You can scout out a product on Amazon and read the reviews. Then often you can buy cheaper on ebay either direct from China or it might be Chinese made but sitting in a US warehouse. Black toner for laser printers? Amazon is a rip-off, go to ebay.””
Thank you Dennis. Good info. I try to buy US when possible. I bought a log jack made in USA two weeks ago. It was a few bucks less to buy it direct from the company than from Amazon.
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Here is something found on ebay and Amazon I was recently scoping out. Identical of course. Ebay is cheaper even with any Amazon free shipping factored in
FROM AMAZON
Neiko® 00823A 1/4-Inch Shank Hole Saw Bits with Heavy Duty Diamond Dust Coating | 5-Piece Set by Neiko
In Stock
$10.56
Eligible for FREE Shipping
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5pc Neiko Diamond Dust Hole Saw 1/4" inch Shank Tile Marble Glass Cutter Set$8.99 at ebay with free shipping
Here is another trick. Find that log jack (or whatever) on Amazon and ebay. Then from their information on Amazon and ebay....figure out what the sellers stand alone direct website is. Some have their own sites. Some do not
Funny but half the time they are selling cheaper on ebay/Amazon than their own website and half the time more expensive. Shipping must be factored in. The direct websites seem to have higher shipping...But you have to see. Each situation is different.
I recently bought a reverse osmosis system from a company I never heard of. Called Reverse Osmosis Revolution.
Where did I discover them? I Found them selling on Amazon or ebay..it might have been both. I googled Reverse Osmosis Revolution and found their website. I dealt with them directly and was able to add and subtract a few features for the R.O. System (as listed at Amazon) plus I saved $$$ compared to being lazy and pushing the Ebay/Amazon buy button.