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Amazon launches in Australia but many consumers underwhelmed by pricing

Published: 07:52 05 Dec 2017 EST

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Many of the products listed on Amazon Australia are being shipped directly from China

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has finally launched in Australia but many consumers Down Under have reacted with disappointment on social media about the prices of products. 

The e-commerce giant said it is offering millions of products across more than 20 categories and one-day delivery in some areas.

But some consumers took to Twitter after the launch of the website to complain that many of the products listed could be found cheaper elsewhere.

For instance, Apple's iPhone 7 Plus was being listed at a 15% markup compared to the Apple store while an Oral B toothbrush was 45% more expensive than on eBay. 

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