Amazon pushes up prices across the Internet

Amazon's price hike affects various online sellers and websites, including those on eBay, Etsy, and even its own website. The price increase is reportedly due to a combination of factors, including Amazon's pricing algorithm changes and the company's increased demand for storage and shipping. This has resulted in higher costs for sellers, which are then passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. The price hike has been observed across various product categories, including electronics, clothing, and home goods. Some sellers are considering alternative platforms to avoid the increased costs, while others are absorbing the costs to maintain their competitiveness.