James,re:"Amazon". I like the radio/ads of amazon.com. I also like
the buy/sell on the web. However, wouldn't 'buy/sell' on the Web
gives extra leverage to the 'existing outlets', like Gap,
barnsandnoble, kmart and Homedepot... I don't see it is that
difficult to setup the 'SITE'. I would like to order it and see
where I can pick it up, if I want to, or wait for the normal
delivery if I find that is more convenient. I can return it to the
store without going thru the 'postal/ups/fedex'.
Of course, if you are out of the 'outlet area', then one has no
choice. Still the 'existing stores' provides a 'dual-function' by
just adding a 'Selling Web-Site' and all other functions still
works and actually being enhanced.
I see the 'web' gives someone who normally couldn't afford to start
a business a chance at the early stage of 'electronic commerce'. Then
the existing retail outlet catch on (if not alread) and with their
existing store locations and distribution, the advantage revert back
again to the big-fish.
Of course, take it while it is still HOT and hope the big-fish
like the small-fish and buy it up.
I wouldn't think a 'on-line-drug-store' can beat 'Walgreen/Eckard
drug/CVS'. Maybe 'music/book' segments is still small/framented
enough.
I was almost excited to buy 'AMZN' after a relative bought 'EWBX'
for an exciting up/down ride (still break even, barely). Is the
game still early or too late?
The more internet-stock come online, the more I worry. But then only
the brave/smart get the big profit. Nonetheless, not all of them
can make it. Wish my CPQ stock official re-classified as internet
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