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Old 11-24-2015, 01:08 PM   #1
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Amazon Sucks

Amazon took a good business model and fucked it.

Amazon and the other ebook sellers give a lot of authors, especially mystery writers a start. A start they wouldn't have gotten in the print days. Usually you can get the 1st or 1/2 of the 1st book for free, then if you like the author you can buy books at modest prices.

Amazon just produced the movie The Man in the High Castle. You get the first half free. It was great. But you have to spend $80 to join Prime to see the last half. I have no need for a Prime account. I'd gladly pay a reasonable amount to see the second half.

Fuck them
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Old 11-24-2015, 01:22 PM   #2
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So amazon puts something out for free along with a cross sale and you're mad that you didnt get the entire thing for free? Seems legit.
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Old 11-24-2015, 01:26 PM   #3
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In the Uk, Amazon offer a free no obligation 30 day trial to Amazon Prime... Do they not offer the same in the states?
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Old 11-24-2015, 01:27 PM   #4
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NOt what I said

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So amazon puts something out for free along with a cross sale and you're mad that you didnt get the entire thing for free? Seems legit.
I said I'd gladly pay a reasonable amount. I just have no need for Prime
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Old 11-24-2015, 01:31 PM   #5
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Prime is a 30 day trial Plus free shipping on all products Prime is worth it i've had it for a few years now
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Old 11-24-2015, 01:32 PM   #6
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I said I'd gladly pay a reasonable amount. I just have no need for Prime
I like overpaying on my shipping too
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Old 11-24-2015, 01:35 PM   #7
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amazon loses $3+billion a year on prime. the value it provides to customers far surpasses the cost to join.
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Old 11-24-2015, 02:31 PM   #8
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I love prime!
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Old 11-24-2015, 02:34 PM   #9
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They give a "free" product to members.

You aren't a member.

They let you check it out anyway.

That was nice of them.
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Old 11-24-2015, 02:34 PM   #10
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They give a "free" product to members.

You aren't a member.

They let you check it out anyway.

That was nice of them.
That's exactly my point!
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Old 11-24-2015, 02:39 PM   #11
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you know what sucks? restocking fees. I bought a widget that doesn't work and am being charged 20% to have them put it back on the shelf. doesn't matter if it's $1 or $1,000,000 or weighs 1 oz or 1 ton, it's 20% fee to return it.

fuck that shit. no restocking fees at amazon.
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Old 11-24-2015, 02:42 PM   #12
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Old 11-24-2015, 02:51 PM   #13
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Old 11-24-2015, 02:52 PM   #14
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It depends how you roll.
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Old 11-24-2015, 03:17 PM   #15
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amazon loses $3+billion a year on prime. the value it provides to customers far surpasses the cost to join.
If you compare the loss of "free shipping" vs the subscription... maybe.
But the retention of customers they get is priceless.
Say you see a product at $45 at amazon and $40 + shipping at another e-store, what are you going to pick?
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Old 11-24-2015, 03:19 PM   #16
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Old 11-24-2015, 03:32 PM   #17
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If you compare the loss of "free shipping" vs the subscription... maybe.
But the retention of customers they get is priceless.
Say you see a product at $45 at amazon and $40 + shipping at another e-store, what are you going to pick?
Umm, I don't need a lesson in sales and marketing.
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Old 11-24-2015, 03:42 PM   #18
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Amazon is killing the adult toy business as they are so cheap.

Prime is brilliant for online buyers who stream even a little and shop online a few times a year.
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Old 11-24-2015, 03:43 PM   #19
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I buy whatever I can from Amazon. Fuck Walmart.
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Old 11-24-2015, 03:59 PM   #20
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Umm, I don't need a lesson in sales and marketing.
Not what I was trying to do.
Just adding to your comment since you left out that part which, I reckon, is important
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Old 11-24-2015, 05:33 PM   #21
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Amazon rocks. I've been a Prime member for some time; It pays off for us being as we are always buying stuff from Amazon.

I haven't seen this show yet but I plan to watch it this weekend.
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