EBay, Amazon or Craigslist?

by melody_K Posted 2011/09/14 22:10:28

Related Topics: Online, Amazon, ebay, Craigs List

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	eBay	37 votes	27%
	Amazon	61 votes	44%
	Craigslist	22 votes	16%
	Other	11 votes	8%
	None of the above	7 votes	5%

Which do you prefer for an online deal?

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JohnFitzgeral12 2011/09/16 00:44:48 (edited)

Amazon

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I've always had great experiences with Amazon. The ordering, delivery, and customer service have all been easy and quick. I once received some faulty electronic equipment (no fault of Amazon) and they promptly sent me out a replacement before I even sent back the original shipment. They even expedited the delivery. I was impressed.
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beach bum 2012/05/21 02:55:00

eBay

7,950 positive feedback

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Zion21 2011/09/20 03:14:45

Amazon

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Amazon for sure! Craigslist and eBay are too much of a hassle.

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Quanchi 2011/09/18 07:48:40

Amazon

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I trust Amazon way more and it just seems more legit.

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highdesertgemini 2011/09/18 03:50:38

Amazon

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I'm a big fan!

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KATniss 2011/09/17 12:12:21

Amazon

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always!

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doc 2011/09/16 18:14:57

eBay

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I use Amazon for books, music and video -- I can never get a reply from anyone on Craig's list (just invitations for spam)

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coach k 2011/09/16 16:02:26

eBay

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i buy stuff from them all the time

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Beat Magnum True Hero 2011/09/16 15:35:28

Craigslist

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Craigslist is creepy, but when I had to sell my car and some other stuff before Moving, it was the easiest and the fastest.

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Sasssy 2011/09/16 15:35:25

Amazon

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Amazon has quick service.
eBay locks you in even if you change your mind.

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SJG 2011/09/16 13:00:01

Amazon

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Amaz first e-bay next, then Overstock.

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david shiel 2011/09/16 10:31:58

Craigslist

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Works for Me.

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dusty 2011/09/16 09:40:23

Craigslist

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well craigs list for life stuff like finding a animal to adopt wise or sommething but amazon for shopping

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wolfshadow 2011/09/16 08:01:08

Amazon

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Craigslist is full of creepy people... I used to Ebay a lot but got E screwed by the thieves at Paypal. I won't ever get anything from Ebay again, even if it doesn't involve Paypal because they are the SAME ... they pretend to not be but they are.

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Mindy 2011/09/16 05:50:05

Amazon

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Haven't had a problem with Amazon yet.

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sickoftheright 2011/09/16 04:57:59

Amazon

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I have had so much trouble with Ebay i closed down my account. If you file a claim you will be luck to get half your money back. My Paypal account got hacked and my checking account got emptied. I got the money back but it took some time.
I like amazon I haven't had any problem with it. I do my own research on. thing before I buy. sometimes the descriptions aren't all that great

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wolfshadow to sickoft... 2011/09/16 08:03:14

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Paypal and Ebay are really one. Paypal is a criminal organization as far as I am concerned... they do that to everyone. Best thing is to use a credit card and dispute through the bank. I stopped using ebay because of paypal myself.

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Sasssy to sickoft... 2011/09/16 15:40:10

I delete my payment info once the package is shipped.
Paypal told me I couldn't do that anymore so I try not to use them.

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rk 2011/09/16 04:43:08

Craigslist

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Works

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Jacker The Capper 2011/09/16 04:25:50

Amazon

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But the creator of eBay went to my old school!!

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Moonbeams 2011/09/16 04:10:10 (edited)

Amazon

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Craigslist is a breeding ground of trouble.

E-bay is annoying. The bidding process, and wait time for shipment, takes too long.

Amazon was always reliable, with the products and shipping.

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Roblem BN-0 2011/09/16 04:09:00

Other

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Actually all three have their place. I will check eBay but most times the prices are higher than on Amazon or elsewhere on the web.. it depends on what item(s) I happen to be looking for. Craigslist is OK but that is usually not so much of an online thing... it can be a little more difficult to deal. I don't think anyone wants to waste time. But I have gotten some really, really good deal through that site. The majority of my purchases do go through Amazon because I can get free shipping.

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Melian Nienor 2011/09/16 04:03:25

eBay

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& Amazon

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Joe Falzone 2011/09/16 00:53:23

eBay

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ebay and the only way to go is if you have paypal and the seller accepts it.

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gregaj7 2011/09/16 00:52:52

Craigslist

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Caveat Emptor!

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JohnFitzgeral12 2011/09/16 00:44:48 (edited)

Amazon

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I've always had great experiences with Amazon. The ordering, delivery, and customer service have all been easy and quick. I once received some faulty electronic equipment (no fault of Amazon) and they promptly sent me out a replacement before I even sent back the original shipment. They even expedited the delivery. I was impressed.

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Fresno State Fan CB-05 2011/09/16 00:42:06 (edited)

Amazon

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I only do business with Amazon. I've known too many people that have been scammed on eBay and Craigslist.

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melody_K to Fresno ... 2011/09/16 00:47:19

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I think it is possible to get scammed, but you kind of figure out over time (if you have common sense) what ads to stay away from, right?

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Fresno ... to melody_K 2011/09/16 00:54:32

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My one negative Amazon experience was with a clothing retailer in NY state. I ordered a Team Jacob hoodie for a girlfriend's daughter a few years ago and it took them 2 months to get it to me, instead of the 10 to 14 days promised. But that wasn't Amazon's fault. It was mine for not checking the seller's customer ratings before ordering. They had horrible ratings and tons of negative comments for being perennially late on shipments or getting shipments totally wrong. For the most part, my Amazon ordering experiences have all been great. Most of my stuff gets to me ahead of schedule and in good condition.

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Crystal 2011/09/16 00:29:50

eBay

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Ebay but I also like Amazon.

Have never used Craigslist.

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KB 2011/09/16 00:24:36

Amazon

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Amazon is more trust worthy.

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Leia-Lou 2011/09/15 23:06:24

eBay

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Only because I have a shop on there :)

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melody_K to Leia-Lou 2011/09/16 00:51:07

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What is your shop?!

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Leia-Lou to melody_K 2011/09/19 20:43:25

It's LuLu Belle Fashions... It's over in the UK but we ship all over the world :)

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brutusin~ Proud Apetheist 2011/09/15 21:54:59

Other

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Depends on my mood at the time.

I like Ebay and Amazon,

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Nick~believe ^MOTOOP^ 2011/09/15 21:44:14

Amazon

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I've never used the other services.

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Sylvia 2011/09/15 21:27:26

Amazon

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Amazon you can just go on and buy new! I've always hated eBay. You have to worry about bidding on some used thing you might not even get, and practically EVERYTHING is Paypal, which I don't have!

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LdyLeo 2011/09/15 21:21:00

None of the above

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I would not risk getting scammed by either of them.

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CantBeT... to LdyLeo 2011/09/16 00:02:30

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How would you get scammed

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LudaHoodsZ 2011/09/15 20:42:54

eBay

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Craigslist screwed me over, Amazon I've never used, and eBay has always been loyal

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melody_K to LudaHoodsZ 2011/09/16 00:46:10

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I buy on eBay, which I admit I am a little addicted to at times! I have only ever had one problem. I also have never used Amazon, but after viewing these results am curious to give it a shot.

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