When I was younger I bought my shoes from Freeman Hardy Willis, and my books from W H Smith. I bought various things from Woolworth's, and most of my clothes came from either Selfridge's or M & S.
But today there is nothing I CAN'T BUY through Amazon, and, as I'm slightly immobile, it is very convenient for me to do so.
In recent years I've bought haggis, reading glasses, kimchi, trousers, shoes, an electric kettle, a pvc table-cloth, and an office chair (amongst many other things).
In fact I use Amazon for almost everything, other than what I can find at either Sainsbury's or Waitrose (UK supermarkets).
OK, it's all very convenient and efficient, but I have one major concern. As I am always rightly defensive of the UK economy, I want to know where my money is going!
If I buy on the High Street from an English based company, I know that my few £'s will go into company accounts, and that taxes will go to pay for all our schools, hospitals, etc.
With Amazon I have no idea where my money ends-up, but I'm in no doubt that someone somewhere is becoming extremely rich (probably with no taxes being paid), whilst our UK High Street shops are closing down; and I'm all too aware that I'm partly to blame.
This won't stop me from using Amazon because I find their service extremely efficient. But I do think the government should do something about it. They must be missing-out on a fortune.
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