Have you bought something on Amazon that you regretted? Did you read a 3rd-party website about the item ahead of time? If so, you were likely tricked into believing the product would be the best. This is the work of many Amazon affiliates. Before Amazon became a powerhouse in the e-commerce sector, it relied heavily … Read more
European competition regulators have opened a formal investigation into Amazon because of the e-commerce giant’s use of data. Officials will focus on the Amazon “Buy Box” which is used by millions of Americans every day. As a regular user of Amazon, you may use the buy box without realizing it and you may be punished … Read more
Over the years, Amazon has done a lot of things right. If it hadn’t, it would’ve never made it this far. Many consumers will agree that the Prime subscription service is one of Amazon’s best and most successful gambles. The service was announced in 2005 with an annual subscription fee of $79. At the time, … Read more
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Amazon suspended the shipment of non-essential items. As a result, consumers were forced to rely on 3rd party sellers to purchase video games, clothing, gimbals, paint, books, puzzles, and other items so they could stay sane while staying home. While 3rd party sellers are an integral aspect of Amazon’s business, many … Read more
When eBay was founded in 1995, it took the world by storm giving consumers a platform to sell their unwanted junk. Over the years, the company has gone through several transformations. It acquired PayPal before divesting PayPal as an independent company. It also acquired Skype Technologies in October of 2005 before selling it to Microsoft … Read more
As an Amazon customer, you have probably purchased items from the Warehouse. The giant online marketplace created this service to help manage returned, damaged, and refurbished items. It is unclear when Amazon launched this service but it appears to have been very successful right from the get-go. As a Prime member, I am guilty of … Read more
Amazon has unleashed a handful of “upgrades” and “improvements” over the past few days. Most were announced without prior notice. Today, June 16, 3rd party sellers noticed a change when buying shipping on the e-commerce giant’s platform. Before they’re able to purchase shipping, they’re required to click a box confirming “I certify that the contents … Read more
Have you purchased from an eBay seller only to have the order fulfilled by Amazon? When eBay was at its highest, the online marketplace had millions of sellers and buyers. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. Some blame it on Amazon, while others believe it was of its own accord. Whatever the case may … Read more
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that two U.S. states had initiated investigations into Amazon’s “business practices”. Officials in Washington and California are skeptical about Amazon’s treatment of its third-party (independent) sellers. It is unclear whether the new investigations had anything to do with a previous investigation carried out by the EU in 2019. It … Read more
As an Amazon buyer, there is a good chance that you’re going to return an item at some point. The reason you do so would normally have a big impact on the outcome. Have buyer’s remorse and no longer want the item? Well, you would likely be required to pay return shipping. On June 15, … Read more