Leicester_H Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi So you know that when you log into Amazon, it recommends things to by.... and gives a reason why (based on previous purchase). What are the most bizarre 'connections' you have seen ? Mine so far is Badshah Basmati Rice 10 kg - Recommended because you purchased Gelert Folding Shovel ??!! I'm sure you lot have similar 'oddities' ? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hi So you know that when you log into Amazon, it recommends things to by.... and gives a reason why (based on previous purchase). What are the most bizarre 'connections' you have seen ? Mine so far is Badshah Basmati Rice 10 kg - Recommended because you purchased Gelert Folding Shovel ??!! I'm sure you lot have similar 'oddities' ? H Perhaps the people who bought shovels were preparing for some impending natural disaster, and intended to live on stockpiles of basmati rice, whilst tunnelling out with their folding shovels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I had a message yesterday to say that the shovels were out of stock and that my order wouldn't be delivered till November. Another example of the Omlet effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I haven't had any of those bizarre recommendations on Amazon, but the spellcheck suggestions on Google Chrome never fail to make me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 A while back there was one which if you clicked onto a balaclava helmet, it recommended a baseball bat !! (true, I did check) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 A bit like the one yonks ago where a search fro 'jugs' on the Debenhams site took you to bras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 i have had wrestling calendars recommended (not a fan of muscular sweaty men with snakes draped round them ) until I realised YS had got OH to get something for him. Phew - wasnt sure why they thought me buying a chicken tea cosy meant I was interested in wrestling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 My recommendation, because I bought a Gelert folding shovel, was an emergency bulb set. Bit more useful than basmati rice in a crisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 OH was recommend a pelvic floor exercise gadget thing, for buying a cover for his phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 is he looking for his pelvic floor? If he spends a long time in the shed - better enlighten him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Mine are rather boringly related to the miriad things that I recently browsed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Ooh, I have £8 credit to spend at Amazon, I was wondering what to get. Might put an order in for a folding shovel, are they good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Ooh, I have £8 credit to spend at Amazon, I was wondering what to get. Might put an order in for a folding shovel, are they good? Don't know as we're all waiting for them Seriously though it got good reviews and was a good price which is why I posted it on here originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 My email came through this morning - ETA of 8-18 November .. it'll be snowing by then at this rate; it was 5.4deg here this morning and decidedly chilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 My recommendations make perfect sense, books, cookery books and films mainly. Although having popped on to see if anything weird and wonderful is on there, I have realised that there are 3 new books coming out that I want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 [Thread drift!] My email came through this morning - ETA of 8-18 November .. Still no email here yet. My account still says Not yet dispatched Dispatch Estimate: 30 Aug 2011 - 19 Sep 2011 Given today is 15th, should know soon - will be VERY dissapointed if they change it now as have already waited so long. Will let you know, H [/Thread Drift!!] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 is he looking for his pelvic floor? If he spends a long time in the shed - better enlighten him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I wonder how many of us ordered the folding shovels ... I'd love to know if Amazon wondered why there was a sudden stampede for them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hi So you know that when you log into Amazon, it recommends things to by.... and gives a reason why (based on previous purchase). What are the most bizarre 'connections' you have seen ? Mine so far is Badshah Basmati Rice 10 kg - Recommended because you purchased Gelert Folding Shovel ??!! I'm sure you lot have similar 'oddities' ? H Don't you use your shovels for shoveling your rice?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Bit upset as I havent been recommended anything odd - shall I order a shovel just to see what they advise me to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Bit upset as I havent been recommended anything odd - shall I order a shovel just to see what they advise me to look at If you've ordered ANYTHING from Amazon, they usually present recommended items based on your purchases. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 But I haven't bought any war books! I have bought quilting books and the only time I lose my rag is when I prick myself with the needle. Not exactly going to war on my quilt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 No strange ones, just everything I've put on my wishlist! I don't need my wishlist recommended to me, I already know I want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 But I haven't bought any war books! I have bought quilting books and the only time I lose my rag is when I prick myself with the needle. Not exactly going to war on my quilt! P'raps they've noticed your warrior queen avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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