Snow socks deal on groupon €44

privateBeavis

Just ordered myself a set! Might come in handy this winter

http://www.groupon.ie/deals/dublin/boomclick/1305937

ashmac

was just looking at that!! is that good value? was about to trawl the net to see if i could get cheaper!
one more question?! do you need them on all 4 tyres? or just back if your car is front wheel drive...?

privateBeavis

Well I think the full price is the typical price you'll pay for them anywhere so seems like good deal to me

no1beemerfan

ashmac wrote: »

was just looking at that!! is that good value? was about to trawl the net to see if i could get cheaper!
one more question?! do you need them on all 4 tyres? or just back if your car is front wheel drive...?

You NEED them on the driving wheels. Wouldn't do any harm to have them on all four wheels I'd imagine.


I looked at the site and it doesn't ask for your wheel size so would it be a one size fits all? How good would that be?

alias no.9

no1beemerfan wrote: »

You NEED them on the driving wheels. Wouldn't do any harm to have them on all four wheels I'd imagine.


I looked at the site and it doesn't ask for your wheel size so would it be a one size fits all? How good would that be?

you enter tyre size to redeem voucher on the retailers website.

edit: they're normally sold in pairs for ~€80 but these are essentially 2 pairs for nearly half that.

no1beemerfan

Thanks for that. So its a good deal then. Thanks op for sharing!

MYSTICA1

Just to point out .. I think there is a 50km/h limit with these on .. so fine for urban driving but possibly awkward for long journeys..

Clare Bear

Was just sent this link too, sorry to be clueless but are snow socks a big help in snow/icy conditions?

milltown

alias no.9 wrote: »

they're normally sold in pairs for ~€80 but these are essentially 2 pairs for nearly half that.

Eh? Where are you seeing this?
It's 1 pair for ~€40 so 2 pairs for the normal price of 1.

mcgovern

When you are ordering, it says four.

Set of Four Atli KB Heavy Duty Tyre Snow Socks
51.0% Discount - Save €45.00

Buy
Price
€44.00

Next screen also says four, but I can't copy the text from there.

However confirmation mail says only a pair.

After the Groupon deal "Pair of Atli KA Standard Tyre Snow Socks ( EUR 39) or Atli KB Heavy Duty Tyre Snow Socks ( EUR 44) from Boomclick (51% Off)" has been successfully closed we'll send you the voucher and all relevant information in a separate email.

My order lists four though so they'll be in trouble if thats not what I get.

Date of purchase: Oct 27, 2011
Valid from Oct 31, 2011 to Jan 29, 2012
Set of Four Atli KB Heavy Duty Tyre Snow Socks

stevenmu

MYSTICA1 wrote: »

Just to point out .. I think there is a 50km/h limit with these on .. so fine for urban driving but possibly awkward for long journeys..

They should only be used when you're on snow/ice and wouldn't be able to do 50kph anyway. If you get back on to clear road where you could do more than 50kph then you take them off again.

CiniO

stevenmu wrote: »

They should only be used when you're on snow/ice and wouldn't be able to do 50kph anyway.

Who says you can't do more than 50km/h on snow?

oldyouth

CiniO wrote: »

Who says you can't do more than 50km/h on snow?

I wouldn't drive on them any more than 50 km/h. My wife did on her set and they were shredded, mine are good to go again this year

alias no.9

milltown wrote: »

alias no.9 wrote: »

they're normally sold in pairs for ~€80 but these are essentially 2 pairs for nearly half that.

Eh? Where are you seeing this?
It's 1 pair for ~€40 so 2 pairs for the normal price of 1.

Definitely said set of 4 when I ordered though just checked email and says 2. Not happy. If they hold out on this I may just cancel the order as it's not nearly as good value when you add in shipping and the gamble on 28 days for delivery, our snow could have come and gone by them.

CiniO

oldyouth wrote: »

I wouldn't drive on them any more than 50 km/h. My wife did on her set and they were shredded, mine are good to go again this year

Of course not on snow socks which are said by manufacturer to be limited to 50km/h.
I actually would be vary cautious to drive anything close to 50km/h on them.

What I meant that there's nothing stopping anyone to drive over 50km/h on snow without those socks, as stevenmu said you wouldn't be able to do 50km/h on snow anyway.

aare

Did a quick "consumer check" on web...these are a brilliant deal and I have ordered, also definately "four socks" all the way on the order.

I suspect the only reason they are so well priced is that some of the snow predictions for this year have been dialled back.

When it snows I only have to get out for emergencies and shopping. I am on high ground with a couple of miles that do not even get gritted so, at this price, I am delighted...if nothing else they will save "bumping into" the neighbours.

stevenmu

CiniO wrote: »

Who says you can't do more than 50km/h on snow?

Well if you're already able to do more than 50kph (safely), then you probably don't need the socks. My understanding of them is that they're only to get you out of a situation where you've little to no traction.

CiniO

stevenmu wrote: »

Well if you're already able to do more than 50kph (safely), then you probably don't need the socks. My understanding of them is that they're only to get you out of a situation where you've little to no traction.

That's a really exactly my point as well.
For normal driving on snow, winter tyres will do perfectly.
Snow socks might be useful for driving up or down a steep hill, especially on ice. But to be honest, in such conditions probably snow chains would do better job.

alias no.9

Definitely said set of 4, here's a screen capture of my order

CiniO

Did any one found any info what tyre size they fit?
I couldn't find anything

alias no.9

CiniO wrote: »

Did any one found any info what tyre size they fit?
I couldn't find anything

The voucher is redeemable at www.buysnowsocks.com where you select your size. Seems to cover most sizes.

Troy McClure

I bought this also. It said set of four when buying but is now saying a pair. Is this still good value.?
Moreso are the not obliged under law to give you what they said, which is 4??

yelselseivad

I purchased these on the Groupon site but despite putting in the relevant codes I can't get past the check out page to make the purchase. The postal address for the co is a mail drop and neither they nor groupon will reply to me. Have others experienced similar problems or can you tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanks

aoshaugh

yelselseivad wrote: »

I purchased these on the Groupon site but despite putting in the relevant codes I can't get past the check out page to make the purchase. The postal address for the co is a mail drop and neither they nor groupon will reply to me. Have others experienced similar problems or can you tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanks

Yes I am having the same problem.
I tried emailing both the snow sock company and groupon but no reply.
Highly unsatisfactory so far.
I have heard a lot about Groupon, and I thought they would be reliable.

alias no.9

I got no reply to my email about whether they would provide the set of 4 I chose to purchase, so I rang them on 1800 93 69 27 and cancelled the order.

The Guvnor

alias no.9 wrote: »

Definitely said set of 4 when I ordered though just checked email and says 2. Not happy. If they hold out on this I may just cancel the order as it's not nearly as good value when you add in shipping and the gamble on 28 days for delivery, our snow could have come and gone by them.

Bummer mate.

I am not overly technical but I do that html emails can be altered after they have landed in your inbox.

I had an issue with crocs where I got the wrong size and of course I checked my inbox and size as correct - I failed to get a screen grab as once I complained the sizes matched what I received.

I take screen grabs now to cover myself.

Back on topic - the snow socks are meant to be kept in the car and you jump out and put them on when you cannot progress without them. Once back on a surface where you do not need them you take them back off again.

A nice idea but if used incorrectly they will not last long and in sub zero temps can be a bit awkward to put on!:)

aoshaugh

alias no.9 wrote: »

I got no reply to my email about whether they would provide the set of 4 I chose to purchase, so I rang them on 1800 93 69 27 and cancelled the order.

I got no reply from buysnowsocks.com either and had to cancel my voucher by ringing Groupon/Citydeal also.
I must say Groupon were very helpful in dealing with my issue.

aare

The voucher code was sent out in pdf form and that still, clearly, says 4...we shall have to see if 4 are delivered.

Obviously something dodgy is going on here.

bingbangboom

hey everyone I found I was unable to make my order but when I changed the City from 'Dublin' to '.....' the order went through - hopefully they will arrive and there is nothing dodgy going on

barney85

Was a very good deal but you can get a set on www.motorsock.ie for €50 if you missed it.

CiniO

I'm still looking for any reasonable offer for snow chains, but nothing available really at good prices.

whitefoot

Has anyone actually received their Snow Socks?

I ordered on 29th October and I note there was a 28 day delivery period but with over 1400 subscribers on this Irish offer alone (I see the offer was also duplicated in various UK voucher schemes) I wonder how long it will be before the socks actually turn up.

skyguy19

has anyone received their snow shoes yet, I ordered mine on the 29 Oct and still no sign of them

skyguy19

CiniO wrote: »

I'm still looking for any reasonable offer for snow chains, but nothing available really at good prices.

Lidl are selling snow chains next week it on their site

CiniO

skyguy19 wrote: »

Lidl are selling snow chains next week it on their site

Thanks.
I've seen that already posted here, and will be the first one next Monday queuing in Lidl

horse7

is it easy to fit the snow chains,or do you have to take off the wheel first.

CiniO

horse7 wrote: »

is it easy to fit the snow chains,or do you have to take off the wheel first.

You don't have to take wheels off, but it's not easy.
If you never done it before, I'd reckon 30 minutes would be minimum to fit them just to learn how to do it in front of your house on sunny day.

In bad conditions (and that's usually the case when you need them) you might not be able to fit them at all if you never trained doing it before.

After few times fitting them, probably 10 minutes would be average time, even in bad condition (dark, snowing, etc).

slave1

skyguy19 wrote: »

has anyone received their snow shoes yet, I ordered mine on the 29 Oct and still no sign of them

Nope, not yet

horse7

can i get snow socks that will fit more than 1 car.(like adjustable)

whitefoot

Snow socks would only fit more than one car if the cars involved had the exact same tyre size. Snow socks are a close fit hence the trouble some people experience putting them on and taking them off.

jkeane234

The ones from http://www.motorsock.ie/ are adjustable. I bought 2 sets just to have them in the boot of each car, they fit most cars. Theres a size chart on the website Plus I got mine the same week I paid for them.
The snow chains are probably excellent for somebody living somewhere like the Conor pass but I'd be worried it I put them on incorrectly or drove on a road where the snow wasn't quite deep enough that they'd come off & wreck the bodywork, brakes etc.
Paddy Power giving odds of 7/2 on snowfall in Dublin on Christmas Day alone. The chance of snow other days must be pretty odds on.

whitefoot

Please can you explain more on how this snow sock is adjustable as I cannot see any details on that aspect on the website?

whitefoot

I see the claim now on the Home Page......hmmm very good but does that mean that this snow sock fits every tyre from R13 to R18?

Do you know how is that level off adjustment achieved and maintained at 50KPH?

When I bought Weiss socks in the past they were very particular about the size ordered being aligned to tyre size.

Cill Dara Abu

You are all wasting your money, there will be no snow this year.

whitefoot

Please do not spoil this thread.

tossy

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

You are all wasting your money, there will be no snow this year.

The last prediction you made was that Dublin wouldn't win the All Ireland

MugMugs

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

You are all wasting your money, there will be no snow this year.

An ambitious statement to make

Never say never but would be handy to have a set in the boot.

TestTransmission

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

You are all wasting your money, there will be no snow this year.

I don't know how well you are up with how a calendar works but there has been snow already this year.If you've nothing constructive to post in this thread, please don't post at all.

yop

So if we are looking at 28 days for delivery we should have had them already I would have thought.
So do we give it to the end of the week before we start to do something?

jsd1004

whitefoot wrote: »

I see the claim now on the Home Page......hmmm very good but does that mean that this snow sock fits every tyre from R13 to R18?

Do you know how is that level off adjustment achieved and maintained at 50KPH?

When I bought Weiss socks in the past they were very particular about the size ordered being aligned to tyre size.

Who is going to be driving at 50kph with snow socks on. If you are driving at that speed you do not need them and are more than likely a danger to yourself or other road users. I think people miss the point. They are for emergencies ie stuck..not for an inch of slush.

whitefoot

yop wrote: »

So if we are looking at 28 days for delivery we should have had them already I would have thought.
So do we give it to the end of the week before we start to do something?

I had a look at the website off what I assume is the despatching company http://www.buysnowsocks.com and they state "Attention Groupon customers! Redeem your voucher as soon as possible. Please allow 28 days for delivery. This delivery time begins upon redeeming your voucher on our website. Redeem your voucher now!!"

The entity that took payment for the shipping cost via PayPal was Boomclick Limited
13 Upper Baggot Street, 2nd Floor, Dublin , Ireland.

I guess we need to wait for the 28 days to elapse which will be on Saturday 26/11 and then try to expedite using the emails to both companies, info@buysnowsocks.com and niall@boomclick.org

It's curious that not one person on this thread has received a delivery but given how wide spread this promotion was across the UK I guess their warehouse are "snowed" under.