• @NateNate60@lemmy.world
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      992 years ago

      Yes, it is. That’s because companies like trying unpopular policies in America first before moving them to Europe.

      • @Mr_Blott@lemmy.world
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        2 years ago

        Try telling that to my unequivocal legal right to return anything for any reason within 14 days at no cost to myself other than postage

        • @NateNate60@lemmy.world
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          382 years ago

          Yes. You have to pay for postage. Americans pay nothing and Amazon forced them to pay one dollar. I’m sure retailers would happily trade free returns for a 14-day return policy that makes the customer pay for postage.

          • Dojan
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            In Sweden. Never paid postage to return anything to a shop. Never paid postage to send a product anywhere, actually, be it for warranty or what have you. Typically the store either gives you a shipping label to print out, or they send you one.

            • @NateNate60@lemmy.world
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              102 years ago

              That’s usually how it is in America too. Amazon started charging $1 if you took it to a courier office instead of a Whole Foods (Amazon-owned grocery store chain) if the Whole Foods was closer to you.

              • Dojan
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                122 years ago

                The thought of Amazon selling food too creeps me out so bad.

                • @NateNate60@lemmy.world
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                  It’s just a regular grocery store, albeit a rather expensive one. They give discounts for Prime members. In the back, there is an area where workers accept Amazon returns and you can also pick up orders there in the odd chance you would ever do that instead of having it delivered to your home at no extra cost…?

                  Edit: I remembered that some people might want packages delivered here if they’re frequent victims of package theft

                  • @saucyraichu@lemdro.id
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                    42 years ago

                    One reason you’d get something delivered to an Amazon locker or work or whole foods is if your home or apartment doesn’t have a secure mail room.

                  • Dojan
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                    42 years ago

                    Just the idea of a corporation growing to that size gives me the ickies. It’s just one step closer to a corporate town. I’m sure the service is great for now.

                    Thankfully Amazon hasn’t really managed to settle properly where I’m from. They’re great for weird niche products, but they’re not your go-to for most things.

                • @BearOfaTime@lemm.ee
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                  52 years ago

                  Whole Paycheck Foods existed before Amazon (I’m fairly sure).

                  Honesty I didn’t realize Amazon had acquired them.

                  • Dojan
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                    22 years ago

                    That makes sense. Why establish something new when you can just buy it.

            • @Alborlin@lemmy.world
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              Det inte sant,eller?? Även med Biltema, Stadium ? Aldrig har provat, jag tar grejer direkt till butik. Om det är sant jag vill gärna stoppa köra att bära retur.grejerna.

    • @Arcane_Trixster@lemm.ee
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      292 years ago

      You guys don’t drunk-order a bunch of useless shit then expect to return it for no cost once buyer’s remorse sinks in?

    • PeleSpirit
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      222 years ago

      You guys get free health care and you can return stuff? Also, don’t you have a guaranteed warranty of 3 or 4 years?

      • @f314@lemm.ee
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        152 years ago

        Five years, actually, here in Norway. Technically two years, and five if the product is meant to last appreciably longer than two years. But that is true for most things except wearable electronics like earbuds.

        • PeleSpirit
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          82 years ago

          I know you guys don’t live in utopia, but fuck, you have it better than us in a lot of ways.

            • PeleSpirit
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              I think they call it developing countries now. I don’t think Mexico is considered developing but has free healthcare, who else are you talking about?

              • @grue@lemmy.world
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                First world = NATO

                Second world = Warsaw Pact

                Third world = non-aligned

                Developed world = rich countries

                Developing world = poor countries

                Global south = also poor countries, but with more emphasis on Africa and South America

      • TherouxSonfeir
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        22 years ago

        War-ranty? What is this? A guarantee of war? Sounds like apple pie to me. 🇺🇸