Yes, this is an rfc regular throwing out some unsolicited spam. 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. I hope they drive Amazon outta business.

nb

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On Jun 27, 9:44*am, notbob > wrote:
> Yes, this is an rfc regular throwing out some unsolicited spam. *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. *I hope they drive Amazon outta business.
>
> nb

I agree wholeheartedly on their service. The shoes are fairly priced,
the selection batter than any brick and mortar place, they carry
unusual sizes, the delivery lightning fast. Thanks - I'll have to
browse their kitchen gear.

On 2012-06-27, Kalmia > wrote:

> the selection batter than any brick and mortar place, they carry
> unusual sizes, the delivery lightning fast. Thanks - I'll have to
> browse their kitchen gear.

Yep. I found leather thongs in half sizes! ...in 3E widths! ...free
overnight shipping! 168 Cuisinart products, alone.

These ppl are freakin scary with their rad new biz model. They've
already spawned imitators. Thank gawd!

nb

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notbob wrote:

> 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. I hope they drive Amazon outta business.

Putting aside your mysterious resentment of Amazon, do you have any
recs for kitchen stuff? I just skimmed a couple of categories and the
prices seemed about the same as Amazon.

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

On 2012-06-27, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:

> You use the phone to order online?

Sometimes. Izzat a problem for you?

I like to talk to folks. Zappo's has good folks on their phones.
They also have great advisors. Very helpful for sizing questions,
specially when the website fails to provide ALL the details I might
need. Call me weird, but I see this as a plus.

> Why?

Despite the great prices, they leave a lot to be desired. Number one
is no phone service at all.

> Amazon involved in the transaction, the seller came around.]

How? I don't dislike Amazon. Use 'em often. But, I think they are
not the best. I like a company that has a phone presence. If Amazon
does, they're doing a pretty good job of hiding it from me.

> I welcome the competition-- This is definitely one area where
> competition is good for everyone.

Agreed. I'd go so far as to suggest Zappo's shipping/return policies
forced Amazon into offering free shipping in certain cases. I may be
wrong, not having Amazon's timeline, but it's still not up to Zappo's
from-the-beginning service.

nb

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On Jun 27, 10:20*am, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
> 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

My biggest problem with Amazon is the shipping costs. I can search
there, but find exactly the same thing at other online retailers, and
then I choose one that has good reviews and "free shipping."

Since the economy went south, there are lots of online retailers who
have free shipping every day on every item. This doesn't work with
all categories, but it does work with many that I shop.


N.

On Jun 27, 8:50*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
> On 27 Jun 2012 15:42:02 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
> > On 2012-06-27, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
>
> >> You use the phone to order online?
>
> > Sometimes. *Izzat a problem for you?
>
> > I like to talk to folks.
>
> Get a CB radio like Andy.
>
> "Breaker One-Nine I'm looking for some Beavers passing through, come
> on"
>
> -sw

in leather thongs...

On 27 Jun 2012 15:42:02 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2012-06-27, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
>
>> You use the phone to order online?
>
>Sometimes. Izzat a problem for you?
>
>I like to talk to folks. Zappo's has good folks on their phones.
>They also have great advisors. Very helpful for sizing questions,
>specially when the website fails to provide ALL the details I might
>need.

Shoes are different, I suppose. I bought a pair in 1980 or so. I
pick up a pair of Reeboks every year or two. I prefer to be
barefoot.

>Call me weird, but I see this as a plus.

OK- You're weird-- I hate to use the phone. I'd rather deal with
even a brick and mortar store online than on the phone.
>
>> Why?
>
>Despite the great prices, they leave a lot to be desired. Number one
>is no phone service at all.
>
>> Amazon involved in the transaction, the seller came around.]
>
>How?

The guy had listed an upgrade version of Windows 7 as a full install.
He was a little reticent about refunding my shipping both ways. In
the 3rd email I said-- 'OK- let's let Amazon settle it'. Bingo- full
refund, including shipping both ways.


> I don't dislike Amazon. Use 'em often. But, I think they are
>not the best. I like a company that has a phone presence. If Amazon
>does, they're doing a pretty good job of hiding it from me.

I couldn't tell you if they have a phone or not-- but I just noticed
that they own Zappo-- I'd forgotten that. so you better quit hoping
they go out of business.<g>

>
>> I welcome the competition-- This is definitely one area where
>> competition is good for everyone.
>
>Agreed. I'd go so far as to suggest Zappo's shipping/return policies
>forced Amazon into offering free shipping in certain cases. I may be
>wrong, not having Amazon's timeline, but it's still not up to Zappo's
>from-the-beginning service.

Don't know. Amazon has been offering free shipping since 2002. [on
orders over $25] I can't comment on Zappo's service, but I've never
had a problem that Amazon didn't solve so quickly & well that I'd call
the anything but excellent.

If it is computer related, I usually use Newegg-- hardware is
McMaster-Carr, but for most everything else I go to Amazon.

Jim

On 2012-06-27, Jim Elbrecht > wrote:

> If it is computer related, I usually use Newegg-- hardware is

I wuz gonna use Newegg, but noticed they charge 15% restocking fee on
returns. That can get kinda pricey for a big $$ item. TigerDirect
does not charge fee.

nb

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MotoFox wrote:

> And it came to pass that Sqwertz delivered the following message unto the
> people, saying~

That intro is so 1981....

> > "Breaker One-Nine I'm looking for some Beavers passing through, come on"
>
> Almost NOBODY talks like that on CB any more, Sqwish. Get with the times.

How do they talk nowadays? I don't own a CB myself.

> ("Beavers"?)

Andy is lonely and wants everybody to know it.

On 27 Jun 2012 14:05:16 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2012-06-27, Kalmia > wrote:
>
> > the selection batter than any brick and mortar place, they carry
> > unusual sizes, the delivery lightning fast. Thanks - I'll have to
> > browse their kitchen gear.
>
> Yep. I found leather thongs in half sizes! ...in 3E widths! ...free
> overnight shipping! 168 Cuisinart products, alone.
>
> These ppl are freakin scary with their rad new biz model. They've
> already spawned imitators. Thank gawd!
>
Knock yerself out.


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