Amazon deliveries, Now lumbered with Amazon Logistics Options

[GMR]

I just had a delivery today; it did what it said on the tin. Not only that but they let me know on my iPhone when it was dispatched and delivered. Too be honest when a business becomes very successful their complaint level goes up.

[Andy Capp]

I believe the courier service is down to a number of agents, and not necessarily Amazon, as it were. I have, however, heard they have increased their charge for the Prime service to include video streaming, whether you want it or not, that has annoyed a number of people I know.

[GMR]

I believe the courier service is down to a number of agents, and not necessarily Amazon, as it were. I have, however, heard they have increased their charge for the Prime service to include video streaming, whether you want it or not, that has annoyed a number of people I know.

It may annoy a number of people, but I doubt it will stop people using them. Their prices are still good and easy to use compared to the shops.

[On the edge]

Best service I ever had with an online order from Amazon, or indeed anywhere was a specialist book I ordered one evening at around 6pm. Around 10pm someone pushed something through our letter box - the book I'd ordered! It turned out that the Amazon Supplier was a one man operation in Thatcham and he was on his way out when my order arrived. As our house was on his way, he dropped it off.

[Andy Capp]

It may annoy a number of people, but I doubt it will stop people using them. Their prices are still good and easy to use compared to the shops.

Well two people I work with have cancelled their Prime subscription.

[GMR]

Well two people I work with have cancelled their Prime subscription.

Two people I know had a sex change, however, I can't see everybody following them. We can always find people who buck the trend; but one swallow doesn't make a summer.

[GMR]

Best service I ever had with an online order from Amazon, or indeed anywhere was a specialist book I ordered one evening at around 6pm. Around 10pm someone pushed something through our letter box - the book I'd ordered! It turned out that the Amazon Supplier was a one man operation in Thatcham and he was on his way out when my order arrived. As our house was on his way, he dropped it off.

It won't be long before they are taking over the world; Amazon, not your courier angel.

[On the edge]

It won't be long before they are taking over the world; Amazon, not your courier angel.

Ummm, that might be a truer statement than you think! After all, Amazon 'know what you are reading' so their data experts can deduce your level of intelligence and probably what you are thinking......they also know where you live. Next added value service could be 'send us your postal vote; we'll do the rest'. You wouldn't get that level of service from WHS.

[JeffG]

I believe the courier service is down to a number of agents, and not necessarily Amazon, as it were. I have, however, heard they have increased their charge for the Prime service to include video streaming, whether you want it or not, that has annoyed a number of people I know.

It may annoy a number of people, but I doubt it will stop people using them. Their prices are still good and easy to use compared to the shops.

GMR - I believe you are slightly misinterpreting what Andy Capp said. He said that some people are annoyed with the changes to the Amazon Prime service, not Amazon (and its prices) in general. I use Amazon a lot, but have never subscribed to Amazon Prime.

(I need Prime even less now that I have Netflix on my TV. How I could have missed out on Breaking Bad all this time I don't know.)

[Andy Capp]

Two people I know had a sex change, however, I can't see everybody following them. We can always find people who buck the trend; but one swallow doesn't make a summer.

That'll be you and your boyfriend then.


It's all very well all you people cooing over services like Amazon, but there is an unhealthy side to all this, as are things like supermarkets taking over retail.

[Mr Brown]

Is unfettered retail competition really that unhealthy? Ironically, Tesco's grip is being fast loosened by Aldi and other discounters right now. I've never yet met anyone who complains about the loss of traditional shops who doesn't actually use one of the big multiples. They must be doing something right!

[Andy Capp]

Is unfettered retail competition really that unhealthy? Ironically, Tesco's grip is being fast loosened by Aldi and other discounters right now. I've never yet met anyone who complains about the loss of traditional shops who doesn't actually use one of the big multiples. They must be doing something right!

It trains us to think that is how much things are worth. Every pound you save, is a pound more pressure to suppress wages for the most underprivileged. They are 'telling' us what to buy, not the other way round.

[blackdog]

Amazon doesn't believe in unfettered retail competition - they are using their dominant market share with a pretty heavy hand.

Not so long ago it was Tesco taking over the world, now it's Amazon.

[On the edge]

Tesco and the like telling us what to buy? Are all of us such sheep? I don't think so!! Its more to do with things being done that don't suit our own personal preferences. As for exploitation; sorry but that's how life always is; even in the 'good old days'. Our forefathers kept warm on the back of the miners, dressed in fine clothes made from materials made by exploited Lancastrian mill workers and so on. Then along comes the Co-op and the mutuals...,but we don't like them either! As for market share leading to dominance; what's new there; in the long run Amazon won't succeed any more than Tesco.

[GMR]

That'll be you and your boyfriend then. It's all very well all you people cooing over services like Amazon, but there is an unhealthy side to all this, as are things like supermarkets taking over retail.

Then I would have said one person I know, including myself; but I didn't.




I agree (with your second sentence), however, it could be just the evolution of society and retail. We, as people, don't like changes. They are seen as a threat. On the subject of Amazon I heard an interview with the creator and he said somewhere along the line something will come to replace Amazon. He then said "I hope it isn't in my life time." Nothing is safe; even the big companies.

[GMR]

Amazon doesn't believe in unfettered retail competition - they are using their dominant market share with a pretty heavy hand. Not so long ago it was Tesco taking over the world, now it's Amazon.

After that it will be somebody else. Nothing changes.

[GMR]

GMR - I believe you are slightly misinterpreting what Andy Capp said. He said that some people are annoyed with the changes to the Amazon Prime service, not Amazon (and its prices) in general. I use Amazon a lot, but have never subscribed to Amazon Prime. (I need Prime even less now that I have Netflix on my TV. How I could have missed out on Breaking Bad all this time I don't know.)

It doesn't really matter if I misinterpret on this forum or any other; you will always get somebody coming along (like you good self) and either putting you straight or giving you a different interpretation. At least it give somebody something to do and I am only here to please.

[GMR]

Ummm, that might be a truer statement than you think! After all, Amazon 'know what you are reading' so their data experts can deduce your level of intelligence and probably what you are thinking......they also know where you live. Next added value service could be 'send us your postal vote; we'll do the rest'. You wouldn't get that level of service from WHS.

True. On the subject of WHS. I went into their shop in Newbury (the first time in a long time) and I was shocked at the prices. I wanted a printer cartridge and they were far cheaper in Sainsbury's. They didn't have good quality envelops so I had to Staples. They only had the standard cheap ones. Most of the things I looked at I could have got cheaper somewhere else. I am surprised they are still going. My kids gave me a voucher to buy items in that shop.

[JeffG]

It doesn't really matter if I misinterpret on this forum or any other; you will always get somebody coming along (like you good self) and either putting you straight or giving you a different interpretation. At least it give somebody something to do and I am only here to please.

Typical rude response from you, as expected. I am awaiting your next comment as you can never resist having the last word.

[Andy Capp]

Tesco and the like telling us what to buy? Are all of us such sheep?

Yes to both. If it weren't true, there wouldn't be so much invested in advertising.

Its more to do with things being done that don't suit our own personal preferences. As for exploitation; sorry but that's how life always is; even in the 'good old days'. Our forefathers kept warm on the back of the miners, dressed in fine clothes made from materials made by exploited Lancastrian mill workers and so on. Then along comes the Co-op and the mutuals...,but we don't like them either! As for market share leading to dominance; what's new there; in the long run Amazon won't succeed any more than Tesco.

It's not about exploitation or 'good old days'.

They have 'taught' us to eat out of season, and the cost and energy that creates. They have taught us to eat cheap meat, and the good stuff now is so cheap, there has to be something being abused somewhere. The have 'taught' us that TVs and white goods are so cheap, they don't last 10 minutes, or worthless if they fail, and all the energy that uses. And of course, once a commercial beast becomes too large it starts to wield political power too.

On top if all that, people should see how vicious (and often incompetent) they are to deal with when you a small concern.