beautifulladybug705
May 02, 2019
"Fantastic 5 Stars"
Fantastic 5 stars! Shipping was super quick! I got a 10% discount and my shipping fees were refunded in no time!!
tinyswan452
December 14, 2018
"Fantastic Shopping Experience"
Amazing service - I really enjoy being able to use my Crypto for payment. Keep it up, you guys!!!
Rodney.Steward
December 10, 2018
"10% off, Prime Shipping, and Crypto Payments"
Top-notch service, speedy and complimentary delivery, plus a 10% discount on Amazon.com and the option to pay with Crypto—what more could you want? Fingers crossed this fantastic initiative sticks around for the long haul.
KristenGilbert
November 21, 2018
"Appreciate the Customer Care"
Really dig the support I got. They were super helpful!
MargieChavez
October 19, 2018
"Loved the 10% off with crypto!"
I was really into the 10% discount when using crypto, but man, it took nearly two weeks to get my order. I was under the impression it would come via Amazon Prime, which usually only takes a couple of days.
Lillian.Mccoy
October 19, 2018
"My initial experience with..."
This was my first time buying with cryptocurrency, and it went super smoothly. Plus, my package showed up really quick!
Sofia.Gregory
October 18, 2018
"Paid with crypto, got my item, but some trust issues"
I found out about Alagoria through a review by Crypto Zombie on YouTube. At first, I was a bit hesitant and worried about getting scammed, but I figured I'd give it a shot to save 10% on something I really wanted. Plus, it seemed like a neat way to buy on Amazon using crypto.
Overall, my experience was pretty solid. After I settled the payment, I quickly received a link to the official Amazon tracking confirmation. Since it was an official amazon.com link, I felt reassured that my order was legit.
However, there was a strange hiccup. My item was initially set to arrive in just 2 days after I ordered on October 10th, with a delivery date of October 12th. But when I checked the tracking link the next day, the delivery date had been pushed back to October 17th.
I’m not sure why that happened, but it didn’t bother me too much. As long as it was still on the way, I was content.
Maybe Alagoria had to switch it from prime to standard delivery? Or perhaps Amazon had other delays? Delivery changes can happen whether you’re using a third-party service like Alagoria or not, so I don’t hold that against them.
I got my item yesterday, and I’m quite pleased with the whole process. I sent my crypto, got the official tracking link, and received what I ordered. It looks like the items come as gifts, so you get an official Amazon gift receipt, which is a nice touch. It means I could return or exchange it directly with Amazon if needed.
I’m happy with my purchase, so I don’t plan on returning it. But it’s comforting to know I could deal with Amazon directly if something went wrong.
Now, there are a few areas where Alagoria could step up their game. When you check the tracking link, it prompts you to sign in for more details, but that doesn’t work since the account linked to the order is Alagoria’s, not yours. You might not even have a personal Amazon account, and you don’t need one to use Alagoria. So, the tracking info is pretty vague. You get a link saying a package is on the way, but no specifics on why my delivery changed from 2 days to 7 days or how to confirm it’s going to the right address.
This brings up a concern when using a service like Alagoria. Their Amazon account controls the order, so you have to trust them not to cancel, change, or misdirect your order.
What I’d really like to see is some sort of escrow system where my crypto is held in an escrow wallet or smart contract and only released to Alagoria once the item is confirmed delivered via tracking.
Right now, you send your crypto to Alagoria and hope for the best. But this isn’t just a problem unique to Alagoria; it’s how many crypto payment systems operate.
Here’s what I envision:
I send my crypto to an escrow wallet or smart contract. The funds are locked, and neither Alagoria nor I can access them until either a set time frame is exceeded or the item is delivered. If the item doesn’t arrive by the deadline, I get my crypto back. If it does arrive on time, the funds go to Alagoria. There could also be options for refunds if the order is canceled or the address changes.
For my order, a 30-day max time frame could work well, allowing for reasonable delivery delays. So, if my item was initially set for 2-day delivery and then changed to 7 days, that would still fit within a 30-day window. My funds would stay locked until the tracking status updated to delivered. If it never showed up, I’d either wait for the time frame to pass for a refund or have a way to get my funds back if the tracking showed canceled.
Another big issue is the vagueness of the tracking. Alagoria could send the item to an address they control, and the tracking would indicate it was delivered, even if it went to the wrong place. They need to implement a way to verify that the delivery address in the official confirmation matches the one I provided.
I’m not sure how feasible it is to set up a system like this, but it would definitely make me more inclined to recommend and use Alagoria if I knew there were better protections in place. Right now, I have to rely on Alagoria to issue a refund if something goes awry.
With a smart contract escrow system, I’d know my funds are locked until the item is officially confirmed delivered via tracking, and I could count on an automatic refund if the order is canceled or doesn’t arrive within the set time frame.
Alagoria is a new player in the game, so I hope they work on making their system more trustless in the future. As it stands, it requires a lot of trust and a bit of luck that everything goes smoothly.
In short, I paid with crypto, got an official tracking link, and received the item I wanted. Good experience overall, but I’d love to see an escrow system put in place to enhance trust.
AmandaAnderson
October 12, 2018
"Decent Experience"
Overall, it's pretty good. There are a few glitches, but the support team responds quickly and gets things sorted out.
JavierStone
October 10, 2018
"Fantastic service that delivers on promises"
This service is awesome! They really do what they claim... you get a 10% discount.
redmouse317
October 07, 2018
"Hello!"
Hello! When's Canada gonna hop on the bandwagon? We're really pleased and amazed by the awesome job you're doing.
happymeercat738
September 11, 2018
"Encountered a few bumps with XMR..."
I ran into some issues while using XMR for my orders. It turns out, the problem was an incompatible version of their wallet on my system. But hey, Support got back to me with a fix in just 24 hours, and my order is on its way.
Plus, they hooked me up with a $5 credit for "helping" them spot a bug in the system.
All in all, a pretty solid customer experience, and I’m definitely gonna keep using the site because of the 10% discount and their acceptance of crypto.
microfiberroks
August 30, 2018
"Surprisingly impressed with this..."
I’m genuinely amazed at how effectively this performed. I placed an order on Monday, and it arrived by Wednesday. Definitely gonna use this again!
tinyostrich780
August 29, 2018
"The site every purse dreams of..."
I can't believe I stumbled upon this site. It’s like a dream come true for purses! I'm really thrilled to have discovered this spot. I’d be super keen to get involved if there's ever a chance. Just say the word, and I’m in!
"You're Truly Making a Difference"
You're truly making a difference. I've single-handedly supported Amazon with my countless orders throughout the year, and providing genuine perks for folks to use BCH, Litecoin, or even BTC to snag a 10% discount without much fuss is a move that’ll really boost adoption. Great job, you tech whiz! Keep up the good work, and count me in as your supporter. I grabbed some bocce balls to test the waters, and I plan to purchase more. Cheers, Steve from FEMA Region 5
RosaArnold
August 22, 2018
"Got my order super quick!"
I placed my order and it showed up at my place in a flash.