Comment on UK retailers face weak demand and a barrage of increased costs
DakRalter@thelemmy.club 11 months agoThat reminds me, this month is my three year Amazon-free anniversary and I don’t miss it one bit. And I used to be the type of person who would immediately go to Amazon the moment I needed anything.
I recently watched Louis Rossman’s video on the decline of Amazon, and man I’m glad I don’t use it anymore. That channel 4 documentary was interesting too, how easily he could game the system.
I agree, give them a general gift card like one4all or love2shop. Don’t be sending more people Amazon’s way, you’re just adding to the problem.
Also if your employer has one of those discount schemes with other retailers, look it doesn’t matter if it’s just 6%, claim it. It adds up.
GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 11 months ago
99% of the time, I can buy the thing from either eBay, CPC, or Toolstation. And it’s often somehow cheaper!
FatLegTed@feddit.uk 11 months ago
What’s CPC precious?
GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 11 months ago
Trade-ish electronics retailer. cpc.farnell.com Great for cables and stuff, free delivery over £20, and almost always arrives within 24 hours.
It’s the sort of place where you go when you know what you want, and want the product to match the amount you pay.
They’re also really helpful when there are queries, in a “we’ll sort the problem” way, instead of the “say lots and do nothing” so popular with the american style firms.
FatLegTed@feddit.uk 11 months ago
Bookmarked- thank you 😊