The online retailer was granted a patent today for a building design that looks like a mini-store location. I've always thought it would be kind of nice to be able to go to an Amazon retail (or distribution center) and pick up my orders without having to wait for shipping. There have been a few occasions where Amazon had the cheapest price, but my impatience won the battle and I ended up paying more just so I can play with my shiny new product the same day. Maybe in the near future when these things popup I can get the great Amazon pricing and the convenience of a local retail store.
Of course there is a con. With a retail location in your state, you can probably expect to pay taxes (if you are not already doing so) on your purchases. That is something I could deal with, as Amazon prices are usually still cheaper even with taxes added on.
For a mini-store location like the one in question, Amazon could probably stock them with only the most popular products that are probably not too bulky in size. This could also work as place of pickup for any product you order through Amazon where you could save a little bit on shipping costs. Check out the article and patent drawings: http://www.techflash.com/Amazon_patents_design_for_what_looks_like_mini-storefront46087417.html
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