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i agree that this has a high probability of falling into the same zone as Marketplace. For businesses, this implies all the difficult choices of using someone e

i agree that this has a high probability of falling into the same zone as Marketplace. For businesses, this implies all the difficult choices of using someone else's platform (customer lock-in, rule changes, etc.). It also brings the benefits of Amazon's reputation and innovation (e.g. allowing Prime customers special benefits). But I think no one is focusing on the benefits to customers and not businesses. Amazon has historically been awesome for the consumer - bringing a high quality product at low prices. If it can do the same for services, I (as a consumer) will be very happy.

jvehent 12y ago
And comments! Reputation is critical for services, those 5 stars are going to become very important to business owners.
- schafx 12y ago
  This is a really big deal. I have several times sourced handymen through Angie's List only to get very odd and sometimes bad service. This despite those contractors having mainly good reviews. I applaud Amazon for being one of the few who don't doctor their reviews which allows me to actually rely on them.