In alt.home.repair, on Mon, 2 Jan 2017 13:06:35 -0500, Ed Pawlowski
wrote:

On 1/2/2017 11:49 AM, wrote:
On Mon, 2 Jan 2017 06:06:42 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 7:57:39 AM UTC-5, Vic Smith wrote:


You just have to know the "secret" terms to search for on Amazon.
"Filler item" and "add on" both work.

Thanks for that.

I tested both and it really helps if you extend the search phrase with something like "under $10”.

If you don't, the results don't really fit the "get me to $49" criteria, unless you consider a
$524 pen or $2100 monitor to be a filler/add-on item. ;-)

Jeff would be OK with that. As I said up near the top of this thread,
it is just a way to keep you shopping and get you in the habit of
buying stuff from Amazon.


I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon, but I also check prices elsewhere.
Amazon comes out ahead 90% of the time.

That's been my impression. And I've found a few things that are cheaper
at Home Depot for example than Walmart. Gorilla tape was a dollar less.

My wife bought me a watch
though, and it was cheaper from other sources, Never buy from a typical
jewellery store.

I also have to wonder how long some mall stores will last.
Jonashop $187

Jomashop

Amazon $278
Jet.com $218
Zales, on line or in store $375

Maybe some day it will be as romantic to gather round the computer to
pick out wedding rings as it is portrayed to be at the jewelry store.