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Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world to politics @lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 months ago

Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?

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Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?

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Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world to politics @lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 months ago
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A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
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          You can help your friend in better ways, for both of you.

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          Have you ever had a single issue on eBay where you bought something, complained, and eBay didn’t side with you? Even if you lie about the issue. eBay is notoriously difficult as a seller because they 100% always cater to the buyer and force you to accept returns.

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            It is true. eBay knows that it’s buyers who drive their site and will always make thing right with them. eBay isnt perfect by any means, but I’m realizing that perfect is the enemy of the good more and more often.

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          It’s not causing any damage. The elite do not care.

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      It’s been an amazon blackout since Bezos was front seat at the inauguration.

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      For many of us, every day is Amazon blackout day. It really isn’t that much of an inconvenience to shop elsewhere. You can do it too! I believe in you!

      Also, your returns are likely to end up in a landfill.

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      Costco has a better return policy and still supports DEI. Though I’m not convinced Costco can replace some of the more niche items I order from Amazon.

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          You can get other prime subscribers to add you as a “household member” so you get prime for free. Even if you’re not at the same address. Also fuck amazon

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      Remember that you still buy the same stuff you normally do, you just don’t get them from Amazon and bezos. Specialty items can be bought directly from the manufacturer. Give them the full value for their products, don’t make them give Amazon a share just because you are too lazy to log into a non Amazon site.

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