2009 VIP
Jo
Plymouth, MA

Amazon is where I shop and saved $30.00.

4 star rating

into finding great deals online, a comparison shopper, a homeowner, an online shopper, budget conscious
Pros

    tons of inventory, free shipping on some items

Cons
    so many items it can be mind boggling

OCT
12
2007
 
 
To the Point

Since I bought three items in the last few months on Amazon I thought I'd briefly review it. I doubt anyone doesn't know what Amazon is. In case you've been hiding under a rock it's a site that sells everything! These last three purchases were very easy for me in terms of finding them, paying for them and ordering them.

A Closer View

On the first page you'll learn what are the top sellers, what people have bought after I've viewed an item, and the ability to sell your own items. On the first page you can get to the shipping rates and the return policy as well. There's no hunting for this information.

There are several ways to buy items. I can buy a used item from a seller. I can buy an item through Amazon or through an Amazon store or affiliate store. You will be told if you buy something through an affiliate store the refund policy may be different than that of Amazon so make sure you read it.

I was just able to easily look up my last three orders. I bought a book through a1books and though it took a bit longer than I would have liked I was told that I might have to wait two weeks. In the end it actually came sooner than I was told which was true of the Juicer I bought as well. The Juicer and the Spotting Scope (both to be reviewed) came via Amazon. They were both very well packaged and in perfect condition.

I always look at Amazon for purchases. My Spotting Scope was significantly less on Amazon than on the manufacturer's website. I am looking for a new snorkeling equipment and found Amazon to have the best prices around.

I know there is a separate category for the Chase Visa credit card but I'm just going to share this information with you here. I want to share  how I saved $30.00. I bought the Spotting Scope for my husband's surprise birthday party using money I've squirreled away in my own checking account that I've hid from him until the party. I really had to get the best buy possible so when I saw that I could save $30 if I opened a Chase credit card I did so. My bill came with the $30 deducted! I won't use the credit card again since we get miles from others but it sure came in handy for that transaction.

Jo's Viewpoint

I like it!



I_thumb_up Amazon.com is recommended by Jo

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Fardreamer wrote on Nov 20, 2007 at 2:39PM

I buy almost exclusively from Amazon, and indeed, my reviewing career started there, at least online, so I know this was a very informative and accurate review. Nice work!

lbeckley wrote on Oct 18, 2007 at 9:23AM

Nice review. I guess I missed this one as I just did mine and put it up. I rarely look at the top sellers as I normally just look for what I need to buy. I do however look at the special deals in the treasure chest from time to time. I don't think that I have purchased anything there yet.
I never have a credit card that doesn't pay me to use it. I have only 3. I also try to shop where I can get the most for my money.

GeorgeChabot wrote on Oct 12, 2007 at 6:39PM

Hi Jo - I use Amazon, too. Great points!

ladym33 wrote on Oct 12, 2007 at 4:01PM

Amazon is my bread and butter, I have been selling there for 7 years now.

LoveisJoy wrote on Oct 12, 2007 at 3:44PM

I agree with you 100% Amazon has some of the best deals around. I especially love the Free Shipping over $25 promotion. I've used it more times than I can count!