Amazon Prices - Noticed they are higher in many cases.

DaBear3428 · May 30, 2023

Torvy said:
Walmart is waking up late to the fact that Amazon had a good business model. I noticed a few Walmart+ trucks delivering things the last few days. We use Amazon to search and will go directly to the merchant when practical.

The higher prices I have noticed are those things that don't ship well. In modern times the 'we got you, now we can raise prices' is a joke. Information is too available. Look at how quickly the market pivoted on AB.

just because the tactic will not work long term does not mean Amazon is not doing it.

DKCDKC · May 30, 2023

I live in a rural area and sometimes items are not available locally. I check local first, then Amazon, then check as many other sources as possible before ordering. About half the time Amazon is cheaper - and almost always faster. Speed is an issue on equipment related things because I want to get back to work. The other half the time I go to Ebay or to manufacturers or other established dealers. I'm pretty confident I get the best deal. Amazon is expensive on some things, but they are reliable and quick. You do have to scour the listings carefully sometimes because what they have may not be exactly what you want. I have that issue sometimes ordering parts and get the wrong part because I didn't read the entire listing.

Snobdds · May 30, 2023

P/E = Price/Earnings
P/S = Price/Sales

My broker is now shorting Amazon. It's way overvalued. Sales are collapsing for Amazon.

Apple and Microsoft are cheap.

finn1 · May 30, 2023

Amazon remains about the easiest place to order from, even if they may not be the absolute cheapest. It’s a one or two click task vs having to set up an account, password, credit card info, etc.

The main exception in my world is Auto parts. Can’t beat Rock’s catalog, and their delivery time and cost is competitive, all in. Amazon’s auto parts lookup just plain sucks, by comparison.

Amazon also sucks for Milwaukee power tools.

Buying locally is a poor optio by comparison, consider the poor stocking level and high prices.

somanytractors · May 30, 2023

I usually shop between ebay and amazon mostly. Often the same sellers on both.
I like ebay because you're not buying from ebay. Your buying direct from the seller, always. I get a lot from complete tractor, cross creek, and steiner tractor.
When it comes to stuff like headlights and gauges, I usually get them on ebay from pakistan. I miss the china junk. It was so much better then the pakistan junk.
The pakistan stuff is junk but its cheap and for stuff like lights and gauges they work well enough.

jyoutz · May 30, 2023

mrmikey said:
You're definitely correct, I've noticed that a lot lately. Only problem is a lot of times what I'm after is not available locally.

That is the key point. I always check local stores. If they don’t have what I want, it’s straight to Amazon.

jyoutz · May 30, 2023

finn1 said:
Amazon remains about the easiest place to order from, even if they may not be the absolute cheapest. It’s a one or two click task vs having to set up an account, password, credit card info, etc.

The main exception in my world is Auto parts. Can’t beat Rock’s catalog, and their delivery time and cost is competitive, all in. Amazon’s auto parts lookup just plain sucks, by comparison.

Amazon also sucks for Milwaukee power tools.

Buying locally is a poor optio by comparison, consider the poor stocking level and high prices.

Ebay is usually better for auto parts.

Richard001 · May 30, 2023

I used to go to Amazon for most of my on-line ordering. But the last time I bought something from them, it was not delivered and so I canceled the order.

After reporting the the product was not delivered, and that I cancelled the order, Amazon would not give me my money back. They wanted to keep it and said that I could use it on my next order. But wait ! What if I don't have another order !

I insisted that they credit my bank account with the total amount. This went on for several weeks, and they finally did credit my account.

It will be a cold day in hell before I order from Amazon again.

jyoutz · May 30, 2023

Richard001 said:
I used to go to Amazon for most of my on-line ordering. But the last time I bought something from them, it was not delivered and so I canceled the order.

After reporting the the product was not delivered, and that I cancelled the order, Amazon would not give me my money back. They wanted to keep it and said that I could use it on my next order. But wait ! What if I don't have another order !

I insisted that they credit my bank account with the total amount. This went on for several weeks, and they finally did credit my account.

It will be a cold day in hell before I order from Amazon again.

There are two types of sales on Amazon: direct from Amazon and independent third party sellers. The direct from Amazon orders are always immediately refunded no questions asked. The independent sellers are a different story.