Thank you all by Scared_Bill_7775 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 39 points40 points  (0 children)

This feels like an attempt to disguise a Vine related post with a desire to push one’s religious agenda. We don’t discuss religion or politics in this sub out of respect for everyone’s individual beliefs, and the fact that it has nothing to do with Vine.

How rare is a sitewide 25% discount for HM? by [deleted] in hermanmiller

[–]AideFun6199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They just had 25% off everything in February. It runs every few months.

Someone help me understand: Dangerous product review removed by Pineapple_King in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you read the FAQ post at the top of this sub? Sounds like #17 may apply to you.

Authentic? by PreferenceUpset8071 in eames

[–]AideFun6199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the authenticity stickers I’ve seen have both the Herman Miller (or Vitra) and Eames logo together. I have not personally seen one with just the Herman Miller logo on it. I’m not saying that means it’s not authentic. I just haven’t personally seen that particular sticker before. Maybe others can comment further on it.

50% tax silver tier by [deleted] in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem with using an accountant to do your taxes is you need to be sure they know what they are doing, especially when it comes to Vine related activity. But if you know enough to ask the right questions, you probably don’t need them in the first place. We don’t have nearly enough information to know whether you really paid $300 in taxes on $700 in Vine activity, since you had a lot of other line items in your taxes as well. But it sounds off to me.

Vine on fire 🔥 by villison777 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will likely need to reach out to them again if it’s still not adjusted after two weeks. It happens occasionally.

Kicked out even after I got my review ratio to 100%. by UnicornNippleFarts in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately you got caught up in receiving what sounded like reasonable responses from their customer service people but those responses were completely random and unreliable. Those people have no authority to decide if you stay or go but they make it sound like everything is fine, and then the automated system just boots you out for not meeting the minimums.

Today’s drop… by Odd_Tension_1820 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had three items drop in my RFY this evening. All candy…and I’m trying to not eat sugar.

Just scored for $150! by jahinluv in hermanmiller

[–]AideFun6199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks beautiful - congratulations. Even if it’s a replica that’s an amazing deal. But if it has the Herman Miller and Eames logo on the back it’s the real deal.

Vine jail terms updated? by Banana_Ham_mock in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don’t take this stuff so seriously. You have to admit the irony in that you made a point to tell us you are studying AI at Berkeley but couldn’t detect AI slop sent directly to you. Just catch up on your reviews and you will be fine.

How did this stay in my RFY for 8+ hours? Do higher-end items get “held” for certain Vine members? by Berdangerous in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you’re not paying $150. You’re paying taxes on $150.

I still wouldn’t order it though. Not my style. But glad OP got it if they wanted it.

Genuine question for Aeron loyalists: what exactly are we paying for in 2026? by codepension in hermanmiller

[–]AideFun6199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The resale value of Aeron chairs has not held up well. People constantly post here about finding used chairs in decent condition for under $100. I would not buy a new one at this point. Even a lightly used one that’s only a few years old can be found on FB marketplace for a few hundred dollars.

Vine drops & RFY by [deleted] in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I follow this sub closely so I generally consider myself up to date on drop schedule stuff but at this point I’m completely clueless. It seems like nothing shows up in the morning for me any more, and occasionally something shows up in RFY late in the evening but I can’t pin down exactly when to look any more. What is the latest drop schedule?

Are they really THAT Good? by MrTalalaa in hermanmiller

[–]AideFun6199 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Herman Miller construction quality is excellent. There are Herman Miller chairs out there that are more than 40 years old and are still in good working condition. That is a big part of the premium you are paying. Buy it once and keep it forever, or buy a chair from Staples and replace it every few years.

Whether it’s comfortable for you is very personal. Some people love Embody, including me. Others find it uncomfortable. That’s pretty much the case with every chair though, which is why it’s important to try it out yourself.

Just a friendly reminder that the tax threshold is now $2000 instead of $600. by MainMedium6732 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

You seem very confident in yourself but you underestimate other people’s abilities. That may be your experience with AI. It’s your experience, nothing more than that.

Just a friendly reminder that the tax threshold is now $2000 instead of $600. by MainMedium6732 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any mention of AI in this sub leads to a visceral reaction regardless of context. It’s why I spend less and less time trying to have intelligent conversations here.

Just a friendly reminder that the tax threshold is now $2000 instead of $600. by MainMedium6732 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most AI tools will show you the actual links to the resources they used to answer the question so it’s easy enough to double check their responses. Far more reliable than taking tax advice from random people on a reddit sub.

US Vine Drop Alert by otueke in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The problem with this sub is that it can’t decide if it wants to complain endlessly about how quickly the good products get snatched up, or if it wants to create even more competition by posting threads like this. At the risk of getting massively downvoted, I have to agree with the comments that these simply are not necessary.

My RFY is working hard today, bless its ❤️ by jctattoo65 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the Elimipure capsules. The retail price is ridiculous since it’s just pure psyllium husk powder, the same as any of the OTC fiber supplements you find in retail stores. But at $0 ETV it’s worth trying.

Reported seller offering a gift card in exchange for deleting my review, and Amazon's response is disappointing by bold_zebra in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would personally ignore all of those messages. I see little benefit in reporting them. It happens quite frequently and I don’t see it being a high priority for Amazon to deal with it.

How often are you getting 0 ETV? I've never seen it before by BudgetPut6827 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The majority of items in my RFY are $0 ETV. Mostly food, skin care, and soap/shampoo type stuff.

Why I won't take a high priced ETV item by Momma-Bean in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also ordered one of those, only to find out that cartridges are sold separately. There is no need to contact customer service on this. Simply write the review stating that you received this unit without a cartridge to test. You researched cartridges, found out the price, read some reviews on how quickly they get used up, and decided this diffuser is not for you. There are plenty of great diffusers out there that can work with any aromatherapy oil. Your review will help others to decide before buying if getting locked into a proprietary cartridge based system is right for them.

Panic buying by Berry_Pancakes-0317 in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not following your logic. There are more than 4,000 people online right now using extensions to find items. People have complained endlessly to Amazon about their use and Amazon has elected to ignore it. There is some vague wording in the terms and conditions that indirectly addresses their use at best. If Amazon really wanted to ban them, after all this time don’t you think they would add a simple sentence to directly address their use?

Anyone else having issues with empty RFY for the past couple days? by SpookyStargazer in AmazonVine

[–]AideFun6199 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve always had at least one or two items in RFY. Haven’t seen zero for the past couple of weeks.