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Re: Thanks for using the MVS-Amazon link!

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If you're 54 like I am you get aches and sore muscles you didn't know existed, even though you took Anatomy 101 in college. This thing is amazing, second one I've bought.


Bed Buddy Neck Heating Pad and Microwave Heating Pad, Heated Neck Wrap - Heating Pad For Neck, Sore Muscles - Microwavable Neck Heating Pad, Heating Pad For Cramps, Neck Warmer

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I read this long ago after reading a review on it in Rolling Stone magazine, and it was everything the RS article promised. I didn't finish Womack's Elvissey, but LPTFBU I loved, and it has perhaps the greatest title of any book I've read. So there's that.

Let's Put the Future Behind Us

“The grimmest, funniest, and one of the most cannily on-target accounts yet about the helter-skelter fast lane of life in the New Russia.” —The Boston Globe
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Many thanks to everyone who uses the MVS-Amazon link. I'll never know who bought what because everything is anonymized for privacy. I don't even see anonymized vague regional data.

Amazon products purchased with the MVS link (USA) in the last week:

YITAHOME 24000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump System, Wifi Enabled 18.5 SEER2 208-230V Ductless AC Cool Up to 1500 Sq. Ft, Compatible with A

Rear CV Axle Shaft for Polaris Sportsman 400 500 HO 4x4 1999 2000 2001 2002 1380142-1 Pair Left & Right ATV Powersports Axles

Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Maker,1597 ml, by De'Longhi, Graphite Metal

Suspension Dudes 4PC Front Sway Bar Bracket Kit + Front Bushing Kit FITS Honda Odyssey 2005-2013, K90559 51306STXA12, 23.5 MM Stabilizer Bar, Bushings

Quality Chemical Demon Max EP Insecticide 25.3% Cypermethrin - 1 Pint - Makes 32 gallons of Finished Solution

FAHREN H11/H9/H8 Light Bulb, 30000LM Super Brighter, 6500K Cool White H11 Off Road Light or Fog Light Bulbs, CANbus Ready, Pack of 2

LITOSKY Touch Control Table Lamp with 2 USB Ports & AC Outlet, 3-Way Dimmable Bedside Nightstand Lamp for Bedroom Living Room, USB Lamp with 800 Lumen

BOSCH 7955 Copper with Nickel Spark Plug - Pack of 10

ATP Automotive AT-205 Re-Seal Stops Leaks, 8 Ounce Bottle

SLK55 AMG Convertible Black 1/24 Diecast Model Car by Motormax 73292bk

Ancel AD310 Classic Enhanced Universal OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool, Read and Clear Error Codes for 1996 or Ne

YO&YOYE Compatible with Volvo Key Fob Cover with Keychain Leather Key Case Protector for Volvo XC90, XC60, XC40, S60, S90, V60, V90, Polestar 1, Poles

2 Pcs Liftgate Tailgate Rear Hatch Lift Supports Gas Struts for 2003-2014 Volvo for XC90 6133

HuggieGems 4 Pack Magnetic Spice Storage Rack Organizer for Refrigerator and Oven, Black Fridge Organizers and Storage

CTA Tools 3404 Oil Filer Cap Adapter - Compatible with Volvo

Backup Camera Rear View Reverse Camera for 12V Car Pickup Truck SUV with Night Vision IP69K Waterproof Rotation Angle Up and Down, Left and Right

Inspire Black Nitrile Gloves HEAVY DUTY 6 Mil Nitrile Chemical Resistant Medical Cooking Cleaning Disposable Black Gloves (Black Nitrile Box Of 100, L

Handy Laundry Wool Dryer Balls - Natural Fabric Softener, Reusable, Reduces Clothing Wrinkles and Saves Drying Time, Better Alternative to Plastic Bal

YIKANGHENG 8 Pcs Replaceable Wrench Head Set, 3/8 Inch-7/8 Inch SAE Chromium Molybdenum Steel Crows Foot Wrench with Clip-on Organizer (SEA)

Shuyee Super Bright BA9S LED Car Bulbs, BA9 53 57 1895 64111 LED Lamp for Instrument Cluster Door Courtesy Map License Plate Light on RV Camper Traile

AUXLIGHT 6418 6411 DE3425 C5W DE3423 36MM 1.42”Festoon Canbus Error Free LED Interior Light Bulbs 6000K Xenon White, Super Bright 6SMD Chips for Dome

Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves: The Inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolutio

GLSOWEE T5 LED Bulbs, 74 73 37 2721 LED Bulb 12 Volt Replacement, Bright Canbus Error Free, Compatible with Auto Car Gauge Cluster Dashboard Light Lam

BENLIUDH Magnetic Spark Plug Socket 5/8, Swivel Spark Plug Removal Tool Spark Plug Socket 16mm - 3/8 inch Drive

Herdio 6.5 Inch 400W Outdoor Speakers Wired Waterproof Passive with Powerful Bass,Wall Mount Speakers for Patio Garage Covered Deck,All-Weather Durabi

Pokémon Official & Premium Quality 8-Inch Pikachu - Adorable, Ultra-Soft, Plush Toy, Perfect for Playing & Displaying - Gotta Catch ˜Em All, Yellow

Truvia Original Calorie-Free Sweetener from the Stevia Leaf Packets, 35.25 oz Box, 500 Count (Pack of 1)

OBD2 Scanner Reader Bluetooth Wireless Auto Diagnostic Scan Tool for iOS & Android for Performance Test Bluetooth 5.4 Car Check Engine Car Code Reader

Capri Tools XZN Extra Long M12 Triple Square Socket Bit, 1/2-Inch Drive

Lizusidtsy for S60 S80 V70 XC90 Left Seat Belt Retractor Guide Ring Belt Selector Gate Seat Belt Trim 39966529, Gray, 500050820A2

OSROENE Weedeater Hanger, 2 Pack Weed Eater Hanger for Garage Wall, Heavy Duty Weed Wacker Hooks for Garage, Garage Organization Garage Storage Shed O
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Missed my cycle of life purchases…

Bird food, cat food, cat litter.

Feed prey, feed predator, dispose of prey.
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Bezos et al thanks you ! :(
Try to learn life's bad lessons vicariously through others.


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About six weeks ago I bought a pair of these and wow are they comfortable. They're like little couches for my feet... couches with fluffy clouds in them. I've been wearing Sorel Chukkas for over ten years and this is a revelation.

View them here -> https://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Gel-Excite ... th=1&psc=1

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matthew1 wrote: 29 Jun 2025, 12:54 About six weeks ago I bought a pair of these and wow are they comfortable. They're like little couches for my feet... couches with fluffy clouds in them. I've been wearing Sorel Chukkas for over ten years and this is a revelation.

View them here -> https://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Gel-Excite ... th=1&psc=1


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If they came in wide sizes, I'd give them a try. Sometimes, when trying shoes, it seems like my feet are wider than they are long :-/
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454cid wrote: 14 Jul 2025, 22:59
matthew1 wrote: 29 Jun 2025, 12:54 About six weeks ago I bought a pair of these and wow are they comfortable. They're like little couches for my feet... couches with fluffy clouds in them. I've been wearing Sorel Chukkas for over ten years and this is a revelation.

View them here -> https://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Gel-Excite ... th=1&psc=1


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If they came in wide sizes, I'd give them a try. Sometimes, when trying shoes, it seems like my feet are wider than they are long :-/
Wait till that happen with your pants!
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abscate wrote: 16 Jul 2025, 04:12
454cid wrote: 14 Jul 2025, 22:59
If they came in wide sizes, I'd give them a try. Sometimes, when trying shoes, it seems like my feet are wider than they are long :-/
Wait till that happen with your pants!
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FYI they've narrowed the active time in your cart to 24 hours. After that the MVS link referral juice is gone.

Example 1: Monday at 11:00 you add an item to your cart. Tuesday at 9:00 you complete your order... MVS gets credit.

Example 2: Monday at 11:00 you add an item to your cart. Tuesday at 14:00 you complete your order... MVS does not get credit.


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