Comments on: No More Price Adjustments at Amazon.com

By: TJ

TJ — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:33:22 +0000

I was ready to purchase a speedlight that rose in proce by $30 one week ago, then yesterday it came down $20. I place it in my cart, then trouble with the site……after working through the issue with Amazon CS, the price went back up, and I was out of luck!!!!

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:23:45 +0000

I totally agree, I’ve placed like 3 orders from Amazon in the last few weeks and I keep checking the prices hoping my items have stayed the same or increased since i’ve ordered..not the case for the most part they’ve gone way down! It drives me crazy…but I also agree that if it was a decent deal when I ordered I shouldn’t complain! I just wish I could get a price adjustment..i didn’t know that you can’t.

By: Common Sense

Common Sense — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:05:19 +0000

I just came across this article and comments. If this person was unhappy with the price at the time of purchase, then they simply should not have purchased it. There is no reason to whine like a two year old about unfair it is after their decision was made to purchase the item at a certain price, and then see a lower price is offered at some point in the future. This demonstrates immaturity and hints at a deeper petulant side of this person’s character. Don’t buy whatever thing it is next time if you aren’t happy with the price offered for sale.

By: dominik

dominik — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:17:56 +0000

personally, i don’t buy something unless i am happy with the price. So if it goes on sale the next day, i have no reason to bitch, although i definitely would prefer the lower price, of course. I hope to never be jealous of other’s good fortunes, be it something as petty as receiving a lower price, or something much more important.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:38:08 +0000

I too had the same problem this year with Amazon after seeing my items purchased last week go down by $11.00. Have always gotten a refund but the refused this year. WILL DEFINATELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MY CONTINUED LOYALTY TO AMAZON.

By: Can

Can — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:06:43 +0000

It just happened to me yesterday. After about 10 hours from my purchase, the price went $10 down. I was aware of their price policy so I’ve been watching it for a few weeks and it didn’t move even $1 up or down at the time. I’m going to think twice next time, too.

By: Steven DeBaun

Steven DeBaun — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:24:52 +0000

I agree with the article completely. I can understand not matching prices of other websites, but the policy of not matching their own website within 30 days of purchases make Amazon a very unattractive retailer in my opinion. Almost any reputable retailer of any size will match their own prices within 30 days of purchase. With the wild price fluctuations already evident on amazon’s site, this refusal to match their own prices makes shopping with them something like gambling.

By: mailia

mailia — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:43:25 +0000

I purchased an item here for $64.99 (U-Dance game) and within a few weeks it was only $20.00 that is $45.00 cheaper. I called they refused to budge. I was also hung up on a few times. I returned the item and brought the item from Wally world for $20.00 with .97 cent shipping. There are so many other stores with better return policies and great customer service. I will take my money elsewhere.

By: Deanna

Deanna — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:59:04 +0000

I do a lot of my holiday shopping on Amazon and throughout the year I shop with them occasionally. I never really noticed their crazy price fluctuations until this holiday season and I not happy. One of the more significant price changes I encountered was on a Playstation 3 game I ordered on Dec. 1st for $50.99. This morning I saw it on their website for $29.98. I immediately called them up to complain. The customer service rep told me they no longer offer price adjustments, but will do it for me just this once. I also complained to her about receiving someone else’s packing slip in my box when my package arrived yesterday. I used to think Amazon was so great, but now I’ve changed my mind. I’m not sure I will be ordering anything else from them in the future.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:44:30 +0000

Can you return what you bought, and rebuy it at the discounted price? Assuming return shipping is less than you are “owed”, you will at least recoup some of your $$.