Amazon expands again

from the Amazon-takes-over-the-world dept

Tue, Jul 13th 1999 10:57am — Mike Masnick

Dan Miller writes "So, Amazon once again expands into new markets. For the first time, they are not the price leader in a given market with their entry into electronics. Their price for the Palm V is $399, over $50 more than Buy.com. The question becomes will Amazon's convenient shopping experience and superior customer service encourage consumers to spend more, to get better service? My opinion: No, at first. But, as the ecommerce world shakes out, this crazy price game that is taking place will go away and companies like Amazon and Wal-Mart will stand out and win the game."

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prash, 13 Jul 1999 @ 12:26pm

Amazon Tech and Toys
I don't think that Amazon needs to a price leader in every category. They can use books, music, and videos to cross sell people into other product categories. B&M business have done this for years. Best Buy has very aggressive prices on CD's just to get people in the doors.
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Mike (profile), 13 Jul 1999 @ 12:59pm

I agree with Prash
I think I agree with Prash on this one. Amazon.com has such a trusted name in e-commerce, and people seem to really feel comfortable ordering from them that I'm not sure price is as big a factor with them any more. For instance, I personally have shelled out more for books because I was buying them at Amazon rather than some no name place that I wasn't sure I trusted.
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