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Skip Amazon for Everything Else

For the stuff that doesn't fit a neat category — a few habits that cover almost anything else you'd normally search for on Amazon.

A few habits that cover most of it

Before you search Amazon, try this first

Whatever you're about to search for on Amazon, try the brand's own site first — often ships directly, sometimes cheaper.

A surprising number of independent and small-chain stores now offer online ordering with local pickup or delivery.

A quick post in a neighborhood or mutual aid group chat often turns up a local source you wouldn't have found searching alone.

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