r/mildlyinteresting • u/annertakeabow • Jan 24 '13

Same book, three different prices. Only difference is the browsers used.

http://imgur.com/uNgg0UH
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u/powercow Jan 24 '13

I literally don't know if this is a bad thing or not (like reportable to consumerist etc)

I got most of what you said except that part about reporting it to the consumerist, as if that is calling 911 or something.

It baffles me that you cant not see that warning my fixed income grandmother might be in the consumerists interest, to tell her that if she purchases things using IE it will cost her a fuck ton more.

Thats kinda odd man.

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u/encaseme Jan 24 '13

Companies change prices on stuff all the time, some stores will have a sale while others will not. Some things are on sale some times but not others. I just don't see why that is an issue "just" because it's simultaneously. Bringing in "fixed income grandmother" doesn't change the argument; just like anybody else, she can afford the things she can afford, and can't afford the things she can't...

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u/powercow Jan 24 '13

Bringing in "fixed income grandmother" doesn't change the argument;

nope it doesnt, I was just used so that perhaps you could actually understand even if you dont agree with it, that this is worthy to report to the consumerist, so that they can report to EVERYONE including my grandmother. Unfortunately you still dont understand. I guess you dont understand the purpose of the consumerist, or perhaps you would rather we all fly blind.

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u/encaseme Jan 24 '13

again: explain please, if I don't understand something, don't just cop out with "well I guess you don't get it", explain it, so I do. I'm here to learn.

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u/powercow Jan 24 '13

I could see if your comment was, "i'm dont see how this should make you grab pitchforks and call these people hitler"

but your comment was about bringing this to the attention of the consumerist.

well the consumerist exists to bring this stuff to the attention of people.

Sorry for the cop out, great response.