From: jj@franjam.org.uk   
      
   On 2025-12-01, Eli the Bearded <*@eli.users.panix.com> wrote:   
   > In comp.misc, Computer Nerd Kev  wrote:   
   >> I successfully avoided buying from them   
   >> until this year, when I   
   >> bought something from Ebay and it turned   
   >> up in an Amazon bag (no   
   >> padding whatsoever) with an Amazon Prime   
   >> recipt inside.   
   >   
   > I have had this happen with both newegg and etsy. It seems to be highest   
   > risk with new, generic items. Seller feedback may help, but I haven't   
   > had it happen too often.   
   >   
   > Sure does deflate attempts to avoid "that bastard Bezos"[*].   
      
   Had that just happen 2 weeks ago, when purchasing via AbeBooks!   
   I thought it was wierd.   
      
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