Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Bought a dishwasher on Amazon? They have a plumber for you

http://ift.tt/1ANOhZo // Handyman

Amazon wants to deliver plumbers and electricians to your door along with your packages.


The online retailer has rolled out a service called Amazon Local Services in New York, Los Angeles and Seattle that recommends handymen, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal . The referrals come after a consumer has purchased an item that requires installation, like a ceiling fan or a car radio.



Reuters reported in June that Amazon was working on such a plan, but reps from Amazon could not be reached for comment.


The idea behind Amazon Local Services is to narrow the gap between brick-and-mortar retailers, which regularly offer such referrals. Yelp, Angie's List and Craigslist also provide such listings, as does Pro.com, a venture founded by former Amazon exec Matt Williams and backed by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Read more...


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from MashableTodd Wasserman
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