Amazon

Amazon has just about any book you are looking for, often even books the large and impressive King County libarary system doesn't cary. Prices are decent, usually a few dollars less than other national retail book stores. I especially enjoy their pre-order service, no waiting in long lines for long anticipated titles because your copy arrives in your mailbox in a timely manner after the release date.

Amazon is one stop shopping. You could furnish your home. Buy the clothes on your back and shoes for your feet. Get yourself a few books and movies - as well as something to play them on. All in one place. You can even buy yourself wine! The downside is Amazon is something of a monopoly and sometimes it doesn't have the best prices but it is one stop shopping.

PROS: One stop shopping
CONS: Not always the best pricing

Well, they are in Seattle, so I feel compelled to review them. So here are a few things about Amazon you might not know. For one, you can create a list of your favorite books or books on a topic you know a lot about. You can also search for your friends' wish lists and add them to your friend list for easy checking.

PROS: huge
CONS: huge

Amazon is a great online resource. I say this because normally you can find books here that you can't find anywhere else - except possible EBay. Shipping is fast as well. Amazon also carries a plethora of other goods and they keep expanding. Well worth the time spent searching for stuff.

Anything you need, they have it. I ordered so much from them over the holidays, and it was so easy. The features on the website that allow you to change or cancel orders before they are sent out is great. The only reason I gave them a 4 stars is because one item that I ordered for a family member for christmas did not show up on time.

Amazon boasts to be Earth's largest store, carrying more products than any other retailer on the planet, and I believe them. Books, CDs, electronics, tools, kitchen products, magazines, movies, you name it. Amazon also boasts the highest customer satisfaction levels of all time for any company in the US. Sign up for Amazon Prime service and get unlimited shipments in 2 business days for free. Address and phone number given are for corporate HQ, but if you want any phone number, it's probably their toll-free customer service line: 800-201-7575.

PROS: Largest selection, low prices, extremely reliable, fast shipping
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