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Old 06-19-2020, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Amazon is good for the economy. They are successful because they are giving people what they want. Who wants to wait a week or so to get something when you can get it in 2 days? Last year, I wanted to give some business to Shoe Biz, a local store. None of the 3 stores had the shoes I wanted in a size 9. Really? I got them from Amazon in 2 days for a lower price. Also, stores, banks, and restaurants want you to use their automated systems. They make more profit when you do.
Very often we get something the next day that we are in no need to get so quick.

For example my wife found some nail polish she wanted to try that cost $ 7.99 for a small bottle. Comes the next day from Utah.

How in the world did someone make any money at this? Obviously the post office is losing their shirt on the delivery end of this.