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For U.S. Shoppers, Online Markeplaces Have a Different Meaningby@linakhantakesamazon

For U.S. Shoppers, Online Markeplaces Have a Different Meaning

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Sellers aiming to reach U.S. shoppers opt for online marketplaces dedicated to the American market. These platforms operate separate websites, adapting to local requirements and listing prices in U.S. dollars. Fees and compliance measures also vary across these geography-specific websites. This approach ensures a tailored experience for U.S. shoppers and sets online marketplaces apart from services targeting non-U.S. customers.

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d. Online marketplace services are not reasonably interchangeable with services that primarily provide access to non-U.S. shoppers

201. Sellers who want to reach U.S. shoppers generally only consider online marketplaces that already possess a significant U.S. customer base and facilitate sales to U.S. shoppers through U.S.-specific marketplaces. Online marketplace service providers typically operate distinct websites focused on customer bases by different geographies; these websites list prices in the local currency and operate differently to ensure compliance with local law.


202. Online marketplaces set different fees across their various geography-specific websites.



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