Although I'm a critic I don't think it's a stretch that they could be profitable. I still buy from them even though they now charge sales tax in my state and th

Although I'm a critic I don't think it's a stretch that they could be profitable. I still buy from them even though they now charge sales tax in my state and that was one of the reasons I started to use them way back. I think they could increase pricing to the point of profitability and if they are the last man standing (or have gotten enough people into same habit) they could end up profitable. It's a big deal that I can buy almost everything I need from Amazon and get it quickly so they are in the forefront of my mind instead of getting a camera from B&H or a PC from Newegg. I think this is pretty typical behavior with many of their customers. Amazon has become a habit. Just like showing up at HN has become a habit.