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AmazonWatcher looks for Amazon deals
AmazonWatcher is a simple application that, well, watches Amazon. After putting in the Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) for whatever you want to watch, the application can be set to alert you whenever the item is in stock (if you're still waiting for a Wii, for instance) or when the item drops below a certain price. In addition to sounding an alert AmazonWatcher can send you an email or even automatically order an item if you have Amazon's 1-Click active for your account.AmazonWatcher is a free download for Mac (or PC). The website does not indicate whether or not this application makes use of Amazon's affiliate program when ordering.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ramond said 10:07AM on 8-06-2008
This is going to be handy to monitor the price of something you have already bought because I think Amazon have a web form where you can get a refund of the difference if the price drops after a few weeks of you purchasing.
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BobbyBeats said 11:02AM on 8-06-2008
ASIN could also stand for Amazon stock inventory number, which I think it does
either way cool idea for the avid amazonian
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Mat Lu said 2:15PM on 8-06-2008
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Standard_Identification_Number
Anonymous said 11:05AM on 8-06-2008
"The website does not indicate whether or not this application makes use of Amazon's affiliate program when ordering."
Well, it would be *incredibly* stupid on the developer's part *not* to use affiliate links.
You get your product, they get a commission. So what?
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Galley said 8:16PM on 8-06-2008
I buy a lot of CDs from Amazon. Prices can fluctuate greatly, and I constantly monitor them to find the best deal. This app will be a big help.
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Art_Vandelay said 3:11PM on 8-26-2008
Looks like it went tits up...... I've been using it since this article was written. I just tried looking for an update and see its gone.
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Chris said 2:28PM on 8-27-2008
I have this app, but apparently it hasn't been doing it's job for a week or so...here's their website http://awatcher.net/. Too bad, this was really helpful.
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Chris said 11:15PM on 8-31-2008
There are other websites out there that will watch prices for you as well. I use this one. It will not order items for you, just monitor the price you paid and send you an email if the price drops.
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Sales at Jainsweb said 9:26PM on 9-02-2008
find amazing amazon deals at http://shop.jainsweb.com MUST SEE !!!!
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