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<blockquote data-quote="lockhrt999" data-source="post: 2315419" data-attributes="member: 41393"><p>Coming from anti competitive experiences of marketplaces like Amazon/Flipkart, we should have a list of direct sellers or websites (non-marketplaces) who are specialized into their niche and provide very good service. Please list, discuss or critic direct sellers/websites you know.</p><p></p><h4>Buying from sellers directly has a few advantages,</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You usually get better price/discount compared to marketplaces. That's because they don't need to pay high fees to marketplaces.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They have search engine super optimised for their niche. It becomes very easy to find stuff you are looking for (even if you don't know what's the product called).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Their supply chain is optimised for their products.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sellers have better understanding of packing the their own products.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can bargain on the phone. You can ask sellers for their recommendations or request to customize product/quantity.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Much better and detailed product listing pages than marketplaces.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When you call them for help, they don't BS you with generic lines like 'sorry for inconvenience / unfortunately can't help / thanks for being patient'</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">All of them give you GST invoices on request which may save you some money.</li> </ul><p></p><h4>There could be some disadvantages too,</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You may not get 'No Question Asked' returns, something which is natural to most marketplaces.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You may not get random deep discounts at odd times like marketplaces. Prices don't fluctuate.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Small chance of getting duped.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shipping/support could be slow on weekends.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Less or no reviews.</li> </ul><p></p><p>I'll start by listing some of the sellers/websites I like,</p><p></p><h3><a href="http://mdcomputers.in" target="_blank">mdcomputers.in</a> - Computer hardware</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Very old player in computer hardware domain. I have purchased from them even before their website had digital payment options.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Good communication on phone. I remember successfully haggling with them on the phone.</li> </ul><p></p><h3><a href="https://dubaria.shop/" target="_blank">dubaria.shop</a> - Printer accessories</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Extensive options for printer consumables. Here, you find parts for your printer which you don't even know exist.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Great prices and quality of products better than average local or marketplace counterpart.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Excellent shipping. Things are reliably getting delivered within 18 hours (for me).</li> </ul><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.vitacost.com/" target="_blank">vitacost.com</a> - Health supplements</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Awesome and big catalogue of supplements. Much better option if you are buying in bulk and don't want to risk on low quality indian brands.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sales are real here.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Shipping is $10 for India. And most of the times, you can expect ~40% import duties. Still it's cheaper than buying same brands from indian marketplaces.</li> </ul><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.medplusmart.com/" target="_blank">medplusmart.com</a> - Meds</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The best search engine for Indian Pharmaceuticals.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I don't order a lot from here. I mostly use it to fulfill my fetish of researching on medications and supplements.</li> </ul><p></p><h3><a href="https://www.toolbuy.com/" target="_blank">toolbuy.com</a> - Hardware & power tools</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Awesome website for hardware and power tools. Good collection.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This website is very informative and everything is placed hierarchically.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You may think you know everything about screwdrivers but then you visit this website and you realize you know nothing about screwdrivers.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Found it very recently, haven't ordered from it yet. Many international brands present here and prices are very competitive.</li> </ul><h3></h3><h3><a href="https://www.alton.co.in/" target="_blank">alton.co.in</a> - Sanitary Ware</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">They are on amazon, flipkart but I have purchased from them directly too.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Found quality on par with Jaquar but prices are much lower.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Phone customer care is awesome. I had a small query but a very friendly punjabi guy painstakingly explained all small things, gave realistic expectations of the products. He also hinted me a future sale which saved me some money.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lockhrt999, post: 2315419, member: 41393"] Coming from anti competitive experiences of marketplaces like Amazon/Flipkart, we should have a list of direct sellers or websites (non-marketplaces) who are specialized into their niche and provide very good service. Please list, discuss or critic direct sellers/websites you know. [HEADING=3]Buying from sellers directly has a few advantages,[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]You usually get better price/discount compared to marketplaces. That's because they don't need to pay high fees to marketplaces. [*]They have search engine super optimised for their niche. It becomes very easy to find stuff you are looking for (even if you don't know what's the product called). [*]Their supply chain is optimised for their products. [*]Sellers have better understanding of packing the their own products. [*]You can bargain on the phone. You can ask sellers for their recommendations or request to customize product/quantity. [*]Much better and detailed product listing pages than marketplaces. [*]When you call them for help, they don't BS you with generic lines like 'sorry for inconvenience / unfortunately can't help / thanks for being patient' [*]All of them give you GST invoices on request which may save you some money. [/LIST] [HEADING=3]There could be some disadvantages too,[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]You may not get 'No Question Asked' returns, something which is natural to most marketplaces. [*]You may not get random deep discounts at odd times like marketplaces. Prices don't fluctuate. [*]Small chance of getting duped. [*]Shipping/support could be slow on weekends. [*]Less or no reviews. [/LIST] I'll start by listing some of the sellers/websites I like, [HEADING=2][URL='http://mdcomputers.in']mdcomputers.in[/URL] - Computer hardware[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Very old player in computer hardware domain. I have purchased from them even before their website had digital payment options. [*]Good communication on phone. I remember successfully haggling with them on the phone. [/LIST] [HEADING=2][URL='https://dubaria.shop/']dubaria.shop[/URL] - Printer accessories[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Extensive options for printer consumables. Here, you find parts for your printer which you don't even know exist. [*]Great prices and quality of products better than average local or marketplace counterpart. [*]Excellent shipping. Things are reliably getting delivered within 18 hours (for me). [/LIST] [HEADING=2][URL='https://www.vitacost.com/']vitacost.com[/URL] - Health supplements[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Awesome and big catalogue of supplements. Much better option if you are buying in bulk and don't want to risk on low quality indian brands. [*]Sales are real here. [*]Shipping is $10 for India. And most of the times, you can expect ~40% import duties. Still it's cheaper than buying same brands from indian marketplaces. [/LIST] [HEADING=2][URL='https://www.medplusmart.com/']medplusmart.com[/URL] - Meds[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]The best search engine for Indian Pharmaceuticals. [*]I don't order a lot from here. I mostly use it to fulfill my fetish of researching on medications and supplements. [/LIST] [HEADING=2][URL='https://www.toolbuy.com/']toolbuy.com[/URL] - Hardware & power tools[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Awesome website for hardware and power tools. Good collection. [*]This website is very informative and everything is placed hierarchically. [*]You may think you know everything about screwdrivers but then you visit this website and you realize you know nothing about screwdrivers. [*]Found it very recently, haven't ordered from it yet. Many international brands present here and prices are very competitive. [/LIST] [HEADING=2][/HEADING] [HEADING=2][URL='https://www.alton.co.in/']alton.co.in[/URL] - Sanitary Ware[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]They are on amazon, flipkart but I have purchased from them directly too. [*]Found quality on par with Jaquar but prices are much lower. [*]Phone customer care is awesome. I had a small query but a very friendly punjabi guy painstakingly explained all small things, gave realistic expectations of the products. He also hinted me a future sale which saved me some money. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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