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Family Ties Forever! · 01-26-2014, 10:22 PM

My friend Keisha told me she heard on the news that Amazon will start randomily mailing items to customers. They will be billed if they keep it. If they don't want to be charged they have to send the item back.

Can Amazon.com legally do that and expect customers to pay for items they didn't buy in the frist place? I hope Amazon doesn't send me anything I haven't chosen to buy. That would be a hassle to return unwanted items. I don't think Amazon should be allowed to use a person's payment information wihout their consent.

I don't know if anyone has heard about this?

Amazon Wants To Send You Stuff Before You've Decided To Even Buy It.
http://business.time.com/2014/01/18/...ded-to-buy-it/

ZeldaGilroy · 01-26-2014, 11:27 PM

I seriously hope they don't do that. I'm not sure if it is legal or not, but I know it would be a hassle.

ZeldaGilroy · 01-26-2014, 11:31 PM

Actually, I just read the article. It looks like they would predict items that customers might want and ship them to a shipping hub in the area so they would be ready for shipment if the customer decided to buy it. It wouldn't be sent to someone's house and then billed. So I guess that would cut down on shipping time, but I still hate how amazon tracks everything you search in anticipation of you possible choosing to buy it. The joy of the internet.

Zoneboy · 01-26-2014, 11:34 PM

My understanding has always been that if you receive an item you didn't order then it was legally yours to keep. If you get something from Amazon you didn't order you can send it back without paying return postage as long as it hasn't been opened. If it has then request a postage-paid label. Hopefully Amazon will send an E-mail letting customers know in advance when these items will ship so they'll know not to open it if they don't want it.

Dude111 · 01-27-2014, 12:22 AM

Well if they bill your credit card ya might wanna send it back!

Ant-Lox · 02-03-2014, 01:21 PM

From what I gather, they were simply making region specific items available to certain distribution centers for faster shipping.

Example, The Northeast of America would have a greater demand for snow shovels, than in California, so they would put those items in approriate distribution centers.

It's even true for types of music, clothing, food, and a host of other items. Amazon has tons or research available through your browsing habits.

01-26-2014, 10:22 PM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Can Amazon Do This? My friend Keisha told me she heard on the news that Amazon will start randomily mailing items to customers. They will be billed if they keep it. If they don't want to be charged they have to send the item back. Can Amazon.com legally do that and expect customers to pay for items they didn't buy in the frist place? I hope Amazon doesn't send me anything I haven't chosen to buy. That would be a hassle to return unwanted items. I don't think Amazon should be allowed to use a person's payment information wihout their consent. I don't know if anyone has heard about this? Amazon Wants To Send You Stuff Before You've Decided To Even Buy It. http://business.time.com/2014/01/18/...ded-to-buy-it/
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01-26-2014, 11:27 PM	#2
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	I seriously hope they don't do that. I'm not sure if it is legal or not, but I know it would be a hassle.
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02-03-2014, 01:21 PM	#6
Ant-Lox Cloud Watcher Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,824	From what I gather, they were simply making region specific items available to certain distribution centers for faster shipping. Example, The Northeast of America would have a greater demand for snow shovels, than in California, so they would put those items in approriate distribution centers. It's even true for types of music, clothing, food, and a host of other items. Amazon has tons or research available through your browsing habits.
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01-26-2014, 11:31 PM	#3
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	Actually, I just read the article. It looks like they would predict items that customers might want and ship them to a shipping hub in the area so they would be ready for shipment if the customer decided to buy it. It wouldn't be sent to someone's house and then billed. So I guess that would cut down on shipping time, but I still hate how amazon tracks everything you search in anticipation of you possible choosing to buy it. The joy of the internet.

01-27-2014, 12:22 AM	#5
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,988	Well if they bill your credit card ya might wanna send it back!