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I think the bigger thing is that there is more bad products on Amazon now. I've found myself going to Target or other more specific stores (e.g. Rei for camping

I think the bigger thing is that there is more bad products on Amazon now. I've found myself going to Target or other more specific stores (e.g. Rei for camping supplies, etc) for goods because a lot of the stuff I see on Amazon isn't what I want to buy. For example, I was looking for an adapter for my Macbook and all the adapters were basically just chinese rebrands of the same adapter. I finally gave up and got a Belkin one from Best Buy because I couldn't find a comparable thing on Amazon. I think this is happening a lot and really hurting them in that sector.

lotsofpulp 4y ago
I assume Amazon is trying to jettison retail since it is a sub 5% profit margin business. A lot of work for not much gain. They would rather be in the AWS/logistics platform/music/video business.
- JoeJonathan 4y ago
  Would they really jettison retail after investing so much in building distribution centers/delivery operations all over the country?
  - lotsofpulp 4y ago
    Years ago, removed the filter for searching only for items shipped and sold by Amazon, and the only reason I can think of is because they would rather sell other retailers stuff because they earn a bigger profit margin from platform fees than directly selling to the consumer.
    - Brybry 4y ago
      The search filter for Seller: Amazon.com still exists. Free shipping by Amazon filter also still exists. I think the seller filter is hidden though if no other filter option has been selected first.
tempnow987 4y ago
I also went to REI recently, same reason. My wife likes target. Both BTW do pickup which gives you a bit of the online convenience in my book (target is a big store to grind through otherwise).