I've been comparing prices (Ebay VERSUS Amazon)

I have had Acorn in the past. I now have britbox. Go to amazon and type in.. Oh I don't know, type in "Immersion Blender", then go to ebay and do the same thing. Look at the prices. Sure, some of what ebay has isn't name brand, but you can tell that amazon does mark up the prices just a bit. I've had amazon prime for awhile, but I just don't need the 2 day shipping perk anymore. I don't need the subscribe and save. I'll keep the prime video (because I love it!) and Kindle Unlimited (because I looooove it!) but the other? has go to go.

@thislittlepennyearns I got a notification that the gift I ordered from amazon will be delivered tomorrow. It was supposed to be the 22nd. As soon as I know the $1.00 digital credit has come in, I am going to cancel prime and make sure I retain Prime Video. I'm wondering if they'll charge me for prime video as soon as I cancel prime. I'm sure they won't just let the month roll over. Anyway, I've learned. You've made me an Ebayer now.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Amazon marks a lot of things up because people think they are getting s better deal by going to Amazon . Which isn't always the case. Instant pots are usually 20-40 cheaper at Walmart than they are on Amazon

Just price compare between the two. I mean, not everything is going to be cheaper on ebay, but you will see where some of the prices amazon has are a little higher, or the exact same as ebay.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes that's how I buy. It helps me out a lot.

@popciclecold I am all about finding ways to save money, that's for sure.

I did not know there were so many things with free shipping until recently.

I mean, don't get me wrong, amazon is an okay company, but there prime is a rip off. Even lately, I've had "prime two day shipping' things come in three or four instead. Not that that's all together a bad thing, but when they promise something... One thing I do like about amazon, and this doesn't include or need prime, is that you can shop from their different sites (Canada, UK, Italy) and choose "Worldwide shipping eligible" and see what you can get from that amazon. I've done this to price compare foods I wanted to try.

@LadyDuck I wish it was easier to order things from other countries, and less expensive as well. However, if it was that way then the businesses that benefit from it wouldn't be in business, or atleast, they wouldn't be too pleased. I have talked to someone in the past about paypal'ing money to them and getting things from the UK. Goods that I know they have but that I can't buy online.

@ScribbledAdNauseum Exactly, we do not have Amazon in Switzerland but I can buy from Italy, France and Germany and I do not pay the shipping costs. I ordered a few things from the US, but the shipping is too expensive and then I have to pay the custom and this is a real mess.

I am going to wait until the 22nd since I did that "no rush shipping" for $1.00 credit on digital. I don't want them to have an excuse not to give it to me. Then I'm going to cancel my membership and make sure I stay with amazon video. As for book depository, I'll check it out, but right now I am getting books for absolutely nothing via trade credit.

@thislittlepennyearns I'll keep Book Depository in mind, of course. I was actually looking at ebay and thinking about buying "The President Is Missing" since I want to read it. Pretty decent prices, most under $10.00.

@ScribbledAdNauseum That's a smart idea. I should see if the mobile app works on my Kindle and watch the shows I bought last head. I still haven't watched all of the Christmas special of doctor who. Oops. Lol I get that. I have used Book Depository for books that I can't find anywhere else. For some reason London seems to have a lot of books that US sellers don't. Plus free shipping always. So that's nice

From what I've seen, Ebay has been better than amazon every time. I'm going to get rid of prime. I'll still purchase from amazon, but I'll always check prices first.

I'm sorry to hear Ebay India has closed down. Another mylotter here told me to compare the prices on amazon to other places and I got to see how it was a little marked up in comparison. So amazon just doesn't suit me anymore.

I agree. I've known people who will only buy the most expensive brand, because they think it's "premium". The truth is, most of the things are made in the same factory and stamped with different labels. Wouldn't you agree?

I'm finding that out for myself now.