Amazon drives me up the wall

I used to love how small businesses could sell their products - it was a great way to support the local market that couldn't afford the premises costs of a shop. But now it is flooded with cheaply made products from Eastern Asia.
If i am looking for a phone case, sleep mask, bag whatever it is i cannot filter on a product from a local seller.

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swirlie · 31-35

Stuff you can buy from a local seller is still made in either India or China, but none of what you'd ever want is actually made in Europe or North America.

Amazon is only a delivery company who distribute merchandise that's made in China or India. Amazon itself doesn't make anything or recommend where you can but certain items.

BabyLonia · F

@swirlie but tgen there is no benefit for the local seller or local economy for a start.
Also uk sellers have to sell according to British Standards which reduces sub-standard goods in the market. I wouldn't mind if there was an option to select where your goods are being shipped from

swirlie · 31-35

@BabyLonia
Britain doesn't make anything either! Everything you buy in a store in UK comes from either China or India.

And why do you think there is no benefit for the local seller or local economy for a start?