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Amazon.com Reviews


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Overall 4.5 star rating4.68 of 5 (by 400 users)



Amazon.com Review Summary

When asked to name an online retailer, Amazon.com is one of the first places that comes to mind. Customers are instantly impressed by the gigantic inventory of books, music CDs, movies, and general merchandise and reviewers like the free shipping offer, which is valid for some items. Because Amazon.com has such a vast selection, it can take time to find what you want. But the wait at Amazon.com is part of the fun because there are so many different products to investigate while you conduct a merchandise search. Tuffy777 says, "I trust Amazon with my credit card info, and I trust them to deliver good products at a reasonable price and usually on time. " Amazon.com has been described as “A Superstore at Your Fingertips” due to its huge selection and it continues to win new adherents every day. Crystabush points out, "Over the years, Amazon has added toys, home and garden, health and beauty items and most recently, groceries!" In the words of one reviewer: “Amazon.com, Thank You” for being such a great online shopping friend.
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4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
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...

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2009 VIP
into finding great deals online, a comparison shopper

Jo
Plymouth, MA
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
AUG
13
2007

Quick View: Amazon.com is striving to take over online shopping as we know it. With their many, many affiliates, price comparison engine, reviews, and huge inventory, it is the biggest shopping outlet on the net. But it's not perfect by any means.

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2009 VIP
an avid online shopper, expecting good, fair service

PattyTherre
The heart of , NY
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Amazon.com Ratings and Reviews

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daily computer user, not rich, an avid online shopper, an online shopper, a bargain hunter, value conscious, budget conscious, Every day computer user

JUN
24
2009

When I first subscribed to an Internet account back in the late summer of 1999 - has it really been almost a decade? - to be able to surf the net and maybe meet people on the increasingly popular World Wide Web, I never really imagined how earthshakingly huge that decision would be.

Not only did I get hooked on being online (in every sense of the term), and not only did I sally forth into online romantic relationships (some good, most of them not), but so many of my day-to-day activities were irrevocably altered by my becoming an Internet junkie.

Take shopping, for instance.  Before the year...

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5 star rating
2009 VIP
Fardreamer
Miami, FL



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an online shopper, a books shopper, avid reader

DEC
24
2007
Several months ago VPs gave me a $20 gift certificate for Amazon.com, a certificate I waited until now to redeem. Since the books I wanted weren't gifts I opted for free shipping to save money. I placed the order Thursday, December 20, and wasn't expecting it to be shipped right away, naturally assuming holiday orders would be taking all the attention. I was surprised to get an email Friday saying my order had been shipped and would be arriving in two packages, especially since they would arrive after the holidays. Saturday I checked the tracking information, my order was in California (I'm in... read full review »
5 star rating
2009 Contributor
joyjoy
Houston, TX



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a comparison shopper, appreciative of good customer service, a busy professional, budget conscious, an online shopper

OCT
18
2007
    I had known about Amazon for quite some time, but was really reluctant to order online from anybody. Last Christmas our daughter and her family (consisting of 7) were coming up for the holidays and their mini van was full. I gave them small presents while they were here, but decided to have the bigger packages delivered to her Georgia home.
    I received her Christmas list in late October-early November and began shopping. The kids wanted scooters and Walmart had the best price, ordered them online and shipped. Some of the items were hard to find and I had to go with whoever had...
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5 star rating
lbeckley
Middletown, MD



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a bargain hunter, an online shopper, daily computer user, a comparison shopper, budget conscious, love personalized items

NOV
30
2008

This review is being dedicated to the many people at Viewpoints who hear me mention amazon.com time and time again.  What can I say, I have found a place with good bargains and I'm loving it!  Reviewer11 I finally got the review posted! 

I was introduced to Amazon.com by way of another website.  I was listening to some Southern Gospel music on the Internet Radio (live365.com).  Whenever you hear a song you like you can click on "buy."  Well, curiosity got the best of me and by clicking buy it rerouted me to amazon.com.  I didn't know what this place was but all of a sudden I was looking...

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5 star rating
2009 VIP
GigiandAdonai
Luvs2Dance, SC



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not rich, an online shopper, a bargain hunter

APR
15
2008
I trust Amazon with my credit card info, and I trust them to deliver good products at a reasonable price and usually on time.

No problems have ever happened with my credit card info, and they have handled returns and complaints fairly. They even pay the shipping for you to return things.

Over the past 10 years, I have bought all sorts of things from Amazon, from food and household items to books and music. They deliver in a timely manner, and everything has arrived in good condition.

I always wait for sales and discount codes because the shipping can make things a little bit expensive, but for...
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5 star rating
tuffy777
Crestline, CA



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Every day computer user, an online shopper, value conscious, budget conscious, a comparison shopper, appreciative of good customer service, expecting good, fair service, Rudi Xeno

FEB
27
2009
Who would have thought in 1994 when Jeff Bezos launched Amazon.com that he would be launching an on-line shopping behemouth.  I still remember the early commercials that would make me laugh.  Who knew he was running the business out of a garage?  But soon the commercials started featuring their warehouse space and I figured this was a really serious venture.

Starting with wholesale book sales, the site took off quickly.  Priofits though were a different matter.  It wasn't until 10 years later that Amazon showed its first annual profit.  Fortunately, when the dot com bubble burst Bezos and...
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5 star rating
2009 VIP
RudiXeno
Boca Raton, FL



3
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an online shopper, daily computer user

FEB
23
2008

Amazon.com
Grocery

Amazon.com is a website that I used to frequent only to buy or browse books.  Over the years, Amazon has added toys, home and garden, health and beauty items and most recently, groceries!

Yes...groceries delivered to your door!!

Being a super busy working, full-time student MOM, I needed to check this out.   I despise spending my free time at the grocery store when I can be with my children.

Now, Amazon doesn't have a selection like your local Kroger or Meijer but it does have a lot of grocery items to choose from.   Everything that I was interested in, I needed to buy in...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
CrystaBush
Detroit, MI



3
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value conscious, a bargain hunter, appreciate nice things, budget conscious, Christian

JAN
25
2008
On the one hand, I like that Amazon.com is a place where you can shop for many different items in one location, but on the other hand, I found them to be a headache. This past CHRISTmas time I had quite an experience using Amazon.com. I placed about 4 or 5 orders of toys for the children in our family, and all but one package was either late, or didn't arrive at all. I understand that Amazon was probably swamped because of the Holiday, but I got so frustraited.  I was on the phone with them almost everyday for a week, because of orders that were either lost, or just plain late. Even though I've... read full review »
3 star rating
2009 Reviewer
wellow
Chicago, IL



3
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votes
a bargain hunter, an internet addict, budget conscious

APR
22
2008
I am an avid Internet shopper. If there is a cheaper price, I will find it even if it takes me all night. I am well aware that the cheapest price may come with a hefty shipping price. The more I look, the more often I come back to Amazon.com. It's amazing the depth and breadth of items available.

I teach at the college level, and have helped innumerable students find textbooks at the last minute that are within their limited book budget. I have to admit we have run into problems: [1] sellers lie,
[2] sometimes these books are listed as Ohio and are really coming from the UK
[3] descriptors (text...
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4 star rating
usnnc
Athens, GA



3
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votes
an online shopper, into finding great deals online, expecting good, fair service, a gadget geek

DEC
8
2007
I've been using Amazon.com for quite awhile, and I must say, it is definitely my favorite online shopping website. They are a great retailer with extremely high quality merchandise and a vast selection at competitive prices.

Product Selection

To start off, Amazon has many different products, and with anything you're looking for, chances are you'll find it on Amazon. Their prices are always lower than or equal to other retailers for the same product. Plus, Amazon is constantly having sales that can stack even greater discounts on top of the already low prices.

Amazon also sells a multitude of products...
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5 star rating
lynxeagle
Selden, NY



3
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votes
Every day computer user, value conscious, not rich, a bargain hunter, a comparison shopper, budget conscious, an online shopper, daily computer user

FEB
21
2008
i love to go to amazon.com to search for books to buy since you can buy them used.  the only problem i have is some sellers are just not up to par.  i recently ordered a book from anybooksales-a store on amazon-by recently i mean 2-2-08.  well it is 2-21-08 and still have not received my book.  this store is in florida i am in north carolina it shouldn't take this long to recieve a book, especially since i ordered one from another amazon store located in california and had it 10 days ago.  by the way i ordered that book on 2-5-08.  it seems to me that amazon.com would be more cautious about... read full review »
4 star rating
reviewer
part8330
Kings Mountain, NC



3
helpful
votes
Every day computer user, not rich, an online shopper, a bargain hunter, value conscious, a comparison shopper, budget conscious, Shopper

MAR
24
2009
I love to shop at Amazon.com- they have everything I can think of and with really reasonable prices. I also LOVE that I can read past reviews- I always take the time to read any comment about the product I'm looking at if it will save me any returning hassle or money. I'm very particular about what I order though because some things are sold from different companies and with past experience- arrive extremely late. I love the whole 'spend $25.00 and you get free shipping'. However, most things I need/want are not free shipping. I also read a little about the other companies from past customer reviews.... read full review »
4 star rating
2009 Writer
xxcutiexx
Green Cove Springs, FL



2
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votes
an avid online shopper, pretty quick with tech stuff, a creative gift giver, willing to pay for quality, always taking my freebies

NOV
25
2008

I've been shopping at Amazon for a long time.  The initial reason I really fell in love with the site, way back when, was because they offered free shipping for orders over 25$.  The second reason I loved it was because you could find anything you were looking for there. However Amazon.com has changed over the years and I am currently shopping their sparingly.

Problem #1: Free Shipping only applies to stuff sold by Amazon.... but 90% of the product I add to my cart turns out to be from other stores.  The truth is, I rarely get free shipping ever anymore.  EVERYTHING is sold by third parties,...

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3 star rating
2009 VIP
vivasuzi
Livonia, MI



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