Amazon?

[jyoutz]

Pizz on Prime and Pizz on Bezos as well.

He provides the best service of any business. He has earned his success.

 

[tradosaurus]

I use the prime card on amazon as it gives another 5% off which I take as store credit. Prime also offers video streaming which I use since I cut the cable cord. And now Prime is offering gaming, which hits me right in the gen X so I'll check that out as well.

I didn't watch Prime video or gaming so that wasn't an advantage. Free shipping was the only advantage and I get than anyway over $25.

 

[5030]

I didn't watch Prime video or gaming so that wasn't an advantage. Free shipping was the only advantage and I get than anyway over $25.

I do the same. Far as Bezo's goes, I don't need to help him finance his new Yacht.

 

[jyoutz]

I do the same. Far as Bezo's goes, I don't need to help him finance his new Yacht.

He is filthy rich. But he also provides the best service to me as a customer. Nobody delivers as quick, or makes returns so hassle free as Amazon. And dealing with their customer service people is outstanding.

 

[Pixguy]

 

[beowulf]

He is filthy rich. But he also provides the best service to me as a customer. Nobody delivers as quick, or makes returns so hassle free as Amazon. And dealing with their customer service people is outstanding.

He got rich by giving people what they need and want. That's how it works. Just like Ford, Edison, Gates, etc. If I try to protest that by not using Amazon, I am the one most immediately affected. Trips to town (2 hours round trip) to try to find where they have what I need, and then to figure out which of those things is best and reliable, etc., and I may not find it at all. Or, I can stay at home, save the time and gas, and leisurely research what is available - and very frequently I discover something that will suit me better than what I had in mind - and I can ask questions about the product and learn of the experiences of others with the product. To my mind, that is a lot of value. And I get 5% off, free shipping and Prime videos.

Nope. I'm not going to protest his wealth by reducing mine. I do hope, though, that he finds ways to use his money to do good things - that is as it should be. And, if he does use his money to do good, would that money - if left in our individual hands - find it's way to do that same good? Don't know but not likely.

I have often told my wife that the best way to save money is by not going to town. We always spend more than we anticipate when we 'walk the aisles', have lunch or dinner, and decide we need things we did not need when we left home.

 

[PuffyC]

Not sure why so many hate successful people. We were supposed to hate Gates, then the Waltons, then Jobs, then Musk, etc. We say we like capitalism and free markets then get pissed off when someone gets rich by selling people stuff they want and happily pay for because it makes their lives better. But as much as folks love a good deal, they love complaining even more.

As for Amazon, that'll be the last service I ever cancel. For less than the price of Netflix alone I can get Prime Video, Prime Reading (free books), Prime Music (free music), next day shipping on a ton of stuff and even same day delivery of my groceries. Then there's Prime Gaming and unlimited online photo storage too. They could double the price and it would still be a steal.

 

[ArlyA]

Not sure why so many hate successful people. We were supposed to hate Gates, then the Waltons, then Jobs, then Musk, etc. We say we like capitalism and free markets then get pissed off when someone gets rich by selling people stuff they want and happily pay for because it makes their lives better. But as much as folks love a good deal, they love complaining even more.

Ya and if you recall X years ago, folks rallied against Sears, kmart, wally world etc. So amazon is next on the list.

 

[Diggin It]

I'm opposed to HOW they do it. Most use extremely unscrupulous tactics. WM didn't become known as town killers by accident. They deliberately set out to be the only store in town and were very adept at it.

MS and Apple didn't become the predominant PC companies by accident. They tromped all over a number of others in the process.

You cannot get to that level honestly and honorably.

AMZ is doing the same things by wiping out competition. Can't get the low transport rates from UPS, FedEx, USPS and others you want? Start your own fleets of trucks, planes and local delivery and take all of the money.

And their big money is not from there. They are one of the largest web hosting providers and their big money comes from AWS that serves most other retail and government websites.

They may be convenient, but they are not honorable.

 

[tradosaurus]

I just received two items I ordered after I cancelled Amazon Prime.
Received it as quick as normally would.
So far no benefit to Amazon Prime.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I'm opposed to HOW they do it. Most use extremely unscrupulous tactics. WM didn't become known as town killers by accident. They deliberately set out to be the only store in town and were very adept at it.

MS and Apple didn't become the predominant PC companies by accident. They tromped all over a number of others in the process.

You cannot get to that level honestly and honorably.

AMZ is doing the same things by wiping out competition. Can't get the low transport rates from UPS, FedEx, USPS and others you want? Start your own fleets of trucks, planes and local delivery and take all of the money.

And their big money is not from there. They are one of the largest web hosting providers and their big money comes from AWS that serves most other retail and government websites.

They may be convenient, but they are not honorable.

Yes, providing a great user interface to order anything you want delivered to your door in 2-5 days is such an unscrupulous tactic.

Last I checked MS still doesn’t make PCs.

And WM providing everything you need in 1 location, shame on them!!!

Finding a better way to do business, so unamerican. They should be forced to pay others higher rates to deliver their goods.

 

[PuffyC]

WM didn't become known as town killers by accident.

I've never seen a small town store go out of business that wasn't just begging for it to happen. There was a thread on that earlier but the short version is if you have very little in stock and keep bankers hours you can't complain when someone else who does business better takes your customers.

MS and Apple didn't become the predominant PC companies by accident. They tromped all over a number of others in the process.

Being armpit deep in tech since the late 80s I'd disagree. In the end they all offered what customers wanted just like every successful tech company.

Can't get the low transport rates from UPS, FedEx, USPS and others you want? Start your own fleets of trucks, planes and local delivery and take all of the money.

That's just being smarter than the other guys. Bezos figured out how to deliver a toaster oven, a tube of axle grease, goat food and a box of #8 machine screws all to my doorstep next day. What he has done for shipping and logistics is borderline alien tech genius.

And their big money is not from there. They are one of the largest web hosting providers and their big money comes from AWS that serves most other retail and government websites.

That's just more genius. When the tools they needed for their business didn't exist they didn't give up like most do, they created them. They design their own chips too for the same reason. Then on top of that they found a way to market those creations to others as it's own line of business. All that does is demonstrate how truly revolutionary they are in creating and running their business. It's a fascinating story once you dig into it.

 

[Oaktree]

That's just more genius. When the tools they needed for their business didn't exist they didn't give up like most do, they created them. They design their own chips too for the same reason. Then on top of that they found a way to market those creations to others as it's own line of business. All that does is demonstrate how truly revolutionary they are in creating and running their business. It's a fascinating story once you dig into it.

I was planning to rebut Diggin It's comments, but you said it better.
Pretty amazing for a company that was little more than an online bookstore 20 years ago.

 

[Diggin It]

And now facing calls for a criminal investigation.

 

[Citydude]

And now facing calls for a criminal investigation.

Bipartisan lawmakers???? wanting an investigation into Amazon for "deceiving" congress during an antitrust probe. Just who has been deceiving who????

Who cares. More taxpayer money burning a hole in our pockets by our "lawmakers".

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Just imagine if Amazon operated like Congress, “you have to buy it before you get to see what you bought”. Or something like that.

 

[Jstpssng]

Just imagine if Amazon operated like Congress, “you have to buy it before you get to see what you bought”. Or something like that.

That would be a Tesla.

 

[Pixguy]

Believe or not we've had a hard time getting Franks hot sauce from our distributor so I ordered a gallon from Az. Came in and I was told, this is to thin and not the same as we usually get, blah blah. I tried to return it and it's not returnable and I chatted with Az and asked where on that product page it said that? It's never been opened. They said keep it and credited the amount $20. I too dislike Bezos but man that's good service.
I now know and wouldn't ask again for a food product to be returned again.

 

[tallyho8]

You don't know what you're missing by not getting Louisiana Hot Sauce or Crystal hot sauce. These Louisiana hot sauces are also cayenne pepper sauces and are more chili tasting and less vinegar tasting than even Tabasco which is America's top selling hot sauce. Yes, Amazon sells them too.

 

[BravoXray]

They said keep it and credited the amount $20. I too dislike Bezos but man that's good service.
I now know and wouldn't ask again for a food product to be returned again.

I have had a few things that were the wrong item or defective when I received them, and usually if it's a $25 or under item, they say to keep it and send you another one. It's not worth the shipping and processing cost to return it.