Suggestions for online shops to avoid amazon

[TooDamnSarky]

For various (fairly obvious) reasons I'd like to switch my online shopping form automatically going to amazon to using smalller companies.

I thought we could have a thread where we list companies that have given good service and ask for recommendations. Don't mind paying slightly extra if it means benefitting from their expertise in getting good quality stuff.

I recently got some fab garden furniture from:
www.plant-theatre.co.uk/

Currently looking for somewhere for small electricals (eg headphones) and seeds.

Already did! We are a dual-daschund household. Just pondering on the size for the youngster ..whether she's a small or a tween!

Ballyrobert Gardens do excellent mail order plants. Their website is informative and witty. Everything I’ve bought from there has been good quality.

I’m also a Cult Pens fan, loads of choice and really quick delivery.

Why are you not using Amazon?

And Baavet do fantastic wool duvets and pillows. No more sweaty neck!

Great idea for a thread - thanks! Will be following.

@CayrolBaaaskin because amazon have structured their business to make a disproportionately small tax contribution to the country.
And because many smaller businesses are currently struggling.
And because I like the additional level of expertise that you pay for when using a smaller business that specialises on a particular range of products.
And because Amazon take a very large cut from the small businesses that sell through them reducing (already small) profit margins.

Great thread, guys!

anyone have any links for my dd, she is into art and loves painting. she is taking art at A level in September. We spend a small fortune on supplies but our local shop is closed.

I don't know how they are operating under lockdown but I can recommend Jackson Art Supplies Ihatethecold!

here

Sorry that should read 'Jackson's'

Also they are operating on-line and dispatching within 7 days (according to a notice on their home page)

If anyone was a fan of the book people,I’ve found bargains and good delivery from books2door

Thanks SmartCasual

Great thread

@ihatethecold would somewhere like Baker Ross be any good for her. I used to use them all the time and they were really good.

www.bakerross.co.uk/new-in-summer-2020

These links are quite helpful. Thanks for starting this thread @TooDamnSarky

@TooDamnSarky, we've used Cycle Republic a fair bit and found them quite good.

www.cyclerepublic.com/

thanks ElGuardiandenoche but she needs something a little more advanced. I appreciate you linking it though

@Smartcasual am dying to see a picture if/when you do buy one

I know there is an abundance of brownies but Bitsy’s Emporium will turn you into an addict. I highly recommend the gold bar blondies!!
www.bitsysemporium.com/

@AnnofPeeves thanks for the Wiggle recommendation. I've just spent loads on a birthday bundle for ds1.
I love that they actually have some cycling kit that isn't all covered In garishly colourful logos.

Great thread, thank you !
My personal “ lockdown award of merit “ goes to www.knollgardens.co.uk - good communication, excellent plants packed securely , hand- written note thanking us for our order and a follow-up e mail to check we were happy with the ornamental grasses.
Highly recommended!

@TooDamnSarky glad you liked Wiggle. Hope it all goes smoothly now I've recommended them! They despatch quickly and a few weeks ago when I sent some shoes back which didn't fit, the returns process was very slick and the refund was super speedy

I’m looking for a scratch off world map for my ds 20th birthday next week.
Even better if it has a frame around it or comes with one.

There’s a few on Amazon but I’d like to try an independent company.
It also needs to be here by next Friday.

Notonthehighstreet have one ihatethecold, I saw it when looking for something for DS's 18th

Noted AnneofPeeves!

(I love your nn btw!)