Thread: Amazon vs. eBay

So there is this competion going around about these online shopping sites. I've never used Amazon.com for anything though. But which of the two is better?

Amazon and eBay each have a different focus, so it's hard to compare the two. Amazon sells new products, where eBay sells used products. Amazon uses set pricing and eBay uses a bidding system. Amazon does have a used section though, so in that aspect they are similar. I believe Amazon has totally cornered the market when it comes to buying things new though, and eBay when it comes to used things.

Personally, I use Amazon if I have to buy anything online, I have only bought a few items off of eBay.

I don't really use online sites to buy stuff but if i were to choose i would go with amazon because it is more reliable...

Yeah, you can never tell if a seller on eBay has ill intent.

I have used eBay to sell a lot of new things on it and made quite an amount selling Alli weight loss pills so I recommend eBay to people often, but Im sure Amazon is good too.

I believe you need a web site for Amazon. Not so with Ebay. There are many creative ways to promote Ebay auctions and make some cash.

I just used Amazon for the first time. I'm satisfied though.

Originally Posted by abdullah5

I just used Amazon for the first time. I'm satisfied though.

Amazon has a very nice user interface and is simple to use. That's probably why it's #1 in online sales.

Originally Posted by nottin

Amazon has a very nice user interface and is simple to use. That's probably why it's #1 in online sales.

wasn't ebay the most powerful for a while?

Originally Posted by abdullah5

wasn't ebay the most powerful for a while?

eBay was just really really popular for a long time, especially because they had PayPal, which made things very trustworthy with their $2000 guarantee I believe.

Amazon's kindle is awesome, and if you sell their kindles as an affiliate, then you make tons (you get 10%, and a kindle is worth $400, so you get $40 for each one you sell).

Originally Posted by Amirmullick3

Amazon's kindle is awesome, and if you sell their kindles as an affiliate, then you make tons (you get 10%, and a kindle is worth $400, so you get $40 for each one you sell).

Wow, $40 is quite a lot. Maybe I should write more articles praising the kindle!

i think i have used ebay more than amazon and the results i got is ebay is better than amazon not that amazon is bad ebay got much more variety lol..

Originally Posted by $~kRaTeS~$

i think i have used ebay more than amazon and the results i got is ebay is better than amazon not that amazon is bad ebay got much more variety lol..

eBay tends to be cheaper due to the auction system. Sometimes you can get stuff for really cheap.

I think amazon is better... I'm in Russia!

Amazon no, eBay is better