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It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription (slate.com)

submitted 3 months ago by return2ozma to c/frugal

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I always look elsewhere and use Amazon as a last resort, especially for expensive or easily scammed stuff like PC parts. I prefer B&H for that in the US. They ship free and faster anyway over $50. And I save time by not needing to inspect everything to see if it’s used or counterfeit.

I really just hate the marketplace models Amazon and Newegg use.

[–] Lemminary 2 points 3 months ago

Unfortunately, I don't have a reliable local PC parts shop so I feel forced to shop online and import from the US if I want quality at a lower price. Items sold or shipped by Amazon have been the most reliable for me so far. It's not that I don't want to look elsewhere but I don't have that luxury. Local shops have been sketchy with their quality and their prices.