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by B0btheBuilder 2956 days ago
On top of the convenience, I don't have to risk putting my credit card information into random websites. My parents dislike online shopping because they're fearful of getting credit card information lost or stolen online. Amazon is one of the few places they trust online.
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Ever since I bought fraudulent eclipse glasses I pretty much dont buy any high margin products on amazon and Im canceling prime this July. It has been a fun 7 or 8 years, but if they can't sell real merchandise, it is not interesting to me.

I'll shop at wholefoods, but goodeggs is also about the same price (post delivery) and is better quality.

Lots of retailers accept payment via PayPal. (PayPal has its own negatives, but it protects against this particular scenario).
I don’t understand this. You’re never liable for fraudulent credit card transactions, therefore this is irrational behavior.
The time, anxiety, and exhaustion of dealing with fraudulent charges outweighs the abstract concept of liability in this case.