Amazon South Africa launches: but what can you buy?
Amazon South Africa launches: but what can you buy?
Amazon’s anticipated South African launch date has finally arrived.
Local stores can list their products on the homepage, however you can also finally order from its product selection.
Amazon first launched during 1994, however soon boomed into one of the largest online commerce companies. Today, its founder Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s richest people.
Does Amazon South Africa deliver on its promises?
Is it as exciting as South Africans might have expected?
Here’s how to create an account, what you can find, and how to list your products.
Amazon South Africa launches
South Africans have been awaiting its launch for a long time.
However, Amazon’s launch was announced months ago already, and it has only happened now.
You can visit the website ‘.co.za’ instead of the regular ‘Amazon.com’ domain.
South Africans will have access to thousands of items, including appliances and books.
However, some South Africans have headed to social media and criticised its pricing.
What do you think?
Amazon for South African sellers: listing your product
Amazon isn’t just for buyers, but also for sellers and entrepreneurs.
You can list a store, but only with a registered business. Create a seller account, and list your products.
The South African created a simple, seller guide
Create your account to start selling..
Amazon SA: What can you buy?
The South African equivalent looks similar to the international Amazon, however with some small changes.
Products have categories, like Electronics or Loadshedding.
You can choose by brand, topic, or keywords.
Volkano Headphones, for example, cost R249. You can also buy things like batteries, clock radios, phones, and more.
If you can mention it, you can probably find it.
First orders have free shipping.
About the site
Amazon launched internationally during July 1994.
However, the company first sold books.
Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s richest people, according to the New York Times. They’re also the largest United States employer, according to the same source.
The company has several South African competitors, including Takealot.
However, only time will tell if South Africans agree with them.
Are you heading to their website yet?
Let us know if you’ve found any deals!
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