[Fuusm-l] Is there an alternative to Amazon?

Fri May 22 09:59:14 CDT 2020

Since I raised some issues that make it difficult to look past the FUUSM 
creed and still shop with Amazon I thought I would pass along some 
alternatives.  While these are not inclusive of everything that's 
possible, it shows there are a number of easy alternatives.  I love 
Thrive Market and find that even though there is a small membership fee 
(which then enables someone who can't afford the membership to join) 
it's worth it.  After their initial rush at the beginning of the crisis 
lock down they have been able to be timely in their response.  I've 
ordered the tofu brand I like from other sites, and herbs from Mountain 
Rose.  When I go back to living in the real world I will purchase these 
items locally when possible.  Annie

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Subject: 	Is there an alternative to Amazon?
Date: 	Wed, 20 May 2020 18:00:56 -0400
From: 	Charlotte Tate, Green America <ctate at greenamerica.org>
Reply-To: 	Charlotte Tate, Green America <webster at greenamerica.org>
To: 	annie at bluerockstation.com

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