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>> more choice and competition What competition?

• sokoloff 8y ago
  For many products on Amazon, there are several sellers, each competing for the "buy box". Third party sellers are not an unalloyed good, but on balance are good for Amazon shoppers, IMO. Outside of Amazon, Amazon has helped to set new standards for online commerce (free shipping, fast shipping, no/few questions customer service). When you see Zappos (now Amazon), Jet, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, and Ebay all mimicking aspects of the Amazon shopping experience, you're also seeing increased competition. It also has effects on brick and mortar commerce that are beneficial for consumers. Some stores match Amazon prices in the walk-in stores. It has absolutely taken margin out of the retail industry, making it harder on retailers, but so long as they don't fail in droves, margin leaving the industry is money that's being returned to consumers, at least in part.
  • thefounder 8y ago
    There is competition between small sellers until Amazon decides to compete with them, and that's it...remember Amazon refusing to sell Chromecast? Or using dumping against competitors? Not to mention that all the sellers have to pay Amazon a fee so there is no competition with Amazon.