On day one of Amazon Australia’s launch, we find out if the online marketplace is ready to shake up the Australian retail industry.
Amazon has finally opened its digital doors in Australia, with a variety of products available to buy right now. Although we found the current range to be a tad disappointing, hopes are high that the number of products on offer will keep increasing… and perhaps be joined by slightly more competitive pricing, as well.
To see exactly how the latter stacks up, we’ve dug through a sampling of Amazon Australia’s products and compared the online giant’s prices against other major Aussie retailers to give us an idea of what shoppers can currently expect from the marketplace.
Amazon has also announced that the company’s Prime shipping service will soon launch in Australia, but no date has been set as yet. However, the retail giant is offering a free trial period of seven days after launch, followed by a special introductory membership price of US$2.99 a month (about AU$4) for six months.
If you’re happy with the service, which includes access to Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service, the monthly subscription jumps to US$5.99 a month (about AU$8) after the first six months. Prime Video is, however, available right now.
