Just saw it on the news. It's now $35 for free shipping.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
> Just saw it on the news. It's now $35 for free shipping.


Yes, I was just getting ready to order something and saw that. However, I
paid the 50.00 fee for free shipping for life on orders over 25.00, and I
have contacted them. I will be curious as to how they're going to handle
that because I know I'm not the only one. We'll see.

Cheri

On 2013-10-23, Cheri > wrote:

> have contacted them. I will be curious as to how they're going to handle
> that because I know I'm not the only one. We'll see.

Regardless of how they handle it, it's still relatively cheap. I
often deal with vendors whose free shipping threshold is $75-$150.
Besides, Amazon's free shipping is still pretty cheap, even on goods
that don't qualify. I jes paid less than $10 for an item shipped
directly from Japan! I paid only $3.50 for shipment of a hard cover
book. I can barely start my car that cheap.

Plus, there are some vendors that have free shipping. Zappos comes
to mind and they now sell cooking items. OTOH, it pays to do some
research. I usta buy New Balance shoes from Zappos. Free shipping,
even for returns. But, Zappos will not accept returned shoes if they
show ANY outside or too much wear. Guess what ..... direct from New
Balance is also free and they don't care if you wreck the shoe trying
it out, as long as you return it within 30 days. It pays to do yer
homework.

nb

On 2013-10-23, Nancy Young > wrote:

>> Cheri > wrote:

>>> However, I paid the 50.00 fee for free shipping for life on orders
>>> over 25.00....

> Sounds like some promotion I wish I'd known about. $50 for
> free shipping for life, am I reading that right?

Probably not. Read it again.

> used to not looking for filler items to get free shipping....

I simply wait to order until I have enough items to qualify. Not like
I'm jonesing for corn-on-the-cob handle thingies or a salt pig.

nb

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2013-10-23, Nancy Young > wrote:
>
>>> Cheri > wrote:
>
>>>> However, I paid the 50.00 fee for free shipping for life on orders
>>>> over 25.00....
>
>> Sounds like some promotion I wish I'd known about. $50 for
>> free shipping for life, am I reading that right?
>
> Probably not. Read it again.
>
>> used to not looking for filler items to get free shipping....
>
> I simply wait to order until I have enough items to qualify. Not like
> I'm jonesing for corn-on-the-cob handle thingies or a salt pig.

.... as if
--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

On 2013-10-23, Ophelia > wrote:
>
>
> "notbob" > wrote in message

>> Not like I'm jonesing for corn-on-the-cob handle thingies or a salt
>> pig.

> ... as if

I was!

But, good sense prevailed and I realized a small storage container
for my kosher salt would work jes as well.

Crikey! I find, in my old age, waiting for a newly ordered thing in
the mail is almost more fun than actually having it. No wonder the TV
home shopping industry is so successful. I gotta watch myself. I'm
such a shameless consumer tool!

nb

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2013-10-23, Ophelia > wrote:
>>
>>
>> "notbob" > wrote in message
>
>>> Not like I'm jonesing for corn-on-the-cob handle thingies or a salt
>>> pig.
>
>> ... as if
>
> I was!
>
> But, good sense prevailed and I realized a small storage container
> for my kosher salt would work jes as well.
>
> Crikey! I find, in my old age, waiting for a newly ordered thing in
> the mail is almost more fun than actually having it. No wonder the TV
> home shopping industry is so successful. I gotta watch myself. I'm
> such a shameless consumer tool!

Aww you just enjoy it while you can eh? )


--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2013-10-23, Cheri > wrote:
>
>> have contacted them. I will be curious as to how they're going to handle
>> that because I know I'm not the only one. We'll see.
>
> Regardless of how they handle it, it's still relatively cheap. I
> often deal with vendors whose free shipping threshold is $75-$150.
> Besides, Amazon's free shipping is still pretty cheap, even on goods
> that don't qualify. I jes paid less than $10 for an item shipped
> directly from Japan! I paid only $3.50 for shipment of a hard cover
> book. I can barely start my car that cheap.
>
> Plus, there are some vendors that have free shipping. Zappos comes
> to mind and they now sell cooking items. OTOH, it pays to do some
> research. I usta buy New Balance shoes from Zappos. Free shipping,
> even for returns. But, Zappos will not accept returned shoes if they
> show ANY outside or too much wear. Guess what ..... direct from New
> Balance is also free and they don't care if you wreck the shoe trying
> it out, as long as you return it within 30 days. It pays to do yer
> homework.
>
> nb


They have wonderful customer service. I went to the website this morning and
requested a call from customer service and chose the 5 minutes time frame.
They called within the 5 minutes and as soon as I explained, they
immediately credited my account for the 50.00, and sent an email
confirmation. Truly pain free, and that's why I shop with them almost
exclusively, and why I love shopping online!

Cheri

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:27:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> Just saw it on the news. It's now $35 for free shipping.

The economy must be improving. It was $50 before the current
"depression".

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 09:06:49 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:27:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
>
>> Just saw it on the news. It's now $35 for free shipping.
>
>The economy must be improving. It was $50 before the current
>"depression".
I never saw it any higher than $25.
Janet US

On 10/23/2013 11:01 AM, notbob wrote:
> On 2013-10-23, Nancy Young > wrote:
>
>>> Cheri > wrote:
>
>>>> However, I paid the 50.00 fee for free shipping for life on orders
>>>> over 25.00....
>
>> Sounds like some promotion I wish I'd known about. $50 for
>> free shipping for life, am I reading that right?
>
> Probably not. Read it again.

Must have coffee first.
>
>> used to not looking for filler items to get free shipping....
>
> I simply wait to order until I have enough items to qualify. Not like
> I'm jonesing for corn-on-the-cob handle thingies or a salt pig.

I try to put stuff on my wish list to remind me when I'm looking
for a filler item. There is a website, I know I've mentioned it
before, filleritem.com ... it's crazy hard to find something you
want out of the millions of items.

Usually, if I am ordering something, I want to order it then, not
some time in the future, I need it soon.

nancy

"Cheri" > wrote in message > They have wonderful
customer service. I went to the website this morning and
> requested a call from customer service and chose the 5 minutes time frame.
> They called within the 5 minutes and as soon as I explained, they
> immediately credited my account for the 50.00, and sent an email
> confirmation. Truly pain free, and that's why I shop with them almost
> exclusively, and why I love shopping online!
>
I buy books there but AIUI, their employment practices are from the 19th
Century.
Graham

notbob wrote:
>
> Crikey! I find, in my old age, waiting for a newly ordered thing in
> the mail is almost more fun than actually having it.
>
> nb


You'd love dealExtreme.com (also dx.com) Amazingly good deals on all
kinds of Chinese gadgets -- most pretty good quality, and free shipping.
But you're ordering direct from Hong Kong and it typically takes about
3 or 4 weeks to get your stuff.

Last week I ordered a leather (probably leatherette) cover for my new
Kindle, and a wireless mouse; $14.00 total. A month ago I ordered a
flashlight. Before that, a 99¢ USB bluetooth adapter...

Bob

On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:06:33 AM UTC-7, Cheri wrote:
> "notbob" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On 2013-10-23, Cheri > wrote:
>
> >
>
> >> have contacted them. I will be curious as to how they're going to handle
>
> >> that because I know I'm not the only one. We'll see.
>
> >
>
> > Regardless of how they handle it, it's still relatively cheap. I
>
> > often deal with vendors whose free shipping threshold is $75-$150.
>
> > Besides, Amazon's free shipping is still pretty cheap, even on goods
>
> > that don't qualify. I jes paid less than $10 for an item shipped
>
> > directly from Japan! I paid only $3.50 for shipment of a hard cover
>
> > book. I can barely start my car that cheap.
>
> >
>
> > Plus, there are some vendors that have free shipping. Zappos comes
>
> > to mind and they now sell cooking items. OTOH, it pays to do some
>
> > research. I usta buy New Balance shoes from Zappos. Free shipping,
>
> > even for returns. But, Zappos will not accept returned shoes if they
>
> > show ANY outside or too much wear. Guess what ..... direct from New
>
> > Balance is also free and they don't care if you wreck the shoe trying
>
> > it out, as long as you return it within 30 days. It pays to do yer
>
> > homework.
>
> >
>
> > nb
>
>
>
>
>
> They have wonderful customer service. I went to the website this morning and
>
> requested a call from customer service and chose the 5 minutes time frame.
>
> They called within the 5 minutes and as soon as I explained, they
>
> immediately credited my account for the 50.00, and sent an email
>
> confirmation. Truly pain free, and that's why I shop with them almost
>
> exclusively, and why I love shopping online!
>
>
>
> Cheri

Yeah and no wonder local businesses are closing up and unemployment is on the rise.

On 10/23/2013 12:06 PM, Cheri wrote:

> They have wonderful customer service. I went to the website this morning
> and requested a call from customer service and chose the 5 minutes time
> frame. They called within the 5 minutes and as soon as I explained, they
> immediately credited my account for the 50.00, and sent an email
> confirmation. Truly pain free, and that's why I shop with them almost
> exclusively, and why I love shopping online!

I bought some music from them a couple of weeks ago and, for whatever
reason, the software to download the album failed to install. There
is a no return policy on downloaded music for obvious reasons.

I wrote, got a response almost immediately reversing the charge and
explaining other ways I could get the tunes. When they asked for
feedback on my customer service experience, I said There's a reason
I've been a customer since the 90s, amazon has your back. Whatever the
outcome, I know I'll get a response and quickly.

nancy

On 10/23/2013 1:26 PM, wrote:

>> exclusively, and why I love shopping online!
>>

>
> Yeah and no wonder local businesses are closing up and unemployment is on the rise.
>


So what? It really does not matter in the scheme of life. The job is
moving off of Main Street to a warehouse in some industrial park. It may
be from your Main St. to another town's industrial warehouse though.
Like it or not, retail is evolving as it has for the past few centuries.
Employment in retail certainly has changed since we went from the
general store with the clerk behind the counter to the supermarket where
you self selected your goods. Mail-order has existed for as long as the
Post Office when rural people bought from catalogs. Funny how the Sears
catalog dies out only to be replaced by the internet.

As long as consumers want those low, low prices, more efficient methods
of selling will evolve. Amazon is looking to build a new distribution
center in CT. It will employ a few hundred people, drug in from Main
Street.

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 13:46:33 -0500, Moe DeLoughan >
wrote:

> I got Prime to watch the free movies and tv episodes, so for me, the
> free shipping is just a bonus. Prime's video selection works for me,
> and it's cheaper than Netflix.

How do you watch it on TV? I guess that's as good an excuse as any to
buy a Chromecast dongle.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"l not -l" > wrote in message
...
>
> On 23-Oct-2013, Susan > wrote:
>
>> On 10/23/2013 1:26 PM, wrote:
>> > Yeah and no wonder local businesses are closing up and unemployment
>> > is on the rise.
>>
>> Not in my town. The commercial/shopping area of small stores and
>> restaurants, specialty shops and clothing boutiques, galleries are
>> thriving. Booming in fact, lately.
>>
>> It's a real Main St. USA kind of town.
>>
>> Susan
>
> Not the case in mine (suburb of STL); retail dried up long before
> Amazon. The former retail space is now restaurants, smoothie and
> chocolate shops. Though the city administration still has the stop
> lights set to stop me every two or three blocks, I no longer get to see
> the books, clothing, furniture or whatever in the big store-front
> windows. Now, I all there is to see is big-asses overflowing the
> chairs, while folks cram burgers, pizza, wings, etc. in their mouths. I
> miss, and would shop, local retail establishment; but, seems most folks
> prefer Kohls, Target, Wal-mart or other big stores.

Same here. The Everett Mall is pathetic. Hardly anything there and now
they are putting in a big Burlington Coat Factory which I guess is better
than the nothingness that was there.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:27:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>> Just saw it on the news. It's now $35 for free shipping.
>
> The economy must be improving. It was $50 before the current
> "depression".

I don't think it was. But I could be wrong.

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:07:59 -0500, zxcvbob >
wrote:
>
>
> You'd love dealExtreme.com (also dx.com) Amazingly good deals on all
> kinds of Chinese gadgets -- most pretty good quality, and free shipping.
> But you're ordering direct from Hong Kong and it typically takes about
> 3 or 4 weeks to get your stuff.

What a great site! I see very reasonably priced wifi "repeaters"...
now that I have a more powerful router and don't need it anymore.
>
> Last week I ordered a leather (probably leatherette) cover for my new
> Kindle, and a wireless mouse; $14.00 total. A month ago I ordered a
> flashlight. Before that, a 99¢ USB bluetooth adapter...
>
I'd like to get a case for my Nexus 7, but I don't see how to tell
which one it is via settings. From what I see on the internet, it
should be a Nexus 7 II, although it has the "soft" back, there's no
camera and it has a long slot at one end (which I'll assume is for
ventilation) - so I have no idea what case to order. Guess I need to
go to a brick & mortar store to figure it out and might as well just
buy whatever it is I'm looking at since I'm there anyway. :/


--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:39:16 -0400, Susan > wrote:

> bestbuy.com is still going to be free

Where did you get that idea? It clearly says: Free Shipping on Orders
$25 and Up.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On 10/23/2013 11:40 AM, notbob wrote:
> Crikey! I find, in my old age, waiting for a newly ordered thing in
> the mail is almost more fun than actually having it.
>
> nb
>
Kind of like a kid waiting to open a present?

Jill

l not -l wrote:

> On 23-Oct-2013, Susan > wrote:
>
>
>
> > On 10/23/2013 1:26 PM, wrote:
>
> > > Yeah and no wonder local businesses are closing up and unemployment
>
> > > is on the rise.
>
> >
>
> > Not in my town. The commercial/shopping area of small stores and
>
> > restaurants, specialty shops and clothing boutiques, galleries are
>
> > thriving. Booming in fact, lately.
>
> >
>
> > It's a real Main St. USA kind of town.
>
> >
>
> > Susan
>
>
>
> Not the case in mine (suburb of STL); retail dried up long before
>
> Amazon. The former retail space is now restaurants, smoothie and
>
> chocolate shops. Though the city administration still has the stop
>
> lights set to stop me every two or three blocks, I no longer get to see
>
> the books, clothing, furniture or whatever in the big store-front
>
> windows. Now, I all there is to see is big-asses overflowing the
>
> chairs, while folks cram burgers, pizza, wings, etc. in their mouths. I
>
> miss, and would shop, local retail establishment; but, seems most folks
>
> prefer Kohls, Target, Wal-mart or other big stores.


If peeps preferred smaller stores over the big boxex, then the smaller stores would survive...

I remember when everyone was moaning that Borders "put smaller bookstores out of business". *Consumers*, with their preferences, put the kibbosh on the smaller stores...and anyways where now is the once-mighty Borders...???

People forget that one of the hallmarks of a consumer-driven market economy is *failure*...it is a brutal truth.


--
Best
Greg

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 13:54:23 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:27:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> Just saw it on the news. It's now $35 for free shipping.
> >
> > The economy must be improving. It was $50 before the current
> > "depression".
>
> I don't think it was. But I could be wrong.

I didn't order from Amazon on purpose for years because there was no
way on god's green earth I was going to order multiple items just to
get free shipping when I only wanted one thing that didn't cost $50.
I noticed they'd dropped the minimum, so I ordered from there a couple
of times in the last few months and as luck would have it, I actually
made the minimum. Now that it's up to $35, I will have less interest
in considering Amazon in the future. I ordered a case +screen
protectors for my phone from EBay in September for $6 +change (total)
- AND the shipping was free. I like that.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On 10/23/2013 4:19 PM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:07:59 -0500, zxcvbob >
> wrote:
>>
>>
>> You'd love dealExtreme.com (also dx.com) Amazingly good deals on all
>> kinds of Chinese gadgets -- most pretty good quality, and free shipping.
>> But you're ordering direct from Hong Kong and it typically takes about
>> 3 or 4 weeks to get your stuff.
>
> What a great site! I see very reasonably priced wifi "repeaters"...
> now that I have a more powerful router and don't need it anymore.
>>
>> Last week I ordered a leather (probably leatherette) cover for my new
>> Kindle, and a wireless mouse; $14.00 total. A month ago I ordered a
>> flashlight. Before that, a 99¢ USB bluetooth adapter...
>>
> I'd like to get a case for my Nexus 7, but I don't see how to tell
> which one it is via settings.

What year was it introduced? If it came out in 2012, it's the first
generation or original Nexus 7. If it came out this past July, it's
the second-generation, also referred to as the Nexus 7 FHD or the
Nexus 7 (2013).

From what I see on the internet, it
> should be a Nexus 7 II, although it has the "soft" back, there's no
> camera

The first generation (2012) Nexus 7 has a front facing camera and a
dimpled plastic back with a grippy texture with 'nexus' written in the
portrait (vertical) orientation. The 2013 Nexus 7 has both front and
back cameras and a smooth-textured plastic back with 'nexus' written
in the landscape (horizontal) orientation.

and it has a long slot at one end (which I'll assume is for
> ventilation) - so I have no idea what case to order. Guess I need to
> go to a brick & mortar store to figure it out and might as well just
> buy whatever it is I'm looking at since I'm there anyway. :/

Don't do that. Most brick & mortar stores have far less selection
(mostly "generic" cases, not made to exactly fit a specific model) and
charge a whole lot more for them. Look on Amazon. You can get a
high-quality, exact-fit case for your Nexus 7 for as little as five
bucks. Poetic is one of the more highly regarded case brands, but
you'll find similarly-designed cases under other labels as well. They
offer several styles - colors, too, though colors other than black
usually cost more.

Speaking of Amazon, I don't shop DealExtreme much anymore, because
most of what I look for there I can find on Amazon for the same price,
sometimes cheaper. And sometimes from US-based sellers, too, meaning I
don't have to wait weeks for delivery.

On 10/23/2013 2:00 PM, l not -l wrote:
> On 23-Oct-2013, Nancy Young > wrote:

>> Usually, if I am ordering something, I want to order it then, not
>> some time in the future, I need it soon.

> I do as notbob and have saved hundreds of $$$ that way. Not just in
> shipping; but, also in items that I see in my cart a week or two later
> and think "What the...I don't need that."

ExCUSE me, I only order items I genuinely need! Not frivolous stuff!

Ahem. (laugh) I totally hear you, I usually think about whatever
it is a few times before I actually pull the trigger. Other times,
I just need the thing and I'd rather not wait a week.

I still have that recipe rock on my wish list for like a year now.
I do not need a recipe rock.

> Delayed gratification is something my first IT manager taught me in
> 1971. "Go ahead, write the memo; but, put it in your desk for at least
> a day before sending. Then, read it, send it or rethink it." That
> advice kept me from being fired on more than one occasion

You? Wow. Hard to picture.

> and certain
> spared hard feelings innumerable times. Adapting it to buying stuff on
> Amazon was fiscally prudent. 8-)

Back in the olden days when I ordered from catalogs, I'd wait a few
issues, if I still wanted it and could afford it, I went ahead and
bought it. I have a smidgen of self-control in the buying department.
Online, that makes it a little tougher. It's a good rule you have.

nancy

On 10/23/2013 3:38 PM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 13:46:33 -0500, Moe DeLoughan >
> wrote:
>
>> I got Prime to watch the free movies and tv episodes, so for me, the
>> free shipping is just a bonus. Prime's video selection works for me,
>> and it's cheaper than Netflix.
>
> How do you watch it on TV? I guess that's as good an excuse as any to
> buy a Chromecast dongle.
>

On tv, using either Roku or Chromecast (which involves 'flinging' it
from my laptop or desktop). Amazon doesn't have an Android app for
watching videos (they only support their Kindle tablets), so with my
Nexus tablets, I first sideloaded Flash. All that means is go to
Adobe.com and download and install Flash for Android. Firefox for
Android runs flash, so if you don't have Firefox on your Nexus,
install that, too. After that, it's simple: just open Firefox, go to
Amazon, login to your account and select a video to play. Firefox will
ask if you want to run the plugin (Flash). Touch Yes, and and watch
your video.

On 10/23/2013 4:56 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On 10/23/2013 4:49 AM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> quickly, so I signed up for Amazon Prime. $79 a year and I got
>> used to not looking for filler items to get free shipping (it was
>> getting to be tiresome) and the stuff now arrives quickly rather
>> than taking the slow boat.
>>
>> I haven't decided if I should keep it when my year is up.

> I had the free shipping deal on tigerdirect for 2 years. I think it cost
> about $80 per year too. I ordered a bunch of stuff and saved a lot of
> dough. Then they changed the terms and there was no longer any free
> shipping available to AK and HI. What can I say, we usually get the shit
> end of the stick on shipping.

You really do. I notice that exclusion often.

> I'd like to think that it's more
> profitable for tigerdirect to give me free shipping but evidently they
> don't agree. Personally, I think they should offer free shipping to AK
> and HI. I think they'd make out like a bandit if they did.

Really, I think a company who'd cater to that would do well,
especially if they'd find a cheaper way to get stuff to there.

nancy

On 10/23/2013 11:28 AM, Gregory Morrow wrote:
>
>
> If peeps preferred smaller stores over the big boxex, then the smaller stores would survive...
>
> I remember when everyone was moaning that Borders "put smaller bookstores out of business". *Consumers*, with their preferences, put the kibbosh on the smaller stores...and anyways where now is the once-mighty Borders...???

Add IBM, Microsoft, Blackberry, and soon to be - Apple. :-)

>
> People forget that one of the hallmarks of a consumer-driven market economy is *failure*...it is a brutal truth.
>
>

On 10/23/2013 2:46 PM, Moe DeLoughan wrote:
> On 10/23/2013 9:49 AM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> quickly, so I signed up for Amazon Prime. $79 a year and I got
>> used to not looking for filler items to get free shipping (it was
>> getting to be tiresome) and the stuff now arrives quickly rather
>> than taking the slow boat.
>>
>> I haven't decided if I should keep it when my year is up.
>>
>
> I got Prime to watch the free movies and tv episodes, so for me, the
> free shipping is just a bonus. Prime's video selection works for me, and
> it's cheaper than Netflix.

You're right, they keep reminding me I have that benefit, but I haven't
looked into it yet. I do catch up on shows online, I have a cord that
goes to my tv so I can see what's on my monitor on my tv. Not too fancy.

nancy

> wrote in message
...
> On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:06:33 AM UTC-7, Cheri wrote:
>> "notbob" > wrote in message
>>
>> ...
>>
>> > On 2013-10-23, Cheri > wrote:
>>
>> >
>>
>> >> have contacted them. I will be curious as to how they're going to
>> >> handle
>>
>> >> that because I know I'm not the only one. We'll see.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Regardless of how they handle it, it's still relatively cheap. I
>>
>> > often deal with vendors whose free shipping threshold is $75-$150.
>>
>> > Besides, Amazon's free shipping is still pretty cheap, even on goods
>>
>> > that don't qualify. I jes paid less than $10 for an item shipped
>>
>> > directly from Japan! I paid only $3.50 for shipment of a hard cover
>>
>> > book. I can barely start my car that cheap.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Plus, there are some vendors that have free shipping. Zappos comes
>>
>> > to mind and they now sell cooking items. OTOH, it pays to do some
>>
>> > research. I usta buy New Balance shoes from Zappos. Free shipping,
>>
>> > even for returns. But, Zappos will not accept returned shoes if they
>>
>> > show ANY outside or too much wear. Guess what ..... direct from New
>>
>> > Balance is also free and they don't care if you wreck the shoe trying
>>
>> > it out, as long as you return it within 30 days. It pays to do yer
>>
>> > homework.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > nb
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> They have wonderful customer service. I went to the website this morning
>> and
>>
>> requested a call from customer service and chose the 5 minutes time
>> frame.
>>
>> They called within the 5 minutes and as soon as I explained, they
>>
>> immediately credited my account for the 50.00, and sent an email
>>
>> confirmation. Truly pain free, and that's why I shop with them almost
>>
>> exclusively, and why I love shopping online!
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheri
>
> Yeah and no wonder local businesses are closing up and unemployment is on
> the rise.


Uh-huh, and the demand for buggy builders is down since they invented the
automobile too, and just look at what happened to the VCR business.

Cheri

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:11:29 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

>On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 09:06:49 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
>>On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 04:27:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
>>
>>> Just saw it on the news. It's now $35 for free shipping.
>>
>>The economy must be improving. It was $50 before the current
>>"depression".
>I never saw it any higher than $25.

This was /really/ reported on the news??

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:37:11 -0500, Moe DeLoughan >
wrote:

> What year was it introduced?

I don't know. DD won it last Spring and gave it to me.

> If it came out in 2012, it's the first
> generation or original Nexus 7. If it came out this past July, it's
> the second-generation, also referred to as the Nexus 7 FHD or the
> Nexus 7 (2013).

I finally found a web site that could tell me. It's the older model.
Wish it had a camera, but I didn't want it for that purpose - so I
can't complain! It certainly isn't as big and cumbersome as the
testers want you to believe.... and I *like* the textured back.
http://www.androidpit.com/2013-nexus-7-test


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On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:26:17 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:06:33 AM UTC-7, Cheri wrote:
>> "notbob" > wrote in message
>>
>> ...
>>
>> > On 2013-10-23, Cheri > wrote:
>>
>> >
>>
>> >> have contacted them. I will be curious as to how they're going to handle
>>
>> >> that because I know I'm not the only one. We'll see.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Regardless of how they handle it, it's still relatively cheap. I
>>
>> > often deal with vendors whose free shipping threshold is $75-$150.
>>
>> > Besides, Amazon's free shipping is still pretty cheap, even on goods
>>
>> > that don't qualify. I jes paid less than $10 for an item shipped
>>
>> > directly from Japan! I paid only $3.50 for shipment of a hard cover
>>
>> > book. I can barely start my car that cheap.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > Plus, there are some vendors that have free shipping. Zappos comes
>>
>> > to mind and they now sell cooking items. OTOH, it pays to do some
>>
>> > research. I usta buy New Balance shoes from Zappos. Free shipping,
>>
>> > even for returns. But, Zappos will not accept returned shoes if they
>>
>> > show ANY outside or too much wear. Guess what ..... direct from New
>>
>> > Balance is also free and they don't care if you wreck the shoe trying
>>
>> > it out, as long as you return it within 30 days. It pays to do yer
>>
>> > homework.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > nb
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> They have wonderful customer service. I went to the website this morning and
>>
>> requested a call from customer service and chose the 5 minutes time frame.
>>
>> They called within the 5 minutes and as soon as I explained, they
>>
>> immediately credited my account for the 50.00, and sent an email
>>
>> confirmation. Truly pain free, and that's why I shop with them almost
>>
>> exclusively, and why I love shopping online!
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheri
>
>Yeah and no wonder local businesses are closing up and unemployment is on the rise.

Yeah, like we don't already have more than enough shelf stockers...
those are entry level jobs for teenagers... I guess you think a career
job is burger flipper... you ****ing lazy ******* imbecile.

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:44:32 -0500, Moe DeLoughan >
wrote:

> On 10/23/2013 3:38 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 13:46:33 -0500, Moe DeLoughan >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I got Prime to watch the free movies and tv episodes, so for me, the
> >> free shipping is just a bonus. Prime's video selection works for me,
> >> and it's cheaper than Netflix.
> >
> > How do you watch it on TV? I guess that's as good an excuse as any to
> > buy a Chromecast dongle.
> >
>
> On tv, using either Roku or Chromecast (which involves 'flinging' it
> from my laptop or desktop). Amazon doesn't have an Android app for
> watching videos (they only support their Kindle tablets), so with my
> Nexus tablets, I first sideloaded Flash. All that means is go to
> Adobe.com and download and install Flash for Android. Firefox for
> Android runs flash, so if you don't have Firefox on your Nexus,
> install that, too. After that, it's simple: just open Firefox, go to
> Amazon, login to your account and select a video to play. Firefox will
> ask if you want to run the plugin (Flash). Touch Yes, and and watch
> your video.

I have Firefox installed. Thanks for the lesson. I googled and
didn't see anything I understood.

Can you tell me more about the process? I see they charge $79 for
Prime, but I'm not seeing a Netflix type library to choose from. I
see movies that you rent can individually like you would with Comcast
On Demand. If I wanted to do that, I'd just give Comcast even more
money (which I won't do) because free shipping from Amazon isn't worth
$80 to me.

At this point, Comcast and Netflix seem to be talking about joining
forces - so maybe I should just wait. Although Chromecast still seems
perfect for when you're on the road... dial into Netflix and pick a
movie. Would the hotel's wifi router be a problem getting the stream?
I don't think I could afford to tether the Nexus to my phone and
stream movies that way.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:52:54 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

> On 10/23/2013 2:46 PM, Moe DeLoughan wrote:
> > On 10/23/2013 9:49 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
> >> quickly, so I signed up for Amazon Prime. $79 a year and I got
> >> used to not looking for filler items to get free shipping (it was
> >> getting to be tiresome) and the stuff now arrives quickly rather
> >> than taking the slow boat.
> >>
> >> I haven't decided if I should keep it when my year is up.
> >>
> >
> > I got Prime to watch the free movies and tv episodes, so for me, the
> > free shipping is just a bonus. Prime's video selection works for me, and
> > it's cheaper than Netflix.
>
> You're right, they keep reminding me I have that benefit, but I haven't
> looked into it yet. I do catch up on shows online, I have a cord that
> goes to my tv so I can see what's on my monitor on my tv. Not too fancy.
>
I'd like to see a link to the movies that come free with prime.
Thanks.


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On 2013-10-23, dsi1 > wrote:

> profitable for tigerdirect to give me free shipping but evidently they
> don't agree.

TD usta be cool. I changed from NewEgg to TD cuz NE had this
ridiculous 15% restocking fee on returns and TD didn't. Now TD does.
Screw 'em both.

nb

On 10/23/2013 12:06 PM, Cheri wrote:
> "notbob" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 2013-10-23, Cheri > wrote:
>>
>>> have contacted them. I will be curious as to how they're going to handle
>>> that because I know I'm not the only one. We'll see.
>>
>> Regardless of how they handle it, it's still relatively cheap. I
>> often deal with vendors whose free shipping threshold is $75-$150.
>> Besides, Amazon's free shipping is still pretty cheap, even on goods
>> that don't qualify. I jes paid less than $10 for an item shipped
>> directly from Japan! I paid only $3.50 for shipment of a hard cover
>> book. I can barely start my car that cheap.
>>
>> Plus, there are some vendors that have free shipping. Zappos comes
>> to mind and they now sell cooking items. OTOH, it pays to do some
>> research. I usta buy New Balance shoes from Zappos. Free shipping,
>> even for returns. But, Zappos will not accept returned shoes if they
>> show ANY outside or too much wear. Guess what ..... direct from New
>> Balance is also free and they don't care if you wreck the shoe trying
>> it out, as long as you return it within 30 days. It pays to do yer
>> homework.
>>
>> nb
>
>
> They have wonderful customer service. I went to the website this morning
> and requested a call from customer service and chose the 5 minutes time
> frame. They called within the 5 minutes and as soon as I explained, they
> immediately credited my account for the 50.00, and sent an email
> confirmation. Truly pain free, and that's why I shop with them almost
> exclusively, and why I love shopping online!
>
> Cheri

Who "they"? Amazon or Zappos?

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On 10/23/2013 2:28 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2013-10-23, dsi1 > wrote:
>
>> profitable for tigerdirect to give me free shipping but evidently they
>> don't agree.
>
> TD usta be cool. I changed from NewEgg to TD cuz NE had this
> ridiculous 15% restocking fee on returns and TD didn't. Now TD does.
> Screw 'em both.
>
> nb
>

I wouldn't mind that too much, they deserve to be screwed sideways and
upside down.

On 10/23/2013 11:47 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 10/23/2013 4:56 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>> On 10/23/2013 4:49 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> quickly, so I signed up for Amazon Prime. $79 a year and I got
>>> used to not looking for filler items to get free shipping (it was
>>> getting to be tiresome) and the stuff now arrives quickly rather
>>> than taking the slow boat.
>>>
>>> I haven't decided if I should keep it when my year is up.
>
>> I had the free shipping deal on tigerdirect for 2 years. I think it cost
>> about $80 per year too. I ordered a bunch of stuff and saved a lot of
>> dough. Then they changed the terms and there was no longer any free
>> shipping available to AK and HI. What can I say, we usually get the shit
>> end of the stick on shipping.
>
> You really do. I notice that exclusion often.
>
> > I'd like to think that it's more
>> profitable for tigerdirect to give me free shipping but evidently they
>> don't agree. Personally, I think they should offer free shipping to AK
>> and HI. I think they'd make out like a bandit if they did.
>
> Really, I think a company who'd cater to that would do well,
> especially if they'd find a cheaper way to get stuff to there.
>
> nancy

The shipping cost is pretty important for us on this rock. I got a deal
on a ASUS Transformer Book T100 Z3740 which has a list price of $399. I
got it from B&H Photo for $424 with shipping. Amazon's price of $480
with shipping was not a contender.

The ASUS T100 looks to be a very hot item. It's a 10.1" tablet with a
detachable keyboard that uses a new Intel processor that claims to have
an 11 hour battery life. Amazing if true. The thing that sold it to me
was that it runs on full blown Windows 8.1 and comes with Microsoft
Office 2013 Home and Student. Essentially it's a less elegant Microsoft
Surface Pro at less than half the price. What a deal! The $399 price is
for the 64 GB model. I suspect that there will be some price gouging and
the sellers will try to slip the $349 32 GB unit past consumers at $399
or higher. If you're interested in this machine, please know what you're
getting.