MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Buying direct from amazon vs buying from a local electronics store

mycurlylocks · 10-11-2014, 10:05 AM

For me personally, there is no real advantage to buying directly from Amazon. I have to pay the sales tax, and if I don't like the item, I'd still have to pay for the return shipping.
I prefer to spend my money locally if I can. Most stores have a return policy of 14 -30 days. I get 45 days at Best Buy since I'm an Elite Plus customer.

Having said all of that, this is the first time I've ordered a tablet or e-ink reader directly from Amazon. I was offered the five payment plan, so I took it.

I've bought several Kindles and Paperwhites as gifts from Best Buy and Staples. I've never had a problem with them.

I'd buy locally, especially to avoid the wait.

10-11-2014, 10:05 AM	#12
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	For me personally, there is no real advantage to buying directly from Amazon. I have to pay the sales tax, and if I don't like the item, I'd still have to pay for the return shipping. I prefer to spend my money locally if I can. Most stores have a return policy of 14 -30 days. I get 45 days at Best Buy since I'm an Elite Plus customer. Having said all of that, this is the first time I've ordered a tablet or e-ink reader directly from Amazon. I was offered the five payment plan, so I took it. I've bought several Kindles and Paperwhites as gifts from Best Buy and Staples. I've never had a problem with them. I'd buy locally, especially to avoid the wait.