I am beginning to think that this is part of Amazon’s business model. Since I made this post in September, Amazon has failed to deliver on next day shipping several times, including today. Since my new MacBook Pro only has USB-C connectors, I purchased some adapters. The first ones I bought had fat connectors that would block ports when used.
So, I went back to Amazon and found some that had a short cable to move the large USB-B port away from the computer.
The description said that this product was available with free next day Prime shipping. I do not need these connectors today and it did not affect my purchasing decision, but I can see how having next day delivery may nudge me into buying a product instead of waiting. The fact that shipment delays happen quite often with next day delivery suggests 1) Amazon drivers have too many deliveries on each route, 2) it is part of the algorithm to increase purchases, 3) Amazon’s inventory management system is not as good as they think, or 4) all the above. The only downside is having frustrated customers eventually cancel their Prime membership, which I am contemplating. Amazon Prime video is not that great; I just need to check how cancelling Prime affects Alexa integration with the rest of my IOT devices.
Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and CCP (made in China). Both are huge assholes but very difficult to stay away from.
Life with chronic diseases 