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MikeLutton · 07-30-2009, 09:14 PM

hey i thought i give u all a break from these boring cold morbid topics and bring in a fun topic to talk about how many of u buy from e bay and amazon.com or ebay i dont see many people buying from ebay much anymore mostly amazon or going to malls

i ordor from amazon i got an account goes right through and it comes few days later last i got was my A team season 5 and happy days 1 through 4 what about rest of u

Zoneboy · 07-30-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

hey i thought i give u all a break from these boring cold morbid topics

And which topics might those be?

Marvo301 · 07-30-2009, 09:27 PM

I shop at Amazon and have purchased DVD's and books from them. I have attemted to purchase items on E-Bay on a couple of occasions but was not successful. To me there are two big differences between the two. First of all on Amazon you know exactly the price you are going to pay whereas at E-Bay you don't know the price until the end of the auction. Second, when you purchase something from Amazon you know you are going to receive that item whereas on E-Bay only the person that wins the auction gets the item and even then you have to hope the seller is honest and dealing in good faith. So I would rather shop at Amazon.

MikeLutton · 07-30-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

And which topics might those be?

oh sorry i didnt make myself clear just the topics i saw like which actor actress died of cancer and stuff so i made this one which be fun talk about hope it ok

MikeLutton · 07-30-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I shop at Amazon and have purchased DVD's and books from them. I have attemted to purchase items on E-Bay on a couple of occasions but was not successful. To me there are two big differences between the two. First of all on Amazon you know exactly the price you are going to pay whereas at E-Bay you don't know the price until the end of the auction. Second, when you purchase something from Amazon you know you are going to receive that item whereas on E-Bay only the person that wins the auction gets the item and even then you have to hope the seller is honest and dealing in good faith. So I would rather shop at Amazon.

oh that true i dont do ebay at all i dont trust bids and u never know if they work or not and never know how long it take u to get them i tried ordor knight rider stuff on ebay once and came to like over a hundred dollors or so way to much took hole day to solve it and such a mess like omg.

lately i been ordoring from amazon n walmart.com where my mom works both work for me also got to watch the prices before u buy they seem to go up no matter where u buy them

browneyes106 · 07-31-2009, 12:13 AM

I shop more from Amazon. The only time I shop ebay is if I'm trying to find things that are hard to find.

InspectorExstead · 07-31-2009, 03:23 AM

I prefer Ebay for shopping. Amazon is usually where I buy textbooks because they have some good deals on there. Also, I prefer to sell things on Amazon (the only things I really sell are books) because you can list things for longer and for free, even though they do get a percentage of your profits.

Kristen · 07-31-2009, 03:34 AM

Ebay is good if what you're looking for is rare. I've bought stuff there occaisonally, but I'm a die-hard Amazon user. They've got everything. It's def. one of the best online stores.

- Kristen

comedyfreak · 07-31-2009, 04:19 AM

Ebay for me, don't know my password for Amazon anymore, LOL.

ekkostar · 07-31-2009, 09:42 AM

I used to like Amazon but lately they have trouble processing gift cards so I haven't bothered to use them much. I'm starting to like department store websites like Wal-Mart and Target much better, especially where the stores sell their own special cards that get instant approval online.

Zoneboy · 07-31-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I shop at Amazon and have purchased DVD's and books from them. I have attemted to purchase items on E-Bay on a couple of occasions but was not successful. To me there are two big differences between the two. First of all on Amazon you know exactly the price you are going to pay whereas at E-Bay you don't know the price until the end of the auction. Second, when you purchase something from Amazon you know you are going to receive that item whereas on E-Bay only the person that wins the auction gets the item and even then you have to hope the seller is honest and dealing in good faith. So I would rather shop at Amazon.

Keep in mind that you don't have to bid on anything on eBay. The buy it now option is always there and you can find a good deal if you take the time to look for one. If I'm looking for an item, I always search the buy it now listings with lowest prices first. I then make sure the shipping charges are reasonable and finally I check the seller's rating before purchasing.

Torgo · 07-31-2009, 10:24 AM

I shop Amazon and Half.com- both are the same type of stores.

JulieSomoski · 07-31-2009, 02:26 PM

I shop nowhere else but ebay now. I have saved so much money since finding ebay it's not even funny. DVDs that would go for $25-$30 in a store I've gotten for $10. As long as you know how to bid, and don't get frustrated easily, I highly recommend going to ebay.

MonarC · 07-31-2009, 03:34 PM

I use both and they both have worked out great for me.

AB · 07-31-2009, 03:54 PM

I like Amazon, it's easy & quick & so far there's been no problem with any of my orders. My son however, is a big fan of ebay, he's ordered a bunch of stuff for his atv & his car on that site & he's gotten some great bargains. But I just prefer Amazon for my purchases.

07-30-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
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07-30-2009, 09:27 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,461	I shop at Amazon and have purchased DVD's and books from them. I have attemted to purchase items on E-Bay on a couple of occasions but was not successful. To me there are two big differences between the two. First of all on Amazon you know exactly the price you are going to pay whereas at E-Bay you don't know the price until the end of the auction. Second, when you purchase something from Amazon you know you are going to receive that item whereas on E-Bay only the person that wins the auction gets the item and even then you have to hope the seller is honest and dealing in good faith. So I would rather shop at Amazon.
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07-31-2009, 03:23 AM	#7
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07-31-2009, 04:19 AM	#9
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07-31-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I shop more from Amazon. The only time I shop ebay is if I'm trying to find things that are hard to find.

07-31-2009, 09:42 AM	#10
ekkostar Coffee, Tea & Larroquette! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 1,077	I used to like Amazon but lately they have trouble processing gift cards so I haven't bothered to use them much. I'm starting to like department store websites like Wal-Mart and Target much better, especially where the stores sell their own special cards that get instant approval online.
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07-31-2009, 10:24 AM	#12
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,051	I shop Amazon and Half.com- both are the same type of stores.

07-31-2009, 02:26 PM	#13
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	I shop nowhere else but ebay now. I have saved so much money since finding ebay it's not even funny. DVDs that would go for $25-$30 in a store I've gotten for $10. As long as you know how to bid, and don't get frustrated easily, I highly recommend going to ebay.
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07-31-2009, 03:34 PM	#14
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	I use both and they both have worked out great for me.

07-31-2009, 03:54 PM	#15
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	I like Amazon, it's easy & quick & so far there's been no problem with any of my orders. My son however, is a big fan of ebay, he's ordered a bunch of stuff for his atv & his car on that site & he's gotten some great bargains. But I just prefer Amazon for my purchases.