Why does this Prime-eligible item cost $11.98 when the standard price this item is sold for elsewhere seems to be $5.99?
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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.
300997
Same answer as someone else - it's not available anywhere locally so am stuck getting it online. As I have prime, usually the shipping costs offset the extra Amazon charges, but honestly didn't look too hard for it elsewhere.
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my listings have free shipping within the lower 48 states for amazon prime members. this item is $9.85
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If you are needing to purchase items that are only offered with a shipping fee. It would be cheaper for you to purchase the items under the the other offers in the listings that are not Prime eligible as the price of the product is cheaper under these offerings and the shipping fee would be combined for minimal increases in shipping on the items that are not offered under the free Prime shipping. So the cheapest route overall would be to avoid the Prime offerings altogether if you need 2 extra that would involve adding a shipping fee. You will come out cheaper than expected this way anyway.
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The price is incorrect. I've noticed this happening with other items as well.
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It is prime from certain sellers. If you look tot he right side, you will see AutoThings is selling it in Prime for $19.95. But other sellers might sell it for less, but not Prime. It is the seller that has it Prime or not, not the item.
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Hopefully this is a mistake by Amazon. It happens from time to time. Other retailers have it as low as $279.
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I was just wondering the exact same thing. I found this same 2.2 lb product on another site for $16.95. I wanted to order it from Amazon due to my Prime account and free shipping, but even with shipping costs from the other place it ends up being MUCH less costly. Are we sure this is priced right? Doesn't seem to be. Sorry, if this isn't an answer but just another question...
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It is because this listing is for multiple sellers. The one sold by amazon that is Prime seems to be ONLY the light.
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I know you asked this a few months ago, but it is prime now. Should be much cheaper shipping now, especially if you are a prime member.
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It is only Prime Eligible if you purchase from a Fufillment by Amazon Merchant and purchase price of $35 dollars or more. Prices are going up from the wholesaler. Merchants can not ship for free unless they are FBA merchants. FBA merchants are merchants that ship their product to Amazon for sale on Amazon and they qualify for free shipping when purchase is $35 or more. Merchants that fulfill their own orders have to charge for shipping, they have no choice. There are merchants that are selling for less than I pay wholesale
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I see it right now for $32.22 with prime. I don't think you know what price gouging means either.
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Great question. My guess? I'm pretty sure Amazon (even for Prime items) works through lots of different distributers. The one offering the single blade may be different than the one offering the double blade, hence the price difference. I could be wrong though.
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Because it's sold by a third party and fulfilled by Amazon. People will try to charge to much because it is demand. I suggest waiting because eventually they will get more in stock at the lower price. I would say check other retailers also.
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I ran into the same problem myself. I had it in my cart yesterday and was waiting to hear back from my brother for his input before buying this for my niece. I assumed I had plenty of timer with the Prime and even pay $3.99 for Next Day but it automatically filled in the Amazon Prime standard 2 day shipping. HOLD ON!! I just tried adding it to my cart again just now and the problem's fixed!!! You can even get it by tomorrow, Saturday for $4.99. Unfortunately I couldn't wait any longer and already bought a different gift for her. Hopefully there's still time for you. I should just refuse delivery on the other gifts I bought instead and order this one now. I ran into the same problem myself. I had it in my cart yesterday and was waiting to hear back from my brother for his input before buying this for my niece. I assumed I had plenty of timer with the Prime and even pay $3.99 for Next Day but it automatically filled in the Amazon Prime standard 2 day shipping. HOLD ON!! I just tried adding it to my cart again just now and the problem's fixed!!! You can even get it by tomorrow, Saturday for $4.99. Unfortunately I couldn't wait any longer and already bought a different gift for her. Hopefully there's still time for you. I should just refuse... » Read More I ran into the same problem myself. I had it in my cart yesterday and was waiting to hear back from my brother for his input before buying this for my niece. I assumed I had plenty of timer with the Prime and even pay $3.99 for Next Day but it automatically filled in the Amazon Prime standard 2 day shipping. HOLD ON!! I just tried adding it to my cart again just now and the problem's fixed!!! You can even get it by tomorrow, Saturday for $4.99. Unfortunately I couldn't wait any longer and already bought a different gift for her. Hopefully there's still time for you. I should just refuse delivery on the other gifts I bought instead and order this one now. « Show Less
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Because Amazon doesn't have a fixed price system. Just get whatever you find cheaper.