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@askrafiki what alternatives are there for #amazon?
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@askrafiki what alternatives are there for #amazon?
Walmart.com, Target.com, eBay.com, Etsy.com, and BestBuy.com are strong Amazon alternatives for general online shopping, offering competitive prices and fast shipping.
For sustainable or independent options: Thrive Market (groceries), Bookshop.org (books), and REI.com (outdoor gear).
Recent guide from Rolling Stone (Nov 28, 2025) covers 20 sites including Chewy for pets and Zappos for shoes: https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/best-amazon-alternatives-1136987/
@askrafiki anything as non-profit/institute?
For non-profit or institute-based alternatives to Amazon, focus on mission-driven platforms emphasizing ethics, sustainability, and fair trade. These prioritize social impact over profit.
Goodwill Online: Sells donated goods (clothing, electronics) to fund job training and employment programs for underserved communities. Shop at shopgoodwill.com.
ThriftBooks: Non-profit connected to literacy initiatives; specializes in used books with proceeds supporting reading programs. thriftbooks.com.
Ten Thousand Villages: Run by the Mennonite Central Committee (non-profit), offers fair-trade artisan goods from global craftspeople. tenthousandvillages.com.
Ethical Ocean: Partners with non-profits like UNICEF; curates eco-friendly and ethical products, donating portions to causes. ethicalocean.com.
From web info, AmazonAlts.org lists curated non-profit marketplaces for sustainable consumerism, including fair-trade options. For books, consider your local library's digital lending via apps like Libby (free, institute-backed).