Amazon finally started selling on its Australian site this morning in what turned out to be a rather underwhelming launch. Australians expected a new world of online shopping at its fingertips, and all we got was the same old stuff often at the same price or even more expensive than existing Aussie stores. Here are some of the best reactions to Amazon Australia’s launch.
Ohhhhhhh, #AmazonAustralia. People here were *disappointed* when a predicted rainfall didn’t turn out to be MORE catastrophic. You have no idea what your fizzer of a site is in for. pic.twitter.com/K5G5VVti6a
— Danielle Binks ???? (@danielle_binks) December 4, 2017
OMG OMG OMG OMG #amazonaustralia has launched
*Goes to https://t.co/SqcsRMsAFK*
Wow those prices are ridiculously high, I’m going to JB
— Dez Maggs (@DerekMaggs81) December 4, 2017
Hot take: Amazon Australia is disappointing. No Prime or wishlist function, and prices aren’t that competitive. Sad!
— Rachel but Christmassy? idk (@creamymiddles) December 4, 2017
#AmazonAustralia is AMAZING (if you don’t know how to google cheaper prices on the same products literally available everywhere else)
— Matt Tarrant (@MattTarrant) December 5, 2017
Amazon said it would shake up the retail industry in Australia. But everything is the same price/more expensive. #Amazon.com.au
— Mathew McArthur (@MathewMcArthur6) December 4, 2017
So far Amazon AU = Netflix AU. Anemic range compared with its US equivalent. #amazonaustralia
— Dan Craddock (@slowburnweb) December 4, 2017
Many Twitterers were disappointed in the lack of a few key products Australia is in need of.
Something even #AmazonAustralia couldn’t deliver on. pic.twitter.com/mo4s7x08Qx
— Jingle Bells ???? (JB) (@JB_AU) December 5, 2017
NOT impressed with the #AmazonAustralia product range. #Fail pic.twitter.com/ofkp8lraA1
— John Johnsonson (@JohnJohnsonson) December 4, 2017
Yay #AmazonAustralia I think I’ll buy a didgeridoo to celebrate.
[Excited searching]
Oh, they don’t have any— TwoEyeHead (@TwoEyeHead) December 4, 2017
Though there were some exceptions:
Me: #AmazonAustralia prices are very underwhelming@AmazonAustralia: What about these?
Me: …I take it all back. pic.twitter.com/WI6ffzZzBz— Swifty (@Swift_y) December 5, 2017
Some people found some ridiculously priced products.
A single pen on Amazon Australia, ladies and gentleman? $41.59 delivered.
Officeworks? $4.88 at store.
Via @skitterrusty pic.twitter.com/jJ2ixkiSXi
— Ben Grubb (@bengrubb) December 5, 2017
A lot of people are imagining Australia’s retail giants celebrating what Amazon Australia actually turned out to be.
#amazonaustralia ripping off Australian consumers with high prices for 9 hours… Harvey Norman, Myer, JB Hi-Fi breathe a sigh of relief. Another wasted opportunity.
— Hero (@hierohero1) December 4, 2017
No no no #amazonaustralia we are looking for unique products at great prices, not more of the same overpriced stuff we can get everywhere. To other retailers – you can breathe a sigh of relief now.
— Riwka Hagen (@Rifffy) December 4, 2017
Amazon said it would shake up the retail industry in Australia. But everything is the same price/more expensive. #Amazon.com.au
— Mathew McArthur (@MathewMcArthur6) December 4, 2017
Overall, Aussies are just not happy, Jan.
Australia on Amazon Australia: Yeah? Nah.
— Holly Royce (@hol_roy) December 4, 2017
Australia to Amazon right now. pic.twitter.com/xCNggPglTM
— Mark Serrels (@Serrels) December 5, 2017