Comments on: Why is FlipKart offering so many Discounts?!

By: Vinay Nagaraju

Vinay Nagaraju — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 06:20:00 +0000

I guess the discount part is a little dicey Shivram. I still like to believe that flipkart is a conscious company who would like to make a difference. They need to devise new marketing schemes to stay abreast of the market which is natural and right as well. Sometimes mistakes do happen, but I am sure they will mend it..

As for the consumer companies, I think they will find ways to make peace with it. They cannot threaten either flipkart or consumers cos they are the ones who will receive flak for that and lose face..

By: parwatisingari

parwatisingari — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 04:30:16 +0000

By: Vinay Nagaraju

Vinay Nagaraju — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:50:13 +0000

In reply to Vikram. So very true macha. I am on board as long as they are good quality and service. Either ways I am not complaining, I am getting books at a good bargain and I know how nerdy it seems as I type this! :D

By: Vinay Nagaraju

Vinay Nagaraju — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:49:15 +0000

In reply to Raghav. That's a beautiful observation Raghav. It is a little saddening that it is similar to the stock clearance sales. I am with the idea as long as the promised quality is maintained. However I have never shopped for any apparels online, it has always been the books, the blessed books! But it does open up a good perspective to think about this! Thank you for sharing your thoughts Raghav, it certainly opens up a new line of thought :)

By: Raghav

Raghav — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 02:00:32 +0000

The competition is a huge part, but I’ve noticed other small yet significant issues with Flipkart. I think they are using their discounts to get rid of their stock, probably stuff that has been around for a while.a look through their books section and the number of items that are out of stock is astounding. I have also heard/read that their business model apparently has many problems and thus discounts would lead to higher quantity sales maybe to save and give the business model a new boost of energy.

By: Vikram

Vikram — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 16:40:56 +0000

Amazon is well known for their excellent customer service. I have heard good things about flipkart too :). It will be interesting to see these two retailers competing. If the competition is healthy enough then it is the consumer who wins.

By: Vinay Nagaraju

Vinay Nagaraju — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:26:35 +0000

In reply to Indrani. That's very true Indrani, like you mentioned, the discounts can attract only the short time and floating consumer base. Ultimately quality of service would be paramount. And with competition, I am sure both of them would have to strive equally hard :). Which in the end is a win win for the customer :)

By: Indrani

Indrani — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:58:32 +0000

Yeah, i guessed so. Discounts can help for some time, ultimately quality will matter.

By: Vinay Nagaraju

Vinay Nagaraju — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:25:37 +0000

In reply to Harsha. He He.. Yea they're doing a good job, neat guys, I would love to support them anyday! And as long as it is for books! They have won me over :)

By: Harsha

Harsha — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:24:44 +0000

In reply to Vinay Nagaraju. Hehehe...then take on your greed to next level and make Flipkart happy.. :-)

By: Vinay Nagaraju

Vinay Nagaraju — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:13:30 +0000

In reply to Harsha. True Harsha, I am completely in the same lines, although I feel very greedy with so many discounts coming in ;)

By: Harsha

Harsha — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 08:38:03 +0000

Because Flipkart is losing their grip on the Market….and amazon is much bigger player than Flipkart