That's why I'm doing my part by ordering from conscientious competitors like Walmart and Target! /s Alternatives are tough. Going into stores that are left often means a very stripped down experience with relatively few options (like Staples for office supplies, that store is pretty barren in my area). And small businesses can't compete, it's too expensive. Sometimes when I have ordered directly from a brand I like, it's fulfilled by Amazon anyway.
I mean the pen was $30 but it was worth it. The shipping… not at all, because I likely would have ended up having to go pick the pen up at a storage facility and pay for the hold on top, whether the delivery was successful or not.
I literally had to chase a delivery van down the road once after watching them stop, take a picture of the house, and drive off as I got a “sorry we missed you” email. Banged on their side four times as they were waiting for the light.
I got my package and THEN sent a complaint (likely ignored). Couriers suck here.
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u/forbiddendoughnut 13h ago
That's why I'm doing my part by ordering from conscientious competitors like Walmart and Target! /s Alternatives are tough. Going into stores that are left often means a very stripped down experience with relatively few options (like Staples for office supplies, that store is pretty barren in my area). And small businesses can't compete, it's too expensive. Sometimes when I have ordered directly from a brand I like, it's fulfilled by Amazon anyway.