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When Will Amazon Start Shipping Cash? (xobni.com)
19 points by adamsmith on May 11, 2008 | hide | past | favorite | 7 comments


I've started using Amazon for a lot more stuff since they set up 'Subscribe & Save' (http://www.amazon.com/Subscribe-Save-Grocery/b/ref=sc_iw_r_1...).

Basically, they provide 15% off a lot of household items and free shipping. There isn't really any 'subscribing' either. You just sign up for what you want, and after you get it once you can cancel that 'subscription' with no penalty.

I've found that it's often cheaper than even Costco (generally they're about equal once I factor in transportation costs and tax). And it's far faster and easier.

(Not affiliated with Amazon, just a happy customer)


I don't get the joke. And I thought everyone knew about the Tuscan Milk (see 991 reviews):

http://www.amazon.com/Tuscan-Whole-Milk-Gallon-128/dp/B00032...

And let's not forget the Badonkadonk:

http://www.amazon.com/JL421-Badonkadonk-Land-Cruiser-Tank/dp...


I'll bet Tipjoy would appreciate it if they did.


Why would you want cash when you can have amazon bucks? :)


Talk about poor margins!


Are you nuts? ATMs get away with margins around 1% (say, a buck or two on an average withdrawal between $100 and $200). That looks low compared to the margins bookstores make, but the warehousing costs are negative!


Who needs cash?




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