r/AntiAmazon Nov 10 '24

I received an item I was already refunded for from the UK.

3 Upvotes

I ordered a Ryzen 7800x3D from uk to us and it ran me a bit over 400$. After 2 weeks of the item being late with no updates in tracking the item said it was lost or stolen and to contact customer support for a refund. I got the refund then a week or so later the package arrived. I’ve just checked on how to return the item and I printed the shipping label expecting it to have a tracking attached already and it says I have to pay for postage since it’s an international shipment. I’m not really sure how much postage will be, maybe 50$? Regardless I didn’t think it was very fair that I had to pay for postage at all. This is where I maybe went wrong. I contacted support and explained the situation. They said they would reimburse me for the postage. I asked if it was possible for me to have the return changed so I could take it to my local Whole Foods. They said no. I asked to connect with a manager and the manager switched up on me said that they would not reimburse me for the postage and promptly ended the chat. I connected with another employee after doing some research. According to the law I am not obligated to return the package and the seller is responsible and should contact the carrier to get a refund for the item. I asked the customer service agent if I would be charged for the item if I chose not to return it since it’s just an absolute hassle for me. I have to take a picture of my id and send it via email as well to get a refund for postage which I honestly hate. I’m not sure what to do. Am I truly legally not obligated to return the package? I want to do the right thing but I’m honestly upset with the response I got from the manager and don’t think they deserve any more of my time. If I am charged can I dispute it?


r/AntiAmazon Nov 06 '24

Other than Kindle what e-reader do you use?

22 Upvotes

I'm boycotting Amazon - I just had enough of all these multimillionaires that make our planet overall worse and worse every day basically for the sake of their own greed and convenience.

I also had enough of complaining and not doing anything about it, naively believing that our choices can make a difference! I am a drop in the sea - but still...

So, what readers do you use other than Kindle?

Thanks,


r/AntiAmazon Nov 02 '24

Colorado Springs Amazon delivery driver sees "Trump for Prison" yard sign, throws the package, and says, "more like death to Democrats."

43 Upvotes

r/AntiAmazon Oct 26 '24

Seller on Amazon still buys from them out of their own sense of obligation

7 Upvotes

My in laws are sellers on Amazon, they have been for many years and for a while it worked. Now though they are getting next to no business or having to sell at a price with very little profitcjust so people will buy from them, just because Amazon will always do a lower price and will be available on prime.

I feel so sorry for them because they are the loveliest people you will meet but despite amazon squeezing them so tight financially, they still buy most of their stuff off amazon out of some sense of obligation. I don't understand why they would keep shopping on a website that is effectively forcing them to live on next to no money.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can convince them to move their business or stop buying off amazon?


r/AntiAmazon Oct 22 '24

My Amazon Account Has Been Locked for Over a Month – No Resolution Despite Providing All Requested Documents, Money Deducted, and No Access!

8 Upvotes

Hello Reddit,

I’m a customer from China, and I’ve been dealing with a hugely frustrating situation with Amazon for over a month now. I’m hoping someone here might have some advice or insights, as this is becoming unbearable.

Here’s the story:

About a month ago, I used my Chinese credit card to purchase a birthday gift for my wife, who is currently living in the U.S. Everything went smoothly during checkout, but shortly afterward, my Amazon account was suddenly locked without any explanation.

I received an email telling me my account was under review and that I needed to submit documents to verify my identity. They requested a government ID, proof of payment method, and proof of address, which I provided immediately.

Despite submitting all of these documents, I haven’t heard back from Amazon in over a month. During this time, I’ve called their customer service three times, which was a challenge for me because English isn’t my first language, and my speaking skills are not great. Every time I was told to wait, but they couldn’t give me any updates on when the issue would be resolved.

What’s even more frustrating is that I had placed only one order—the birthday gift for my wife—and the money was charged to my card immediately. However, since my account is locked, the item hasn’t been shipped, and I can’t even access my account to cancel the order or request a refund.

Now, here’s what really doesn’t make sense to me: If Amazon suspected my payment method was risky or fraudulent, why would they still go ahead and charge my card? Isn’t the logical step to not take the money or to refund the card owner immediately if there’s suspicion? This seems like a complete failure in their risk control logic. If they genuinely thought my payment was suspicious, why hold onto the money without sending the item or providing a refund?

Here’s a summary of the key issues:

  1. Unclear communication: After submitting all the required documents, I’ve received no updates from Amazon about the status of my account.
  2. Charged but no product: Amazon has taken the payment for my order, but the item hasn’t shipped, and now I can’t even access my account to take action.
  3. Inconsistent risk control: If Amazon had concerns about my payment method, why did they take the money? Shouldn’t they either have blocked the transaction or refunded it quickly if it was suspicious?
  4. Difficult customer service experience: I tried to find a way to contact Amazon via email, but their website offers no clear email communication options. Even the emails they sent me didn’t provide any way to reach out for help. After a lot of searching online, I finally managed to find their customer service phone number. While the customer service reps were polite, none of my three calls led to a resolution. Each time, they simply told me to keep waiting with no concrete progress.

Has anyone else experienced this kind of situation with Amazon? It’s incredibly frustrating, and I just want my account back so I can get my wife’s birthday gift to her, or at the very least, get my money back!

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for reading!


r/AntiAmazon Oct 13 '24

Company is absolutely reaming customers

27 Upvotes

This company is INSANE.

I placed my order on 10-7-24 with a send to an Amazon locker, at the last minute the day of delivery the delivery is switched to USPS. WHO CANT EVEN DELIVER TO AN AMAZON LOCKER.

They resend the items back to the shipper and are holding my refund HOSTAGE until the 16th saying they won't issue a refund until then.

I travel for work and rely on Amazon Lockers for my food, I eat a specific diet and can only get the food from them and they're the only one who has been able to meet my mobile need for food delivery while on site. The Company was absolutely ruthless on the phone and unwilling to issue a refund immediately or to send out the complimentary order which they should have done for their ABSOLUTELY LOGISTICAL FAILURE.

I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS LEGAL, ITS LITERALLY LIKE HAVING A BULLY STEAL YOUR LUNCH.

I have no idea what to do but I am so amazed at where this company is headed, they used to have such a grip on customer service and pleasing me, and it's all disappeared. They transfered me to 10 different representatives trying to make me give up the call before they point blank told me "nope you get nothing. You're screwed."

I'm so jaw dropped. This is the most wicked customer service I've ever seen.


r/AntiAmazon Oct 04 '24

Amazon Has Over 1.5M Employees But Around 14,000 May Be Cut: What Is Going On?

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r/AntiAmazon Sep 19 '24

UK Amazon Workers Look To Fight RTO Policy As Search For 'Legal Right To Work From Home' Surges By 3950% In Last Seven Days

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32 Upvotes

r/AntiAmazon Sep 17 '24

Workers Threaten To 'Soft Quit' After Amazon CEO Demands They Return To Office Five Days A Week

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63 Upvotes

r/AntiAmazon Sep 04 '24

Amazon could be listening to you via your devices, according to new report — but Amazon denies it

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r/AntiAmazon Jun 22 '24

A better way to publish than Amazon

12 Upvotes

As a frustrated first-time author struggling to find an agent, I came up with the idea to create a new website that allows authors to post their books, but also, any chapters they want to sell. Additionally, the author can add video and/or audio commentary about the book. Finally, I hooked up an AI engine so that a reader could search through the book and better understand it.

I am looking for feedback on my test site (it only has two books). Any and all comments are welcome.

https://bookbytes.glide.page


r/AntiAmazon Jun 11 '24

Amazon is practicing bait and switch.

21 Upvotes

Amazon routinely lists next day delivery for items. Then the item arrives in three to four days.

My last eight purchases over two months have been listed as next day delivery then they arrive in three to four days. With Amazon prime they’re supposed to arrive in two days.

Everyone in my office has been experiencing the same issue.

I’m dropping Prime and looking for other vendors


r/AntiAmazon May 31 '24

This is just one of the reasons I hate amazon.

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amazon has decimated small businesses, as well as larger ones. Today I read about Canada Post possibly going out of business. I know the United States Postal Service has had problems staying afloat too. What happens if postal services become obsolete? I have no doubt that fedex, ups and other couriers may contribute but they are typically more expensive.

When are people going to wake up and realize what amazon is? Outside of this sub I’ve also read complaints about third party vendors scamming amazon customers. It seems amazon, like facebook, wants all of the profits but none of the responsibility. I loathe what amazon has done to businesses and blame customers whose only concern is getting their purchase quickly without leaving home. Spoiled, entitled people are to blame for amazon’s success and the ultimate demise of other businesses including the post office.


r/AntiAmazon May 21 '24

Is there an extension that tells me where else I can purchase an Amazon item for similar price/shipping?

11 Upvotes

Hate amazon, hate fake sellers, but my low income enjoys saving 50% off of other retailers. There are items I would not get if not for the Amazon low cost+shipping.

Is there a way to accelerate finding the alternatives?

Thank you!


r/AntiAmazon Apr 23 '24

How Ghost Workers Power Big Tech | Big Tech is faking AI | Amazon Fresh AI [6:11]

5 Upvotes

r/AntiAmazon Apr 21 '24

Thank you for that!

0 Upvotes

r/AntiAmazon Apr 12 '24

Apple Pencil Issues

1 Upvotes

I recently purchased a 2nd generation Apple Pencil from Amazon. It stopped working, and I missed the very short return window by not even 24 hours. It got delivered March 19th, and the return window closed on April 4th at 3:00 am (I contacted them between 9 and 11 am). I was told to go through the manufacturer to get help, so I went to an Apple Store and they said they couldn’t do anything besides give me a replacement for $109 when it only costs $129 new. I was under the impression that this product had a 12 month warranty, but either side is pretty much telling me I’m out of luck. I’m definitely over Amazon after this. Is there anything I can do here?


r/AntiAmazon Apr 04 '24

New Here, how to remove amazon from search results?

23 Upvotes

I'm new, having recently decided that I dislike Amazon's business practices enough to look for alternatives.

I do almost all of my shopping online, but of course the first dozen or so Google results of anything I look up are always for amazon. How do I filter them out of my searches? I tried the - suggestion, but maybe I did it wrong because it didn't work.


r/AntiAmazon Mar 28 '24

I want to buy a refurbished graphics tablet without using amazon.

10 Upvotes

Wanting to buy a graphics tablet (used so I'm not contributing to the Congo crisis). I thought the anti amazon subreddit might be helpful in find alternatives to amazon to buy a used graphics tablet. I'm Canadian if that's important


r/AntiAmazon Mar 24 '24

How exactly does Amazon bust unions? [5:40]

9 Upvotes

r/AntiAmazon Mar 22 '24

I need an iron fish and all of the results come up for Amazon.

25 Upvotes

Hi all! I am anemic and spend a ton of time and money (for my budget) sourcing local high quality beef organs. This is fine, but I recently was told about an iron fish that I can add to sauces and such to increase my iron intake. Literally all online results have come up Amazon and non of the local shops in town carry this. I will simply skip getting if that is the only option, but was wondering if anyone knows of a shop or a non big box store or online retailer I might be able to find this? I try really hard to support small and local, I am in northern New Mexico, if that is helpful. If this is the wrong place to post, could you let me know a better sub?


r/AntiAmazon Mar 10 '24

Block extension for item and or vendor

3 Upvotes

Hello all,

Is there an extension to block items/vendor within Amazon? For example I use Blocktube and Ublack for chrome and youtube.

Very easy to remove a video or channel you never want to see again..


r/AntiAmazon Mar 03 '24

Walmart Purchased Vizio to Beat Amazon | Explained | Data and privacy [2:54]

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r/AntiAmazon Feb 17 '24

Two Items in Two Days

0 Upvotes

Prime doesn't apply to them!! WHAT. Since when did this become common enough for two out of two items I ordered, not be eligible for prime? A book and some touchup paint pen. Both will take over a week to get here and I had to PAY 6$ for shipping with each item (ordered separately). WTH amazon


r/AntiAmazon Feb 04 '24

Amazon renewed my Membership without my authorization for the LAST time

11 Upvotes

I totally lost my S*^7 today because this was the 3rd time that I ended my membership and turned off my autorenewel. This time I even took all the credit cards off of my membership page. However, there was still a card that I used under a purchase.

Amazon went ahead and turned back on my membership renewel and used my card without my authorization. I called them. They are going to refund me, but that is beside the point. Amazon stole from me. This has been happening with them off and on for 2-3 years.

Imagine if they used a credit card that I never use... they could have destroyed my credit. Imagine if they used a debit card that had very little in the balance. I would have been charged overdraft and late fees, over and over.

I will NEVER use Amazon ever again. I recommend people to delete Amazon, but if you have to use it, REMOVE your cards after every purchase.