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Re:Amazon Takes a 50% Cut of Seller's Revenue by shanebellone on Saturday February 18, 2023 @03:20PM (#34850649)
"If anything that's impressive."

I'm conflicted about this statement. On one hand, it's almost passive revenue for the seller. On the other hand, Amazon offloads the risk of carrying inventory and takes half the revenue.

I'd argue that it's impressive with one caveat: the "partnership" heavily favors the house.

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Re:Amazon Takes a 50% Cut of Seller's Revenue by Closi on Sunday February 19, 2023 @02:45AM (#34855422)
Important to note that plenty of other companies will carry the inventory and ship goods out for you (Amazon did not invent the concept of third party logistics) - however if you go to a third party warehouse it is difficult to get certified as 'Prime'.

(Seller Fulfilled Prime is a thing, but in reality is currently closed for sign-up and is really only for the large sellers)

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