Amazon’s Jeff Bezos now world’s richest with $141 billion net worth

Bezos’ wealth has grown more than $5 billion since June 1 to beat Bill Gates, the principal founder of Microsoft Corporation, who is the second-richest man in the world with $92.9 billion.

International News : Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has become the richest man in the world with a net wealth of $141.9 billion, the Forbes World’s Billionaires list showed on Monday.

Bezos’ wealth has grown more than $5 billion since June 1 to beat Bill Gates, the principal founder of Microsoft Corporation, who is the second-richest man in the world with $92.9 billion.

Warren Buffet, one of the most successful investors in the world, trailed in the third place with a total of a wealth of $82.2 billion.

Bezos officially became the richest person in the world earlier this year, and his business behemoth of online retailing, Amazon, grew into the second most valuable company in the world after Apple.

Fortune’s last list release showed that Amazon ranked eighth on the 2018 list of America’s largest companies, with revenues of $177.87 billion.

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Amazon offers iPhone X at Rs 74,999, iPhone 7 at Rs 39,999; check more deals here

Amazon India is currently hosting the iPhone fest under which the online shopping portal is offering discounts, along with additional instant off up to Rs 5,000 to HDFC bank customers.

 

Amazon iPhone Fest :  Amazon India launched ‘iPhone Fest’ to offer all the latest iPhone models at discounted prices. The sale that will last until April 16 is offering deals on the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6, and iPhone SE. There are also discounts on select Apple Watch models. The Amazon sale additionally offers up to Rs. 5,000 of instant discount on iPhone purchases using HDFC Bank debit and credit cards. Furthermore, customers have been provided with a list of EMI options.

Under the Amazon sale, the iPhone X 64GB variant is available at Rs. 79,999 (MRP Rs. 95,390), while the iPhone X 256GB is priced at Rs. 97,999 (MRP Rs. 1,08,930). Customers can also opt for an instant discount of Rs. 5,000 by making their purchase using an HDFC Bank debit or credit card. Similarly, there is an exchange discount of up to Rs. 15,900 that can be availed in lieu of an old smartphone.

If the iPhone X is still not in your budget, the Amazon sale offers the iPhone 8 64GB at Rs. 54,999 (MRP Rs. 67,940) and the iPhone 8 256GB at Rs. 68,999 (MRP Rs. 81,500). There is the iPhone 8 Plus 64GB at Rs. 65,999 (MRP Rs. 77,560) and the iPhone 8 Plus 256GB at Rs. 79,999 (MRP Rs. 91,110). Both iPhone 8 models come with Rs. 3,000 of instant discount via HDFC Bank. Further, the sale has the iPhone 7 32GB at Rs. 41,999 (MRP Rs. 52,370) and the iPhone 7 128GB at Rs. 54,999 (MRP Rs. 61,560). There is also the iPhone 7 Plus 32GB at Rs. 56,999 (MRP Rs. 62,480) and the iPhone 7 Plus 128GB at Rs. 64,999 (MRP Rs. 72,060). Amazon is offering Rs. 2,000 of instant discount on all iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus purchases through HDFC Bank debit and credit cards.

For customers seeking cheaper iPhone options, the Amazon sale offers the iPhone 6s 32GB at Rs. 33,999 (MRP Rs. 42,900) and the iPhone 6s Plus 32GB at Rs. 37,999 (MRP Rs. 52,240). The iPhone 6s is also eligible for Rs. 1,500 of instant discount via HDFC Bank, while the customers buying the iPhone 6s Plus can get an instant discount of Rs. 2,000. There is also the iPhone 6 32GB at Rs. 23,999 (MRP Rs. 31,900) that can be purchased with an instant discount of Rs. 1,250 and the iPhone SE 32GB at Rs. 17,999 (MRP Rs. 26,000). This cheapest iPhone model can also be bought along with an instant discount of Rs. 1,000.

Apart from various iPhone models, the Amazon sale offers discounts on some Apple Watch models as well. There is the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS 38mm at Rs. 32,380 (MRP Rs. 32,380) and the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS 42mm at Rs. 31,900 (MRP Rs. 34,410).

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Step-by-step guide: How to sell your old/new goods on Amazon

Amazon India has started a programme that allows people to sell their old products

Today Latest News - Are you tired of stacking old gadgets, books, magazines, et al? E-commerce giant Amazon India has started a pilot programme in Bangalore that allows people to sell their old products. 

 

In an attempt to mobilise its user base and to encourage peer-to-peer (P2P) sales, Amazon has launched a programme called 'pick-pack-and-pay. 

 

 

So how does Amazon India's pick-pack-and-pay programme work?

Step 1 - List your product/products. Select what you want to sell on Amazon. (Post your new or used products online across different categories – mobiles, books, fashion jewellery, tablets, watches, laptops and video games). Upload your photo. Select the essentials of your product (For example:- brand name, model, publishers). Mention the item condition (new/used). Mention your price, address and other details

Step 2 - Post your ad

Step 3 - Buyers order your product online

Step 4 - You schedule a doorstep pick-up

Step 5 - Amazon picks, packs and ships for you

Step 6 - You receive your money in 3-5 days

Amazon has not yet specified how quickly orders will be processed, but mentioned that buyers will have the option to return products within seven days if defective or not as described.

 

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