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It has definitely been replacing the need for FedEx with it's super fast delivery, although some Amazon items still come via FedEx...

• dawnerd 10y ago
  Amazon has almost 100% been using the local Prime Now drivers to deliver boxes - which is great because they come next day. Down side is drivers are always new and have no experience delivering mail. It's gotten a little better but I had to call amazon and request that their drivers not call me to tell me to meet them at the corner of the block for my package. I've figured out that if I want something tomorrow, I check the prime now site and see if it's available there. If so there's a very good chance it'll come overnight. What I wonder if how are the drivers compensated for delivering a box vs same day? Same day you tip them. So does that mean they're getting screwed for normal deliveries? Knowing amazon, probably.
  • aninhumer 10y ago
    >Same day you tip them. I'm quite annoyed about this in the UK. They're basically trying to fabricate a price-obscuring tipping culture just so they can advertise "free same day delivery". I would be totally happy to pay £2 for the service when I need it, but I don't appreciate being charity mugged at the checkout.
  • ensignavenger 10y ago
    Were they calling because they were having trouble finding your address, or because they were lazy?
    • dawnerd 10y ago
      I don't know how you miss a massive apartment building? It seems their drivers followed the gps dot exactly (which shows the intersection). Even pizza guys get it right.