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Old 06-09-2021, 08:42 AM
 
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I ordered something from Walmart, and a few days later received the item from Amazon. What the heck?
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Old 06-09-2021, 09:25 AM
 
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It was likely a seller who is basically an Amazon seller, but signed up for Walmart exposure as well.
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Old 06-09-2021, 09:42 AM
 
Location: Northern California
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Yeah Walmart.com has many other sellers on its site. I look closely before I buy, as if I need to return it, I want to be able to take it to the store, not deal with shipping etc. Of course some items are only available via other sellers, & I have used them.
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Old 06-09-2021, 11:22 AM
 
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Many times the other sellers on Walmart send out their product in a re-used Amazon box. It has happened to me several times.
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Old 06-09-2021, 11:28 AM
 
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I think many do not understand that Walmart.com and Amazon.com are virtual businesses and basically just an organized hub for individual sellers to ply their wares...like Ebay only more direct.


The stuff in an Amazon warehouse belongs to an individual who pays Amazon "rent" for holding and shipping their product. Others stock and ship their own products and are the non-Prime items.
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Old 06-10-2021, 12:24 AM
 
Location: Troy, NY
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I ordered something from Walmart, and a few days later received the item from Amazon. What the heck?

You always make sure you check the actual seller.

IE:

Sold & shipped by Walmart

Sold & shipped by XYZcom

Or in your case:

Sold & shipped by Amazon



The same thing applies to Amazon.
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Old 06-10-2021, 09:58 PM
 
Location: Oregon Coast
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I ordered something from Walmart, and a few days later received the item from Amazon. What the heck?
Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) _ How It Works - Amazon
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