[FG111]

Hello-
On a linky via xxxxx under one of the financial sites that shorted stocks like $GME, I read that Amazon """""MAY"""" be in early talks with the authorities that if granted permission and access to the certain COVID19 vaccine that doesn't require a sub-zero freezer, Amazon may come-up with the model where a customer may order, have delivered and have an Amazon paid medical technician inject an adult with the vaccine for a small administrative fee / profit fee right at their residence. This service would be directed primarily to those who cannot or unwilling to leave their home or those willing to pay an extra fee for the convenience.

Naturally this is just a rumor, but can you just imagine if a great company, such as Amazon gets involved on how quickly they can disburse the vaccine, especially when a financial incentive is involved.

[retiredguy123]

Some will probably disagree, but I think the lack of a financial incentive, and the inability to charge to administer the vaccine has contributed to many of the problems associated with the slow distribution.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Some will probably disagree, but I think the lack of a financial incentive, and the inability to charge to administer the vaccine has contributed to many of the problems associated with the slow distribution.

I would think that somehow companies like GMR are getting paid for administering the vaccine

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I would think that somehow companies like GMR are getting paid for administering the vaccine

Probably. But, if they are being paid a fixed fee for administering a limited supply of the vaccine, where is the financial incentive to be efficient?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Probably. But, if they are being paid a fixed fee for administering a limited supply of the vaccine, where is the financial incentive to be efficient?

If they are getting a fixed rate per shot they have all the reason in the world to be efficient drive down costs to make money.

If the govt is giving them a fixed total rate less cost more profit.

Either case they should want to earn a profit.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If they are getting a fixed rate per shot they have all the reason in the world to be efficient drive down costs to make money.

If the govt is giving them a fixed total rate less cost more profit.

Either case they should want to earn a profit.

Yes, but they have no incentive to satisfy the customers. So, people are wasting hours on websites and driving long distances to get the vaccine. I like the Amazon plan.

[RaunchyRich]

Drink it , in a shot glass like the polio vaccine!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Yes, but they have no incentive to satisfy the customers. So, people are wasting hours on websites and driving long distances to get the vaccine. I like the Amazon plan.

I do agree the rollout of the vaccine has been horrendously inefficient so far.

The lack of info on when more of the vaccine was coming for a few weeks never should have happened.

[Mortal1]

Yawn....isn't it great when there's a rumor how many "intelligent" people jump on the band wagon with their theories?

If there's a logical reason why the roll out has been a problem just look at the effectiveness of governments in general.

[Kenswing]

We don't have enough Covid threads running already? Now we're going to start debating the rumors too?

[Shansonmarx]

Branching off topic but my husband and I are moving to The Villages in the near future, do you know if there are any Investment/Trading clubs? I trade Options daily and read you were looking at financials. Do you know if they have such a club?

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Some will probably disagree, but I think the lack of a financial incentive, and the inability to charge to administer the vaccine has contributed to many of the problems associated with the slow distribution.

Places administering the vaccinations may not charge US, but they are being paid a set fee by the government for each injection. Similarly, Medicare pays for flu vaccinations for those who have Medicare, right? But we the people pay for Medicare. Thus, we are all paying for the development of the vaccine and for its administration. If it turns out that we need to be vaccinated every year or get a booster, the drug companies will be charging much more, pharmacies and doctors’ offices will be charging, and insurance companies will be billed. This isn’t being done out of the goodness of people’s hearts. It makes money for all the companies and businesses involved.

[RaunchyRich]

I heard There's a guy in a white robe behind Publix with a hijacked tractor trailer giving out vaccines and selling pints of cream cheese... seriously some of the postings on here are a little off kilter..,

[J1ceasar]

There is no inefficiency in distribution of the vaccine. The only inefficiency is in the people who want the vaccine trying to get an appointment it's been about five weeks and about 25% of all seniors have gotten at least their first shot. Compare this to GM's new Corvette will only a few thousand people have gotten something they all want and probably the remaining 50,000 that want it all overpay

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Some will probably disagree, but I think the lack of a financial incentive, and the inability to charge to administer the vaccine has contributed to many of the problems associated with the slow distribution.

Back in 70’s there was a strain of flu that was deadly and the developed a vaccine for it and wanted to give everyone a vaccination for it. Where I lived local schools, fire stations and some public buildings were all opened and you went and got in line and they administered these shoots. There were multiple lines wherever you went and there were several people using some type of injection gun administering the shots. The lines moved rapidly and you were in and out in no time. There was no cost for the shot and never any discussion of money. Unfortunately today everything is about money and influence. Vaccinating people at Publix, CVS, Winn Dixie, Walgreens etc. is all about money. How many people go to these stores get a shot, which is free then go in and buy something while their there. These shots should be administered at mass vaccination sites, and no profit making scheme should be associated with it. I saw my doctor last week and he told me if they gave him a thousand doses, he would come in over a weekend and vaccinate everyone of his patients. No charge, no money involved. That reminds me of a time gone by where people did the right things for the right reasons.