And they have virtually no consumer safeguards to ensure the knockoff product you buy is not going to break in a month or two. Or set your house on fire if you leave it plugged in.
If you know exactly what you’re looking for and you know the seller, Amazon can be alright. I just bought an album CD there from MusicMagpie who’s set up shop on Amazon.
But if what you want is vague, be prepared to be bombarded with a bunch of Chinese sellers with weird brand names going through shittier couriers than Amazon themselves. It’s getting worse than AliExpress at this point.
You mean you don’t want the Zhrmgdtech USB C Charger Cable 2M 2Pack Type C Charger Fast Charging 3A Lead Nylon Braided for Samsung Galaxy S21 S20 S10 S9 S8 A12 A20e A21s A40 A51 A70,Huawei P30 P20 P40,Google Pixel,Xiaomi,Sony Xperia,Switch?
Weirdo.
It’s a catch 22 because if you already know the seller but are opting for their Amazon vendor e-commerce channel you’re undercutting their business by taking Amazon’s promo discount today and focing the seller to make up the difference in vendor fees. Then when they get squeezed out of business by cheap knockoffs competing on the same platform in 1-5 years you’ll wonder why you can’t quality products of that type anymore except from niche boutique merchants who have to charge even more for quality than they used to.
Not exactly true for Australian consumer laws. The retailer has to resolve a and b. C manufacturers and sellers need to adhere to standards but Amazon would be liable for selling dangerous products. Also get insurance.
fidelacchius@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Really cuz I have returned tons of stuff without even being questioned. Amazon doesn’t make most the products they sell?
My house isn’t on fire.
hup@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Oh thabks for clarifying I guess since the problem hasn’t happened to you in particular its not actually a problem. /s
AustralianSimon@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I’ve returned so much stuff to Amazon without query, just a refund. I’d be surprised if you got any pushback.