Looking for an alternative to Amazon, something comparable

May 28, 2018, 08:07 AM

I have made many purchases on Amazon and I really enjoy the fast delivery/price. But thinking back to my purchasing days I dislike only having one supplier. I realize that most items can be purchased from other internet sites but the convenience and “prime” membership make it so easy to just shop on Amazon.

Any suggestions from the SF group on alternatives to Amazon for one stop internet shopping?

May 28, 2018, 08:25 AM

molachi

Depends on what you are looking for. I use newegg.com for computer parts and a few other things.

May 28, 2018, 08:32 AM

arfmel

Walmart.com

Amazon, even with its problems, is a tough act to follow.

May 28, 2018, 08:42 AM

Outnumbered

jet.com has a similar business model, and good pricing on many things.

May 28, 2018, 08:56 AM

Pipe Smoker

quote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
Walmart.com

Amazon, even with its problems, is a tough act to follow.

Agree on both points.

May 28, 2018, 09:18 AM

Balzé Halzé

Alibaba.com I suppose is just as big if not bigger than Amazon and has a lot of products (cheap products).

It being a Chinese owned and operated company though, I've never actually purchased anything through them. But it is another option.

May 28, 2018, 09:18 AM

Haveme1or2

I'm also wanting to use anything except Amazon..... So I'll be watching ! Let's make a list.
Wal-Mart
Jet

May 28, 2018, 09:19 AM

bryan11

Some sites can have better deals, especially if you don't need the item in two days. Vitacost, Lucky Vitamin, Abe's books, Amish Popcorn are examples. At times, ordering online from Best Buy or Home Depot can work well.

May 28, 2018, 09:21 AM

PowerSurge

For car parts, many times rockauto.com has lower prices even with their shipping charge added.

May 28, 2018, 09:25 AM

festus haggen

B&H Photo for any electronic/computer needs.

May 28, 2018, 09:30 AM

ensigmatic

quote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
Walmart.com

Just signed up to walmart.com a couple days ago.

Purchased my Android streaming device (Xiaomi MiBox) from a local store. Purchased my Silicon Dust HDHomeRun from a local Best Buy. Both had prices as good as, or better than, Amazon's, and I had the items instantly.

quote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
Amazon, even with its problems, is a tough act to follow.

It is, but I'm of the same mind as Vanwall.

The battle between Amazon and Google, leaving Android TV devices with no Amazon Prime Video, is what finally gave me the push I needed to do this. (And, yes: Despite my antipathy towards everything Google, I lay the blame for this one on Amazon.) Right now I expect there's a good chance we'll be dropping Amazon Prime when it comes up for renewal in a year.

I'll have to look into jet.com. I'm disinclined to use alibaba.com.

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May 28, 2018, 09:43 AM

mutedblade

quote:
Originally posted by festus haggen:
B&H Photo for any electronic/computer needs.

as well as scopes and other such gun related optics

May 28, 2018, 10:00 AM

rduckwor

quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
Alibaba.com I suppose is just as big if not bigger than Amazon and has a lot of products (cheap products).

It being a Chinese owned and operated company though, I've never actually purchased anything through them. But it is another option.

Yeah, I'll be listing my credit card on Alibaba. NOT,

RMD

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May 28, 2018, 10:05 AM

Balzé Halzé

quote:
Originally posted by rduckwor:
quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
Alibaba.com I suppose is just as big if not bigger than Amazon and has a lot of products (cheap products).

It being a Chinese owned and operated company though, I've never actually purchased anything through them. But it is another option.

Yeah, I'll be listing my credit card on Alibaba. NOT,

RMD

Haha, yeah. On second thought, maybe don't use Alibaba.

May 28, 2018, 10:06 AM

egregore

I haven't tried it, but in browsing walmart.com, they seem to have a lot of items that you don't see in the stores (may be through third party vendors) and advertises free shipping.

May 28, 2018, 10:14 AM

ScreamingCockatoo

I ordered a touch scree stereo unit for my Honda off Walmart.com
The "vendor" showed units in stock.
After a MONTH of being "in transit" I got the USPS involved.
Walmart refunded my money.

May 28, 2018, 10:26 AM

arfmel

Yeah, I’m pretty sure there’s a lot of shady sellers on walmart.com. But I’m still waiting for a dozen teeshirts I ordered in July last year to arrive from a seller on amazon. I have come to suspect the boat from china was lost at sea with all hands.

May 28, 2018, 11:04 AM

x0225095

quote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
......I have come to suspect the boat from china was lost at sea with all hands.

Hahaha.

That’s funny.

May 28, 2018, 11:08 AM

reloader-1

Walmart.com, with the same rule that I use for Amazon:

Only buy items shipped and sold by either Walmart or Amazon. Avoid “sellers” at all costs.

May 28, 2018, 11:10 AM

BBMW

My take on Alibaba is that it's pretty wholesale oriented. If your a distributor / retailer who wants to hook up with Chinese manufacturers, you can do it through Alibaba.

quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
Alibaba.com I suppose is just as big if not bigger than Amazon and has a lot of products (cheap products).

It being a Chinese owned and operated company though, I've never actually purchased anything through them. But it is another option.