Amazon hijacking sales

Started by Last Hussar, 01 January 2026, 12:23:45 PM

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Last Hussar

I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain why you are wrong.

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sunjester

Amazon is always my very last resort, only after I have exhausted all other possibilities.

sultanbev

Only ever used Amazon once, for something my daughter wanted years ago. I just use it as a book review service!

Ithoriel

One algorithm to rule them all,
One algorithm to find them
One algorithm to bring them all
and in the darkness bind them
To the site of Amazon where temptation lies.


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Lord Kermit of Birkenhead

As the lawer repersting the Tolkin estate I have a writ for you Ithoriel  >:(  >:(  >:(  >:(  :d
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d_Guy

Not to open another can of worms, my lord, but Ithoriel is working from "Bored of the Rings" and quite cleverly too.

d_Guy

"What is Amazon anyway? Is it a river? Is it a giant woman? It's not clear."
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Big Insect

Quote from: d_Guy on 02 January 2026, 04:01:51 PM"What is Amazon anyway? Is it a river? Is it a giant woman? It's not clear."
- Gavin Belson, Founder and CEO of Hooli

Shhhh!
Don't mention Amazon's (of the female type) it all gets very hot under the collar around here when that happens.
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Duke Speedy of Leighton

And I thought this was about Leon's new fantasy range!  ;D
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Orcs

I use Amazon a lot. The Tv service has some good stuff, it free delivery, and easy returns.
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fsn

QuoteDon't mention Amazon's (of the female type) it all gets very hot under the collar around here when that happens.
Not sure what you're referring to here.  :P

QuoteAnd I thought this was about Leon's new fantasy range!  ;D
I wish !
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Steve J

We use Amazon a lot, but shop around first to see who offers the best deal.

steve_holmes_11

I used to use it a lot.

Quality of service declined badly in 2025 on several counts:
 * Higher minimum spend to qualify for free shipping.
 * Greater proportion of items excluded form the free shipping count.
 * Search features becoming significantly less useful/precise.
 * Search returns dominated by "sponsored items".
 * Items remaining on stock for shorter periods.
 * Prices no longer as competitive compared to other suppliers.

I rarely use it now.

Roy

I have to admit to being a big Amazon user. I've been a Vine reviewer as well, but have stopped now as I couldn't be bothered searching for remotely useful stuff from their freebie pages.
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