cornelius cock-up

Most of the time, I think Amazon are really clever. If I have a look at the top 15 items they’re currently recommending I buy, they list five items I already own, six I’d really like, and just four I have little or no interest in. This is a pretty good strike-rate.

Sometimes, however, I think Amazon are really, really stupid.

Dear Amazon.co.uk Customer,

We’ve noticed that customers who have expressed interest in “Sensuous [Australian Import]” by Cornelius have also ordered “Cornelius” by Sensuous. For this reason, you might like to know that “Cornelius” will be released on 2 April 2007. You can pre-order your copy for just £11.99 by following the link below.

Cornelius
Sensuous

Price: £11.99
Release Date: 2 April 2007

To learn more about Cornelius, please visit the following page at
Amazon.co.uk:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000IY06I4/

Best wishes,

Amazon.co.uk

Morons.

4 Comments

  1. That is pretty stupid. I’d like to think this is Cornelius’ subtle way of fucking with the system. But in all honesty amazon are letting their standards slip. shame.

  2. I’ve had two hits on the amazon tip list, but mostly I get new editions of books I ordered a year ago.

  3. My amazon list is messed up, it’s all mushroom books and quantum mechanics. Suppose that’s my fault for buying books about mushrooms and quantum mechanics though…

    Did I mention before that I’m running the marathon for charity? I think I did but now I’m trying to decide whether to run with hairy or smooth legs, check out my link please…

    Sorry for the hijack

  4. Can I suggest a letter to your local ombudsman.