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One hour still beats same day delivery on every front except having to put on pants and leave the house. People for whom that isn't a barrier form a considerabl
by rickmb 14y ago
One hour still beats same day delivery on every front except having to put on pants and leave the house. People for whom that isn't a barrier form a considerable market (albeit that they may be underrepresented on HN...)
But also, same day delivery is logistically near impossible and quite expensive in exactly those cities for exactly the same reasons. The density doesn't make them car friendly, and certainly not delivery van friendly.
- Tichy 14y agoMaybe, though I have to say same day delivery is not really the most important aspect to me. For example we get a box of groceries delivered once per week, which is a huge time saver. In general, any kind of thing I can get delivered I will probably prefer - within ecological bounds, but I think delivery vans might not even be that bad. Certainly more efficient than people driving to the mall by car, I presume.
- alanfalcon 14y agoOnline shopping gives you a wide selection, instant access to customer reviews, easy price comparison, no hassle from salesmen, and other conveniences besides the painless shopping experience.