During the corona lockdown, there is a lot of online shopping - there are alternatives to Amazon.
Whether electronics, books or clothing, these retailers offer alternatives that are often even fairly traded.
Many people are drawn
to
Amazon
again and again
when
shopping online
.
But in addition to the industry giant,
online retail
has a lot more to offer.
A small selection of
shops
for
books
,
clothing
and
electronics
- some of which were even
produced
fairly
.
Frankfurt -
Amazon
is certainly a big beneficiary of the
lockdown
, not only in
Germany
.
No wonder - it saves you going into town.
Instead, you can simply order what you want online and have it delivered to your home.
But you don't just have to order from Amazon.
Because
online trade
is big and the alternatives to the big player Amazon are diverse.
An overview of where
electronics
,
books
and
clothing
can be bought, sometimes even
produced
under fair
conditions.
Alternative to Amazon: Order electronics such as cell phones, PCs, games and the like in online shops
Electronics like
cell phones
and
PCs
are
on offer
at
Amazon in
abundance.
But other
online providers also
have a large selection here.
One example is “
Cyberport
”.
The online shop has
everything
from
games
to
smartphones
, PCs and
tablets
that makes an electronics nerd's heart beat faster.
And in the outlet of the mail order business you can even get a
bargain
or
two
for
A or B goods
.
“
Notebook cheaper
” is also well equipped when it comes to electronics.
In addition, a purchase advisor for
notebooks
and
projectors
offers
help with the purchase decision, because depending on your needs, a cheaper product is sometimes sufficient.
Amazon.com, Inc. |
|
|---|---|
sales |
$ 96.1 billion (Q3 2020) |
CEO and Founder |
Jeff Bezos |
founding |
5th July 1994 |
Subsidiaries |
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It is of course best
not to always buy new
electronics such as
cell phones
,
PCs
and the
like
, but to buy used ones.
That saves resources and your wallet.
At "
reBuy
" you can
easily buy
used
electronics
.
The online retailer also gives a guarantee.
"If there are defects in your device within 36 months that cannot be traced back to use, you can return the item to us free of charge." Promises the retailer on his website.
But if
you want
a new
cell phone
, you can definitely take a look at the products from "
Fairphone
".
The company advertises with fair materials, a living wage bonus for factory workers and the fact that there are many spare parts for smartphones to buy.
Alternatives to Amazon: There are books and more online here
If you are looking for
books
and
want to support your
local
book trade
, you can inquire about shipping options on the Internet.
Of course, in addition to the industry
giant Amazon,
the major booksellers such as “Thalia”, “Weltbild”, “Hugendubel” and “Fischerverlag” all already
offer
online
shipping - but many
small booksellers
also send
their products by post.
There are also
many alternatives
for
books used
online.
"
Medimops
"
offers
a whole range of used books.
But
you can also order a used book and have it sent to you
via “
Booklooker
”.
Often the books are still of good quality and you can save money.
Do you want to collect alternatives to #Amazon with me that support local trade?
I'll start: books at Wittwer (https://t.co/VFdVsWQm7y), toys at https://t.co/6z0uYXLWye 🤗
- Julia Kovar (@juliacaroko) December 10, 2020
Amazon alternatives: Order clothes online - fair alternatives on the rise
What is more environmentally friendly than
not buying new
clothes
, but simply buying them used?
Platforms such as “
clothing tops
”
are suitable for this
.
One thing
in particular can be obtained from
the related platform “
Mamikreisel
”: baby clothes.
And since new parents in particular are often showered with
baby clothes
, they are often hardly worn.
But the “
Fairmondo
”
platform also
offers used clothing.
You can
also search for new, but fair and sustainable products
in the
shop
.
If you are not a fan of
second-hand clothing
but still
want to shop
fairly
, you can
try
“
Avocadostore
”.
This also shows whether a piece of clothing was made in Germany, vegan or made with raw materials from organic farming.
The “
Grundstoff
”
platform
also offers many basics for women, men and children that are 100 percent fair, according to the online shop on its website.
Instead of Amazon: Shipping from the city center - support local shops
Not only in the book trade, but also in more and more other areas, dealers from the city centers offer shipping and are trying to
compete with
Amazon
at least a little.
Be it with wine or with children's toys and household goods.
A little research in local shops or on the websites of the cities and municipalities can provide information.
In times of lockdown *, the retail sector in particular needs to be actively supported by consumers.
(Sophia Lother)
* fnp.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.