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How to shop at Amazon without using a credit/debit card

Posted on June 5, 2025

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You probably know that Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer.

You’re also probably aware that you can often save money on your purchases due to Amazon’s low prices and free shipping on many items.

It’s true that Amazon is a great place to shop for the items you need, but many folks think they can’t shop there because they don’t have a credit card or debit card and they don’t want to use their bank account online.

But truth be told, you actually can shop at Amazon without having to give them any credit/debit card or bank account information whatsoever!

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Business owners qualify for special perks and pricing at Amazon

Posted on March 31, 2025

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It’s no secret that Amazon has changed the world of commerce with their unbeatable combination of competitive prices, amazing customer service and absolutely massive selection of products.

But did you know they also have some awesome perks for business customers?

Once you’ve signed up for your free Amazon Business account you’ll receive all the great benefits available to every other Amazon customer, plus all of the following: [Read more…]

Opinion: Walmart is now sending customers to Amazon for tech purchases

Posted on February 12, 2025

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Have you tried buying an external hard drive, a wireless mouse or most anything smaller than a TV from your local Walmart’s Electronics department lately?

If so, you probably had to track down an employee and ask them to open a locked case and hand the item to you.

Like some other major chain retailers, Walmart has made the decision to place virtually everything worth buying inside a locked cabinet, practically eliminating any opportunity to comparison shop. [Read more…]

Swap your unwanted electronic gadgets for an Amazon gift card

Posted on February 2, 2025

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If you’re like most people you could probably use a little extra money every now and then to buy someone a gift or something that you need yourself.

Well, Amazon offers an easy way to turn your unwanted electronic items into extra cash (in the form of a gift card) that you can spend for absolutely anything that Amazon sells. [Read more…]

How to accurately evaluate product reviews on Amazon

Posted on January 9, 2025

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Regular readers of this blog know I frequently recommend various tech products that are available on Amazon for the reasons stated in this post.

I sometimes receive emails that read something like this: [Read more…]