While you aren’t wrong, sometimes it’s just really nice to browse through a store and see what they have. I can scroll through Amazon and Etsy all day, but going into a store just brings a different, valuable experience.
I feel like a big factor here is that it costs Amazon basically nothing to add another item for you to scroll through. Brick and mortar stores are naturally more restricted so you get a more curated inventory. One thing I like about shopping at Costco is that I never have to decide if Xyzxel or Bimdang is the more trustworthy brand.
I can tell when something is a piece of shit when it’s in my hand.
If I want to return something i got online I have to get my fucking inkjet printer working (or go to a Staples) to print the return label from my email and then go to the post office and ship it back.
I live about a mile from an Amazon Fresh store, and that makes it really convenient to return stuff to Amazon. I think a future where more purchases are delivered would include locations near everyone where you can easily return items from any retailer.
Ok but that sounds literally impossible. Logistics for any store being able to accept returns from every other store? This not to speak of the logistics of return items which are often just thrown away with wasted hours, effort, and energy.
It would be a lovely dream but we can’t live in them. We must live in reality.
While you aren’t wrong, sometimes it’s just really nice to browse through a store and see what they have. I can scroll through Amazon and Etsy all day, but going into a store just brings a different, valuable experience.
I feel like a big factor here is that it costs Amazon basically nothing to add another item for you to scroll through. Brick and mortar stores are naturally more restricted so you get a more curated inventory. One thing I like about shopping at Costco is that I never have to decide if Xyzxel or Bimdang is the more trustworthy brand.
Amazon Canada is overpricing a shit ton of their items compared to other stores as well.
I can tell when something is a piece of shit when it’s in my hand.
If I want to return something i got online I have to get my fucking inkjet printer working (or go to a Staples) to print the return label from my email and then go to the post office and ship it back.
I live about a mile from an Amazon Fresh store, and that makes it really convenient to return stuff to Amazon. I think a future where more purchases are delivered would include locations near everyone where you can easily return items from any retailer.
Ok but that sounds literally impossible. Logistics for any store being able to accept returns from every other store? This not to speak of the logistics of return items which are often just thrown away with wasted hours, effort, and energy.
It would be a lovely dream but we can’t live in them. We must live in reality.
Nice experience doesn’t pay the bills for a store owner who has more overhead than an online store.
You’re not wrong.