Amazon lockers though are free to use I think. This added cost of the service has to be factored in to people's mental price-comparison. How much is it likely to cost?
in their pilot, they used a "Credit" system. I think it worked out to a couple bucks a package.
The service is free till the end of 2012. I imagine partnering with shipping companies is in the works. If I recall correctly, the founders are also partnering with some major retailers (I believe Wal-Mart Canada was mentioned), so this could mean free BufferBox services or just a partnership for locker placement. I doubt it's simply locker placement, why would Wal-Mart want you to pick up your Amazon packages in their store?
Contrary to the parent, the company hasn't partnered with any major shipping companies, but a courier company to handle the fulfillment to the actual BufferBoxes.