Tonight, one of my sisters let me know that her husband had a poor experience with Reel.com and that she feels a Noosie is in order (delivery was over one week late).  I don't feel, however, that it is my place to give this Noosie.  The giving of a Noosie is a very personal and special moment, one that should never be compromised.  She's going to have to create her own website.  I can, however, be her advocate (smile).

Also, during the weekend, I helped another sister purchase a used car (Acura Legend).  She did all the legwork; I cruised online to find pricing information (and helped a little with the negotiation).  In the end, I believe she got a very fair deal.

And, as long as we are on the car topic, I have been consulting with some friends down the street who are looking to buy a Volvo.  Online, I have found prices that differ by about $2000 for the model in which they are currently interested.

One final car item; a friend recently emailed me and let me know that she had a very positive experience with CarMax in Texas.

I've been hearing a lot of Send.com advertisements.  It spurred me to visit Send.com.  They have an interesting concept; it appears to be, however, way overpriced.  For example,  they are offering a gift of 2 deserts and 2 coffees/teas at a local restaurant for $49.00.  The price of these items at the restaurant with tax and tip is about $25 at most.  Am I missing something?  Why wouldn't one order a gift certificate from this restaurant as opposed to ordering with Send.com?  You will definitely be "the giver" if you order from Send.com.

Amazon.com shipped a few more items today (see below).  Hey, Amazon.com, thanks for letting me know.  In addition, Buy.com let me know that they are still trying to fulfill the Batman Movie video.

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Qty      Item                                          Price  Shipped  Subtotal
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1        Batman Beyond Basic Figure: Th $5.24    1      $5.24 
2        Batman Animation Figure: Anti- $5.24      2      $10.48 
2        Batman Animation Figure: Speed $5.24     2      $10.48 
2        Batman Animation Figure: Rumbl $5.24    2      $10.48 
2        Batman Animation Figure: Jungl $5.24      2      $10.48

The following items will ship separately, as soon as they're available:
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Qty      Item                                            Price    Not Yet Shipped 
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   2     Batman Beyond Basic Figure: Po  $4.89       2
   2     Batman Beyond Basic Figure: Bl  $6.99        2
   2     Starting Lineup 1999 Coopersto    $7.99        2
   1     Dragon Dagger with 5.5" Auto M $10.00      1

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               Item Subtotal:  $47.16
         Shipping & Handling:  $14.25 
                    Giftwrap:  no charge 
                       Total:  $61.41 
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This shipment was sent to:

        Bruce D. Weinberg
        Internet Shopping 24/7 Project

via US Priority (complimentary upgrade) (3-7 business days).

My 20th and 19th favorite things to buy online are Blight (a Batman Beyond figure) and Brand You 50 by Tom Peters (a book).