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[–] omarfw@lemmy.world 36 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I just stopped shopping at amazon altogether. My online shopping experience has improved a lot since then.

[–] Jessica@discuss.tchncs.de 33 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

This is the correct answer. There's so much counterfeit garbage on Amazon you're better off going straight to the company that made whatever you're trying to buy or wherever else they say their product is sold

[–] wesley@yall.theatl.social 1 points 1 month ago

Even then sometimes manufacturers will still use Amazon for fulfillment and shipping. I agree though, the shopping experience is pretty awful and I try to avoid it

[–] eager_eagle@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (3 children)
[–] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Luis Rossman said he started buying from Ali Express because they actually sell branded supplies and do QA on their stuff (it was a reaction to Amazon selling fake products that endanger ppl)

[–] eager_eagle@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

If you're willing to wait for a month, that might work.

[–] omarfw@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Anywhere and everywhere that isn't a scam site. Etsy, ebay, local and small business websites directly, b&h, sweetwater, newegg.

[–] BallsandBayonets@lemmings.world 20 points 1 month ago

Newegg has gone down the toilet since being bought out (story of everything). If you have a Microcenter near you I'd recommend that.

[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago

offline or directly from sellers' webStores