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[โ€“] DupaCycki@lemmy.world 17 points 15 hours ago (4 children)

This reminds me. Where do you guys buy stuff like accessories for less known devices, e.g., retro handhelds? I buy everything on my local marketplaces, but these I can only find on Amazon or Temu/AliExpress. Any recommendations?

[โ€“] ThanksForAllTheFish@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

I buy from refurbishers and modders. It's more expensive, but got some fully refurbished and tested PS2 controllers this way.

AliExpress is the only option for some stuff like this and SBC gaming.

[โ€“] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 9 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I don't buy that stuff, and I got rid of my Amazon account a couple years ago, but I still buy stuff there occasionally. sometimes it's just the only place I can find something, and I'm okay with that. as long as I'm minimizing using it.

[โ€“] fisch@lemmy.world 9 points 10 hours ago

Same. All expensive purchases are made using European online shops. The only time I use Amazon is for cheap fringe stuff that I can't find anywhere else and where quality doesn't matter.

Dont let perfect be the enemy of good.

[โ€“] cheers_queers@lemmy.zip 7 points 13 hours ago

ebay existed when amazon was a bookstore, i still use it..