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I want to talk about Amazon and what it is doing to America

posted by Adhdferret on Whatever

Ok so this is going to be long and I don't do TL:DR so either read this or shut the fuck up.

On Monday I got a typed flyer in my mailbox from my mailman that has been with USPS for 25 years. He explained that today was his last day of employment with the post office because of how Amazon is going to be handled.

A while back there was a bid put in to have Amazon prime shipments delivered on Sundays. Well that sounds great you say right? Always more to the story and that is what this is about.

Well when my postman started it was agreed he didn't work on Sundays which for him was great as he is religious....like super religious and such. Which to me is fine dude never pushed that on anyone or at least me. Dude is the Need Flanders of post office in PA.

The postmaster over him said he was going to be written up each time he failed to show on Sunday. Well he tried to explain his position and to me it is valid and been that way since I have known him at least.

Doesn't matter to them and for that he attempted to give his two weeks. Well his postmaster said then you will be here this Sunday or you are terminated......well obviously he won't be so today is his last day.

This is a growing problem of America and consumerism going forward people. Small ripples now will become big waves in the future I promise. We have already lost many family owned businesses here were I live and the hardware store will soon go.

Don't believe how places like Amazon are fucking the world? Go into a GameStop and look around. It doesn't have many games in it. Looks like a hottopic took a shit in there with all the garbage that isn't games litters the floor.

Maybe I am just being that old man with a cane and reading more into shit than I should, but I don't feel I really am with this.

My question for you is with you save that little bit of time to buy from Amazon and drive that knife deeper into the community you live in, or will you get out of your house and at the very least try to find it within your local area and perhaps keep that money working for you?

I know that it is impossible to boycott the USPS as it is a fixture of America.....I can limit my interactions with them and I assure you I will find the alternative way as often as I can, but Amazon?

Never again. Just never and I canceled my memebership to them and will not be renewing it.

Ok so this is going to be long and I don't do TL:DR so either read this or shut the fuck up. On Monday I got a typed flyer in my mailbox from my mailman that has been with USPS for 25 years. He explained that today was his last day of employment with the post office because of how Amazon is going to be handled. A while back there was a bid put in to have Amazon prime shipments delivered on Sundays. Well that sounds great you say right? Always more to the story and that is what this is about. Well when my postman started it was agreed he didn't work on Sundays which for him was great as he is religious....like super religious and such. Which to me is fine dude never pushed that on anyone or at least me. Dude is the Need Flanders of post office in PA. The postmaster over him said he was going to be written up each time he failed to show on Sunday. Well he tried to explain his position and to me it is valid and been that way since I have known him at least. Doesn't matter to them and for that he attempted to give his two weeks. Well his postmaster said then you will be here this Sunday or you are terminated......well obviously he won't be so today is his last day. This is a growing problem of America and consumerism going forward people. Small ripples now will become big waves in the future I promise. We have already lost many family owned businesses here were I live and the hardware store will soon go. Don't believe how places like Amazon are fucking the world? Go into a GameStop and look around. It doesn't have many games in it. Looks like a hottopic took a shit in there with all the garbage that isn't games litters the floor. Maybe I am just being that old man with a cane and reading more into shit than I should, but I don't feel I really am with this. My question for you is with you save that little bit of time to buy from Amazon and drive that knife deeper into the community you live in, or will you get out of your house and at the very least try to find it within your local area and perhaps keep that money working for you? I know that it is impossible to boycott the USPS as it is a fixture of America.....I can limit my interactions with them and I assure you I will find the alternative way as often as I can, but Amazon? Never again. Just never and I canceled my memebership to them and will not be renewing it.

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[–] Enfield 1 points (+1|-0)

They are not the types to bullshit you. They really do know their shit. People travel from other parts of the country to shop there because their reputation is that good.

I went to a big box store recently (like Walmart but electronics-oriented) because I happened to be right there and needed something. The workers pointed out the section I needed but I got no offer of help. The one guy and girl on the floor near me were gossiping about another coworker.

In the other store I was telling you about help was a glance away and it was like getting a Ph.D level MIT instructor break down why product A was better than product B so no, my coworker was definitely being a dick by buying from Amazon rather than the good store.

I've heard good things about Vizio. Your story influenced me to give them a shot if I need something they carry.

[–] Adhdferret [OP] 0 points (+0|-0)

Look at radio shack and their level of customer service.

Was the best for weird shit you had no idea wtf it was. Loved them for that, but with that level of customer service the consumer felt intimidated and I think that had lots to do with their downfall.

I actually try to learn all I can from people like that. Many don't and see it the other way.

With Vizio I won't shill to you, but I can tell you that EVERY product of theirs I have had still works. A 19in tv we have had for 6 years still works, a 46in for 6 years still works.

It is the only reason I stuck with them is because of consistency of quality. Now sure shit happens and with the 65 I got now it just is that..... happens. I don't get shitty about it because for one I can't make that tv. Lol

Their prices are hard to beat as well. The 65 I got is now 549 where I paid 698.....Walmart refused to give me the difference because they lowered it one day after my exchange period. So I won't buy a the from them again simple as that.

I can find these TV's somewhere else and you can bet that since I got that extra 2 year warranty I will find a reason to use it as often as I can lol.