Look Out USPS, An Innovative Approach From Amazon

In another thread, I mentioned that Amazon is setting the bar very high for online sellers. Even without premium services like 'Prime', Amazon is setting buyers value expectations for incredibly fast delivery times. Here is more evidence that Amazon is setting the competition bar higher and higher for online sellers.

" Amazon to provide up to $10,000 for employees to start new delivery businesses"

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a...s-2019-05-13

https://www.geekwire.com/2019/amazo...y-companies/

I know that folks love to hate on eBay, but the real 800 pound gorilla is Google and Amazon. These two companies are dominating online buying/selling and make eBay look insignificant. Heck, even UPS/FedEx/USPS should be looking over their shoulders.
Don

I read that Uber was trying to do something similar as they expand.

Also announced today
Walmart announces next-day delivery, firing back at Amazon

Fast delivery is clearly identified as being of extreme importance for online selling. Stamp sellers should be looking at things they can do lessen shipping time and delivery times.

The luxury of waiting a day or two before packing, having the parcel sit on the floor for a one or so, etc. is not going to meet online buyer's expectations moving forward.
Don

Competition is a good thing. As you mentioned Don, UPS/FedEx/USPS can all be affected by this.

USPS already has contract delivery.. two types... Rural Carriers & HCR (Highway Contract Routes). Rural Carriers can take advantage of USPS benefits but they are responsible for vehicles (all aspects) relief, vacation, & sick replacements...

I understand wanting some things ASAP, but who needs their collectibles yesterday. The idea that I need a jet on standby to ship my eBay stamp sales is a bit much.

It is a dramatic change from not that many years ago where you would place an order and no clue when it shipped or when it would arrive. The USPS logistical system usually meets 2 or 3 day delivery even for first class or media mail. I recall in years past on ordering from stamp supply places and waiting. I can order stamp mounts from Global stamp and get them in 2 days postpaid over $25.00 orders.

I heard on the news that in response to Walmart, Amazon was also shortening its 2 day delivery to 1 day delivery for prime members, or vice versa. Three cheers for competition.