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Amazon alternative? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by Nx2991@lemmy.world to c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
 

Heya, im looking for a European alternative to Amazon. Im based in Ireland I know there are a few options but alot don't deliver to Ireland. Thanks

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[โ€“] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It's not only about the better pricing, I very much enjoy not buying cheap knockoffs from Amazon.

You want to buy product X? How about you get this genuine "some name that is clearly made up on the spot to look like a brands name"? It might give you cancer, but that's a low price for a very low price, isn't it?

[โ€“] NorskSud@piefed.social 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What are you all buying there? I'm genuinely puzzled.. I'm more and more convinced that the people asking for Amazon alternatives should just shop less. Often the best alternative is nothing at all. Do we really need a European Instagram or X? A European Temu? I don't think so.. just be more present in real life folks.

You should shop your opinions in a higher quality shop.

Try getting a flashlight on Amazon. Try getting some boots or a new swimsuit. Yes, none of them is hard to get outside Amazon. But if you try to shop it there, you will be overwhelmed by bullshit.