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http://www.cdnow.com/ is an online retailer owned by Amazon.com. From the customer’s perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of CDNow versus a conventional music store in a shopping mall? How does CDNow attempt to overcome its disadvantages?
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Auction sites like ebay are now full of companies selling products rather than individuals selling personal items. Many of these companies do not manufacture or physically handle the products they sell. Organizations such as http://www.doba.com/dropshipper/lf_a.html bring together suppliers and companies that sell on auctions sites.

Go to http://www.ebay.com/ and shop for a few items. Look at who is offering the items for sale. Are these companies retailers or wholesalers, and what type of retailer/wholesaler are they?





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