One of the many online places to shop is Amazon! I finally went and really checked this place out after hearing so many people talk about. I had been to the site before but never really looked around or bought any thing. Now they do have their problems with getting the merchandise to you but they do work it out, at least so far they have.

Amazon

When you first sign on to the website you will see a very colorful page in burgundy, blues, black and whites.

Across the top you will find links that you will find to be very helpful while at your visit to www.amazon.com. Links like: View Cart where you can see what you are thinking of buying at any time, Wish List where you can put things you want, Your Account where you can see your information at any time, Help where you can go should you need it, Welcome, Your Store, Books, Electronics, DVD, Music, Baby, Outdoor Living, See more stores, International, Top Sellers, Target, Friends and Favorites, Free E Cards. And you can visit as a guest or sign in to your account and do some shopping.

Over on the left hand side of the home page you will find their search engine for the site. Let’s search for something really strange. I can do this because I am that way, just ask my 16 year old daughter, who by the way is making me gray before my time. (She got her official drivers license yesterday and now wants me to give her the keys!)

Enough of my daughter let’s get on with that search. I typed in the word bamboo not expecting to find anything at all. Well I was wrong. There were books, garden advice, music, places to purchase bamboo and many others. I was impressed. And found like other store search engines Amazons worked just as well.

You will also find links that will take you Books, Electronics, Baby and Baby Registry, Music, Health and Beauty, DVD, Software, Kitchen and Housewares, Computers, Camera and Photo, Movie Showtimes, Computer and Video Games, Toys and games, Cell Phones and Service, Video, Magazine Subscriptions, Outdoor Living, Travel, Cars, Gifts and Gift Certificates, Auctions, Zshops, Outlet, Corporate and Accounts. And each of these links will take you to an area where you can find just about anything you want.

You can also browse by Partner sites, Special Features and others. So check them all out. You can actually spend a long time at this place. You will also find What’s New on the right hand side of the page, New Releases, and Movers and Shakers. Lot’s of stuff.

You will find in the middle of the homepage the current sale items, which are different most of the time.

The Amazon Story From the Website:

Amazon.com opened its virtual doors in July 1995 with a mission to use the Internet to transform book buying into the fastest, easiest, and most enjoyable shopping experience possible. While our customer base and product offerings have grown considerably since our early days, we still maintain our founding commitment to customer satisfaction and the delivery of an educational and inspiring shopping experience.

Today, Amazon.com is the place to find and discover anything you want to buy online. We’re very proud that millions of people in more than 220 countries have made us the leading online shopping site. We have Earth’s Biggest SelectionTM of products, including free electronic greeting cards, online auctions, and millions of books, CDs, videos, DVDs, toys and games, electronics, kitchenware, computers and more.

Headquarters:
P.O. Box 81226
Seattle, Washington 98108-1226

(You’ll find quick answers to most questions in our Help section.)

Amazon.com, Inc. is a publicly traded company. NASDAQ: AMZN   

There is a lot of other stuff about the company, and you should read all of it. It’s a good read.

You should read the help section very carefully because here you will find out about shipping and handling information, returns, gift certificates, new customer help, selling and a lot of other valuable information. You can spend a lot of time just on this page.

Other Information

Signing up is very easy you just simply do the usual, name, address, phone, email, and payment information. And if you are going to be a seller you need to let them know that as well. you can also choose to fill out the wizard section, which will allow you to put in your favorite stores, and items you like.

How I Feel

Now as some of you may have read in my review about Lifeway, I am looking for music that I can sing in church. So my first stop was of course music. And when I went there I had a lot to choose from, but of course chose the Gospel section. Then I had a lot more to choose from, but went to the Country Gospel section and once again had a lot of choices.

I spent a long time at this store. I choose several here and went to another section. My husband is not going to be to amused with me for spending his money, but then again when he hears me sing in church all will be forgiven. You all should come and join us one Sunday. I will sing for you as well!

My goodness the items are endless I thought many times. I love this store. It’s wonderful, it’s fantastic, it is great! I realized that I had been missing out on a lot by not already signing up for this store. I could buy new or used items.

I was really amazed with this site and I think that most people are. I had no problems getting around and I had no problems making an order or getting my merchandise in the mail. I was truly impressed.

I think that all people should at least check out Amazon at least once in their life. You may find that you actually like it.

I can purchase things for my entire family that they will like for themselves, their homes, their cars and the ideas never end. Literally, you can spend hours at this online store. Go and see for yourself. I could even listen to sample music on some of the songs, which was really cool.

And the top selling CD were only 12.99 each which is about the same in my local Wal Mart where most of their CS are 12.96, plus driving and shopping time. So weigh your options.

You should certainly read all of the terms and services, and the privacy policies. Veri Sign recommends this site as well. and I highly recommend them. Seriously, there are so many things to choose from and so many different areas. You can also do a bridal registry and you can go to Babys R Us, which is a member of the Toys R Us company. You can find out about women issues and other great things. This is certainly one of my new places to shop.

Have fun while you are there, I am sure that you will.

Overall I have been a happy camper with www.amazon.com. I hope that this has helped in some kind of way.

God Bless!

©LKD 2002