Shipping costs on Books

Amazon France customers now benefit from free delivery to more than 2,500 collection points for their book purchases.

While the law on shipping costs for Books came into force a little over a year ago, Amazon continues to sound the alarm about a system which, according to it, harms people living in rural areas.

Minimum 3 euros shipping costs for the purchase of a book

The Darcos law was designed to protect independent booksellers present on the Internet and in physical stores.

This law took effect on October 7, 2023 on all e-commerce sites selling books.

Indeed, for the purchase of one or more books on a merchant site and for a total basket of less than 35 euros, the buyer must pay a minimum of 3 euros in shipping costs.

Amazon immediately fought this law, even going so far as to file an appeal before the Council of State.
Recently, the online sales giant published a survey showing that this law was a discriminatory barrier to culture. Read our article.

Today, the online merchant finds an effective and legal solution.

Free delivery of books to more than 2,500 collection points in France

For their book orders, customers now choose free delivery. This covers a vast network of more than 2,500 collection points throughout France.

This option is available for a selection of collection points located in businesses selling books in particular.

More than 70% of these collection points are located in rural areas or small towns.

Once a book is added to the cart, customers now have the option to select a free pickup location. It is of course also possible to have it delivered to your home via our other delivery options.
In other words, it seems thatAmazon faced with the loss of customers in the books section, decides to pay the shipping costs himself at collection points to stem the losses.
What will be the reaction of publishing professionals? To be continued…