{"id":193783,"date":"2021-03-03T12:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/"},"modified":"2021-03-03T12:00:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T09:00:16","slug":"buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"#Buying on Amazon vs. Buying from the Manufacturer: Which Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3df41bdb30b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/#When_to_Buy_on_Amazon\" >When to Buy on Amazon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/#You_Need_It_Fast\" >You Need It Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/#Youre_Buying_Multiple_Items\" >You\u2019re Buying Multiple Items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/#You_Have_an_Amazon_Credit_Card\" >You Have an Amazon Credit Card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/#When_to_Buy_Direct\" >When to Buy Direct<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/#You_Joined_a_Loyalty_Program_or_Have_a_Coupon\" >You Joined a Loyalty Program or Have a Coupon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/#You_Want_to_Support_Small_Businesses\" >You Want to Support Small Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/buying-on-amazon-vs-buying-from-the-manufacturer-which-is-better\/#Youre_Concerned_About_Authenticity_or_Safety\" >You\u2019re Concerned About Authenticity or Safety<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Buying on Amazon vs. Buying from the Manufacturer: Which Is Better?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59958 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/b1f9fcfba1bcacd7f4daa56e8716eb15\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1e7d4e82.jpg\" alt=\"A woman browsing Amazon on a tablet. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/riga-latvia-july-21-2018-woman-1170451054\" data-credittext=\"Kaspars Grinvalds\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/riga-latvia-july-21-2018-woman-1170451054\">Kaspars Grinvalds\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that Amazon is the go-to place for online shopping. Because the convenient platform carries virtually everything, it makes it really simple to buy whatever you need and have it delivered right to your porch. Sometimes, though, it might be better to order directly from the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve broken down some of the most common situations in which it\u2019s best to buy from Amazon, and when ordering from the manufacturer might serve you better. Hopefully, these tips will help you shop smarter!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Buy_on_Amazon\"><\/span>When to Buy on Amazon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/07057b186c366f74823b2f1bd6dd2691\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ee110127.jpg\" alt=\"Two Amazon boxes on a porch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/maryland-usa-june-17-2016-amazon-438543733?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" data-credittext=\"Jeramey Lende\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/maryland-usa-june-17-2016-amazon-438543733?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">Jeramey Lende\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you might have guessed, there are many good reasons to buy just about anything on Amazon. Below, you\u2019ll find the most common occasions when ordering from Amazon just makes the most sense.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Need_It_Fast\"><\/span>You Need It Fast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the 100 million people in the United States who subscribes to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\/pipeline\/signup?ie=UTF8&amp;primeCampaignId=primeMobileSignupWhite&amp;renderingType=mobile&amp;showLandingPage=1&amp;tag=lifesavvysite-20\">Amazon Prime<\/a>, you enjoy free two-day shipping on most of the items you purchase from there. This is especially useful when you need something quickly, like a new phone charger or an auto part.<\/p>\n<p>Some direct retailers offer free shipping after you spend a certain amount, but many just don\u2019t have the necessary resources to package and get every product to customers in that short of a time frame.<\/p>\n<p>The one exception here is big-ticket items, like <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>liances or cell phones. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/colemanfurniture.com\/delivery.htm\">Some furniture manufacturers<\/a>, for example, offer fast delivery and free assembly when you buy directly through them. While Amazon does offer assembly services, they\u2019re only available in certain areas and for an additional fee.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Buying_Multiple_Items\"><\/span>You\u2019re Buying Multiple Items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re Christmas shopping or treating yourself to some early birthday presents, Amazon offers the convenience of buying items from multiple companies, but only paying one shipping cost or none at all if you\u2019re a Prime member.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does this save you money, but it also saves you the time and hassle of having to check out on multiple websites. If you have a big shopping list and want to avoid the confusion of having 15 tabs open at once, Amazon is the way to go!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Have_an_Amazon_Credit_Card\"><\/span>You Have an Amazon Credit Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Amazon-Rewards-Visa-Signature-Card\/dp\/B007URFTYI?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card<\/a>, you get 5% cashback on all Amazon purchases if you\u2019re also an Amazon Prime member. If you don\u2019t have Prime, you still get 3% cashback.<\/p>\n<p>Prime members can also get an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prime-Card-Bonus\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=17934980011&amp;tag=lifesavvysite-20\">extra 5-20% cashback on eligible items during special promotions<\/a>. If you shop on Amazon a lot, this can all add up to some major savings.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Buy_Direct\"><\/span>When to Buy Direct<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60002 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/89c7f60e92fd6695763e96837d014308\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/6c16677d.jpg\" alt=\"Someone removing a loyalty card from a wallet. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-businesspersons-hand-removing-loyalty-card-1094206625\" data-credittext=\"Andrey_Popov\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-businesspersons-hand-removing-loyalty-card-1094206625\">Andrey_Popov\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although shopping on Amazon definitely has its perks, there are times when it might serve you to buy directly from the manufacturer. Sure, we all want to save cash whenever possible, but there are other reasons why you might want to consider buying direct.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Joined_a_Loyalty_Program_or_Have_a_Coupon\"><\/span>You Joined a Loyalty Program or Have a Coupon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lots of businesses offer rewards programs\u00a0to customers who shop with them. Usually, you can only rack up these reward points when you buy directly through them.<\/p>\n<p>Many companies also offer special coupon codes or loyalty programs with discounts if you sign up for their email list. Of course, you can only redeem these codes or get special discounts if you order directly from that company.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, though, the discount might not even be worth it. For example, 10% off a $50 pair of jeans isn\u2019t nearly as valuable as 10% off a $1,200 treadmill.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Want_to_Support_Small_Businesses\"><\/span>You Want to Support Small Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the plan they use, companies that sell on Amazon pay a subscription fee, as well as selling fees for every item sold on the platform. If you want an item from a specific company, buying directly from their website will save them the fees they have to pay to Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>This can be especially helpful for small businesses, for where every dollar really counts. If you decide to purchase the item through Amazon, but still want to support that business, be sure to leave a review. Positive reviews of products on Amazon, obviously, lead to additional sales for that company.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Concerned_About_Authenticity_or_Safety\"><\/span>You\u2019re Concerned About Authenticity or Safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Because there are so many sellers on Amazon, some sleazy types have jumped at the opportunity to sell fake versions of popular items. Unfortunately, some of them are also so\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/amazon-counterfeit-fake-products\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">good at what they do<\/a>, counterfeit items are being tagged as the real deal throughout every step of the buying process.<\/p>\n<p>This means you and a friend could purchase a product from the same Amazon link, and you could receive a fake while your friend gets the genuine article. Many shoppers don\u2019t realize they\u2019ve purchased a counterfeit until they experience an issue, like poor quality or even an injury resulting from poor construction and quality control.<\/p>\n<p>Customers tend to report this most often with clothing, beauty products, and jewelry, but it can happen with almost anything. Still, if you\u2019re purchasing anything you\u2019ll be ingesting or putting on your skin, you might want to consider ordering direct. Cheap ingredients in fake beauty products, for example, can cause rashes or even burn your skin.<\/p>\n<p>So, how can you tell if something is fake? Unfortunately, there isn\u2019t a straight-forward answer, as it differs from product to product. The best way to avoid getting scammed is to read plenty of customer reviews, look for verified purchases, and check customer photos of the product whenever they\u2019re available. If anything feels sketchy, move on to a different seller, or buy directly from the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, if you\u2019re making a large purchase, you might feel more comfortable buying directly from the manufacturer, as you won\u2019t have to wonder if you\u2019re receiving the real thing. 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