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	Was Zappos forced to sell by venture capitalisists?

nedhamson1

7-23-2009 9:06 AM

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nedhamson1 says:

Too bad - it's the risk one takes when you give decision making power to those lending you money. Amazon does a good job but will not improve Zappos service and cannot favor them over other sellers unless Amazon thinks it can become what Federated Department Stores/Macy's once was.

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