Re:Show HN: I'm building an open-source Amazon
by desiarnezjr on Friday September 02, 2022 @07:55PM
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Bingo. Predictability and consistency is actually hard to execute and scale.
I can order an iPad from Best Buy or Apple, but most of the time I'm never quite sure when it might arrive. Amazon, I know it should arrive tonight or tomorrow.
I tend to avoid buying many brands on Amazon because of supply chain integrity risks, but their execution is consistent and predictable. I can't say that about many retailers.
Re:Show HN: I'm building an open-source Amazon
by the_cat_kittles on Friday September 02, 2022 @11:49PM
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how is it not kind of stupid to prioritize getting something asap over being genuine?
Re:Show HN: I'm building an open-source Amazon
by candiodari on Saturday September 03, 2022 @04:24AM
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The growth potential and the customer satisfaction.
The sad reality is that a large majority of people don't actually use products they buy. They want the satisfaction of getting a new "quality" product and imagine it gives them status.
Re:Show HN: I'm building an open-source Amazon
by the_cat_kittles on Saturday September 03, 2022 @12:17PM
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that is stupid, which is what im saying
If I order from Etsy, I will drop $100 on a product and shipping. But when will I get it? I don’t know. Will it even arrive? Who knows?
With Amazon I know what I order is coming this week. That’s why I buy from them and no one else. It doesn’t matter that half their website is styled like it’s 2003 and I’m probably getting a counterfeit product.