AmazonReviews 11,119

I have dealt with amazon.com quite a few times since it's inception, and the only mishap I've had was that the book I wanted was a revised version that had the same SKU# as the unrevised, so I received the wrong product. When I contacted the seller I was offered the option of shipping it back or taking a partial refund. The shipping rates in Canada are atrocious so I took the partial refund. Every other order I've had from Amazon has been correct and timely.

While I'm on this site, it bought I might do a review about Amazon. I love this company. I must have bought like 20-30 times in this year alone. It seems like they sell everything now. Prime member shipping deals are incredible. One tip, look for "fulfilled by amazon" items if you want to get fast shipping.

Recently I needed a gift urgently and bought on Tuesday and got it late Thursday night with plenty of time to spare before the weekend. Incredible deal on shipping too and paid only $3.99 for 2 days

Always the go-to place when shopping. A few small issues remain such as sorting by price which basically doesn't work, and also searches tend to bring up many not so relevant results. They also collect sales tax in New York. My note about sales tax follows:

Amazon COLLECTS sales tax; they do not CHARGE sales tax. Even if Amazon would not collect it, you would still be obligated by law to pay. It's just that no one actually does and so the states are going after the sellers to collect. Most states will have a section on the tax return where the taxpayer is supposed to indicate the amount of goods purchased for which no sales tax was paid - and then pay the tax.

The issue is that if a seller does not have nexus in a certain state, they can basically tell the state to shove off since the state has no jurisdiction over them. The state would then have the option of banning the company from doing business there but then would run the risk of having the Interstate Commerce Commission come afer them, not to mention violating Federal and possibly even Constitutional laws.

It basically comes down to a game of chicken between the states and the companies where the state tries to show that the company has nexus there and the company tries to show that it doesn't. Amazon is the biggest target due to its size and potential tax revenue to the states. They gave in to New York and is slowly caving in to other states. This will go on until the Federal Government gets involved and Congress passes some type of law governing the collection of sales tax. Or a case may make it to the Supreme Court with the same effect.

I purchase everything from amazon! I have had a couple of issues where i needed help from customer service and they are great I have no complaints about this company. I do always try to buy from amazon.com and not there marketplace vendors but even so I still have never had a problem I reccomend amazon to everyone. The best part is you can sign up for amazon prime which is free shipping if you are a student or a mom they have free shipping options for those who qualify and its good for a year.