I’ve been trying to avoid shopping on Amazon for several years. For computer parts, I look at Newegg. For pet stuff, Chewy.

But what about all the miscellaneous stuff? What other websites do you trust when it comes to shopping online?

  • dannoffs@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    I know it’s not feasible for everyone, or even most people, but I just generally avoid shopping online as much as possible.

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      1 year ago

      That’s fine if you’re not a geek nor a tinkerer (or a musician), but unfortunately my hobbies aren’t sold in stores anymore.

      I miss RadioShack, Fry’s Electronics, and music stores that don’t charge a 30% markup.

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        1 year ago

        I do a lot of tinkering, I just spend months trying to find parts out of random thrift store electronics. It’s much more efficient than spending 30 seconds placing a mouser order.

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      1 year ago

      I’ve come to the conclusion that buying things online is really not better than shopping in person most of the time.

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          1 year ago

          All of Tasmania has about the same population as my city. I’m in the process of moving somewhere a little more rural so we’ll see if I can keep up with shopping in person.