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To: H James Morris who wrote (103241)5/11/2000 4:35:00 PM
From: GST  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 164684
 
HJ -- if the w-mart's of the world outsource their I-tailing technology needs, what is the role of AMZN?



To: H James Morris who wrote (103241)5/11/2000 8:53:00 PM
From: Glenn D. Rudolph  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 164684
 
> I read your post on AMZN -- do you believe AMZN will be profitable?
Yes, but as a retailer their profits will be marginal.


James,

The only way Amazon could ever turn a profit is if they can command a higher price than their brick and mortar competition. Do you believe people will pay more at Amazon than let's say Sears?