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First time buying online

  • 06-06-2010 11:15am
    #1
    MrBeanzx71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I ahve been looking around the forum for a while so I decided its about time I ask a few questions.

    I am hoping to buy some electronic items would anyone recommend any sites as the last thing I want is to get caught. (Obviously ha ha).

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    It depends on what the items are, so list them. Check bargain alerts, bargain requests and maybe make specific threads there, but do a search since many are already answered.

    The top ones I would usually search for are
    www.amazon.co.uk
    www.komplett.ie
    www.pixmania.ie
    www.mymemory.co.uk (these ship from jersey so you are liable for duty)
    www.elara.ie

    If it is stuff which does not matter much, e.g. a USB lead or card reader I would try www.dealextreme.com and ebay


  • #3
    MrBeanzx71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭MrBeanzx71


    Hi,

    Thanks I will have a look at these and see what the story is.


  • #4
    milkycoffey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭milkycoffey


    Yes and if your'e buying from ebay make sure you check out the seller's history and rating.
    You can read feedback on other items they've sold too.
    Check out the P&P to make sure it's worth your while and read the description properly in case there might be any issues in the long run.

    Lastly, if you have an account with pigsback or fatcheese.com then you can collect points on your transactions with ebay.

    good luck!


  • #5
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    milkycoffey wrote: »
    Yes and if your'e buying from ebay make sure you check out the seller's history and rating.
    You can read feedback on other items they've sold too.
    Yes, www.toolhaus.org lets you check just negative & neutral feedback.

    If anybody is wary about an ebay item just post the link up and people can take a look at the auction and see if it seems OK. I would not buy any sort of memory cards or sticks on ebay anymore.


  • #6
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    I would always have Amazon as my first port of call, and if it's reasonably priced there, buy off them
    it can sometimes be worth paying a smidge extra to buy off a reliable company


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  • #7
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    the groutch wrote: »
    I would always have Amazon as my first port of call, and if it's reasonably priced there, buy off them
    Also amazon.co.uk do free shipping if your order is over £25. So if you want an item at £22 it might be cheaper to throw in a cheap book or cd as it will be cheaper than paying £22 +P&P charges.


  • #8
    MrBeanzx71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭MrBeanzx71


    Well lads after a lot of looking and comparing I took a punt with vmaxx.ie.

    Ordered a Samsung Tv and it was delivered 4 days later with no problems, everything was ok, Tv perfect.

    Was also talking to a guy named Patrick on the phone and he was telling me they are based in mogely(not sure about the spelling), co cork so at least they are irish aswell. :D


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