When we need books, soap, diapers, electronics — pretty much anything — many of us head right to Amazon.com, assuming it has the lowest prices. But for some things, you may be better off shopping
elsewhere.
Last week, Amazon (AMZN) released its quarterly earnings, making one thing crystal clear: Customers are dropping a load of cash on the site. For the 52nd straight quarter, Amazon’s sales grew double-digits with revenue increasing to more than $19 billion, up 23% from a year earlier.
I – Word Understanding
crystal clear – easy to understand
II – Have Your Say
1. Sometimes, Amazon’s prices aren’t the best, according to the analysis by Savings.com. Here are a few of those items:
– Items over $100
– electronics
– photograpy supplies
2. Top Japanese Online Shops: Which do you prefer?
– Amazon Japan
– Rakuten
– Yahoo Auction
