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DENVERPOPS

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52. Hey HH

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 12:21 PM

20 hrs ago

a lot of people go to Amazon and buy "whatever" automatically......And Amazon has conditioned people to do just that.

Here's something you and everyone should consider trying!

I go to Amazon to find the exact thing, brand, model number, etc that I am looking for. Then I take that info of the item and go to google it. It comes up with many other sources, and often at less cost than Amazon, and with free shipping also.

An example, I needed a step ladder. I went to Amazon and found the best brand, found the model. Then I went on Google.
A.N.D. W.O.W I found that the MANUFACTURER of that ladder was selling that exactly same ladder for 75 bucks, with free shipping.
Amazon's price was 125 bucks.......

I can't tell you how many times I've done this these past few years..........Try it!!!!!!!!!

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A friend of mine who says his party affiliation is Independent [View all] William769 22 hrs ago OP

I would have just donated the card to a local charity.There are better ways to make politcal points to friends. n/t FSogol 22 hrs ago #1

Good point. William769 21 hrs ago #4

I understand Marthe48 13 hrs ago #115

Thank you for that. William769 13 hrs ago #116

I think our "friends" need to understand what we find acceptable and not acceptable... Trueblue Texan 10 hrs ago #127

What part of the county is this OP? ThePartyThatListens 22 hrs ago #2

Lee county Florida. William769 21 hrs ago #3

A red state I see ThePartyThatListens 21 hrs ago #5

Blood red. William769 21 hrs ago #6

What you did will certainly give your friend,... magicarpet 21 hrs ago #7

I know sometimes hindsight is better ...... Diamond_Dog 21 hrs ago #8

I'm curious what you do for shopping. Happy Hoosier 21 hrs ago #9

Depends on what I'm buying. William769 21 hrs ago #10

Hey HH DENVERPOPS 20 hrs ago #52

Great Advice cjoki4 19 hrs ago #74

I've done that and it works well...nt mitch96 1 hr ago #129

It used to be that Amazon had better prices than the manufacturers Dark n Stormy Knight 1 hr ago #130

I think DU people DeepWinter 21 hrs ago #11

I'd guess that most of the people I've worked with over the years are like that. Xavier Breath 19 hrs ago #63

Amazon bromeando 21 hrs ago #12

I need to buy a birthday gift... Cherrycheeks 21 hrs ago #17

A middle aged male. 🙃 rubbersole 21 hrs ago #31

Lol! Cherrycheeks 15 hrs ago #101

Thanks! Cherrycheeks 15 hrs ago #102

etsy hurl 19 hrs ago #68

a couple things from bath & body works, hand cream, hand soap, body soap for the shower, orleans 15 hrs ago #99

Thanks. I will check it out Cherrycheeks 15 hrs ago #103

or... dinner and a show, a novel throw pillow, a special order from hickory farms. lol. good luck! nt orleans 14 hrs ago #106

I didn't know that there was an Independent Party. Squaredeal 21 hrs ago #13

There's an Independent Party in Florida, where this took place. CaptainTruth 21 hrs ago #18

Maybe you have heard of Senator Bernie Sanders who is independent and caucuses with Democrats. Maggiemayhem 19 hrs ago #75

William.........the person gave you $100.00 for Christmas and instead of saying thank you and disposing of it in a Srkdqltr 21 hrs ago #14

I cannot undo what I did. William769 21 hrs ago #16

Yes, you can. ancianita 20 hrs ago #48

Sorry, but in today's 'Murika maxrandb 21 hrs ago #20

Thank you for that. William769 21 hrs ago #23

This is ridiculous Mountainguy 18 hrs ago #87

Tell me where Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg and Donnie Dipshit "don't" fit in the below definition? maxrandb 18 hrs ago #89

They fit none of that. Littlered 14 hrs ago #109

Equating the receipt of a gift card with the Holocaust is an interesting perspective. egduj 18 hrs ago #91

I'm not promising a "new" Holocaust maxrandb 17 hrs ago #93

I'm not saying giving back the card will NOT stop another Holocaust... egduj 17 hrs ago #94

It takes more than one card maxrandb 15 hrs ago #100

Wow AKwannabe 20 hrs ago #38

i agree andy_smalls 16 hrs ago #97

What's "stupid" is using political afiliation to hurt innocent people maxrandb 21 hrs ago #15

Don't know who he voted for. William769 21 hrs ago #19

Many people will do that and it's probably not a bad idea. BannonsLiver 21 hrs ago #25

I just figured out I'm on your naughty list. William769 21 hrs ago #28

Standing on principal matters. nt Prairie_Seagull 20 hrs ago #36

You're just as moldy as the rest of us/humanity. rubbersole 20 hrs ago #40

Best answer in the thread. Scrivener7 18 hrs ago #90

I have not ordered anything from Amazon since the election kimbutgar 21 hrs ago #21

Amazon has created a real problem for all of us. They've managed to run small, local stores out of Vinca 21 hrs ago #22

Support Small Business RetiredRNIowa 21 hrs ago #24

How many of those mom and pops Mountainguy 18 hrs ago #85

Good for you Bill, we need to educate stupid voters KS Toronado 21 hrs ago #26

Thank you, I needed that just about now William769 21 hrs ago #29

It's already paid for so you should either use it JI7 21 hrs ago #27

I was given an Amazon gift card too. LisaM 21 hrs ago #30

The money had already been spent, not by you, and Amazon will most probably not return the money. Escurumbele 21 hrs ago #32

Your thought is greatly appreciated. Thank you. William769 21 hrs ago #34

And people wonder why I just ask for plain money for my birthday or holidays sakabatou 21 hrs ago #33

Principles count AKwannabe 21 hrs ago #35

Thank you. William769 20 hrs ago #37

Principles that divide friendships or parties or countries or other humans are not principles. ancianita 20 hrs ago #61

that seems like a ridiculous statement to me NoRethugFriends 19 hrs ago #82

Division is ridiculous, imo. In the "United" States of America. ancianita 16 hrs ago #96

A person also has principles AKwannabe 15 hrs ago #98

Strongly disagree. NoRethugFriends 10 hrs ago #123

What is your beef with Andy Jazzy? Jazzy is the CEO of Amazon and has been for years. nt kelly1mm 20 hrs ago #39

Truth be known, it's Alex Dunlap now. Emile 20 hrs ago #42

Certainly seem like he is being groomed for the position but it is as of yet, not official. Still Jazzy for now. kelly1mm 20 hrs ago #47

99% of independent callers to CSpan are Republicans. Emile 20 hrs ago #41

Amazon was good during Covid. Silent Type 20 hrs ago #43

You could give it to a left-leaning charity. louis-t 20 hrs ago #44

I respect you for that, Bill. brer cat 20 hrs ago #45

Thank you my friend. William769 19 hrs ago #76

You do know lots of small companies use Amazon Historic NY 20 hrs ago #46

Which makes them part of "the industrial complex". William769 20 hrs ago #53

Yeah, Ive yet to meet an "independent" Cosmocat 20 hrs ago #49

I've often wondered over the years if it's effective TBF 20 hrs ago #50

I value your opinion & thank you. William769 20 hrs ago #55

But your plumber is very different from Amazon. Scrivener7 20 min ago #131

I admire and appreciate your discipline. Unfortunately, Ilsa 20 hrs ago #51

I understand & respect that of you. William769 20 hrs ago #56

Pretty much anyone who has a mutual fund in their IRA has AMZN. Gore1FL 20 hrs ago #54

Seems like needless drama and a shitty thing to do to a supposed friend. thebigidea 20 hrs ago #57

Yet I did it and after reading many post here including yours William769 20 hrs ago #62

For the past 4 years Republicans have run campaigns on banning companies Owens 20 hrs ago #58

I understand your stance, but... LudwigPastorius 20 hrs ago #59

Exactly why claudette 20 hrs ago #60

I just hope those of you who won't shop Amazon PoindexterOglethorpe 19 hrs ago #64

Isn't it exhausting? PennRalphie 19 hrs ago #65

After the past several years with companies targeting me just because I'm a Gay man William769 19 hrs ago #71

That's a different story PennRalphie 18 hrs ago #88

Spoiler alert: They don't target gay men BannonsLiver 14 hrs ago #108

... William769 13 hrs ago #118

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver 12 hrs ago #119

Not referring to Amazon William769 13 hrs ago #117

So you know the political affiliation PennRalphie 12 hrs ago #120

I'm not going to parse with you. William769 10 hrs ago #124

No ulterior motive. PennRalphie 10 hrs ago #125

Gift cards are a bad gift Envirogal 19 hrs ago #66

A lot of people nowforever 19 hrs ago #67

If this ever happens again, donate to a local DV shelter or pet rescue obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #69

I agree with your assessment of "independents"... Wounded Bear 19 hrs ago #70

Honestly I would have given the gift certificate to a needy person dsc 19 hrs ago #72

being a member of Florida's Independent Party is completely different from being an independent Native 19 hrs ago #73

I may have worded it better. He says he's an Independent. William769 19 hrs ago #77

In that case, he's likely not affiliated with our Independent Party here in Florida. Native 18 hrs ago #84

I've done the same for walmart cards... Bluethroughu 19 hrs ago #78

Unfortunately we no longer have the luxury... Think. Again. 19 hrs ago #79

Yea. I disagree with Andy Jassy as well. (CEO of amazon) fescuerescue 19 hrs ago #80

Where I work I receive many gift cards peacebuzzard 19 hrs ago #81

Well done Nigrum Cattus 18 hrs ago #83

Yes BannonsLiver 17 hrs ago #95

Something to Ponder RecoveringJournalist 18 hrs ago #86

I would have... Mike Nelson 17 hrs ago #92

My feeling about receiving an amazon gift card soldierant 15 hrs ago #104

Once the card is purchased then Amazon has their money townie 15 hrs ago #105

The purchase was already made; Bezos was already paid. patphil 14 hrs ago #107

Yes, my Republican people changed to Libertarian or Independent with the stupidity of Trump LizBeth 14 hrs ago #110

The "it doesn't really matter attitude" doesn't sit right with me, either. calimary 14 hrs ago #111

Anything that pisses off a Libertarian or an "Independent" is a pure good Orrex 14 hrs ago #112

Apologies if I offend Roy Rolling 14 hrs ago #113

I think you're probably right about most "Independents" PatSeg 14 hrs ago #114

What does your friend's independent status have to do with anything here? Bristlecone 12 hrs ago #121

I thought Bezos DownriverDem 11 hrs ago #122

It's not about putting Amazon out of business . . . SarcasticSatyr 10 hrs ago #126

Not all independents are "closet Republicans" FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #128