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Amazon Suggestions/Comments Thread
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WasabiKing
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Azih said:
Layout doesn't match Amazon's. But even with lack of selection, is probably because someone higher up, and its customers, haven't made a huge stink about it...
WasabiKing said:
WasabiKing, you do not have a single clue about what you are talking here. French canadians? The site was only in english when it launched, and the french-translated version of Amazon.ca is seriously lacking, but anyway, that has got nothing to do with it all. Do you know why Amazon.ca is so messed up, and they lack inventory and whole categories? I'd like to buy nearly as much as there is available on Amazon.com, and I could, and Amazon wants to do this but they cannot.
Is has got to do with the canadian governement. Amazon.ca has been a real long time coming our way because their policies did not quite match canadian juridiction. And even then, Canada has got strict protectionnist laws, so it's basically just the canadian federal government that is putting sticks into Amazon's wheels here. Amazon does not operates this, it's another small company located in Ontario, with very limited means, that is basically doing outsourcing for Amazon. And there are only cultural products because it's the only thing the government will allow. Only in the end of 2003 did we also get computer software and videogames. Why? Because in a nutshell, the government won't allow anything that there is no canadian industry for.
I am really sorry if I have been a little blunt, but please do not comment on so freely on things you barely have any clue about. It's shit, but it's our shit to us Canadians who rely on e-tailers. Online shopping in Canada is a joke because of the government, the french are not to blame here.
WasabiKing
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I'm sorry you cannot take a joke. I think some of the other Canadians got it
I'm curious as to how the Amazon Affiliates system handles one-click orders, especially being an Affiliate myself.
I just ordered the following, let me know:
1) If it went through
2) If a quantity of FOUR went through for the light bulbs, since I one-clicked one, and then modified the order quantity to be four.
1 of: Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Liquid 48 Ounces [Health and Beauty]
1 of: Black & Decker EC1200 Grand Openings Can Opener [Kitchen]
4 of: Panasonic EFA14E28 GEN IV Collection 14W Compact Fluorescent Lamp (Pear Shape) [Tools & Hardware]
1 of: Airborne Effervescent Health Formula Dietary Supplement, Lemon-Lime, 10 Tablets [Health and Beauty]
1 of: Seventh Generation Shower Cleaner / Sanitizer Natural Citrus Scent 32 Ounces [Health and Beauty]
1 of: Seventh Generation Toilet Bowl Cleaner Natural Mint Scent 32 Ounces [Health and Beauty]
Thanks.
I just ordered the following, let me know:
1) If it went through
2) If a quantity of FOUR went through for the light bulbs, since I one-clicked one, and then modified the order quantity to be four.
1 of: Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish Liquid 48 Ounces [Health and Beauty]
1 of: Black & Decker EC1200 Grand Openings Can Opener [Kitchen]
4 of: Panasonic EFA14E28 GEN IV Collection 14W Compact Fluorescent Lamp (Pear Shape) [Tools & Hardware]
1 of: Airborne Effervescent Health Formula Dietary Supplement, Lemon-Lime, 10 Tablets [Health and Beauty]
1 of: Seventh Generation Shower Cleaner / Sanitizer Natural Citrus Scent 32 Ounces [Health and Beauty]
1 of: Seventh Generation Toilet Bowl Cleaner Natural Mint Scent 32 Ounces [Health and Beauty]
Thanks.
WasabiKing
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It doesn't handle 1-Click IIRC. Check the TOS.
WasabiKing said:
Oh? Well that sucks.
I had to one-click these as the Seventh Generation items are programmed incorrectly. They qualify for Prime, but at checkout you get hit with shipping costs and have to call to remove them. One-click gives you a 90-minute window to do this, whereas regular checkout, with Prime, enters them immediately into "shipping soon," and are therefore unchangeable.
WasabiKing
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Yeah, it doesn't make much sense either, but it's my guess that it has to do with the embedding of URLs.
WasabiKing
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Jotaro said:
Amazon.ca is years behind, literally. .com's had that for at least 3 years. Once again, I don't think it's all about the government's rules, but just the personnel.
On another note, are there sites where I can find out what DVDs are hitting on Tuesdays?
WasabiKing said:
www.dvdempire.com
It's the governement's rulings, which refrain Amazon, and thus leaves a few incompetent people to do it all, so I guess you are right in a sense.
WasabiKing
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Blame Amazon, blame Amazon...
WasabiKing
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You can now pre-order a PSP on Amazon.ca, link is in the ad, so refresh! :lol
WasabiKing
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goodcow said:
We're doin' pretty well, but as you know, payout isn't until late April. Thanks everyone, and es, Naked Snake, your order went through... too bad there's a limit on those types of products, but thanks again...
Well. if you can get amazon to bypass their silly non shipping of US game titles to non US/Canada regions. I'll buy more stuff from them. All they need to do is put a terms and conditions clause saying that you understand that you're purchasing a title for US consoles that might not work on your native console; non refundable, only exchange policy... yada yada and that'd save them from stupid consumer complaints.
Alright so I figured out the whole Amazon Jersey bullcrap...I guess that's only for UK deliveries and is cheaper, while you can still order through AmazonUK itself, there are like 2 different links. Very sneaky, but I have ordered a fucking copy of Shaun of the Dead UK DVD! :rock
$13 well spent
$13 well spent
I was going to buy some camera accessories from B&H, but Amazon has comparable prices and in-stock, so why not help out GAF.
Items ordered today:
Nikon Autofocus 70-300mm f/4-5.6D Nikkor SLR Camera Lens
Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System
NIKON 62mm UV Haze Filter*
*This item was ordered on Amazon using the GAF search function, but is actually from Adorama Camera. I'm curious to see if you guys get credit for that as well (hopefully you do).
Items ordered today:
Nikon Autofocus 70-300mm f/4-5.6D Nikkor SLR Camera Lens
Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System
NIKON 62mm UV Haze Filter*
*This item was ordered on Amazon using the GAF search function, but is actually from Adorama Camera. I'm curious to see if you guys get credit for that as well (hopefully you do).
WasabiKing
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max_cool said:
Genius, pure genius. You get a star... but do it right, GAFazon
questions questions...
1) Did clicking the link somehow hijack my browser?
I can't go to Amazon now without seeing the exact same URL I get if I clicked the GAF link...
2) Is it possible to see on amazon which orders went though the affiliate program and to who?
3) What kind of information do you get? Like do you know who bought from the gaf link? I'm guessing you know what people are buying, though?
1) Did clicking the link somehow hijack my browser?
I can't go to Amazon now without seeing the exact same URL I get if I clicked the GAF link...2) Is it possible to see on amazon which orders went though the affiliate program and to who?
3) What kind of information do you get? Like do you know who bought from the gaf link? I'm guessing you know what people are buying, though?
Chrono said:questions questions...
1) Did clicking the link somehow hijack my browser?
If you're talking about this bit:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/home/home.html/002-5903210-3282402
... then no. That's just your customer code for Amazon.com to know who you are. The affiliate link doesn't stay embedded in your profile. You have to make your purchase before closing the browser window after clicking the link.
Chrono said:
They get a detailed list like that, of every item ordered, but it's not identifiable by person.
WasabiKing
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Doesn't seem like I need to do much work here...
Just some clarifications:
Remember that survey we did a while back? The survey was pretty favorable to Amazon. Couple that info with the different types of products they sell, and it's a no-brainer. So when college starts up for of some of you guys, you know I'm pushing for textbooks ads. We've sold a lot of things that I thought I would have never seen, and not all of it is games and gaming hardware. As a marketer by trade, this gives me a lot of opportunities to figure out what works with you guys, what's better, and what sucks. And this is your thread to voice your opinion.
It's easier to deal with one affiliate program. Amazon gives you tons of options, the others do not. The best to date is GAME, but they do not accept affiliates outside of the U.S. Taxes are a concern, but I seriously doubt we'd make such a dent that it would be detrimental to EviLore. If we ever get to that point though, we'll probably have a bitchin' server...
Just some clarifications:
Remember that survey we did a while back? The survey was pretty favorable to Amazon. Couple that info with the different types of products they sell, and it's a no-brainer. So when college starts up for of some of you guys, you know I'm pushing for textbooks ads. We've sold a lot of things that I thought I would have never seen, and not all of it is games and gaming hardware. As a marketer by trade, this gives me a lot of opportunities to figure out what works with you guys, what's better, and what sucks. And this is your thread to voice your opinion.
It's easier to deal with one affiliate program. Amazon gives you tons of options, the others do not. The best to date is GAME, but they do not accept affiliates outside of the U.S. Taxes are a concern, but I seriously doubt we'd make such a dent that it would be detrimental to EviLore. If we ever get to that point though, we'll probably have a bitchin' server...
WasabiKing
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Oh, and BTW, you can find recent releases for a few bucks less at Amazon.com. Shipping has always been good to me, but the fulfillment centers have only been 2-3 states away. Sure, you don't get on day 1, but I'd happily save a few bucks and wait 2 days...
WasabiKing said:
You can also pay $80 and get PRIMED baybee!!!! OHHHHH YEAHHH!!!!
... reminder to everyone, use Amazon.com's search engine, www.a9.com on a routine basis to get 1.57% off all orders, including third party ones. The discount won't affect GAF's hooker and blow fund.
Last question, I swear!
How do I know if I'm on amazon though gaf? I end up using the firefox amazon search a lot, sometimes the gaf one, and always end up with several tabs all over amazon for most of the day.
I googled a bit and it looks like there's supposed to be a referral ID in the URL but the closest thing is: ref=pd_csp_2 which shows up whether searching through gaf or firefox (just checked from the PSP thread).
Thanks in advance for any info.
How do I know if I'm on amazon though gaf? I end up using the firefox amazon search a lot, sometimes the gaf one, and always end up with several tabs all over amazon for most of the day.
I googled a bit and it looks like there's supposed to be a referral ID in the URL but the closest thing is: ref=pd_csp_2 which shows up whether searching through gaf or firefox (just checked from the PSP thread).
Thanks in advance for any info.
WasabiKing
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Just close everything and only search through the GAF mycroft search engine. All the cool kids are doing it
All the cool kids are doing itOk just tried it for the first time, can you tell me if the order went through?
Edit:
Ugh. " We have learned that "The Last Exile Complete Series Vol 1-7" is now back-ordered, and our supplier has not been able to let us know exactly when they expect to have more in stock. " My expected ship date is freakin' MAY 25th. Order cancelled. >_>
Ive seen the subs so Ill just get this later. Maybe after this semester.
Edit:
Ugh. " We have learned that "The Last Exile Complete Series Vol 1-7" is now back-ordered, and our supplier has not been able to let us know exactly when they expect to have more in stock. " My expected ship date is freakin' MAY 25th. Order cancelled. >_>
Ive seen the subs so Ill just get this later. Maybe after this semester.
goodcow said:
yeah it was 2-3 days. I just ordered it again and estimated ship date is still May 25th
. Anyway Im buying this box set anyway so Ill just leave it there until it ships. And I also got a pair of Shure E2c since the headphones I got recently wont be mine soon. 
Though this means no God of War or Digital Devil Saga until they drop in price or at least a few months from now. >_>;
Edit:
Shipping estimate is now march 28th for Last Exile. w00t.
How is Amazon.com? I have never ordered anything online before until I ordered the Fullmetal alchemist Vol. 1 DVD from Amazon and that will come, by their estimates, until March 31 - April 2 and it is in the shipping soon phase. So I wont know what condition it is in. I also notcied that they charged my debit card when its status was changed to shipping soon. But I noticed they have not charged me any sales tax for my order. When will I be charged sales tax if at all? Does sales tax not apply if you live in a certain state? I live in Illinois, and in their help it says they only charge tax to people who live in the states of Kansas, North Dakota, or Washington.
WasabiKing
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They will probably use air filled packaging material to surround the tin case, as they do with just about everything they've shipped to me. Did you order it directly from Amazon.com or third party? As for sales tax, depends on the state, and if it is 3rd party or not.
zarkand said:
I believe debit cards work differently than credit cards. Amazon will not charge your card until the item ships, however, once it gets to shipping soon, that's when they ask for an authorization on the card, wherein if it fails, they notify you by E-Mail that they'll try the card again a few times, but to go look at the order or contact customer service if changes need to be made.
So when the charge is seeking authorization to see if funds are available, it normally just digs into your "available credit" until the actual charge is made when the item is shipped. With debits, I don't think they can check your checking balance, so it puts a temp charge, which it then nullifies. Or something like that, I know debits just work differently.
Anyway, the order will be overpackaged. When I order shampoo from them, they end up either taping the nozzle shut, or shrinkwrapping it. For glass, they wrap it up completely in bubble wrap so it can't crack. For everything else they either vaccum seal it, or use lots of air bubble coushins.
As for tax, I thought it was Washington only, I've never heard anything about Kansas or North Dakota.
In the future, use Amazon's search engine, www.a9.com, which uses Google's results anyway, to activate a 1.57% discount on your orders. It stays active as long as you search a few times a week with a9.com, with an Amazon.com account cookie active.
WasabiKing
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goodcow said:It entering shipping soon phase negates it being a third party. Third party orders go directly to shipped, as the responsibility lies on the third party seller. Somebody needs to brush up on their Amazon knowledge.
Ah, not entirely my friend, I had a Calvin Klein dress shirt ship faster than my Amazon.com order.
It just depends on how diligent the 3rd party vendor is.WasabiKing said:Ah, not entirely my friend, I had a Calvin Klein dress shirt ship faster than my Amazon.com order.
But I was talking about the technical status.
Amazon orders (and those fulfilled by Amazon warehouses like Toys R' Us/Target) go:
Order placed -> Not yet shipped -> Shipping Soon -> Shipped
Third party order, once placed, go directly to shipped.
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WasabiKing said:
For DVDs and Video games, they never use air filled packaging with me, they always secure it tightly with thick shrinkwrap to a cardboard the size of the box, it works great because it prevents the contents from moving inside the box at all, and everything always arrived in perfect condition.
goodcow said:
For video games and electronics, I always get taxed when shipping to NY.
I'm starting to HATE Amazon now. A few days ago I wondered why the hell the Last Exile box set didn't ship and guess what? the starting ship date is 28 of march, but it ends with MAY 25th or so. Yep, it could ship any time in that interval. I though ok, this is Amazon after all. They'll definitely have it shipped pretty soon.
My order is still open. ¬_¬
My order is still open. ¬_¬
Naked Snake said:
Video games, yes. The electronics section from AMAZON.COM, and not a third party seller, no.
Video games, while being shipped from Amazon.com's warehouses, are under contract with Toys R' Us, who have a "physical presence" in every state, so that's why it's taxed. Same with Target on Amazon.com.
Chrono said:I'm starting to HATE Amazon now. A few days ago I wondered why the hell the Last Exile box set didn't ship and guess what? the starting ship date is 28 of march, but it ends with MAY 25th or so. Yep, it could ship any time in that interval. I though ok, this is Amazon after all. They'll definitely have it shipped pretty soon.
My order is still open. ¬_¬
I didn't actually order it, but at final checkout screen:
Call them up at 1-800-201-7575 and find out what's going on.
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