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bookdepository.co.uk save 20% using UK proxy

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  • 20-08-2009 4:15pm
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    jimogr
    Registered Users Posts: 622 ✭✭✭


    You can save a lot on bookdepository.co.uk by using a UK proxy.

    Last night I ordered the lonely planet to India. Using an Irish IP the price was £15.16 (€17.59) switched to a UK proxy using foxyproxy and cleared cookies - price was £12.50 (€14.50) i.e. saved 20%.

    The percentage savings depends on the book.


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    MadDogGreener
    Registered Users Posts: 340 ✭✭MadDogGreener


    Wow. Just tried it and A book I was looking to buy is £10.69 using UK IP, and £13.58 using Irish IP.

    Very sneaky move by them.


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    #3
    LightningBolt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭LightningBolt


    For anybody who is already registered on the site and has a wishlist - Have you a problem logging into your account when using the proxy?

    The only way this works for me is by browsing randomly and adding items to my basket. Turn the proxy off and log in then and pay for them or else just pay by paypal. It's only a minor inconvenience really.


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    johnfás
    Registered Users Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭johnfás


    How do you use another proxy?*


    *I presume this would help with watching BBC iPlayer as well??


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    triv88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 296 ✭✭triv88


    Nice post,maybe the less said about this though the better or it may not be the case for much longer;)johnfas you've got mail


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    Celticfire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Celticfire


    triv88 any chance of a copy of that mail? Thanks :)


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    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,955 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    I'd appreciate a copy of that mail too.I spend a small fortune on that site.Thanks:)


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    triv88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 296 ✭✭triv88


    no probs but only if you private message me fron now on though yeah lol


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    #9
    netvista
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭netvista


    nice one. was planning to have a look at the weekend as i need some new reading material.


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    zAbbo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,987 ✭✭✭✭zAbbo


    Doesn't seem to the case on all books, is actually cheaper from IE for me


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    #11
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,955 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Are there any security issues with using a credit card via a proxy?


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    JohnnyChimpo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭JohnnyChimpo


    can't find a (free) UK proxy that'll handle https requests, so it all goes pear-shaped when i get to checkout :mad: any ideas boardsies?


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    LightningBolt
    Registered Users Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭LightningBolt


    Add them to your basket without signing in. Turn the proxy off, sign in and you can check out. No idea where to enter the 10% off code that was on here earlier though.


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    ronano
    Registered Users Posts: 3,133 ✭✭✭ronano


    Thanks for the info :)

    really annoyed me tho cheeky lil boll**s


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    goose06
    Registered Users Posts: 741 ✭✭✭goose06


    I'd be a bit wary using credit cards on sites accessed through an annomyous proxy. Have a quick read of this:

    http://www.bukisa.com/articles/130116_the-dangers-of-free-or-anonymous-proxy-servers


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    leex
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭leex


    Can someone tell me a good UK proxy server? An Irish one would be useful also. Thanks.


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