I know. I have a serious aversion to online shopping. I am doomed.
I have been averse to Amazon also, until I checked it out late in the fall, looking for a Madame Alexander doll for my granddaughter's 1st birthday. I found an incredible selection! I was still hesitant to order, until I tried looking for one around here. That's all it took! Great price, and I would have gotten free shipping, except I was out of time and afraid to risk it, as it was it got here about 3 hours before her party.

I ended up ordering grandson's birthday presents (Dec 7) Leapster2, case and game - Amazon had a package deal for the 3 and I saved about $20, and got free shipping!
Ended up ordering both kids Christmas presents, and only one was more - about $15 - than what it eventually went on sale for the week before Christmas, but since it was a Toys R Us "exclusive" I didn't want to risk it. I saved more than enough on the other stuff, that I was still under Target, TrU, or Walmart prices. All shipping was free(all arrived in 2 days!!), no sales tax (which is almost 10% here), and I didn't have to deal with the crowds...it was wonderful!!!
Amazon will be my choice shopping source again next Christmas!!
I should be a "Grammie spokeperson" for Amazon....
