profitable, Trading via Amazon is simple, profitable, and very popular all over the world—it attracts both buyers and potential sellers. Not so long ago, the distribution centers of the American giant began to open in Poland, which resulted in a significant increase in interest in the services provided by this huge concern. In today’s article, we will introduce what Amazon is and how it works. Hints from experts!

Amazon – what is it?

Amazon is an American trading and auction company founded in 1994 in Seattle by Jeff Bezos. According to Wikipedia, the company runs the world’s largest online store. In 2018, the company employed approximately 647,500 people, and its revenues amounted to USD 232.887 billion.

Amazon’s origins

Initially, Amazon was an online bookstore, the range of which soon expanded to include furniture, groceries, electronic and computer equipment, and DVDs. The first branch of the company appeared in the USA in Washington state. Currently, the company operates in Spain, Brazil, France, China, Poland and many other countries.

Shipments by Amazon

In theory, Amazon deliveries can be made worldwide. From a practical point of view, there is a certain target country restriction system for individual orders, which you can read about on the official website of Amazon.

Amazon in Poland

Amazon has been operating in Poland since 2014 and so far as many as 10 innovative e-commerceA new logistics center has appeared. The first three were opened in Bielany, Wrocawskie and Sady near Pozna in October 2014. At the end of 2017, distribution centers were also opened in Sosnowiec and Kobaskowo, and in 2019, Amazon appeared in Okmiany and Pawlikowice. The recently opened facilities (in 2020 and 2021) are located in Gliwice, ód, and wiebodzin.

Amazon branches in Poland – in which cities are they located?

• Bielany Wroclawskie,
• Orchards near Poznań,
• Sosnowiec,
• Kołbaskowo,
• Okiany,
• Pawlikowice,
• Gliwice,
• Łódź,
• Świebodzin.

It is also worth mentioning that the logistics center located in Świebodzin offered salaries of PLN 2,626 per month (in 2021), which, taking into account a 40-hour full-time working week, is PLN 565 more than the national minimum (in 2021 . it was PLN 2061 per month). An interesting fact is that for 1,000 employees that Jeff Bezos intends to employ, there will be 3,000 Amazon Robotics robots.

Remember!
The Amazon online store was released in Poland on March 2, 2021 (under the name amazon.pl) and officially started operating on the Polish market.

How does Amazon work?

Amazon, regardless of the country, works exactly the same. People who shopped on standard websites (e.g. amazon.de or amazon.com) will have no problems switching to the Polish version of the amazon.pl online store. The American giant enables simple purchase and instant sale of specific products at attractive prices (the website shows the ranges at which it is possible to purchase individual goods).

Amazon is not only an online store

Amazon is not only an online store. It is also a monopoly in many markets (similar to Google), which in the future will not allow us to sell effectively without interacting with our own platform or its tools. That’s not all, because the company allows you to earn without your own contribution. A good example is the trade in notebooks and t-shirts with your own imprint – all you need to do is create attractive graphics and Amazon will not produce the goods until they are ordered by potential buyers.

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Amazon and the approach to the customer

Amazon is famous for its innovative approach to the customer. Each seller making a transaction on this platform is obliged to maintain the highest standards of service and if the buyer returns the goods – we are to give him the full amount. In the event of failure to comply with the regulations, we will get a permanent ban on the registered company.

Amazon is the owner of many famous brands

Some do not even think about to whom certain brands belong, although they regularly use the services they offer. A perfect example is the cloudweb hosting(Amazon Web Services), especially in the USA. Thanks to additional activities in various areas, the company of Jeff Bezos has achieved even greater financial security over the years and thus has the ability to manipulate the prices of its own products.

What is Amazon FBA?

Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is a modern sales model in which your company deals with transactions, while Amazon with logistics, among others packaging, storage, customer service and shipment of products. Translating more bluntly – the customer buys the products offered by your company, and the company belonging to Jeff Bezos is responsible for packing, transporting, tracking the order, possible returns and complaints.

Remember!
According to Amazon research, over 78% of entrepreneurs using FBA confirm a significant increase in sales compared to the FBM model, in which most of the activities are performed without the logistic help of the American giant.

However, it is worth remembering that entrepreneurs operating in the FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) model are burdened with various obligations. Well, they have to choose products to sell, regularly check inventory in the Amazon warehouse, and take care of advertising andmarketing.

Selection of products for sale

We can sell almost anything on Amazon. If, however, we want the highest possible profit, we should choose products that will have sales potential and arouse interest among potential buyers.

Regularly checking inventory in the warehouse

If we want to make sure that our products are available for purchase by customers, we must regularly check the condition of the goods in a dedicated Amazon warehouse. Then the sale will be smooth without unnecessary interruptions in deliveries, which make customers buy goods from competitors.

Advertising and Marketing

Trade is not only about selling highly rated and branded products. It is also the distribution of less known but equally useful goods. If you want customers to find your product, you need to invest in marketing that will ensure that purchases are not accidental.

How much does Amazon FBA cost?

Amazon FBA costs depend on the size of the products sold. These include storage charges (charged monthly per cubic meter) and shipping based on dimensions and weight of goods. The final price also includes additional services.

What to choose – Amazon FBA or Amazon FBM?

Amazon FBM is a model where the business owner ships orders on their own. He must then take care of the necessary accessories enabling the transport of, among others bubble wrap, boxes and tapes. All orders should be shipped on time and aesthetically packed so that the customer is satisfied not only with the product itself, but also with the entire envelope.

If, on the other hand, we practice Amazon FBA, we only have to select the products for sale and check the stocks in the warehouse regularly, and the rest belongs to the logistics of the American company.

So let’s answer the question: “What to choose – Amazon FBA or Amazon FBM?”. In our opinion, in the FBM model, the seller gains a greater sense of control over the company, the freedom to run it, less losses caused by changes to Amazon’s rules and a much greater chance of building an independent brand.

The FBA model generates higher costs and more paperwork (especially for some states). Remember, however, that then our scope of duties is practically zero, thanks to which we can generate additional income from other areas.

The choice of Amazon FBM is primarily dedicated to sellers offering exclusive and unique products or retailers with small offers. In other cases, the FBA model proves to be more practical.

Amazon: What is it and how does it work? Hints from experts! Summary

Amazon is the largest online store in the world founded by Jeff Bezos – one of the richest people on earth. In its original form, Amazon was the standard online bookstore, which later evolved into a place where DVDs, food and other miscellaneous goods were sold. Currently, the American giant is a global brand spread to Europe and the rest of the world. It allows you to buy interesting goods and earn even without your own contribution.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Below we have compiled the answers to the most common questions that arise on the web about Amazon.

# 1 Who is the Founder of Amazon?

The founder of Amazon is an American entrepreneur and billionaire who has exceeded the sky-high threshold of $ 200 billion more than once – Jeff Bezos.

# 2 What is Amazon’s success?

Amazon’s success is based on innovative practices that make the customer believe that they are the most important person in every transaction. The most innovative practices were developed by the team of Jeff Bezos and contributed to the achievement of exceptional results on the international stage.

# 3 Is Amazon Shopping Safe?

According to experts, Amazon is one of the safest sales platforms in the world. Every transaction is successful on this website thanks to secure connections, thanks to which potential customers do not have to worry about losing money.

# 4 is Amazon in Poland?

The first Amazon online store was released in Poland on March 2, 2021 under the name amazon.pl, thus starting official operations on the Polish online market.

# 5 Where is Amazon shipping from?

Shipments from the amazon.com domain are usually distributed from the United States and take several working days – to parcel lockers or directly to homes.

# 6 How to buy on Amazon in Poland?

Amazon purchases in Poland are based on several forms of payment: by payment card, debit card, bank transfer (Przelewy24), and a gift card or promotional code (you can additionally pay with Blik).