Hopeful Prediction: When this is over, people will be sick of Amazon, ordering stuff online

[cornball 24]

and will flock to brick and mortar stores.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Either that, or we'll be so used to on-line shopping that we'll keep doing it.

[LisaM]

5. That's my larger worry.

I've always boycotted Amazon to zero effect, preferring stores - especially for clothes and books. I've had enough struggles trying to support brick and mortar businesses, and now this.

[cmeneer]

2. I do

I do hope so. I love and appreciate the convenience of Amazon, but even more I love the “community” of brick and mortar. We need to get back to human interaction.

[LisaL]

11. Well, we can't, because we have to be standing six feet from each other

as of now.
While amazon leaves the box at my door, and I don't have to interact with anybody.

[samnsara]

3. heck no i LOVE it!!!

[hlthe2b]

4. Maybe. But I'm already tired of jacked-up prices and confirming orders for items they don't have...

and which they don't tell you until many days later.

[DarthDem]

6. I think that may be correct

I believe there is going to be a renewed sense of community and social interaction, which will include shopping at local stores. Amazon won't go away or even be seriously hurt by this most likely.

[GoCubsGo]

7. My wish is that the local brick-and-mortars finally would have what I need,

and not force me to have to shop at places like Amazon. Which is what I have had to do all along. When they WERE open, they didn't have what I needed, or the price was far beyond what I can afford. My choices have been A) Go without. B) Drive 30-70 miles to a store that has what I am looking for, risking my life being on the road with all these fucking idiots who have no business being behind the wheel of a car AND contributing to climate change. C) Order on Amazon or other mail-order sites. I don't see my choices changing when this is all over. Not that I'm going to be able to afford to buy anything anyway.

[Wellstone ruled]

13. You are so right on.

Again,had to order from Amazon for two items that are not stocked in our local Bricks and Mortar stores.

If a item does not sell a certain number of turns in a given time frame,it is gone. It is called Walmart Merchandising Model. Turn it or burn it.

[RobinA]

17. Yeah, This

I have many times TRIED to buy from a brick & mortar, but after driving around the county for half a weekend come home and gotten exactly what I want from Amazon in about three clicks.

[GoCubsGo]

34. Yeah, and the other thing is that I use a many of the cash-back aps,

like Ibotta and Checkout 51. You get your cash in the form of either bank deposit, PayPal or gift cards, although if you want to wait for a paper check, then C51 will do that. Ain't no way in hell I'm giving out my bank account number to anyone, so gift cards or PayPal it is. Amazon doesn't take PayPal, but a lot of places do, including many of the brick-and-mortar stores that also have mail order, like REI, Squallmart, and Academy Sports. A lot of the time, what I am looking for is only available online at those stores.

[procon]

8. Probably not. As more consumers turn to online

shopping they're discovering how much easier it is to shop from the safety if their home. The public health concerns about this virus will remain with us long after the disease has run its course. We are now more alert to sick people in public settings and we can avoid exposure to common diseases by using Amazon and other online stores.

Not to mention the convenience of shopping when hey want to, not running through gas, no exasperation with misbehaving kids (yours and others), and no tiresome treks shoving a heavy shopping cart around a maize of crowded aisles. Now a days a lot of stores expect shoppers to do their own checkout, bag their purchases and muscle them out to the car, then haul everything into the house. It's exhausting work, and a hardship for a lot of folks.

[LisaL]

12. Not be afraid somebody will cough or sneeze on me while I am shopping helps.

[thesquanderer]

16. I agree. I can already see myself doing more online grocery shopping for good...

Saves time, saves gas, saves frustration of going somewhere to find they don't have what you want. It will make it tougher for new products to get a foothold, though. In a real store, something may grab my eye and I may decide to try it... online, I'll probably just keep re-ordering the stuff from my previous orders.

[procon]

31. You might be surprised to find yourself trying out

new products you've never even seen in your grocery store. I discovered ghee, a super clarified butter that is popular in Indian recipes. I use it a lot in cooking now.

I'm a mustard snob and I've found all kinds of new mustard to try. The selection online offers dozens of interesting choices where my local grocery only stocked a handful of common varieties.

And new spices and herbs... Don't get me started on all the wonderful varieties of exotic spices from around the world that I've bought.

[Polly Hennessey]

30. Exactly why I love Amazon and Walmart online.

Let me add Chewy into that mix. It is easier.

[procon]

33. Those are my Big Three as well.

I also wish shop at Overstock and Wayfair... sigh.

[mercuryblues]

9. I will continue to shop both

Amazon brings small retailers, all over the US and world, to my fingertips. Box stores allow me to try on and touch articles of clothing to determine the "itchiness" factor.

[LisaL]

10. It's going to be the opposite.

Amazon is what I can still count on right now.

[Baclava]

15. 100% agree, getting what u want delivered to your door in 2 days without facing mobs of icky people

Sure to get more customers, not less

[Kaleva]

14. I think the opposite will happen. The convenience, better selection and cheaper prices.

[hack89]

18. That makes no sense

those stores are not all of a sudden going to have the variety of goods that you can get on Amazon.

There are very good reasons people like me love Amazon.

[Amishman]

20. Yup, if anything it will have the opposite effect

People will be more familiar with all their online ordering options and be crowd adverse.

[Happy Hoosier]

19. Nope. Those who haven't used it will have become used to the convenience. NT

[tinymontgomery]

21. There are sites on line that support items

There are sites on line that support items some small companies. Never heard
of this company before.
I'm now ordering wine through them. I think, called

Nakedwine.com

Various prices, or mixed cases or just the time you like.
Just received mine today. 6 day delivery. Used a $100 dollar gift card someone gave me plus
their discount. 12 decent bottles for $80.00 including delivery.

[procon]

32. Many small companies sell through Amazon.

These small local specialty shops, stores that offer one of a kind items or handmade products, or things that are hard to find, unique items from foreign countries, can include online shopping in addition to their brick and mortar address.

Amazon has a huge program to assist retailers to market their wares under the Amazon banner. From a complete virtual storefront to just some overstocked merchandise, there's a solution for savvy business owners who can see that shoppers are bringing about this changing marketplace. There's no going back after this scare over food shortages.

[hunter]

22. Stores stopped selling many things I want years ago.

There's no clothes that fit me, a very limited shoe selection, no books that interest me (no local bookstores even), no electronic components...

Half the time I go to the auto parts store for my old cars I'm out of luck; they tell me they have to order what I need and offer to send it to my house. I could have skipped the trip and ordered the part myself.

The only stores I regularly visit are my neighborhood supermarket, pharmacy, hardware store, and thrift stores.

The chain hardware stores are no fun anymore. They no longer have those dusty shelves in the back where you'd be likely to find just the part you need to fix your fifty year old stove. Stores like Lowe's or Home Depot would rather sell you a new stove.

I am loving my e-book reader these days. Our library is closed and I am wary of the mail. I can download e-books without worrying about this virus.

[Nay]

29. THIS. Clothing selection in stores has been so poor for the past 15 years that I wear

stuff until it turns into rags. I'm a normal size (14) but cannot find t-shirts or tops that aren't so thin you can see through them. I like medium to heavy cotton. Good luck with that. I have better luck at the local Goodwill, frankly.


I like plainly-styled clothing that fits, and doesn't cost $200 per piece. Can't seem to find it.

[CTyankee]

23. NO. I love it. I call, it gets delivered, ta da!

Driving around store to store wastes gas and time. I'm too damn old to do all that any more.
Plus, the Internet opens up other possibilities I hadn't known about or considered.

So I say

[marlakay]

24. If any local stores are left and restaurants

I plan to budget to help them as much as I can.

My massage lady canceled my appt which I was thinking of canceling anyway, I told her she didn’t need to reimburse me take care of herself. I had bought a set of 3 and this was last one.

[JCMach1]

25. No, it will be cemented into our culture

[Eyeball_Kid]

26. I'm sick of Amazon right now. Here's why.

It appears that, whenever I order from Amazon, they place me on the Prime membership, then charge me their monthly fee, without my permission. I consistently have to check my status to see if I'm being charged for Prime. Drives me nuts. It doesn't make any difference how I select a purchase or a delivery option. I always get the Prime membership. On some purchases, there is NO option other than a Prime option, which means another 12+ dollars a month if I don't immediately cancel.

[EllieBC]

27. Nope. I think people will end up shunning crowds.

Less will want to use public transit if they don’t have to. Less will want high density housing.

And most will love them some delivery.

[doc03]

28. I don't think so. It will close brick and mortar stores even faster nt