
Looking for a Panasonic RF-2200 on a Japanese marketplace, but the algorithm decided I need every SONY "Skysensor" (and some random shoes/watches) instead.
I was searching for a Panasonic RF-2200 (Cougar 2200) on Mercari, a Japanese secondhand marketplace, but the algorithm completely misunderstood my intent.
Because I kept looking for vintage BCL radios, it decided to bombard me with SONY ICF-5900s (Skysensor 5900) instead. But that's not all—the AI went into a complete frenzy over the word "Skysensor" and "Sky," recommending me:
- SONY ICF-5900 radios (The actual classics we love)
- ASICS "Skysensor" vintage running shoes
- G-SHOCK "Sky Cockpit" watch
- Suzuki "Skywave" motorcycle muffler
- Nissan "Skyline" coupe car parts
...and somehow, a Bandai WonderSwan Color portable gaming console.
The ICF-5900s still look beautiful and command a high price (around $210–$230 USD) in Japan today, but I guess I'll have to keep digging through the "Sky" to find my Cougar!