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NFT: Prime Day begins tonight

Bill L : 7/10/2017 4:05 pm
I can't recall if anyone bought anything good before, but if you think it's worth it, here it comes...
Amazon is amazing  
Matt in SGS : 7/10/2017 4:51 pm : link
they created a mini-Cyber Monday holiday in the doldrums of Q2 in retail, which is usually dead, and they clear inventory prior to holiday season.

Prime Day tends to be a giant garage sale of crap, but if you go in with a specific target of things you want (ie- smart TV, a router, maybe a charger or something) this is your chance. Also, Amazon products tend to be at a good price here, so if you want an echo, this is your shot.
last year's prime  
Rocky369 : 7/10/2017 5:17 pm : link
acutally outdid Black Friday and Cyber Monday based on a headline I saw today
Not always the best prices  
xman : 7/10/2017 5:47 pm : link
from amazon
RE: Not always the best prices  
Ten Ton Hammer : 7/10/2017 5:51 pm : link
In comment 13524682 xman said:
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from amazon


Not always. But it has made brick and mortar scared enough to try very hard to keep up. PC Richards price matched on Amazon for some speakers and refunded me about 170 bucks.
Here's a deal available now on print books  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/10/2017 5:55 pm : link
Amazon offers Prime Members: $5 Off $15+ on Print Book Purchases when you apply promo code PRIMEBOOKS17 at checkout.
Don't forget to go through Eric if you buy something.  
wgenesis123 : 7/10/2017 7:59 pm : link
Cost you nothing and it supports BBI with a little compensation from Amazon.
Anyone seeing anything awesome?  
giantgiantfan : 7/10/2017 8:39 pm : link
I've looked at the list, its pretty meh so far.
RE: Anyone seeing anything awesome?  
ImThatGuy : 7/10/2017 8:43 pm : link
In comment 13524788 giantgiantfan said:
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I've looked at the list, its pretty meh so far.


yeah not seeing much so far.

There is really nothing I need, but if its half off I'll end up buying 2
RE: Anyone seeing anything awesome?  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/10/2017 8:49 pm : link
In comment 13524788 giantgiantfan said:
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I've looked at the list, its pretty meh so far.

It hasn't started yet. Ten more minutes.
What do you guys think of this TV?  
Patrick : 7/10/2017 9:11 pm : link
55" 4K $399.99!

I've been waiting for this for a month to buy a TV and think I'm gonna pull the trigger.

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Gift cards  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/10/2017 9:12 pm : link
There will be a series of discounted Gift Cards. Currently, $50 GAP and Famous Footwear cards are $39.50.
I picked up the Kids Amazon Fire Tablet  
tbonfig : 7/10/2017 9:33 pm : link
bundle for like $103. Would've preferred a pink option for my girl, but good deal on something we were looking to pick up anyway.
RE: I picked up the Kids Amazon Fire Tablet  
spike : 7/10/2017 11:18 pm : link
In comment 13524886 tbonfig said:
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bundle for like $103. Would've preferred a pink option for my girl, but good deal on something we were looking to pick up anyway.


I got the 2 pack Amazon Fire 8 Kids edition for $150
Amazon Echo is $90  
LawrenceTaylor56 : 7/10/2017 11:41 pm : link
Thinking about grabbing one. Does it play Apple Music if it syncs to my phone?
RE: What do you guys think of this TV?  
Ten Ton Hammer : 7/11/2017 12:04 am : link
In comment 13524837 Patrick said:
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55" 4K $399.99!

I've been waiting for this for a month to buy a TV and think I'm gonna pull the trigger. Amazon TV - ( New Window )


Not familiar with the brand. I'd say if you really want to make the jump to 4K, you should try to find a deal on a 4K TV with HDR as a feature. Half the pleasure of it is watching 4K content in HDR.
RE: Amazon Echo is $90  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/11/2017 12:12 am : link
In comment 13525033 LawrenceTaylor56 said:
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Thinking about grabbing one. Does it play Apple Music if it syncs to my phone?


Echo doesn't support Apple Music within the interface. But it is a Bluetooth speaker and by linking your phone to it, the music should play on it. But there are certainly better and cheaper speakers you could get.
RE: RE: Amazon Echo is $90  
LawrenceTaylor56 : 7/11/2017 12:15 am : link
In comment 13525040 Jim in Fairfax said:
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Echo doesn't support Apple Music within the interface. But it is a Bluetooth speaker and by linking your phone to it, the music should play on it. But there are certainly better and cheaper speakers you could get.


Yeah, with Siri I don't really need to use it for anything other than as a Bluetooth/portable speaker. Not too tech savvy, can you recommend any decent Bluetooth speakers?
RE: Don't forget to go through Eric if you buy something.  
SHO'NUFF : 7/11/2017 12:23 am : link
In comment 13524759 wgenesis123 said:
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Cost you nothing and it supports BBI with a little compensation from Amazon.


I wonder if Eric can register BBI onto Amazon Smile.
RE: RE: RE: Amazon Echo is $90  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/11/2017 2:26 am : link
In comment 13525041 LawrenceTaylor56 said:
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Yeah, with Siri I don't really need to use it for anything other than as a Bluetooth/portable speaker. Not too tech savvy, can you recommend any decent Bluetooth speakers?


Echo's "always listening" presence and home control features differentiate it from Siri IMO.

Anyway, speakers aren't really my baliwick, but the Anker Soundcore is a pretty good speaker for the money. There are lots of others.
RE: RE: Don't forget to go through Eric if you buy something.  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/11/2017 2:28 am : link
In comment 13525043 SHO'NUFF said:
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I wonder if Eric can register BBI onto Amazon Smile.


Smile is only for 501(c)3 charitable organizations.
RE: Anyone seeing anything awesome?  
jpennyva : 7/11/2017 7:37 am : link
In comment 13524788 giantgiantfan said:
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I've looked at the list, its pretty meh so far.


I agree. I just went through some pages of Prime deals in certain areas of interest and only one item interested me. Last year, my husband and I found a lot of great deals on camping equipment and a couple of electronic items we were looking for (headphones, we both got Fire tablets, which we love, and a portable battery). This year doesn't strike me as being as good. Oh well. Happy shopping all - hope some of you find some good deals on items you're looking for. This is where your "Wish Lists" come in handy because Amazon will let you know if something on your wish list goes on sale.
RE: RE: I picked up the Kids Amazon Fire Tablet  
tbonfig : 7/11/2017 9:35 am : link
In comment 13525024 spike said:
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bundle for like $103. Would've preferred a pink option for my girl, but good deal on something we were looking to pick up anyway.



I got the 2 pack Amazon Fire 8 Kids edition for $150


That's a good deal, would've done it if I had more than 1 kid.
RE: RE: RE: I picked up the Kids Amazon Fire Tablet  
spike : 7/11/2017 9:59 am : link
In comment 13525119 tbonfig said:
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In comment 13524886 tbonfig said:


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bundle for like $103. Would've preferred a pink option for my girl, but good deal on something we were looking to pick up anyway.



I got the 2 pack Amazon Fire 8 Kids edition for $150



That's a good deal, would've done it if I had more than 1 kid.


One for me and one for my parents. My kids are too small still
Ancestry.com  
DanMetroMan : 7/11/2017 10:57 am : link
30% off (now 69.99) anyone ever do this?
RE: Ancestry.com  
x meadowlander : 7/11/2017 11:23 am : link
In comment 13525225 DanMetroMan said:
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30% off (now 69.99) anyone ever do this?
Yep. I thought I was 50% Italian and an unknown % of German and Russian.

My wifes research and Ancestry.com, including DNA testing (a Xmas present from Mom) showed I'm:

@35% Italian
@15% Spanish
@20% English/Scottish
@10% Irish (old census forms)
@15% Latvian (census forms)

No German.

My wife knew she was part Native American. Ancestry DNA proved that old family legend wrong, and no, I'm not married to Elizabeth Warren. :)
Get 5 bucks free  
Jim in Fairfax : 7/11/2017 11:56 am : link
Buy a $25 Amazon gift card and recieve a $5 Amazon credit in your account.
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nice one  
giantfan2000 : 7/11/2017 6:09 pm : link
all clad 50% that is a killer deal


All-Clad 7-Piece - ( New Window )
It seems that Amazon  
bigblue1124 : 7/12/2017 8:32 am : link
raises prices on other items for this sale day.

Two weeks ago I purchased printer ink for 44.77 that same exact item was 54.95 yesterday that’s one hell of a mark up for a one day sale.
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