> Relatedly, big box retailers that offer little advantages beyond availability and low prices are being outdone by Amazon on both counts. In the very long run

> Relatedly, big box retailers that offer little advantages beyond availability and low prices are being outdone by Amazon on both counts. In the very long run it is hard to see why they will continue to exist. I have lately noticed amazon is increasingly more expensive and return policies more restrictive. Yes, it is good for their business but I find amazon is getting less compelling offering for me. And the 'very long run' part is cleverly phrased obviousness. I mean in the very long run I do not see why human with so many shortcomings would not be replaced by some superior digital form of life.