quick note before you scroll

The four cards on the wall are real online retailers in 2026. Each shops a little differently. No "best" pick for every cart. Membership prices are approximate, current as of early 2026. Always check each retailer's site for live numbers.

Order # Box on porch '26

the big one~ a box arrived again ~

Amazon
The largest online retailer in many markets. Massive catalog, third-party marketplace, in-house ecosystem (Prime Video, Music, AWS, Kindle, devices). Prime unlocks fast shipping & streaming bundle.
TypeMarketplace + 1P
MembershipPrime ~$15/mo
StoresLimited
Best forCatalog depth
Cart in lot '26

the everyday aisle~ groceries + everything ~

Walmart
The largest US physical retailer. Plus a growing online catalog and marketplace. Strong grocery, pharmacy, household essentials. Walmart+ adds free delivery, fuel discounts, and Paramount+ in the US bundle.
TypeStores + online
MembershipW+ ~$13/mo
Stores4,600+ US
Best forEveryday + grocery
USED like new! $ Pick of the day '26

the marketplace~ found something weird ~

eBay
A pure marketplace platform. Strong on used, vintage, collectible, refurbished goods. Auctions and Buy It Now formats. No membership required. eBay Plus exists in some regions (UK, AU) at a small annual fee with shipping perks.
TypeMarketplace only
MembershipFree to shop
StoresNone
Best forUsed / collectible
Saturday run '26

the curated bullseye~ ended up with extras ~

Target
A US retailer with a curated catalog and well-regarded private labels (Threshold, Cat & Jack, Good & Gather, Made by Design). Stores plus online ordering, pickup, and same-day. Circle 360 is the paid same-day membership tier.
TypeStores + online
MembershipC360 ~$11/mo
Stores~1,900 US
Best forCurated + private label

The Side by Side Card

all four · pinned together · 2026
Note Amazon Walmart eBay Target
MembershipPrime ~$15W+ ~$13FREEC360 ~$11
Annual option~$140/yr~$98/yrN/A~$99/yr
StoresLimited4,600+None~1,900
Grocery onlineYesStrongLimitedYes
Marketplace 3PHugeYesOnlyLimited
Used / refurbSomeSomeStrongLimited
Same-day optionYesYesNoYes (C360)
Streaming bundlePrime VideoParamount+ (US)NoneNone

scribbled in the margins

Most shoppers use more than one. Amazon for catalog depth and Prime perks. Walmart for grocery and everyday essentials. eBay when the item is used, rare, or refurbished. Target for curated picks and private labels. Mix to taste.

All figures above are approximate and current as of early 2026. Retailers update pricing, perks, and regional availability frequently. This scrapbook is an educational comparison, not a paid endorsement. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Pinboard Ref-2026 Pinned 2026.05 Educational use only ~ taped, not endorsed ~