TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER BUY ON AMAZON

Throw away the thought that because Amazon is a big e-commerce site, you can buy everything on it. It's true that Amazon has made it easy for anyone to order anything and have it delivered to their door. This is a convenience that's hard to beat. However, there are still things you should never buy on Amazon.

 

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We've put together a list of the products that you shouldn't order on Amazon and the reasons why we recommend you do.

 

Products with Shady Reviews

Usually, when we are not sure about a product, the first thing we do is to look for reviews or buyer feedback right on the website. However, you should think twice before trusting those reviews. Amazon even recently banned hundreds of brands including well-known names from selling on the site. Much of it is because of posting fake reviews. These ones are often about product praise and use words encouraging the following customers to purchase. Also, reviews that include weird syntax or tons of reviews that are posted shortly should also be on your radar. Vendors have a lot of ways to cheat.

 

There are cases in that reviews have no relevance with the product being sold. Have you ever found a product that has tons of positive reviews, but when you read it carefully, you realize those are for a completely different product? That's because unscrupulous sellers have hijacked an existing product page and updated it to display their products. Those people assume that most customers will only care about high star ratings and not dive into reviews. While this is clearly against the rules, it's still a fairly common problem on Amazon.

 

KN95 masks

The emergence of Covid-19 makes KN95 masks more popular than ever. They are marketed as a consumer-friendly product and are known for being super effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus. However, consumers should be careful when buying KN95 masks on Amazon. Many experts have warned that many sellers on Amazon have not exactly met pre-market moderation requirements. Of course, Amazon also has its own strict requirements and assessments to select the best quality products such as checking them against the Center for Disease Control's counterfeit list. However, it is not sure that the retailer independently tested them. Therefore, it is very likely that many masks that do not meet the disease prevention requirements are sold, which not only affects your money but also has a negative impact on your health.

 

Learn carefully about the addresses that sell masks before buying to avoid unnecessary risks.  

 

Products Suspiciously Discounted

Many products on Amazon are permanently discounted - or in other cases, they appear with list prices crossed out. Before being lured in by something that looks like a good deal, check the price history of that product by looking for it on other retailers or some websites tracking price movements. Because the prices of products on Amazon change frequently, sometimes in substantial quantities. Therefore, a discounted product isn't quite a bargain for you.

 

You're better off hunting for great holiday deals and coupons and applying them at familiar stores or reputable places.

 

Nike Products

Nike seemingly said a "reject" to Amazon when it decided not to sell directly to this company because it thought Amazon was not doing enough to curb sellers of counterfeit products. That means it's nearly impossible for customers to get genuine Nike merchandise when they shop on Amazon. In short, just like for Birkenstock, you are not advised to buy Nike products on Amazon.

 

Ikea Products

If you're one of those fans of Ikea products but aren't fortunate enough to live near Ikea stores, you may have noticed that shipping costs can be outrageously high. Ikea used to sell products directly on Amazon in the past, but that attempt failed and they are no longer continuing. You can still find some Ikea products these days, but they're available from third-party sellers. However, they often sell for much more than what you pay at the store.

 

Unbranded Phone Charger

It's easy to get some phone accessories or a smartwatch band for cheap, but a phone charger is an accessory that you definitely want to buy from a genuine supplier. Counterfeit chargers are unlikely to protect your smartphone from power surges, they can even damage the very expensive internals of the phone. Many experienced people say, the cheaper these are, the less likely they are to be safe. Finding a charger certified by your phone manufacturer would be the best option. Therefore, you should not buy unbranded phone chargers on Amazon.

 

Besides the above things you are not encouraged to buy, Amazon is still a great destination for shopping. There, in addition to a wide range of products, discount codes and offers are worth praising.