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04-06-2016, 11:42 PM
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#1161
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: No fixed abode
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Oh! How intuitively obvious! Never mind.
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04-07-2016, 02:50 AM
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#1162
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Placerville
Posts: 1,788
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Never mind? Is that anything like 'Thank you'?
If so, you are welcome.
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04-07-2016, 03:48 AM
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#1163
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jalisco, Mexico
Posts: 1,747
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 Quote:
Originally Posted by skipro33
Never mind? Is that anything like 'Thank you'?
If so, you are welcome.
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I think the point was as follows:
1 - That is a horribly convoluted non-intuitive way to talk to a human. Amazon would rather you NOT contact them by voice, obviously.
2 - Those steps don't really qualify as 'easy'
Nothing personal, the steps you provided work...
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04-07-2016, 08:32 AM
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#1164
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Houston
Posts: 958
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skipro33
Never mind? Is that anything like 'Thank you'?
If so, you are welcome.
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Thank you! I've been frustrated in the past at not knowing how to get hold of a real person at Amazon. That's very helpful.
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04-07-2016, 08:58 AM
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#1165
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: May 2008
Location: No fixed abode
Posts: 8,765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skipro33
Never mind? Is that anything like 'Thank you'?
If so, you are welcome.
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Yes, thanks. I haven't ever needed to talk to a human at Amazon, because their automated processes are so good, but it's good to know how.
Quote:
Originally Posted by dixonge
I think the point was as follows:
1 - That is a horribly convoluted non-intuitive way to talk to a human. Amazon would rather you NOT contact them by voice, obviously.
2 - Those steps don't really qualify as 'easy'
Nothing personal, the steps you provided work...
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What he said. If they wanted you to be able to call, they'd just list a phone number under the "Contact Us" option like most other companies. That's the point I was making.
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04-07-2016, 09:01 AM
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#1166
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 47,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W2R
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Back to the thread topic, anybody else order anything at all from Amazon lately?
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Happily retired since 2009, at age 61. Best years of my life by far!
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04-07-2016, 09:02 AM
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#1167
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 40,726
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W2R
Anybody else order anything at all from Amazon lately?
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Inflatable lumbar cushion for long car trips. My previous one died.
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04-07-2016, 09:04 AM
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicagoland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W2R
Back to the thread topic, anybody else order anything at all from Amazon lately?
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I also recently bought a set of small colored flashlights and a variety of small tape measures. Had the whole thing sent to the grandkids. It cost less than many games and gives them lots more entertainment value.
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04-07-2016, 09:07 AM
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#1169
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas: No Country for Old Men
Posts: 50,022
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelB
Inflatable lumbar cushion for long car trips. My previous one died.
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I guess you need two cushions rather than using the one out of your short car in both? 
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04-07-2016, 10:01 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Placerville
Posts: 1,788
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harley
If they wanted you to be able to call, they'd just list a phone number under the "Contact Us" option like most other companies. That's the point I was making.
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Amazon keeps it's costs low due to it's intensive automation. There is a premium associated with talking with a live agent with most other companies, usually offset in the shipping I imagine.
The idea is to ask the customer a few questions to see if there's already a solution to the most common types of inquiries. If not, then either a call, e-mail or chat is available.
I use Amazon a lot. If I posted every 'last thing' I ordered, I'd be posting almost daily! Ha!
To keep in line with the thread, here's what I ordered yesterday;
Curt 2" receiver tube
XFasten Anti Slip Tape
Battery quick connect kit for a winch
Ceramic Male-to-Female wired harness adapter for H4 head lights
5 pack of BOSCH style relays with sockets
6 position fuse box with cover
Stinky Pig game
BellZ! game
Towbar safety cable
Solid disc brake rotors
3.5 gallon pancake compressor
I'm retired and have a lot of projects. One is to restore classic cars and motorcycles. I find my best deals are frequently on Amazon.
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04-07-2016, 11:13 AM
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#1171
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Location: New Orleans
Posts: 47,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skipro33
I use Amazon a lot. If I posted every 'last thing' I ordered, I'd be posting almost daily! Ha!
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Nobody said you HAVE to post everything you ordered, or anything at all on this thread. 
The topic of the thread is,
"What is the last thing you ordered from Amazon?"
I think that's pretty simple for most of us to understand.
Please start a new thread if you have other topics concerning Amazon that you wish to discuss.
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04-07-2016, 12:10 PM
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#1172
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Moderator
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Location: Flyover country
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04-07-2016, 01:32 PM
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#1173
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,187
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My wife just ordered and received a Kindle Fire. Personally, I don't order much from Amazon. Just about every time I comparison shop, I can find the item cheaper from other online sources, especially considering Amazon charges state tax.
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04-07-2016, 02:00 PM
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#1174
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 13,566
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The "invisible" fence system for our Houdini dog, purchased back in 2012, was no longer doing the thing for him. He's decided that the shock wasn't enough to persuade him not to leap the fence and take off gallivanting. Lo and behold, they make an @$$hat edition, just for dogs like him! Works like a champ!
Amazon.com : PetSafe Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence, PIG00-10777 : Wireless Pet Fence Products : Pet Supplies
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04-07-2016, 03:00 PM
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#1175
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,328
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Quote:
Originally Posted by braumeister
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I have an older hard copy of this - very handy and heavy, but I wish they sold it as a $1 app.
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04-07-2016, 03:07 PM
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#1176
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicagoland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarah in SC
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That is too funny. The folks behind DM's house have a dog (golden retriever?) and an invisible fence, but whenever there is any get together in the neighborhood he'll run right past it so he can join in the fun, especially if there are kids. All he wants to do is be part of the group ...
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04-07-2016, 03:26 PM
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#1177
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Red Rock Country
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We get our Nutrisca premium dog food from Amazon. It's no longer stocked at Petsmart.
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04-07-2016, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Disney princesses patio chairs and table and umbrella for 3yo GD in another state. We realized the day before her birthday that she would not have anything from us to open on her birthday (we will see her next week) so five minutes later, searched for Disney backyard, and ordered it for next day delivery ($8 extra). She was thrilled. I love modern times.
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04-07-2016, 04:41 PM
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#1179
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Posts: 38,150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W2R
Back to the thread topic, anybody else order anything at all from Amazon lately?
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Yes - clothing and shoes. The free returns make it nice if you really don't like something.
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04-07-2016, 04:42 PM
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#1180
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Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: San Diego
Posts: 14,212
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Adidas sneakers for younger son.
Jogger pants for older son. (like sweat pants -but made with a twill material. He likes 'em, I think they're ugly).
http://www.amazon.com/Victorious-Col...ilpage_o00_s00
I hate shopping for clothes. I hate taking my sons shopping even more. Amazon is awesome.
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