on Amazon. I'm sure the buying power and logistics are different between Amazon vs. Home Depot, but at what point is losing a sale worth selling an item at a deeper discount? I don't know the market on said item but if I had to guess I would still think that Amazon's price is still way above cost, especially on an electronic item like this. I'm not mad or "expecting" Home Depot to price match, I just think with how competitive online shopping is, more retail places would be open to price match in order to make the sale. Thoughts? It's up to the buyer to determine which is more valuable: time or money. Buy it at the store, save time but lose money. Buy it online; same money but lose time. Fully agree with that. At many times I've purchased stuff at a higher price so I could have it RFN. It does seem like after all these years since online shopping got big, it's a big of a grey area that constantly changes. Some places refuse, some price match no matter what, so only if the item is stocked/sold by Amazon, etc. Even worse, when they don't have it in stock but they offer to order it for you. Then you lose time AND money when you can just order it yourself and only lose time.. Seriously, what's the point. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:14:45 PM EDT
[#22]
Ask and if they don't - screw them. Go buy it from Amazon - and on many items in several locations you can actually get it with free SAME DAY delivery.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:22:06 PM EDT
[#23]
Unless you live in one of the states amazon fucked you with a warehouse location you'd still end up paying sales tax even if they price match them.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:23:52 PM EDT
[#24]
If they want to stay competitive, yes. Free market, do what you want and see if you survive.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:28:58 PM EDT
[#25]
some things are more expensive to get through amazon even with prime
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Posted: 4/21/2016 2:34:51 PM EDT
[#26]
Internet sales will destroy conventional retail in the next ten years. Simply put there is no way a brick and mortar storefront can compete. There is no way the math will work, short of insane and probably unsustainable volume. In a conventional retail economy you have manufacturers selling to wholesalers selling to retailers who sell to you and me. Everyone in that process takes a cut. The internet is essentially selling wholesale to every one.
Grocery stores, which turn inventory almost weekly, run about a 20% gross margin and a very thin net profit.. Specialty retail, like a gun shop, might turn inventory twice a year and needs close to a 50% gross to keep the lights on. The guy on main street cannot offer wholesale prices and survive. It simply can't be done. In the future all shopping decisions will have to be made a week ahead of time so the internet order can arrive. Failure to do so and you will have to buy locally at even higher prices than now, assuming there is even a local store left within thirty miles. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 3:02:04 PM EDT
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A business decision that each store should make on its own.
Simple minded to think there is a 'one size fits all' answer. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:14:39 PM EDT
[#28]
Yes I think they should and would buy more locally if the sales tax were also incorporated in the price match. I use amazon prime all the time.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:17:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Amazon same-day shipping. I haven't left my house in weeks. Amazon's same-day zone for the Atlanta area only covers the northern half of the metro area.  |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:19:00 PM EDT
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Internet sales will destroy conventional retail in the next ten years. Simply put there is no way a brick and mortar storefront can compete. There is no way the math will work, short of insane and probably unsustainable volume. In a conventional retail economy you have manufacturers selling to wholesalers selling to retailers who sell to you and me. Everyone in that process takes a cut. The internet is essentially selling wholesale to every one. Grocery stores, which turn inventory almost weekly, run about a 20% gross margin and a very thin net profit.. Specialty retail, like a gun shop, might turn inventory twice a year and needs close to a 50% gross to keep the lights on. The guy on main street cannot offer wholesale prices and survive. It simply can't be done. In the future all shopping decisions will have to be made a week ahead of time so the internet order can arrive. Failure to do so and you will have to buy locally at even higher prices than now, assuming there is even a local store left within thirty miles. Excellent post, all very true. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:19:26 PM EDT
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I had walmart price match a camping grill/stove that was listed on amazon. So what you go to customer service or ask at checkout? |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:20:59 PM EDT
[#32]
They should charge less. Because I have to go in their fucking store with the fucking other people if I buy from them.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:25:34 PM EDT
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Yep. Here in so cal, we are seeing Sports Authority closing almost all of their stores.
Another sporting goods store, Sport Chalet just announced their closing. I am often flabbergasted by the prices in some of these stores. Who the heck pays $40 for a Nike dri-fit t shirt or $50 for Under Armor dri-fit shorts. Nah, I will buy online or go to Target or Costco if I want something local. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Excellent post, all very true. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Internet sales will destroy conventional retail in the next ten years. Simply put there is no way a brick and mortar storefront can compete. There is no way the math will work, short of insane and probably unsustainable volume. In a conventional retail economy you have manufacturers selling to wholesalers selling to retailers who sell to you and me. Everyone in that process takes a cut. The internet is essentially selling wholesale to every one. Grocery stores, which turn inventory almost weekly, run about a 20% gross margin and a very thin net profit.. Specialty retail, like a gun shop, might turn inventory twice a year and needs close to a 50% gross to keep the lights on. The guy on main street cannot offer wholesale prices and survive. It simply can't be done. In the future all shopping decisions will have to be made a week ahead of time so the internet order can arrive. Failure to do so and you will have to buy locally at even higher prices than now, assuming there is even a local store left within thirty miles. Excellent post, all very true. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:26:42 PM EDT
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Amazon doesn't have low prices. More likely Amazon should match Walmart.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:29:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Amazon doesn't have low prices. More likely Amazon should match Walmart. Amazon saves me a shitload of money over local store prices. I think you're doing it wrong. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:30:48 PM EDT
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Amazon doesn't have low prices. More likely Amazon should match Walmart. 
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:33:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Amazon same-day shipping. I haven't left my house in weeks. |
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:34:24 PM EDT
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Only if the like money
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:37:35 PM EDT
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Best Buy does and has for me in the past....
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:38:43 PM EDT
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Amazon doesn't have low prices. More likely Amazon should match Walmart. 
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Posted: 4/21/2016 4:46:08 PM EDT
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Subnet has pointed out that the problem with buying local is that I will invariably want something in a different brand, color, or style than the item that is stocked locally. That's why internet-based shopping is killing buying locally for me. I'd rather wait and have it delivered in two days than buy an (in my mind at least) inferior product that I can have today.
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Posted: 4/21/2016 6:03:31 PM EDT
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I ordered mop heads from amazon because people were out locally. I actually got them cheaper and they shipped from Costco to me. Yes, Direct ship from Costco via amazon.
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