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BGH is negotiating Amazon Prime price increases in Germany
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BGH is negotiating Amazon Prime price increases in Germany

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  • The Federal Court of Justice is negotiating the legality of a price increase for Amazon Prime in Germany.
  • The North Rhine-Westphalia consumer advice center successfully sued because Amazon had not obtained the customers' consent.
  • The Düsseldorf Regional Court and Higher Regional Court declared the clause ineffective.

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Why It Matters

Amazon increased the price for the Prime subscription in Germany in 2022 without expressly asking customers for their consent. It rose from 69 euros to 89.90 euros when billed annually, and from 7.99 euros to 8.99 euros when paid monthly. Amazon justified the price increase at the time with increased costs.

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On Thursday (10 a.m.) the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) will deal with a price increase for the German Prime membership program at the online retailer Amazon. The North Rhine-Westphalia consumer advice center has successfully taken legal action against this. The Düsseldorf Regional Court and the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court declared a price adjustment clause to be ineffective. Amazon is now appealing against this in Karlsruhe. It is unclear whether the third civil senate at the Federal Court of Justice will make a judgment on the same day.

Amazon increased the price for the Prime subscription in Germany in 2022 without expressly asking customers for their consent. It rose from 69 euros to 89.90 euros when billed annually, and from 7.99 euros to 8.99 euros when paid monthly. Amazon justified the price increase at the time with increased costs. According to the consumer advice center, millions of consumers were affected.

Open Questions

  • When will the BGH make a ruling?
  • What will the verdict be?
  • Does Amazon have to refund price differences already paid if a clause is invalid?

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This article was originally published by Die Zeit.

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