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[hoosieroriginal]

Why is it when you look at an item on Amazon (and other on-line retailers) the price goes up right away if you do not purchase it?  Amazon is famous for this.  I looked at some drapes which were listed at $39.95 for a panel pair, the next day it went up to $51.00.  It has happened many other times also - I looked at some glass frames which were $89, now they are over $100. 

[chrystaltree]

I've been an Amazon shopper since 2002 and I have never noticed that. 

[NickNack]

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@hoosieroriginal wrote:

Why is it when you look at an item on Amazon (and other on-line retailers) the price goes up right away if you do not purchase it?  Amazon is famous for this.  I looked at some drapes which were listed at $39.95 for a panel pair, the next day it went up to $51.00.  It has happened many other times also - I looked at some glass frames which were $89, now they are over $100. 

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@hoosieroriginal    If I'm interested in something I'll put it in my cart and then move it to "Save For Later."  When you log in the next day if the price has changed it will automatically tell you.  Sometimes the price will go up, but just as often it goes down.

[debic]

I've had that happen, but it's hardly a thing as they go down as well. I've also had things drop after I buy them.   LOL  I hate that.

Chances are they were in the process of a price change and you were a day late, and several dollars short.

I ordered a couple lenox platters once for $17 a piece, they went up to $66 the same day.  

[Mmsfoxxie]

I've seen this happen, too.  Also, you have to check more than one vendor for your item because other things might be different as well.  Same item might be Prime in one place and not another.  Some prices involve getting on the automatic shipping list.  Lots of variables with Amazon.

[jaxs mom]

Amazon prices go up and down all the time. 

[momtochloe]

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@Nicknack wrote:

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@hoosieroriginal wrote:

Why is it when you look at an item on Amazon (and other on-line retailers) the price goes up right away if you do not purchase it?  Amazon is famous for this.  I looked at some drapes which were listed at $39.95 for a panel pair, the next day it went up to $51.00.  It has happened many other times also - I looked at some glass frames which were $89, now they are over $100. 

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@hoosieroriginal    If I'm interested in something I'll put it in my cart and then move it to "Save For Later."  When you log in the next day if the price has changed it will automatically tell you.  Sometimes the price will go up, but just as often it goes down.

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@NickNack this is exactly what I do when I am very interested in purchasing something.  I got an unbelievable deal on a Breville oven this way.  I just check in every day, it's worth the effort and patience.

@hoosieroriginal

[Nightowlz]

Search the item you are looking for on Amazon. You will most likely find it listed at several different prices from different sellers. Some sellers IMO are ripping people off with their pricing & Amazon should give them the boot.

[HappyDaze]

Many of Amazon's items' prices fluctuate regularly, sometimes daily. I always keep items I want but don't necessarily need right away in my cart and wait until it goes down in price and then buy. Some of my higher priced items, like lighting, has fluctuated by $500! I have gotten some shoes I wanted that I didn't want to pay $80 for $45 just by checking on them occasionally and watching the price flucuate, lol.

[hoosieroriginal]

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@Nicknack wrote:

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@hoosieroriginal wrote:

Why is it when you look at an item on Amazon (and other on-line retailers) the price goes up right away if you do not purchase it?  Amazon is famous for this.  I looked at some drapes which were listed at $39.95 for a panel pair, the next day it went up to $51.00.  It has happened many other times also - I looked at some glass frames which were $89, now they are over $100. 

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@hoosieroriginal    If I'm interested in something I'll put it in my cart and then move it to "Save For Later."  When you log in the next day if the price has changed it will automatically tell you.  Sometimes the price will go up, but just as often it goes down.

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@NickNack this is exactly what I do when I am very interested in purchasing something.  I got an unbelievable deal on a Breville oven this way.  I just check in every day, it's worth the effort and patience.

@hoosieroriginal

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@Nicknack - I've never seen the price go down, just up.  I'll try putting it in the Save for later and see what happens - thanks.