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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭N64


    I got a email from pixmania relating to my order and thought "great, its my shipping label"

    but I opened it and it had this:
    7869b6d071146f422e6efbc87adb43bb.png?1341492624

    they have to be taking the piss :mad::mad::mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭N64


    So after a long phone call with them yesterday, I just ended the call after I threatened to bring them to the small claims court and file a chargeback.

    I guess those threats worked because I received a UPS label in my inbox today :rolleyes: bunch of idiots


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Montgomerie


    Posted this in the off topic thread but this is probably the right place for it.

    The status on hvws site updated a few hours ago to...
    Current Status: The goods are ready for collection or assembling.

    From experience, how long do you think I'll be waiting? Living in Cork, if that matters.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    Posted this in the off topic thread but this is probably the right place for it.

    The status on hvws site updated a few hours ago to...
    Current Status: The goods are ready for collection or assembling.

    From experience, how long do you think I'll be waiting? Living in Cork, if that matters.

    I had that for about 24 hours, now it says "The invoice was made".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    Just dispatched, so you'll be waiting about a day, 30 hours at most.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Montgomerie


    Just dispatched, so you'll be waiting about a day, 30 hours at most.

    Thanks for the info Skylinehead.

    2012-7-08 at 21:57 Online-Order
    2012-7-11 at 04:31 The goods are ready for collection or assembling.
    2012-7-11 at 17:37 The invoice was made.
    2012-7-11 at 18:00 The goods were dispatched. - 1 package(s)

    I didn't expect it to be that fast. First time ordering from them too. Sweet!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    Mine wasn't as good...

    2012-7-04 at 20:47 Online-Order
    2012-7-10 at 15:24 The goods are ready for collection or assembling.
    2012-7-11 at 09:54 The invoice was made.
    2012-7-11 at 14:30 The goods were dispatched. - 2 package(s). Identcode(s):

    Still. Hopefully DHL are quicker :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    Just checked my order there with DHL and it says "The international shipment has been processed in the export parcel center" so it's in Koln. How long should it take. I live in Dublin. Not looking for exact figures just want an estimate.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,210 ✭✭✭ZeroThreat


    Sarz91 wrote: »
    Just checked my order there with DHL and it says "The international shipment has been processed in the export parcel center" so it's in Koln. How long should it take. I live in Dublin. Not looking for exact figures just want an estimate.

    My order said that on Saturday 7th and I received it (well most of it) today.
    So I reckon about 3 more working days, maybe 4?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    ZeroThreat wrote: »
    My order said that on Saturday 7th and I received it (well most of it) today.
    So I reckon about 3 more working days, maybe 4?

    Ah ok cool. Early to mid next week sounds perfect. Gives me enough time to gather some funds for an SSD(well hopefully.)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭N64


    Another update, UPS delivered the package to the pixmnaia RMA center today. I checked on the RMA status page and they have not even acknowledged that they have received it. I guess I will wait till Monday and see. Anybody have experience going through the RMA process with them?

    Wgjvt.png


  • Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭BhoyRayzor


    is this H100 on dabs showing up as €87.08 for anybody else? I checked it on my phone and the price is €106.39 which I presume is the correct amount but if I add it on my laptop is still comes in at the €87.08 price, would they honour it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭N64


    BhoyRayzor wrote: »
    is this H100 on dabs showing up as €87.08 for anybody else? I checked it on my phone and the price is €106.39 which I presume is the correct amount but if I add it on my laptop is still comes in at the €87.08 price, would they honour it?

    Coming up as €106 for me. Its completely up to the retailer weather or not they will honor the transaction (once they don't take money from your card)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    ^^ Are you looking at ex VAT prices?


  • Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭BhoyRayzor


    Monotype wrote: »
    ^^ Are you looking at ex VAT prices?

    yeah just the normal site, not the ex vat one

    h100.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    Trying to order off of Dabs but I need the basket to get to over 2.7kg. I have it at 1.4. Anything really heavy and very cheap that I can throw in to get free delivery?


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    Sarz91 wrote: »
    Trying to order off of Dabs but I need the basket to get to over 2.7kg. I have it at 1.4. Anything really heavy and very cheap that I can throw in to get free delivery?

    http://www.dabs.ie/products/best-value-mi-437-18b-matx-black-no-psu-79RH.html?src=3#usedstock


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    deconduo wrote: »

    Cheers but delivery is only €7.53. Don't want to be stuck with something I won't be using. Thought there might be some cheap printer paper going for like €2 or something to make up the weight haha.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    Sarz91 wrote: »
    Cheers but delivery is only €7.53. Don't want to be stuck with something I won't be using. Thought there might be some cheap printer paper going for like €2 or something to make up the weight haha.

    Oh here's something better:

    http://www.dabs.ie/products/toshiba-15-4--case---mouse---usb-hub-5GNQ.html


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    That was one weird order. While I was reading through the order it came up with "orders of €100 or over receive free delivery." Yet I ordered 4 (includes a laptop bag haha) items costing me €45 and I got free delivery.


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    Sarz91 wrote: »
    That was one weird order. While I was reading through the order it came up with "orders of €100 or over receive free delivery." Yet I ordered 4 (includes a laptop bag haha) items costing me €45 and I got free delivery.

    Laptop bag, USB hub and a mouse :pac:



    Actually thats pretty good for €1.50


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    deconduo wrote: »
    Laptop bag, USB hub and a mouse :pac:



    Actually thats pretty good for €1.50

    Works out great actually my sister just ordered a netbook haha. Cheers for the help.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Wow, surely that's a misprice. Or amazing value. Or just toy mouse, hub and bag.


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Montgomerie


    The dhl tracking site says my hwvs order has been in Koln since the 12th..

    Thu, 12.07.12 23:59 h
    Köln, Germany
    The international shipment has been processed in the export parcel center

    When do you think I'll get this? Mon, Tues Wed?
    Also, I heard that you can use the DHL tracking code on the An Post site. Is this true? Coz the code for DHL is in a different format than the usual An Post ones..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    The dhl tracking site says my hwvs order has been in Koln since the 12th..

    Thu, 12.07.12 23:59 h
    Köln, Germany
    The international shipment has been processed in the export parcel center

    When do you think I'll get this? Mon, Tues Wed?
    Also, I heard that you can use the DHL tracking code on the An Post site. Is this true? Coz the code for DHL is in a different format than the usual An Post ones..

    Same. Mines been in Koln since the 12th too. I'd imagine it'll get here by Thursday at the latest. As for the an Post tracking code, I've no idea.

    EDIT: Try manually typing in the code into An Post worked just there for me mines in Portlaoise.


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Montgomerie


    Nope, all I'm getting is the below error...

    Our Item Tracking system has not recognised the number(s) that you have entered. Please check that you have entered the correct number(s), or we may not have yet received this item

    I am meant to be entering in the 12 digit shipment number from DHL yeah?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    Nope, all I'm getting is the below error...

    Our Item Tracking system has not recognised the number(s) that you have entered. Please check that you have entered the correct number(s), or we may not have yet received this item

    I am meant to be entering in the 12 digit shipment number from DHL yeah?

    Ye thats what I did. Have you got more than one package? For one of mine it didn't work but for the other two it did.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    I have two packages, been in Cologne since 1am Thursday, just checked it and it's in Portlaoise too. Result!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    I have two packages, been in Cologne since 1am Thursday, just checked it and it's in Portlaoise too. Result!

    What do you reckon? One day to get to Dublin and then maybe delivery Tuesday?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    Sarz91 wrote: »
    What do you reckon? One day to get to Dublin and then maybe delivery Tuesday?

    Unfortunately, getting it delivered to Cavan (where the VAT number is registered) and getting it brought up to Dublin either Wednesday if it arrives Mon/Tue, or the weekend otherwise.


  • Registered Users Posts: 655 ✭✭✭L


    Anyone know what the story with Dabs VIP sales is? Got notified of one by them but I don't seem to be able to take advantage of the discounted prices.


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Montgomerie


    Still nothing on the An Post track and trace website for my order. Not recognising the DHL shipment number. Last update was the 12th on the DHL site. Order put through last Sunday. Should I contact An Post maybe? Or DHL in Germany...or just be patient and wait?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    Still nothing on the An Post track and trace website for my order. Not recognising the DHL shipment number. Last update was the 12th on the DHL site. Order put through last Sunday. Should I contact An Post maybe? Or DHL in Germany...or just be patient and wait?

    I ordered Saturday. It says mine is in Dublin. If you wanna send me the shipment number via a pm I can try it. Not sure what difference it would make but it's worth a shot I guess.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    I'd give it a few days. Mine was in Portlaoise since Saturday morning, still says that according to An Post. It better be in Cavan now and in the local post office tomorrow morning, as if I don't get it by tomorrow I can't get it brought up to Dublin for at least 4 days, possibly even 2 weeks :mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭N64


    I just got two emails from pixmania after posting angry messages on their facebook wall :o

    the status has now changed to:
    "Your product has been registered. Our service will make an initial analysis. We will inform you of the results of this first analysis as quickly as possible."

    I bet you that they won't have a clue about the problem and just ship it back to me :mad:

    and if your wondering, this seems to be a problem with the card as I have seen a couple of reviews/fourm posts about it

    Here on newegg and on amazon US

    I know its up to the retailers discretion which of the 3 r's they will offer you but still, most retailers have a policy where if it breaks within the first couple of months, they will offer a straight replacement or refund. they said it will take up to 21 working days to repair it :(


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    I just got mine about an hour ago. Nearly had a heart attack as I couldn't find the HDD.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    If you're ordering off of softwareforstudents choose the download option. My internet is incredibly slow so I chose to have windows delivered. Seen as the main parts of the PC weren't going to get here for another week it seemed like an ok idea. Got windows 7 in the post today and....... the disk is completely smashed. They literally send it in an envelope. No warning on the front as to what it might be, no bubble wrap. Nothing. I know I can just download it but still.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Wow, what is your postman like? :eek: :pac: I've sent discs in the post a lot of times and they've come out fine. In paper sleeves too.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭Sarz91


    Monotype wrote: »
    Wow, what is your postman like? :eek: :pac: I've sent discs in the post a lot of times and they've come out fine. In paper sleeves too.

    It's broken into about 12 different small shards. If it's the worst thing to happen in the next few days regarding the PC I'll be very happy :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    Just got mine delivered there. I won't get it until tomorrow evening, but still, :cool:


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  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Montgomerie


    You lucky sons a bi..... ;)

    Still no update on mine. Nothing on the an post site. DHL still says 60%. Gonna send DHL and An Post a quick email. I'm hoping dhl can at least confirm it left Germany.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    You lucky sons a bi..... ;)

    Still no update on mine. Nothing on the an post site. DHL still says 60%. Gonna send DHL and An Post a quick email. I'm hoping dhl can at least confirm it left Germany.

    Mine said 60% until today, now it's 80%. Really a hundred though :p


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Montgomerie


    Contacted An Post by phone. Agent told me there is no record of this package on their system. He said to allow 7 working days for this but did also say there are daily flights from Germany to Ireland so he doesn't know why it wouldn't have arrived yet.

    No response to email to DHL as of yet. Was hoping to have it today for my day off but will probably be the weekend at this stage... nuts! :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    I placed an order with HWVS. and transferred money on Tuesday. they received yesterday and dispatched that afternoon. I selected UPS and its in the UK now. expected delivery is monday.


    pretty happy with that. UPS will deliver to my door so i cut out anpost and with a 6 day turn around including transferring theyre not doing too bad. my order from dabs.ie is going to take 2 days longer and it was done with credit card on the same day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭N64


    Even though my card has been with them for more than a week, the card has not even been examined by anybody. It appears like its sitting in the warehouse going nowhere. :mad: I have ordered from amazon, dabs, hardwareversand, komplett and they were all excellent. Pixmania on the otherhand are a f**** joke.

    Maybe if I start to create some noise about how s*** they are, they will start to take notice. I am going to email the managing director and see if that gets me anywhere (but it probably won't :p)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭M00lers


    Waiting on a case fan from pixmania (first time using them and I feel dirty), who delivers when it reaches Ireland? I have a local tracking barcode that begins with CE.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Lol have a shower. Last time I got gear from them it was UPS.




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭N64


    Waiting on a case fan from pixmania (first time using them and I feel dirty), who delivers when it reaches Ireland? I have a local tracking barcode that begins with CE.

    its delivered through anpost.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭Delphi91


    N64 wrote: »
    Even though my card has been with them for more than a week, the card has not even been examined by anybody. It appears like its sitting in the warehouse going nowhere. :mad: I have ordered from amazon, dabs, hardwareversand, komplett and they were all excellent. Pixmania on the otherhand are a f**** joke.

    Maybe if I start to create some noise about how s*** they are, they will start to take notice. I am going to email the managing director and see if that gets me anywhere (but it probably won't :p)

    I feel your pain!

    Ordered a digital camera and sd card from them 2 summers ago. Camera came, no card. Trying to get through to them is near impossible. They wanted photos of the box to verify that it was intact when it arrived. Then they told me they would have to launch an investigation which could take up to 28 days :eek: Having completed that, they then said it was up to the courier to investigate! They then sent me a document to sign which said " I certify that the SD card wasn't not in the delivered parcel". I refused to sign due to the phrasing and complained about the english wording. I was sent a corrected version and eventually, something like 6-7 weeks later, I got sent a replacement SD card.

    I'll never buy anything from them again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,929 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Delphi91 wrote: »
    I feel your pain!

    Ordered a digital camera and sd card from them 2 summers ago. Camera came, no card. Trying to get through to them is near impossible. They wanted photos of the box to verify that it was intact when it arrived. Then they told me they would have to launch an investigation which could take up to 28 days :eek: Having completed that, they then said it was up to the courier to investigate! They then sent me a document to sign which said " I certify that the SD card wasn't not in the delivered parcel". I refused to sign due to the phrasing and complained about the english wording. I was sent a corrected version and eventually, something like 6-7 weeks later, I got sent a replacement SD card.

    I'll never buy anything from them again.

    Well you at least got your ad card, I ordered sd card from them 3 years ago and still waiting for it. U did not even bothered to make a fuss about it as it was something like 10eu, but now I never ever use pixmania no matter how good deal it is.


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