New shipping charges at Amazon

Thank goodness they finally started to move pricing upward to leverage their preeminence in the market. They are not going to be moving the stock price by growing market share as they have in the past so it's time to start monetizing the existing traffic in a way that benefits shareholders.

Could be in anticipation of the internet transaction tax being discussed by the rocket scientists in Washington. A new Federal internet tax would definitely affect Amazon and most of the small retailers out there..

What viridian said in plain words: ""Amazon is out to rip customers off while they can get away with it.""

That only lasts so long though. Soon enough they will be crying "what happened to our business" While the CEO floats away on his Golden Parachute, and investors cry.

LOL! I think that people can read my words without interpretation from those that live in a capitalist system and feign outrage at companies that make a profit.

Amazon, even with the increases, is hardly ripping people off. It's those that spout drivel that cause the problems.

Since you are such an expert on retail, might I suggest starting a business. I am sure that Jeff Bezos will be crying in no time.

Here is a chart of Amazon's profit margin by quarter:

http://ycharts.com/companies/AMZN/profit_margin

With a little practice, you should be able to make even less profit than Amazon.

Viridian, Thanks for posting the chart showing amazon's profit margin. What scoundrels, pirates they are. Why, for the most part, they are operating in the black. Typical behavior for 1%'er's. How do they sleep at night?