That narrows the differences between the services even more and considering Amazon streaming comes with free shipping on all Amazon purchases, it makes that service look like a pretty good deal.
With an eye on ever-faster shipping, Amazon has been striking deals with states to build massive distribution centers close to urban centers in exchange for delaying the start of sales-tax collection or other advantages.
He writes that Wal-Mart is still the price leader for general merchandise, but adds that prices are equivalent when sales taxes are included and with free shipping for Amazon Prime members is used.