I mean, there’s plenty of private sellers at stores in your city who are hurt by Amazon. Ultimately the local shop or the Amazon seller is going to lose the sale to the other and I’d rather the money stay in my community.
They’re hostile to regulation, and past administrations attempted to regulate them. That doesn’t mean that they like the current administration, they just tolerate it.
While I sympathize with the independent sellers, Amazon has become a natural target for the growing global boycotts. This could be an opportunity for sellers to explore alternative platforms that prioritize human rights, worker dignity, and environmental responsibility.
“Cozying up to the current U.S. administration” will have its consequences. Nothing goes unpunished. The U.S. has pissed off billions, and Amazon, along with other fascist supporters, will face the harsh reality of their actions this year.
You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.
Assuming I only buy things on Amazon that I actually need, and assuming by not buying them on Amazon I’m buying them somewhere else, it’s a zero sum game. My money’s going to someone. If I buy from a local seller, and that means that a small seller on Amazon loses out, then that’s just swings and roundabouts. Someone’s still quids in.
Be advised there are many independent sellers on Amazon who will be hurt by this unless buyers seek said sellers out on a private basis.
It should also be noted that any cozying up to the current U.S. administration is very, very recent. Years ago they were hostile.
I mean, there’s plenty of private sellers at stores in your city who are hurt by Amazon. Ultimately the local shop or the Amazon seller is going to lose the sale to the other and I’d rather the money stay in my community.
They’re hostile to regulation, and past administrations attempted to regulate them. That doesn’t mean that they like the current administration, they just tolerate it.
While I sympathize with the independent sellers, Amazon has become a natural target for the growing global boycotts. This could be an opportunity for sellers to explore alternative platforms that prioritize human rights, worker dignity, and environmental responsibility.
“Cozying up to the current U.S. administration” will have its consequences. Nothing goes unpunished. The U.S. has pissed off billions, and Amazon, along with other fascist supporters, will face the harsh reality of their actions this year.
You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.
Assuming I only buy things on Amazon that I actually need, and assuming by not buying them on Amazon I’m buying them somewhere else, it’s a zero sum game. My money’s going to someone. If I buy from a local seller, and that means that a small seller on Amazon loses out, then that’s just swings and roundabouts. Someone’s still quids in.
A lot of manufacturers have their own Amazon stores. I’ve also bought from manufacturers on eBay, but they’re not much better.