Do smartphone users have to pay more now?
And the third flies: Amazon has removed another well-known accessory manufacturer from its online shop. After Aukey and Mpow, it now hits Ravpower. For smartphone users, the ban could result in more expensive prices.
That Amazon has a problem with fake reviewsis an open secret. For years, the online retailer has been fighting against fake or purchased product reviews – so far with manageable success. Recently, however, Amazon seems to be adopting a tougher pace that does not stop at well-known manufacturers. After Aukey was largely removed from the online shop in May, it has now hit Ravpower.
Amazon bans Ravpower products
Across from The Verge Has Amazon confirms that it has removed Ravpower products from its range. A precise reason was not given, but beforehand a well-known journalist from the Wall Street Journal reported on Twitter about an attempted bribe by Ravpower. A charger purchased from the manufacturer included a $ 35 gift card – only redeemable if you rate the charger on Amazon. However, such an approach violates Amazon’s guidelines for customer ratings.
Chinese retailers in particular have been using this means for years, more or less openly under the eyes of Amazon. Now the company founded by Jeff Bezos appears to be to take active action against it. Ravpower’s products have largely disappeared from Amazon, just like Aukey and Mpow had before.
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Prices for smartphone accessories could rise
At least in the medium term, Amazon’s tough approach is likely to benefit customers. Purchased or fake product reviews make the purchase decision more difficult if you cannot be sure whether the product really has 5 stars or has only been promoted by the supplier with fake reviews. In the short term, however, most of all Smartphone users will be forced to dig deeper into their pockets. Aukey, Mpow and Ravpower are best known for their smartphone accessories that are now missing on Amazon. However, competition stimulates business – and the remaining dealers could take advantage of the situation and raise prices.
