notbob > wrote:
>Yes, this is an rfc regular throwing out some unsolicited spam.
I wouldn't call this spam-- unless you get a penny for me going to
your link-- and that doesn't seem likely.
> In
>this case it's for Zappos, an online retailer I think you might like
>to know about, if you don't already:
>
>http://www.zappos.com/index0.zml
>
>Shoot me, KF me, cuss me, even call me bad words, but since they
>started selling kitchen stuff, I thought you might like to know about
>them.
>
>I've been buying shoes from them fer a couple yrs. Great service,
>great prices, FREE shipping, and the best return policy ever (FREE).
>I jes bought some sandals and was shocked to learn, FREE overnight
>shipping!! Turns out I'm a VIP buyer, though I have no idea why.
>Only bought two items in two yrs (shrug).
>
>Anyway, the prices, kitchen stuff, and killer shipping rates (if any)
>are reason enough to recommend these folks. BTW. they have real US
>citizens on the phone 24/7.
You use the phone to order online?
>I hope they drive Amazon outta business.
Why?
I sure don't-- I'm glad you're happy with Zappos-- but they can't
hold a candle to Amazon in selection, and from what I see, prices are
equivalent.
I put popcorn in their search engine. No groceries, apparently- a
couple commercial poppers-
WPM 40- 199 at Zappos and Amazon
WPM 25- $5 less at Amazon
CPM 900 - $60 at both
CPM 100- $40 at both
Nordic ware camp popper- $5 more at Amazon
Nordic ware 6 piece Essentials- $5 less at Amazon
So they are about equal pricewise. [no shipping on any of that stuff-
I *do* have to pay NYS sales tax on Amazon, but I'm happy to help out
our state coffers when I can.]
I spend a couple hundred a month there not counting the used stuff
they have listed. I have never had a problem with Amazon, their
subcontractors or the 3rd party folks. [I *almost* had a problem with
a listing for some used software-- but the minute I suggested we get
Amazon involved in the transaction, the seller came around.]
I welcome the competition-- This is definitely one area where
competition is good for everyone.
Jim