Do you buy through Amazon? The last three things I ordered never arrived!
By The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
Walnut Creek, California
October 17, 2017 9:13pm CST
I used to buy a lot of stuff through Amazon. I've bought t-shirts, shorts, books, CDs, wood-working products, and other random stuff.
But the last three things I've ordered through Amazon never got here. Two were fidget spinners for a kid client. The third was Elmer's wood filler that is essential to my loudspeaker restoration "business."
It seems that fly-by-night sellers are increasing on Amazon. Fortunately, I've gotten my money refunded by Amazon each time. But it's making me want to take my business elsewhere.
Do you buy stuff though Amazon? Have you noticed an increase in BS sellers?
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15 responses
@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
19 Oct 17
I have never used Amazon, however my kids use it all the time.
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@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
19 Oct 17
@TheHorse I don't really know how amazon works, my kids always order new stuff so I assumed it was shipped from a warehouse.
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@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Oct 17
@sumofalltears I think individual sellers are involved as well.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
19 Oct 17
@TheHorse It is clearly stated if it is sold and shipped by Amazon or if it is an independent vendor. As Switzerland is not part of Europe and, no matter where I buy, the goods go through a Custom, I know that through Amazon I have no problems.
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@youless (112100)
• Guangzhou, China
18 Oct 17
Long time ago I liked buying stuffs from Amazon. As at that time I just needed to buy little things and the delivery fee is little. Now it increased a lot and therefore I buy from other online stores as they have better policy for the delivery fee. Most of the time I like to buy from Amazon directly rather than suppliers under it. So it is no problem for me to receive the products.
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@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
21 Oct 17
I never deal with amazon before. It was not nice they delay your items.
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@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Oct 17
@wongchoiyee I think Amazon is pretty good about that.
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@Tina30219 (81539)
• Onaway, Michigan
18 Oct 17
Sorry to hear your stuff never arrived. I hope you messaged amazon about it they will help you out.
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@Tina30219 (81539)
• Onaway, Michigan
18 Oct 17
@TheHorse Do it asap they will come through for sure
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@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Oct 17
@Tina30219 I did so and got my refund. Thanks for the reminder.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
19 Oct 17
I buy mostly DVD and books on Amazon. I've started buying more on eBay or wish.com
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
21 Oct 17
@TheHorse well here's to hoping that this order comes quickly
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@oneidmnster (1385)
• United States
18 Oct 17
You have to careful about third party vendors on Amazon. I ordered a George Foreman grill a while back because it was only $9 but I never received it. Luckily Amazon will still refund you money. Just contact their support team.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
18 Oct 17
I buy from Amazon but lately service has been strange ! I had one seller want to delay my package until 2018!
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
18 Oct 17
@TheHorse Totally, I cancelled and Amazon was helpful and gave me credit toward a different purchase.
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@rebelann (111082)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Oct 17
I compare them with sites like Walmart.com, Target.com, Chewy.com, Petsmart.com, Petco.com and KMart.com @TheHorse I've never really liked Amazon for anything other than streaming TV.
Of course it always depends on what I'm shopping for and in my case it's usually food items or laundry/dish soaps.
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@FourWalls (61951)
• United States
18 Oct 17
I haven't purchased anything recently, but I've never had any trouble in the past.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
18 Oct 17
Yes I do, books for the most part and it seems just about the same person/business is who I end up ordering from. But I have orders security cameras to solar motion lights to books to home canning stuff, got it all.
At least you got your money back.
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@Eyesclosed (162)
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18 Oct 17
Not in amazon but in our country there a similar website. I've issues with ordering online so as much as possible I go to a store.
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@Eyesclosed (162)
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18 Oct 17
@TheHorse lol! Some online seller don't deliver or give you faulty stuff so back to the old ways it is.
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@kobesbuddy (74435)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Oct 17
I've bought a couple items on Amazon, but not recently. Others have said the same thing, that what they've purchased didn't arrive. So, yes scammers are everywhere, even on Amazon!
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@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Oct 17
@kobesbuddy Which means Amazon will have to tighten up on its sellers somehow.
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@kobesbuddy (74435)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Oct 17
@TheHorse My guess is, Amazon covers the cost, at their own loss. Also, people will hesitate to shop on Amazon in the future, after experiencing this kind of scam:(
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