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They even have a patent for shipping orders to customers before they are anticipated to purchase it (pre-order delivery!). http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/18/ama

by jonknee 11y ago

They even have a patent for shipping orders to customers before they are anticipated to purchase it (pre-order delivery!). http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/18/amazon-pre-ships/ http://techcrunch.com/2014/01/18/amazon-pre-ships/

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jacquesm 11y ago
Whoever dreamed that up was watching minority report.
- jonknee 11y ago
  It made more sense a few years ago when there weren't distro centers near most major population centers and 1hr delivery options. Pre-shipping isn't going to be 1hr by much!
  - gtremper 11y ago
    Maybe that's how they've implemented 1hr shipping?
    - jonknee 11y ago
      No, they just have urban area distro centers with commonly ordered products that would be desired quickly. Here in Seattle it's an old car dealership that's right near downtown--tons of space for delivery cars and enough for popular SKUs.