I have been shopping via Amazon for nine years now. What started out as a book and DVD obsession for me has turned into practically a retailer for most of my needs. Shipping and prices are the best overall. Refunds are almost always troublefree. Frequent buyers are offered unadvertised specials. If you write good reviews, you may also be asked to join the "Vine" program where you are often offered high-end new products to review.

The only items I don't buy from Amazon are cameras and high-end lenses. For that I shop elsewhere.