Skeptical Simon talking with AIM Shopping Buddy

Simon: Hello there, shopping buddy. How do you do on this glorious morning?

ShoppingBuddy: Welcome. I'm here on AIM to help you locate the best deals for your holiday shopping this season.

Type menu or any product to get started. All you have to do is type what you are searching for ("ipod", "find me the best price for uggs") and I'll immediately direct you to the lowest price online.

Not ready to buy yet? You can also use me to compare prices while you're shopping to make sure you really are getting the best holiday deal.

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Simon: So, i just type menu and you'll become my willing slave, execellent

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: Store Offers for Personal Care (1 matches):

Bondage Kit - Beginner's b&d kit $95.99 - In stock
Store: EdenFantasys


Simon: Huh? you think I want a bondage kit? Hey now there buddy, I think you have me pegged all wrong.

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: I didn't find any results. Try searching again or type menu for the Main Menu.


Simon: NO results? Is that code for you thinging I'm a sexual freak. You know, you piece of junk, that I'm only going to be pushed so far before I snap.

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: I didn't find any results. Try searching again or type menu for the Main Menu.


Simon: Don't play dumb, my friend.

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: Store Offers for Hal Leonard Nirvana - Unplugged In New York (7 matches):

Musician's Friend $19.95 - In stock

Guitar Center $19.95 - In stock

Music123 $24.95 - In stock

Music123 $24.95

Giardinelli $24.95 - In stock


Type "more" or "m" for more results

Simon: Don't change the subject with my love of nirvana.

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: Categories:

1 - Books (2 matches)
2 - Toys (14 matches)
3 - Sport and Outdoor (2 matches)


Simon: Toys and Sports, you really know how to distract a man, don't you? Well, I'm still mad... ummm... what kind of toys?

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: I didn't find any results. Try searching again or type menu for the Main Menu.


Simon: oh, so now "no toys". You're a fickle buddy whose allegiances shift like the wind.

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: I didn't find any results. Try searching again or type menu for the Main Menu.


Simon: toys. I want toys.

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: Products (301617 matches):

1 - Discovery Channel Store Discovery A (2 stores)
Price range: [$15-$15]
2 - Milton Bradley Chutes and Ladders a (5 stores)
Price range: [$9-$30]
3 - Hasbro Trivial Pursuit 1990 Edition (4 stores)
Price range: [$16-$25]
4 - Fisher-Price T.M.X. Elmo English Ve (4 stores)
Price range: [$25-$45]
5 - Dora the Explorer Egg Hunt (2 stores)
Price range: [$9-$14]

Type a # for stores selling this

Type "more" or "m" for more results

Simon: Discovery Channel Store is great!

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: Store Offers for Clothing (23 matches):

Men's Bike Discovery (2 Pairs) Athl $34.95 - In stock
Store: Shoebuy.com
National Geographic Channel Tees $19.95 - In stock
Store: National Geographic
MYTHBUSTERS SCIENCE IN ACTION Long $33.99 - In stock
Store: CafePress.com
WARNING - SCIENCE IN PROGRESS Dark $28.99 - In stock
Store: CafePress.com
WARNING - SCIENCE IN PROGRESS Kids $22.99 - In stock
Store: CafePress.com

Type "more" or "m" for more results

Simon: Now you offer shirts?

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: Categories:

1 - Sport and Outdoor (108 matches)
2 - Clothing (31753 matches)
3 - Toys (31 matches)
4 - Craft Supplies (213 matches)


Simon: I want toys, buddy!

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: Products (2205 matches):

1 - Wild Republic Horse Blanket Pillow (2 stores)
Price range: [$24-$26]
2 - Buddy Elf Adult Costume (2 stores)
Price range: [$39-$39]
3 - York Transformers Super Jumbo Wall (1 stores)
Price range: [$22-$29]
4 - Explorer Appliances 12" Dora The Ex (2 stores)
Price range: [$11-$15]
5 - Boo Boo Fever Buddy (2 stores)
Price range: [$7.95-$7.95]

Type a # for stores selling this

Type "more" or "m" for more results

Simon: Boo Boo Fever Buddy?

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: Categories:

1 - Health Aids (5 matches)
2 - Toys (1 matches)


Simon: Health Aids and Toys? What kind of shop are you running here, SB?

ShoppingBuddy: OK, I'm searching for matches 4 U. Gimme a sec...


ShoppingBuddy: I didn't find any results. Try searching again or type menu for the Main Menu.


Simon: Okay, you play dumb. I'm going to report you!

ShoppingBuddy: good


Simon: I'll see you in hell, shopping buddy!

ShoppingBuddy: Later.