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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
AMAZON.COM INC. FORM 10-Q FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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0
0
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<EPS-BASIC> (1.80)<F1>
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<F1>FOR PURPOSES OF THIS EXHIBIT, PRIMARY MEANS BASIC.
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