Comet price seems to creep up $1 every few days Didn't Amazon originally offer the T-Mobile Comet at or just under $150? It must be pretty popular item, because it looks they have raised the price by about a dollar every few days or so. Comet price seems to creep up $1 every few days Didn't Amazon originally offer the T-Mobile Comet at or just under $150? It must be pretty popular item, because it looks they have raised the... » Read More Comet price seems to creep up $1 every few days Didn't Amazon originally offer the T-Mobile Comet at or just under $150? It must be pretty popular item, because it looks they have raised the price by about a dollar every few days or so. « Show Less
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I noticed the same thing, Kurt. I'm planning on getting this after the new year, but if the price keeps going up on this site, I may try a less expensive alternative!
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Look at it (T-Mobile Comet Prepaid Android Phone T-Mobile)today 12/22/2010 it has "creeped up" by about thirty five dollars
647649
Probably because they purchased it for under $100. If you notice amazon prices fluctuate daily. For example today (01/06/2014) the price is 97.82+ shipping.
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Hi thanks for responding. It has been corrected. Showed 1.99 and then when I opened the page it went to $7+.
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When you ask a question like this, it shows up on ALL listings of this item, not just the one you saw for over $40. Looks kind of silly to see this question when the price is less than $20, and free shipping with Amazon Prime. These questions should be about the product itself, not individual sellers.
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Amazon tends to raise their price autmatically (?) if there is more interests for the item. e.g. more clicks and page views increases the price.I think the price drop for a bit due the rumor that waterpoof version of this lense is going to be out soon. This is not a water-proof lense but a great one indeed.
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I just looked this tablet up yesterday 12/30/14 and the price was $249.00 new. I put it in my cart to purchase today 12/31/14 and now its $269.00!. In the meantime I was doing some research and found the same tablet at several locations locally for $249.00 My question is why the increase and second looks like I'm going to purchase locally! What a bummer for Amazon.
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I had to swoop in and grab mine late June at the $599.99 price. It has since gone up and been removed from Prime. Keep an eye out! Hopefully it will go back down.
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I've noticed that the price on AMAZON seems to vary mostly based on inventory. When you see "only X left in stock" on an item, the price is usually a bit higher. You'll also see a higher price when the source is outside AMAZON, rather then buying directly from AMAZON. Now as far as the $219 price ($269 with the $50 rebate) over Christmas 2011, that was actually an AMAZON "Gold Box" price for only that short time. I only know because I know several close friends who bought units during those exact few days. They saw the "Gold Box" price, and jumped on it. So I really don't think it's "gouging", just inventory based pricing.
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Happens all the time. Amazon's price seems to follow the prices of the vendors listed under "More Buying Choices." It might also be influenced by the number of people using their gift cards. If you can wait, don't be surprised if the price drops sharply in the next few weeks.Amazon doesn't have a "refund the difference" policy, so it's always a bit of a crap shoot.
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I've been sitting here much of the day watching toy prices go up and down on this site. It's pretty ridiculous. I had items in my cart disappear, reappear, and increase in price all within four hours. I have a love/hate relationship with Amazon for this reason. During Christmas, you pretty much have to order immediately to ensure the deal. I've seen items go up by $20-$50 within 30 minutes.
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Amazon is not selling it for half the price, I am. I am a small business who buys things wholesale and sells them on amazon, I don't have much of an overhead and I do not mark my items up to the moon like retail stores do. Yreka7
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It probably doesn't have anything to do with the product itself. I believe Amazon prices tend to fluctuate day to day, depending on inventory levels. My guess is there are just more of the 1-packs in stock right now, so the prices are set to incentivize customers to purchase that pack size instead of the 2-pack.
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I had received a email from Amazon Tuesday 8/23/11 advertising this TV for $598.00 at a whooping $11.00 savings, so I put it in my cart to purchase later this week. I was shocked to see today that the price jumped up this high (738.95) in one day! I did check with Sam's Club and they have them with free shipping for the $598.00 price. What is up with Amazon?
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This isn't Amazon directly selling it for $330. It is a Amazon marketplace seller (Toyzz) listing it at $330, which is incredibly overpriced. This phone appears to be either discontinuing or production issues. Amazon hasn't had much stock whenever they list it directly. BTW, I have two of these phones and love them.
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Currently the price on amazon in $12.65, but I think the answer to your question is that when you purchase a product at TJ's, you spend your own money on gas to go to and from their store. Shipping costs have gone up everywhere for everything due to rising costs in transportation/fuel. My nearest Trader Joe's is almost an hour's drive away in another state. If I were to add in my gas and time spent to drive there and back just to get this one product, amazon's price does not seem so bad. I have a "Prime" account, so I'm not charged for additional shipping, but 'Deals by TNT" (the current vendor) and amazon both have to cover their transportation costs.
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It seems like Amazon.com is out of stock on it, and the higher prices you're seeing are from 3rd party sellers. A bit of supply and demand, with a very low supply they are charging more for it. I checked another site (wayfair.com), which said they were going to get more stock around May 1st, perhaps Amazon will too.
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Why has Amazon's price rocketed? Wallycom is still selling them for $298. They were in stock there a few days ago, but are now out. I don't understand the panic just yet.