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Title: AMAZON....... how do they do it?
Post by: DILLIGAFF on 15 March 2013, 10:11:09 am

I needed a max/min thermometer and ordered on Amazon. It was delivered, first class, from Hong Kong within the week... £3.30
LCD digital including battery !!!



Just ordered an audio lead to connect smartphone to new car audio, again from HK......................... 55 pence, delivered????




Will I come home one day and find a couple of dozen Chinamen living in my loft????

Title: Re: AMAZON....... how do they do it?
Post by: sure2ride on 15 March 2013, 10:28:05 am

Too late mate, they are already there... :D

Title: Re: AMAZON....... how do they do it?
Post by: Chillum on 15 March 2013, 03:06:50 pm

economies of scales at work.

if they can be the cheapest and get millions of sales, they don't need to make as much profit and can reduce prices creating more sales etc. etc.

It sucks to be the little guy, bye bye high street.

Title: Re: AMAZON....... how do they do it?
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 15 March 2013, 04:53:38 pm

Yeah, when you skip human rights and all that pollution legislation its easy to make cheap. I have to say I avoid China if I can. I know they are cheap, and in the currant climate I understand why people buy from there. However, their treatment of animals in particular disgusts me and I prefer to spend a little more for a more ethical and quality product.