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crazycatlady

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17. Funny thing is that Amazon benefits from this

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Fri Jun 16, 2017, 05:45 PM

Jun 2017

I don't know how many times I've been in stores only to find an item cheaper on Amazon (sometimes not the same exact item, and sometimes it is substantially cheaper).

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Amazon has a patent to keep you from comparison shopping while youre in its stores [View all] brooklynite Jun 2017 OP

That seems pretty useless, just don't use their wifi. herding cats Jun 2017 #1

Right? Egnever Jun 2017 #10

Though even a small percentage could make it worth it Bradical79 Jun 2017 #13

Yeppers! "and log onto the WiFi networks there" snooper2 Jun 2017 #14

There will be a patented app to squirt a noxious liquid if you attempt to exit dalton99a Jun 2017 #2

IKEA has owned that patent for years Orrex Jun 2017 #12

Heck, they already make you walk 3 miles to get to the exit sign dalton99a Jun 2017 #16

Just goes to reinforce my ever-growing hatred of the marketing and advertising industry. Initech Jun 2017 #3

It may be just a placeholder GoneRonin Jun 2017 #4

Meh.. I'd merely walk out into the parking lot, sit in my car and price compare if I needed to do so hlthe2b Jun 2017 #5

want to use their wifi free then you must go along with. just use your cell internet account instead msongs Jun 2017 #6

So don't use their wifi Lee-Lee Jun 2017 #7

Charming, considering how many people showroom at bricks & mortar stores Cal Carpenter Jun 2017 #8

Likely it's a defensive patent Worktodo Jun 2017 #9

comparison shopping? like whole paycheck has competitive prices? lol dembotoz Jun 2017 #11

Screw Amazon! ananda Jun 2017 #15

Funny thing is that Amazon benefits from this crazycatlady Jun 2017 #17

is anyone worried about them arming their drones? SethH Jun 2017 #18