Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-29 Thread Craig
On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 00:08:21 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I was looking at a replacement. Yesterday, it was $62.99. Today it's $81.24! Do they vary their prices according to the day of the week?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-12 Thread Benz Hogs
I installed PriceBlink add-on to keep me appraised of their price drops. They do let the prices fluctuate 20-30% as I've noticed. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (168,xxx mi) On 8/9/2013 9:36 PM, Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
This is partially true, but Amazon stocks and ships a huge number of items themselves. Third parties can list on amazon, but I avoid buying from them. Ships from and sold by Amazon is what to look for. If you sign up for amazon prime, and use it frequently, they really offer great service. Free

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread MG
Try deleting your cookies from amazon and then get on line again and search for the drive. You may find it at the original price again. Manfred Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I was looking at a replacement. Yesterday, it was $62.99. Today it's

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Check out Newegg. --R On 8/9/13 10:36 PM, Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I was looking at a replacement. Yesterday, it was $62.99. Today it's $81.24! Do they vary their prices according to the day of the week? Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Or TigerDirect (formerly CompUSA). They have a local store that's handy for stuff like this. Might want to see if there is one nearby. Dan On Aug 10, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Check out Newegg. --R On 8/9/13 10:36 PM, Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, i've got a compusa in fort lauderdale and north miami and both have a lot of stuff at nice prices. never bought online from them at tigerdirect.com though, but they'd be the first place i'd be looking for any computer part in atlanta, i'd use microcenter and fry amazon is a pretty complex

[MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-09 Thread Craig
The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I was looking at a replacement. Yesterday, it was $62.99. Today it's $81.24! Do they vary their prices according to the day of the week? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-09 Thread Peter Frederick
They vary their prices by what is available, they are just a pass- through system, really just a listing system for other people to sell things. Ebay without bidding, so to speak. Yesterday someone had that drive for the lower price, sold the last one, and now the only lister has a higher

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-09 Thread Gerry Archer
Having been royally cheated by Amazon a couple of years ago, I buy only from Ebay preferred providers with good results and lower prices for the same items. Gerry The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I was looking at a replacement. Yesterday, it was $62.99. Today

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I was looking at a replacement. Yesterday, it was $62.99. Today it's $81.24! Do they vary their prices according to the day of the week? Yep, they play games with prices like you wouldn't believe. There's even a web