Amazon Refund Blog http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog Amazing Refund offers 30 day Amazon.com price protection Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:15:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 en AnandTech’s Windows Vista Performance Guide http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/02/03/anandtechs-windows-vista-performance-guide/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/02/03/anandtechs-windows-vista-performance-guide/#comments Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:15:16 +0000 Amazing Refund Uncategorized http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/02/03/anandtechs-windows-vista-performance-guide/ An exhaustively comprehensive look at Vista (21 pages!). The big question that almost everyone is going to want answered is pretty simple: should you upgrade to Windows Vista now or wait awhile longer? It’s a question we hope to answer by the time we finish this article, so without further ado let’s take a look at some of the new features.

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/02/03/anandtechs-windows-vista-performance-guide/feed/ Sample Amazon Refund Correspondence http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/15/sample-amazon-refund-correspondence/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/15/sample-amazon-refund-correspondence/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:22:06 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazon.com Amazing Refund http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/15/sample-amazon-refund-correspondence/ A simple note “The price just dropped $20 on this item. Can you credit me the difference?” was all it took…

Thank you for writing to Amazon.com.

The discounts we offer for items on our web site do vary from time
to time. I’ve checked your order, found that we now offer a
greater discount on “Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum”
than at the time you placed your order.

So, I have requested a refund of $20.00 to your credit card. This
amount reflects the difference between the price you were charged
and the discounted price. The refund should be processed in the
next few days and will appear as a credit on your next billing
statement.

You may view returns and refunds by clicking the “Your Account” link
at the top of our web site, then clicking “Go!” next to “open and
recently shipped orders.” Completed refunds will appear at the
bottom of an individual order’s summary page.

I hope this solution is satisfactory. Thank you for shopping at
Amazon.com–we hope you will visit us again soon.

]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/15/sample-amazon-refund-correspondence/feed/ Amazon Price Drop Refund Mentions Round 2 http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/13/amazon-price-drop-refund-stories-round-2/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/13/amazon-price-drop-refund-stories-round-2/#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:09:04 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazing Refund http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/13/amazon-price-drop-refund-stories-round-2/ Slate recently published a story about the Amazon Price Drop refund we all know and love. The story got dugg, this seems to have triggered a new wave of blog posts on the phenomenom. Five Cent Nickle, The Consumerist, Clicks and Bits, All Things Jennifer, 45 minute hour, Savvy Saver… Keep spreading the word…

]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/13/amazon-price-drop-refund-stories-round-2/feed/ Amazon UK at Christmas http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/13/amazon-uk-at-christmas-amazing-photo/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/13/amazon-uk-at-christmas-amazing-photo/#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2007 06:42:06 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazon.com http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/13/amazon-uk-at-christmas-amazing-photo/

]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2007/01/13/amazon-uk-at-christmas-amazing-photo/feed/ Amazon says even iPod USB Power Adapters are Outselling Zunes!….Ouch!! http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/25/amazon-says-even-ipod-usb-power-adapters-are-outselling-zunesouch/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/25/amazon-says-even-ipod-usb-power-adapters-are-outselling-zunesouch/#comments Mon, 25 Dec 2006 21:49:23 +0000 Amazing Refund Uncategorized http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/25/amazon-says-even-ipod-usb-power-adapters-are-outselling-zunesouch/ Demand for iPods so outstripped that for Microsoft’s rival Zune product that even an iPod accessory was outselling Microsoft’s media player. Microsoft’s new Zune media player, despite heavy marketing, came in only at No. 75 on Amazon’s list of 100 best-selling electronics, trailing items such as Apple’s $29.99 iPod USB power adapter, at No. 65.

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/25/amazon-says-even-ipod-usb-power-adapters-are-outselling-zunesouch/feed/ Visual comparison between Xvid, DVD, HD 720p and HD 1080p http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/16/visual-comparison-between-xvid-dvd-hd-720p-and-hd-1080p/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/16/visual-comparison-between-xvid-dvd-hd-720p-and-hd-1080p/#comments Sat, 16 Dec 2006 08:57:07 +0000 Amazing Refund Uncategorized http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/16/visual-comparison-between-xvid-dvd-hd-720p-and-hd-1080p/ Have you ever wondered what are the visual differences between common video formats? Here we will demonstrate it with I, Robot.

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/16/visual-comparison-between-xvid-dvd-hd-720p-and-hd-1080p/feed/ Amazon says “The Xbox sold out in 29 seconds” http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/13/amazon-says-the-xbox-sold-out-in-29-seconds/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/13/amazon-says-the-xbox-sold-out-in-29-seconds/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:57:27 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazon.com http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/13/amazon-says-the-xbox-sold-out-in-29-seconds/ The sale reportable disrupted Amazon.com’s Web site for about 15 minutes, however for some it was even longer.
I personally think 29 seconds is a little longer then expected. I thought maybe within under 10 seconds.

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/13/amazon-says-the-xbox-sold-out-in-29-seconds/feed/ DVD Wars: Amazon Puts HD-DVD Ahead http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/13/dvd-wars-amazon-puts-hd-dvd-ahead/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/13/dvd-wars-amazon-puts-hd-dvd-ahead/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:56:06 +0000 Amazing Refund Uncategorized http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/13/dvd-wars-amazon-puts-hd-dvd-ahead/ Home theater buffs still undecided about which next-gen DVD they should buy should visit thedvdwars.com, where they use Amazon as a data source to determine which format is “winning” the dvd wars right now.

However, data by itself only gives part of the picture. But it’s an important part. As of today, HD DVD is winning

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/13/dvd-wars-amazon-puts-hd-dvd-ahead/feed/ Top 10 Games to get for the Wii in 2007 http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/09/top-10-games-to-get-for-the-wii-in-2007/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/09/top-10-games-to-get-for-the-wii-in-2007/#comments Sun, 10 Dec 2006 02:28:49 +0000 Amazing Refund Uncategorized http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/09/top-10-games-to-get-for-the-wii-in-2007/ “2007 is looking like a really hot year for the Wii. Many Nintendo published titles are on their way and although more titles are still yet to be announced, for now here are the Top 10 games to get next year!” If you own a Wii, or plan on getting one, look through this list and start saving your money to get these top notch games.

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/12/09/top-10-games-to-get-for-the-wii-in-2007/feed/ Top Video Game Systems http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/30/top-video-game-systems/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/30/top-video-game-systems/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2006 07:37:51 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazon.com http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/30/top-video-game-systems/ Bestselling video game systems from Amazon:

  1. Nintendo DS Lite - Polar White
    Nintendo DS Electric Blue
    Nintendo DS Lite Coral Pink
    Nintendo DS Lite Onyx Black
  2. Xbox 360 Console Includes 20GB Hard Drive
  3. Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) Core
  4. Xbox 360 Core System
  5. Sony Playstation 2 Console Slim PS2
  6. Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) Entertainment Pack

What about Nintendo Wii?

]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/30/top-video-game-systems/feed/ Gears of War: Fastest Selling Game Ever http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/23/gears-of-war-fastest-selling-game-ever/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/23/gears-of-war-fastest-selling-game-ever/#comments Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:27:48 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazing Refund http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/23/gears-of-war-fastest-selling-game-ever/ Fastest Selling 360 Game Ever is Gears of War. Are you playing it yet?

Amazing Refund Price

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/23/gears-of-war-fastest-selling-game-ever/feed/ The New iPod Shuffle http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/22/the-new-ipod-shuffle/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/22/the-new-ipod-shuffle/#comments Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:40:27 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazon.com Deals http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/22/the-new-ipod-shuffle/ shuffle2.jpgThe little music player that made it a feature to not know what song would play next is back in its new avatar. Shorter, wider and thinner, the the kid iPod sibling is growing up. The new iPod Shuffle is here.

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/22/the-new-ipod-shuffle/feed/ PS3 loses up to $306 per unit, Xbox 360 profits $76 per sale http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/21/ps3-loses-up-to-306-per-unit-xbox-360-profits-76-per-sale/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/21/ps3-loses-up-to-306-per-unit-xbox-360-profits-76-per-sale/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2006 05:31:09 +0000 Amazing Refund Deals http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/21/ps3-loses-up-to-306-per-unit-xbox-360-profits-76-per-sale/ Sony is taking a considerable loss on each PlayStation 3 sold. Costs for the 20GB model exceed the suggested retail price of $499 by a total of $306.85, Analysis estimates for the 60GB version, costs exceed the $599 price by $241.35. In contrast, the HDD-equipped Xbox 360 has a manufacturing and materials total of $323.30 while you’re paying $399.

Get Yours: PS3 XBox 360

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/21/ps3-loses-up-to-306-per-unit-xbox-360-profits-76-per-sale/feed/ Google Feedback: Was this link useful? http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/19/google-feedback-was-this-link-useful/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/19/google-feedback-was-this-link-useful/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2006 07:34:26 +0000 Amazing Refund Uncategorized http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/19/google-feedback-was-this-link-useful/ While searching on Google this evening, I saw something I’ve never seen before. The question “Was this link useful?” The question showed up on the search results page after I click on one of the results and then hit the “back” button on my browser.

Was This Link Useful

This has shown up for AdWords links before, however this time its showing up in organic search results.

Is Google incorporating this feedback into their search results algorithms? Is this a new tactic to weed out spam? I’m sure we will hear more about this in the coming weeks.

]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/19/google-feedback-was-this-link-useful/feed/ Amazon traffic is up because of.. The Wii and PS3! http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/amazon-traffic-is-up-because-of-the-wii-and-ps3-huh/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/amazon-traffic-is-up-because-of-the-wii-and-ps3-huh/#comments Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:33:13 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazon.com http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/amazon-traffic-is-up-because-of-the-wii-and-ps3-huh/ “Online searches for the video game console [PS3], increased 171 percent for the week ending November 11, 2006 compared to two weeks earlier on October 28, the research firm reported.” Amazon loves the PS3 and the Wii, mainly because they are giving the website more traffic.
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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/amazon-traffic-is-up-because-of-the-wii-and-ps3-huh/feed/ PS3 Gets Smashed! http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/ps3-gets-smashed/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/ps3-gets-smashed/#comments Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:25:54 +0000 Amazing Refund Play Station 3 http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/ps3-gets-smashed/ True to their word SmashMyPs3.com has smashed a brand spanking new PS3 on the launch of the new console. I call it art, others may call it blasphemous.

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/ps3-gets-smashed/feed/ Escaped Rapist Found in Best Buy PS3 Camp Out Line http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/escaped-rapist-found-in-best-buy-ps3-camp-out-line/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/escaped-rapist-found-in-best-buy-ps3-camp-out-line/#comments Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:25:39 +0000 Amazing Refund Play Station 3 http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/escaped-rapist-found-in-best-buy-ps3-camp-out-line/ The PS3 stories get crazier and crazier. Now it seems that a suspected rapist apparently escaped just to go get in line and wait for the PS3. No joke.

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/escaped-rapist-found-in-best-buy-ps3-camp-out-line/feed/ PS3 Line Insanity; Pregnant Woman Tries Not To Give Birth While Waiting http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/ps3-line-insanity-pregnant-woman-tries-not-to-give-birth-while-waiting/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/ps3-line-insanity-pregnant-woman-tries-not-to-give-birth-while-waiting/#comments Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:25:29 +0000 Amazing Refund Play Station 3 http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/ps3-line-insanity-pregnant-woman-tries-not-to-give-birth-while-waiting/ Stories from the dark side of console gaming!

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]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/17/ps3-line-insanity-pregnant-woman-tries-not-to-give-birth-while-waiting/feed/ Zune Software Plays Nicely With iTunes http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/15/zune-software-plays-nicely-with-itunes/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/15/zune-software-plays-nicely-with-itunes/#comments Thu, 16 Nov 2006 06:09:20 +0000 Amazing Refund Uncategorized http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/15/zune-software-plays-nicely-with-itunes/ Microsoft’s Zune is shipping… Obey the hype!
Gizmodo Writes…

After a relatively painless installation we set to work on the Zune software. We weren’t exactly sure what Microsoft meant when they said that Zune Marketplace would import music automatically from iTunes, but we were guessing that meant they’d grab only the non-DRMed music, like MP3s you downloaded off the net. Well, we were right.

Read More About It In The Blogosphere.

]]> http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/15/zune-software-plays-nicely-with-itunes/feed/ Amazon To Sell Xbox for $100? http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/12/amazon-to-sell-xbox-for-100/ http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/12/amazon-to-sell-xbox-for-100/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:05:13 +0000 Amazing Refund Amazon.com Deals http://www.amazingrefund.com/blog/2006/11/12/amazon-to-sell-xbox-for-100/ Web2.0 blog TechCrunch via digg is speculating that the price of an Xbox could drop to $100. Michael Arrington writes “If you are thinking of buying an Xbox in the next few days, don’t. We’ve gotten information that Amazon may be putting the $300 Xbox bundle on sale for $100 in the next week or so as a promotional move for the holiday season.”

Well Michael, with Amazing Refund and Amazon.com’s 30 day price drop refund policy, there is no need to wait. You can purchase the Xbox 360 Core System now, and get the refund when the price drops.

Sister site Crunchgear also has the story.

Update (11/16): The mystery of the $100 Xbox 360s at Amazon.com has been revealed. The e-tailer is doing a promotion called Amazon Customers Vote. Every week for the next four weeks it’ll be giving customers a chance to vote for one of four special deals. What’s being offered in the first week? Yep, a 360 core system for $100. Amazon’s XBox 360 page says: You must wait until Thursday and buy via the Amazon Customers Vote Page in order to receive the discount. Thanks Tweaq and CrunchGear for the details.

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