Amazon stay aways?
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
I have been looking for winter projects and various things i want to add to my bike and i noticed there are a lot of lower priced accessories on Amazon. All items have reviews but I am wondering what are some of the things people on here have bought and recommend that everyone should stay away from?
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From: San Diego, CA
I have bought name-brand stuff from Amazon. I also buy stuff where there is no brand-name equivalent. I just make sure the description mentions a manufacturer, part number, and it's pictured or described as I need it. That way, if it's not an actual name-brand part, or not what was depicted, Amazon will honor your return for an item not matching it's description, and will pay return shipping...
For example, I needed to find sealed passing lamps for my '03 Heritage, since the MoCo no longer makes them. I found some on Amazon with free shipping, and a good price. The picture showed it had both screw and spade terminals, just like OEM. When I got it, it had screw terminals, but no spade terminals. I didn't feel like modifying my OEM wiring (which had spade terminals) and requested a refund, reason: item not as described. I described the problem, and they sent me a return label and promptly refunded my money when the item was delivered to the vendor.
Amazon has always been quick to respond to any concern or to handle any order problems. I use them quite frequently. I joined Amazon Prime, and what I save in shipping is way more than the cost of the Prime membership. Additionally, as a prime member, I frequently get free 2-day shipping... But I always shop around, even with the free 2-day shipping, Amazon is not always the best deal......
I don't know about any employee issues, but I had a nephew work at an Amazon warehouse. He was well-paid, had good benefits, and had a few promotions during his tenure there. He decided to resign (I told him not to resign until he had another job, but what do I know...), to look for a job closer to home. He hasn't found an equivalent pay/benefits/opportunity warehouse job since he left Amazon.....
For example, I needed to find sealed passing lamps for my '03 Heritage, since the MoCo no longer makes them. I found some on Amazon with free shipping, and a good price. The picture showed it had both screw and spade terminals, just like OEM. When I got it, it had screw terminals, but no spade terminals. I didn't feel like modifying my OEM wiring (which had spade terminals) and requested a refund, reason: item not as described. I described the problem, and they sent me a return label and promptly refunded my money when the item was delivered to the vendor.
Amazon has always been quick to respond to any concern or to handle any order problems. I use them quite frequently. I joined Amazon Prime, and what I save in shipping is way more than the cost of the Prime membership. Additionally, as a prime member, I frequently get free 2-day shipping... But I always shop around, even with the free 2-day shipping, Amazon is not always the best deal......
I don't know about any employee issues, but I had a nephew work at an Amazon warehouse. He was well-paid, had good benefits, and had a few promotions during his tenure there. He decided to resign (I told him not to resign until he had another job, but what do I know...), to look for a job closer to home. He hasn't found an equivalent pay/benefits/opportunity warehouse job since he left Amazon.....
Last edited by hattitude; Nov 20, 2018 at 09:24 PM.
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Amazon is the worst entity I've ordered from online. 3 different orders in a row all three delivered to a different place. It's not like I'm hiding I do not understand why they cannot find my address. I will not ever try Amazon again.
I had an order not delivered because they said they could not find my address the order was canceled. 2 weeks later guess what I find on my porch yep an Amazon order that was delivered to a neighbor about a block away and they brought it to my house. It took me 2 hours on the phone in a circle jerk because I insisted on paying for that order. I know most of the people would have taken that order for free. I'm just not one of those people. Me and Amazon are done.
I had an order not delivered because they said they could not find my address the order was canceled. 2 weeks later guess what I find on my porch yep an Amazon order that was delivered to a neighbor about a block away and they brought it to my house. It took me 2 hours on the phone in a circle jerk because I insisted on paying for that order. I know most of the people would have taken that order for free. I'm just not one of those people. Me and Amazon are done.
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From: Westford, MA
Hilarious!
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From: Westford, MA
Amazon doesn't make anything , it's a clearing house for suppliers, they have no product line. Find something you are interested in look at the company brand supplying it and then do some googling to find out what you need to know outside amazon. Simple stupid......
I had to edit this. I didnt mean for it to appear so snippy..... I read the reviews of products before i purchase and im hoping maybe if people here have bought items they could comment on how it was great but it turned into crap later or over time it didnt last....those kind of answers
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
I used Amazon with with complete satisfaction ... As Dan says they don't make anything ( except money ) ... If you want something specific regarding product contact the manufacturer
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Yeah i was pretty sure there werent any Amazon made parts, thats why i said there are accessories on amazon and i am looking for input from people that have bought from amazon.
I had to edit this. I didnt mean for it to appear so snippy..... I read the reviews of products before i purchase and im hoping maybe if people here have bought items they could comment on how it was great but it turned into crap later or over time it didnt last....those kind of answers
I had to edit this. I didnt mean for it to appear so snippy..... I read the reviews of products before i purchase and im hoping maybe if people here have bought items they could comment on how it was great but it turned into crap later or over time it didnt last....those kind of answers
catch on to it anyway..... haha
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From: ORYGON
Yeah i was pretty sure there werent any Amazon made parts, thats why i said there are accessories on amazon and i am looking for input from people that have bought from amazon.
I had to edit this. I didnt mean for it to appear so snippy..... I read the reviews of products before i purchase and im hoping maybe if people here have bought items they could comment on how it was great but it turned into crap later or over time it didnt last....those kind of answers
I had to edit this. I didnt mean for it to appear so snippy..... I read the reviews of products before i purchase and im hoping maybe if people here have bought items they could comment on how it was great but it turned into crap later or over time it didnt last....those kind of answers
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