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Old 07-14-2015, 11:32 AM   #121
ISiddiqui
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Originally Posted by digamma View Post
1. What if the cost to Amazon is $3.50, but they charge a $5 fee (no tip) in order to generate additional revenue and profits? Does that offend you?

2. What if the delivery service or courier negotiated the rate with the tip structure, because they'd rather take their chance at batting better than .700 on tips rather than getting $3.50 a delivery from Amazon?

Let's be honest, if Amazon starts charging a flat fee of $5 extra for 2 hour delivery, they are likely going to be keeping most of that money (so what you are saying would be right on, but I am guessing Amazon gets closer to $4 of that $5 fee).
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