Amazon.com was on Fire

This past holiday season I was amazed at how efficient Amazon.com’s operation has become. As this was my 8th year doing the majority of my holiday shopping online this was the first that every gift came 48 hours after ordering from Amazon.com. On the other hand the two gifts that I bought from Buy.com did make it prior to the holiday, but it took an unremarkable 5 days. It should be noted that my use of the term “efficiency” is used in the terms of time alone. As far as eco-friendliness Buy.com did beat Amazon.com as they sent one box for every three items bought verse Amazon’s 1 to 1 gift to box ratio. Although the pile of Amazon boxes did make a great fire which saved me from turning on the oil heat.

*Update: I was made aware that burning cardboard is not a great idea as it can increase the likelihood of a chimney fire*