Kimberly D.

Paypal is a site I have used often for several years. The BEST thing about Paypal is that it protects its buyers. I just had an issue with Facebook charging my account for advertising that I did not do. My guess is some old ad from months and months ago was still somehow active but I did not know about it. Within a couple of days of alerting Paypal of the issue, it was resolved.
As a seller using Paypal sometimes it takes too long for money to get transferred to my bank account and that is frustrating when someone is waiting for confirmation of purchase. The other issue is the fees that Paypal charges. Some buyers don't believe there are fees and are objective to paying them. I wish the fees would be charged up front to the buyer rather than passed down to the seller, after all PayPal is for their convenience. I just opened a business account so I do like that we will now be able to take credit cards or offer buyers the buy now pay later option.
Overall, Paypal is a safe website to use. They take care of their buyers, which is a big reason why I have continued to use them and why people are comfortable using them for large purchases or out of state purchases.

I love Amazon! I buy from Amazon frequently and have bought everything from school books, to Christmas gifts to electronics. All my items have been sent very quickly and arrived in good condition. I found Amazon to be a student's dream site, because if you know the ISBN number of a textbook you can order it on Amazon for often less than half price. Amazon features many name brand items and you can even find items which are discontinued or rare. What I like the most about Amazon instead of Ebay is that Amazon isn't a bidding site, reasonable prices are posted and when you like an item you can buy it right away, no waiting for an auction to end. I will continue to buy from Amazon on a frequent basis.

I used to use Kijji.com a few times a year to advertise puppies for sale and had used it for several years without ever having a problem. After the site converted to Ebay classifieds I continued to use it and at first nothing seemed different. A few months later my ad disappeared. I sent an email inquiring what had happened and received a reply stating that my ad had been removed and we had been permanently removed from the site because of a complaint. The message was very automated sounding and didn't make sense. I wrote back asking about what this complaint so it could be addressed. I was very alarmed by the complaint and had no unhappy customers and wanted to know what was wrong so we could make it right. Ebay Classifeds sent back a reply stating that we were permanently banned and there was nothing that we could do about it and that no further emails would be responded to. I was shocked. I wish I had a copy of the email but it was the most unprofessional and strange email I had ever received from a business. Not long later other dog breeders started coming forward and stating that the same thing had happened to them. Now the only puppies for sale on Ebay Classifieds are from backyard breeders, with no health guarantee and from people just breeding dogs together with no concern for health, temperament ect. I would not recommend this website to anyone, to this day we do not know what the supposed complaint was about.

I use Go Daddy for my website domain and hosting and have for a few years now. The price of the domains (provided you are not trying to buy one from someone else) is reasonable and if you want a domain that isn't available, Go Daddy will often have good suggestions for a similar one. Hosting is also good, and the site typically runs fast and loads quickly. What I don't like about Go Daddy is calling for technical support. It feels like every call takes hours ( they don't always, but feels that way). When calling you are often transferred several times and even when you find someone who is helpful, there is almost always a pushy sales pitch. It seems every single time I call, someone is always trying to convince me I need this or that. Some of the items, yes, are things that I could benefit from but often times they are trying to get me to review domains or hosting for extensive lengths of time or add various things to my account. I feel bad when I tell them no and feel pressured throughout the call to purchase the items they are telling me I need because they rare good at convincing you that you really need these things. I have gotten much better at fixing things that go wrong with my website ( they are typically my fault anyway) and rarely call Go Daddy anymore. As a result, I am happier because I get a decent service without the pressure of buying something else. I would recommend Go Daddy as a good choice for people who can follow self help topics posted on Go Daddy's website, or someone comfortable with designing and maintaining their website with minimal assistance.

Pet edge is a great website for those with pets, especially multiple ones, to be able to purchase products at wholesale prices. Though Petedge puts out a monthly catalog, for the most current specials and the best deals check the website which does appear to updated daily. Another option that Pet edge has that many of its competitors don't have, is the option to place your order of the phone, which is perfect for my mom who is not tech savvy. Shipping is quick too, so I rarely bother to pay for expedited shipping. My items typically arrive in two to three days after ordering them and I have even had them arrive the very next day. The items are always exactly what is represented on the website, which contains pictures, a description and reviews for each item. I recognize many of the items I see on Petedge at Petstores, but for double the price. This is an easy to order from website with reasonable and sometimes very cheap prices on closeouts and clearance items. I would also recommend this website as a great choice from groomers, doggie day cares and those who like to get quality for a reasonable price.