Reasons Why Not to Shop On Prime [View all]
I bought a set of nail clippers on Prime because I didn’t really have time to stop at Target and shop there. The main reason is that the gas station with the lowest prices is on the other side of town, and Target is in the opposite direction. So, I purchased them on Prime rather than going to Target, CVS, or Rite Aid (which is technically on my way). The main reasons were time and selection.
Now, there is an ethical question with that, given Amazon's poor record on labor practices. Regarding the environment, a delivery from Amazon doesn’t have a significant impact in my mind because multiple people in my townhome community also buy from Amazon, so it really doesn’t matter—the environmental impact is a sunk cost. In reality, it simply means that my dollar could either support the big-box retailer or the Amazon warehouse.
In my mind, repealing Taft-Hartley is really the only way to crack down on big-box retailers or Amazon anyway, but of course, that’s not going to happen in our lifetime, so you might as well do what’s easiest for you.
Just my thoughts using Prime to get nail clippers. Am I am right or wrong on these issues? Your thoughts are appreciated.
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