What do you think of Amazon.com?
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My dad was a bookseller and I grew up in a bookstore, so I hate it that I love amazon ... but I do.  They've gotten every order right for years, quick, efficient, inexpensive.  Free shipping at $25.00!  I really think it helps spread literacy.\n\nSomething many of my bookworm friends dont' seem to realize, you can use your USA account in the UK amazon.  I bought a book on amazon.co.uk six months before it came out in the states.  Woo Woo!
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I have one, almost posted it, and a sudden fear of retribution because tons of people used it filled my head.  \n\nBut, then again.. wouldn't GoDaddy want the sales?  Biting the bullet... gdh1114 for 6.95/.com domain.
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in the words of Jeff Bezos:\n\n"Probably the question I get asked most frequently is why “Amazon.com?” I want to let you know right now that it has absolutely nothing to do with single-breasted female warriors. It’s Earth’s biggest river, Earth’s biggest bookstore."\n\nHope this solves your doubt\n\nbtw i did learn from this q ... and read a lot to find your answer =)
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If you're talking about the online company, then it is because they figured out that they could offer basically any book/media available and then ship it anywhere in the world, for competative prices.\n\nIf you're talking about the Amazon river it's beacuse of all the organic life about it and flooding that makes the river a very fertile river. (Essentially the rainforest makes it that way)\n\nIf you're talking about the indiginous people of Amazon it is because of the bountiful plants and animals along with the vast supply of water that allow them the basic nessecities of life: food, water, shelter.\n\nIf you're talking about the Amazon female warriors, it was because of thier training and just their warlike nature, not to mention help from their gods.\n\n\nIN the future, please make sure to proof-raed your question
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I like it since I have not had any bad experiences.  The best part is that there is a lot of variety so you can shop around several "virtual stores", compare prices, look at user reviews, user ratings, etc. and then make a smart choice.  Another advantage is that you can use a credit card and shipping is free for a lot of purchases.  During the holiday season, you also have online sales which can save you money.  You have to probably shop in reputed and secure online stores, so that you don't have to worry about service and billing.\n\nMy best experiences have been with amazon.com, ebay.com, and the online stores of Best Buy and Circuit City.  But these are personal experienecs.  Rule of thumb: Try to buy from websites certified by Verisign.
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Amazon.com is where I buy all of my older movies. The prices are wonderful, and the selection is out of this world! I'm addicted to buying movies now!! LOL! (I got one the other day for 20 cents + $2.49 shipping and handling! Not bad, huh?)
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I like half.com (owned by eBay) for selling books. Unless you are a high-volume seller, the fees are less on half.com than on Amazon. \n\nSome people like eBay, but I like the fact that on half.com (1) I set a price and (2) the listing stays up at no cost until the item sells. There is no financial risk at all in selling on half.com. They will also give you a "storefront" where shoppers can search all of your items for sale. There is no cost for this.\n\nThere are other sites that sell books, but many have monthly fees that will quickly wipe out any potential profit.\n\nCathy\nhttp://www.idealady.com/
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I hate to tell you this but I ordered a book off Amazon that I NEVER recieved (but maybe that's cos I live in Ireland and I used american amazon)\n\nBut when I bought a cd from the "new and used" section, it arrived in about a week, from America to Ireland, so that was pretty good.
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I do too. I buy from their website about twice a month.  I just bought my son a gift certificate for him reaching his goals at school.  I buy books, music cds & games from there.
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The best advice I can give you about a retail site is second-hand, and I can't remember where I heard it, but it was like this:\n\n"Amazon.com spends millions of dollars researching how people buy online. If they don't do it, you shouldn't, either."\n\nIn your case, a look at eBay would also be a good idea.\n\nSpecifically, to your site:\n\nIt's fairly boxy, so look to incorporate more curved lines and white space between elements.\n\nIt's difficult to figure out what to do. Provide instructions.\n\nThe movement and pulsing logo are distracting.\n\nA lot of space up top is wasted by your banner, a search box that doesn't tell me how to use it, a welcome message that's fairly pointless, etc.\n\nThe color scheme and typography don't seem to have a common theme.\n\nI also believe in "less is more." You're overwhelming me with things to look at, click on, etc., and again, there's no instructions anywhere, and the site itself is not intuitive.
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Have you tried Amazon.co.uk or ebay.co.uk?
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amazon will give you recommendations based on your ratings
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Amazon.com or ebay.com
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Amazon or overstock.com
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amazon.com has just about everything.
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It really depends on the product and website.  \n\nI think online stores are good for places that require high overhead, such as brick and mortar stores for large appliances.  If you know what you want, you don't have to see it in person.  The brick and mortar stores normally charge more because they need to offset rent costs, sales associates' salary, etc.  \n\nHowever, online stores are a ripoff if you pay a lot for shipping.  Shipping is the online store version of tax.  You will get hit with one or the other.  However, etailers like Amazon.com offer free shipping on qualified purchases.  \n\neCommerce sites are also better for information.  Most sales associates know nothing about the product they sell.  Unless you go to Best Buy for the Geek Squad or something to that nature, then you really don't get your money's worth when you drive down to the store.  \n\neCommerce sites may also be a ripoff if you like to touch the product.  This is important when shopping for clothes and accessories.\n\nI think online stores are cheaper overall because they cut out the cost of maintaining a brick and mortar store.
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Zombie Nation look at www.amazon.com