[Mogger]

They (the Amazon customers) could always order stuff from WalMart.

I use Amazon for research, but seldom buy there.

I hunt down the direct suppliers and order from them.

Usually cheaper and they make more money.

[Svartalfiar]

I use Amazon for research, but seldom buy there.
I hunt down the direct suppliers and order from them.
Usually cheaper and they make more money.

Yea, I've done this a bunch but it usually isn't that much better. The product will be cheaper, but Amazon more than makes up for that with free shipping. I tend to find Amazon is the better deal overall, ignoring sales or coupons.

Of course, if you can find it in-store locally, that's usually the best price if you're willing to take the time and effort to drive around to a couple stores.