No more Amazon....

[astroNikon]

I just ordered from Amazon and got the stuff in 3 days - normal free shipping (non-Prime).

 

[oldhippy]

Because they are low priced and fast delivery. Ordered 2 days ago delivering today. Free ship, no tax. 17.00
Amazon.com DSTE 2pcs EN-EL20 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery with Charger DC125 for Nikon Coolpix A Nikon 1 J1 Nikon 1 J2 Nikon 1 J3 Nikon 1 AW1 Nikon 1 S1 Digital Cameras Digital Camera Batteries Camera Photo

 

[GlennT]

I buy locally as much as possible, but I've never had an issue, that I recall, with deliveries since we bought into Amazon Prime. For those who have had a problem, what was the item availability? AFAIK, Prime gets you 2 day shipping, but doesn't do much good if the item is out of stock; i.e. processing time not included in that 2 day window.

The problem with Amazon is that they are just like eBay now. They allow third party sellers to sell under the Amazon name so although you're buying something through Amazon's site, it doesn't mean it's coming from Amazon. Just as with eBay you need to click on the sellers name, and research their feedback, and other policies before you commit to the purchase.

Amazon has always been a channel for 3rd party sellers. I bought from a 3rd party seller, via Amazon, back in 2000.