Alternative to Amazon?
Jet.com is a shopping membership similar to Amazon Prime. Over the weekend, I did a sample shopping basket full of the items I had on my Amazon wish list to see how their prices compare.
Surprisingly, it was significantly cheaper. First some caveats.
• Trial membership is free for the first three months. Real membership is $49.99 USD. So while I saved $22 in my shopping cart, plus another $10 with their promo code, it still doesn't make up for the 50 bucks I would've paid in membership fees. Still, it's only one transaction, so not bad for a start.
• Their trial membership is really nice. 90 days as opposed to the 30 days Amazon gives you--and NO automatic renewal when your trial is up.
• Free shipping on orders over $35.
• I haven't yet ordered anything, so I can't comment on their delivery. They do have a peculiar bonus. If you waive free returns on your purchase you save a few more cents. I don't know that I'd want to take that risk.
• Pros: If you shop online a lot, it might be worth switching to Jet. Also the trial period is much more generous.
• Cons: As of yet, they don't provide any streaming. And I was unable to locate a few of the more unique products from my Amazon wish list, like a water pump for my sprouting trays, or a lamp like the one on top of the TARDIS police box. (Greg wants to build a life size TARDIS this winter.)
I'm married to such an interesting man. :-)
Of interest to authors: I typed in my name in their search box and only one of my books showed up in their listing (in paper, listed as used in good condition). I haven't yet figured out how they source out their product requests.
Sell through Jet.com: There is a link (click Terms & Conditions) that allows you to sell directly through Jet. There was only a partial listing on the commissions charged for various products, but the highest commission shown was 15%. Interesting.
Aside from that I have no other information, but I think it's worth a look. If you know more, please share.
Surprisingly, it was significantly cheaper. First some caveats.
• Trial membership is free for the first three months. Real membership is $49.99 USD. So while I saved $22 in my shopping cart, plus another $10 with their promo code, it still doesn't make up for the 50 bucks I would've paid in membership fees. Still, it's only one transaction, so not bad for a start.
• Their trial membership is really nice. 90 days as opposed to the 30 days Amazon gives you--and NO automatic renewal when your trial is up.
• Free shipping on orders over $35.
• I haven't yet ordered anything, so I can't comment on their delivery. They do have a peculiar bonus. If you waive free returns on your purchase you save a few more cents. I don't know that I'd want to take that risk.
• Pros: If you shop online a lot, it might be worth switching to Jet. Also the trial period is much more generous.
• Cons: As of yet, they don't provide any streaming. And I was unable to locate a few of the more unique products from my Amazon wish list, like a water pump for my sprouting trays, or a lamp like the one on top of the TARDIS police box. (Greg wants to build a life size TARDIS this winter.)
I'm married to such an interesting man. :-)
Of interest to authors: I typed in my name in their search box and only one of my books showed up in their listing (in paper, listed as used in good condition). I haven't yet figured out how they source out their product requests.
Sell through Jet.com: There is a link (click Terms & Conditions) that allows you to sell directly through Jet. There was only a partial listing on the commissions charged for various products, but the highest commission shown was 15%. Interesting.
Aside from that I have no other information, but I think it's worth a look. If you know more, please share.
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Susan Says
re: TARDIS
If it is, I expect him to provide time travel too. There are some lottery numbers I'd like to get. :)
I have friends who visited just recently. They had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back.
Jet still doesn't have the volume in selection that Amazon does, but it's barely opened its doors. I think the volume will increase with time.
The real question in my mind is how will Amazon fight back. It will, and it probably won't be pretty.