If I’m buying something online, like a camera or binoculars, is it unethical to order two competing models so I can try them out side by side and keep one with the intent of returning the other? Really tough to compare when trying to avoid physically going in store.

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I think this is something a lot of people do - you want to get the item which is best suited for your needs. If you are wanting to avoid stores, this is the only way. The only other thing I might suggest (you may already do this) is watch YouTube videos or read in-depth reviews of the products. You may be able to make your decision that way also. Happy shopping!

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Amazon does track returns, and they have dynamic pricing. You can guess how those capabilites play together.

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If the seller has a return policy that doesn't penalize doing this, they must anticipate that people will do this and maybe even find it a benefit.

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If it's a small store I wouldn't want to run up their shipping costs. For anyone else go nuts

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Why not? I don’t think this is an ethical or unethical question. I do the same, and even with clothes by buying multiple sizes as I’m not sure which will fit and will return what I don’t keep.

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I do it all the time. Watch for free returns otherwise u have to pay to send back.

Good luck!

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If you use PayPal, they will refund you shipping costs up to $30 12 times a year

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