Người bán trên Amazon phê phán vụ kiện chống độc quyền thương mại của FTC là “đến muộn”.

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– Fred Ruckel, the sole seller of the Ripple Rug on Amazon, received an automated email stating that his product would no longer be shown in Amazon’s buy box because it was being sold for a cheaper price elsewhere.

– The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of using its monopoly power to harm merchants and inflate prices for consumers.

– The FTC claims that Amazon utilizes an “anti-discounting strategy” and a web-crawling apparatus to stifle competition and punish third-party sellers who offer lower prices on other platforms.

– The FTC argues that Amazon’s tactics result in higher prices across the internet as sellers are forced to inflate prices off of Amazon.

– Amazon’s general counsel, David Zapolsky, stated that third-party sellers set their own prices on the platform and the company invests in tools to help sellers offer competitive prices.

– The lawsuit could potentially force Amazon to stop highlighting low prices, contrary to the goals of antitrust law, according to Zapolsky.

– Some Amazon sellers cheered on the FTC’s lawsuit, while others expressed concerns over the highlighted issues and their potential impact on the seller and consumer experience.

– Competitors like Shopify and Walmart are seen as viable alternatives to Amazon for many sellers, and Chinese e-commerce companies are also growing rapidly.

– Many sellers have raised concerns about Amazon’s pricing policies and rising fees in relation to the FTC’s lawsuit.