Amazon Prime Day 12th July

ablelocks

Prime Day

so sign up for the trial and the bargains will be only mighty*

*may not be true

last year iirc was only ok, but that was the first prime day.

edit : for Irish customers, as far as i know prime membership is a waste, so if you do sign up for the trial, make sure you cancel membership or you will get charged

Shlippery

It's handy enough with Parcel motel. I only started my trial a week or two ago and it's v handy. They even extended it for another free month as one of mt orders went missing! But yea, most of features can't be used..but the delivery is the main attraction if you order a fair bit.

Nuttzz

Ive prime membership, its very handy for the prime video via vpn and free delivery via parcel motel.

rogercross

Was there actually anything decent on it last year?

alias no.9

ablelocks wrote: »

Prime Day

so sign up for the trial and the bargains will be only mighty*

*may not be true

last year iirc was only ok, but that was the first prime day.

edit : for Irish customers, as far as i know prime membership is a waste, so if you do sign up for the trial, make sure you cancel membership or you will get charged

I forgot to cancel after signing up last year but got a full refund when I cancelled in April this year, just incase anyone forgets, they do a full refund

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

What VPN are you using do you mind me asking? Thanks!

Nuttzz wrote: »

Ive prime membership, its very handy for the prime video via vpn and free delivery via parcel motel.

groom

Thanks for posting OP. It'll be a Glorious day

raytaxi

Using smartdns for amazon prime uk and netflix us, works fine for last year.

GekkePrutser

Shlippery wrote: »

It's handy enough with Parcel motel. I only started my trial a week or two ago and it's v handy. They even extended it for another free month as one of mt orders went missing! But yea, most of features can't be used..but the delivery is the main attraction if you order a fair bit.

The problem I found with Prime and parcel motel is that they split up the packages even more than with the super saver. I ordered 7 things or so and received them in 3 shipments. So it cost me 3x the parcel motel fee for one order: 11.85€. One parcel just contained some bungee rope :rolleyes:. It was an add-on item, pm charged me more than it was worth. With super saver I've never had more than 2 shipments for one order.

And when you're on prime you can not choose super saver at all. Unless you make a second account or something.

If I had the option to choose to receive guaranteed only one package per order I'd be much more interested in prime. Because it would save cost with parcel motel, not add to it.

ablelocks

Some "prime exclusive deals" appearing today in the lightning deals...

mydiscworld

Kiana Curved Flake wrote: »

What VPN are you using do you mind me asking? Thanks!

I find Hola on Chrome to be excellent for UK or US websites

ElNino

mydiscworld wrote: »

I find Hola on Chrome to be excellent for UK or US websites

Hola allows unknown third parties to use some of your bandwidth so you might want to do some research before using it.

nitromaster

Thanks OP for posting!

ablelocks

reminder - and there are a good few prime only deals today. as a primer to the main sale, you could say.

cruhoortwunk

Have my trial subscription primed and ready to do.

Amazon fire stick for £20, could be a good one. I have a 'smart' tv but all it does is netflix, it's about as smart as microwave. I believe kodi works on it, so I think I'll get one.
Anyone got views on Chromecast vs Fire stick?
This review says Fire Stick: http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/amazon-fire-tv-stick-vs-chromecast-vs-roku-streaming-stick

Nuttzz

Kiana Curved Flake wrote: »

What VPN are you using do you mind me asking? Thanks!

Overplay.net

DanC90

cruhoortwunk wrote:

Amazon fire stick for £20, could be a good one. I have a 'smart' tv but all it does is netflix, it's about as smart as microwave. I believe kodi works on it, so I think I'll get one. Anyone got views on Chromecast vs Fire stick? This review says Fire Stick:

I've had both and for me the Fire Stick is the better option but that was mostly because I wanted to use Kodi. If that's what you want it for too then that's the one to get, casting from Kodi requires you to download a script and then place it within the Kodi files but even then it's still unreliable because sometimes the Chromecast will say "video file not supported". I ended up selling my Chromecast and I haven't looked back.
The remote for the FS is so much easier to use them having to navigate on your phone and by having the stick there dedicated to running the app it saves your phone's battery too.

Performance on the stick is good too and having other apps like Mobdro, Showbox, Netflix & YouTube (you can still cast YouTube from your phone to the stick too) on it makes it perfect for all media.

cruhoortwunk

DanC90 wrote: »

I've had both and for me the Fire Stick is the better option but that was mostly because I wanted to use Kodi. If that's what you want it for too then that's the one to get, casting from Kodi requires you to download a script and then place it within the Kodi files but even then it's still unreliable because sometimes the Chromecast will say "video file not supported". I ended up selling my Chromecast and I haven't looked back.
The remote for the FS is so much easier to use them having to navigate on your phone and by having the stick there dedicated to running the app it saves your phone's battery too.

Performance on the stick is good too and having other apps like Mobdro, Showbox, Netflix & YouTube (you can still cast YouTube from your phone to the stick too) on it makes it perfect for all media.

Cool, I'll be installing kodi and good to know that mobdro works on it too. Definitely getting one at £19.99

Officer Giggles

I've to pay £8 for a months subscription, is it worth it for the sale, do you have to be signed up before midnight, can I see all the deal prices of not signed up to prime

McSween

Can dailymotion be cast to firestick like it can be to chromecast?

gussieg

cruhoortwunk wrote: »

Cool, I'll be installing kodi and good to know that mobdro works on it too. Definitely getting one at £19.99

that's what I'm waiting for.
I side loaded kodi for someone using an emulator app on an aldi tablet, fairly easy , very impressed with the quality of the picture on it .

bungaro79

cruhoortwunk wrote: »

Have my trial subscription primed and ready to do.

Amazon fire stick for £20, could be a good one. I have a 'smart' tv but all it does is netflix, it's about as smart as microwave. I believe kodi works on it, so I think I'll get one.
Anyone got views on Chromecast vs Fire stick?
This review says Fire Stick: http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/amazon-fire-tv-stick-vs-chromecast-vs-roku-streaming-stick

What time is the fire stick on sale at?? Can't seem to filter the times on my phone

Capt'n Midnight

It's already midnight in foreign parts if you want to check for bargains

Kindle €39.99 ,€20 off https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00ZDWLEEG/ref=br_msw_pdt-2?_encoding=UTF8&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=tile-A-5&pf_rd_r=M75SQ59BR7VECGFDSMHF&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=119a1ff3-7de7-4848-8d04-3d30f87df5b0&pf_rd_i=desktop

MiskyBoyy

All copies of A Song of Ice and Fire for £22 is very good
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0007477155/ref=gbph_tit_m-3_3647_7ac7598e?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=1001323647&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=6505293031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=C2J2XR4AXAY9NEE76GJE

MiskyBoyy

Xbox One 500GB Console with Kinect - 3 Game Value Bundle (Kinect Sports Rivals, Zoo Tycoon and Dance Central) for £209.99 :eek:

MiskyBoyy

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: The Complete Edition - Steam version for free, just apply code "FREEPCGAME" at checkout.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-IV-Complete/dp/B00GM4SS5C?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=dsvrt_review_asin_detail

dunworth1

Any deals on motherboards/cpus?

Doge

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: The Complete Edition - Steam version for free, just apply code "FREEPCGAME" at checkout.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sid-Meiers-Civilization-IV-Complete/dp/B00GM4SS5C?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=dsvrt_review_asin_detail

Wont work for me for some reason, something about the payment method, tried both a Revolut card and my bank card. Just refuses to accept the code.

Cortina_MK_IV

Do you need the power cable for the Fire TV stick or is it just a recommended add on?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00Z9TWIIY/ref=pe_385721_140927871_pd_te_o_ch_im/280-8163520-4183120

Varik

Doge wrote: »

Wont work for me for some reason, something about the payment method, tried both a Revolut card and my bank card. Just refuses to accept the code.

Didn't work for me but changed address for a UK one (address pal)

Doge

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

Do you need the power cable for the Fire TV stick or is it just a recommended add on?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00Z9TWIIY/ref=pe_385721_140927871_pd_te_o_ch_im/280-8163520-4183120

Edit: it comes with a longer USB cable and USB charger.

Only buy the above if you want a neater cable for the TVs usb port.

NATLOR

£99 for the Nvidia shield 16GB,usually £149

LINK

Capt'n Midnight

Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory for Mac - CT2C8G3S160BMCEU

£32.99

should work in Intel laptops too ?

Xzen

dunworth1 wrote: »

Any deals on motherboards/cpus?

Just went through the list, and nothing. There are some PCs up there, but with CPUs 2 gens old. If they drop in price sufficiently it might be worth it just for the parts.

NATLOR

20% off everything in the warehouse for today only

leck

why is it that when I put the Fire TV stick in my basket it's 19.99 but then changes to GBP34.99 when I go to check out?

MiskyBoyy

leck wrote: »

why is it that when I put the Fire TV stick in my basket it's 19.99 but then changes to GBP34.99 when I go to check out?

You do have Prime on your account?

Cortina_MK_IV

Also is your address UK? Mine was doing that but I "think" it was at the point I opted to "use this address" (Parcel Motel UK), that it changed to £19.99.

leck

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

You do have Prime on your account?

Yes, figured it out now. Showed full price, but then discount showed up once I selected delivery address (PM) and payment method. Got the additional GBP10 discount applied too.

Chose to pay in EUR with Irish card - is that best option?

Cortina_MK_IV

No I have my Revolut card registered as payment option and pay in £STG.

MiskyBoyy

leck wrote: »

Chose to pay in EUR with Irish card - is that best option?

Probably not so much of a difference when the amount is so little but try never use Amazons own currency converter as the rates are terrible. Choose to pay in GBP & let your bank set the rates which is usually cheaper. Or better again, pay in GBP with a Revolut pre-paid card.

Doge

leck wrote: »

Yes, figured it out now. Showed full price, but then discount showed up once I selected delivery address (PM) and payment method. Got the additional GBP10 discount applied too.

Chose to pay in EUR with Irish card - is that best option?

Nope, amazons conversion rate is crap compared to the banks, unless your bank is the worlds worst lol.

Always pay in sterling and use a card like Revolut if you have one to get an even better rate.

Edit: Misky was faster on the draw!

Mickeroo

Oh my god I am such a numpty, just ordered a kindle yesterday and it's £40 cheaper today, **** **** ****.

CH3OH

Mickeroo wrote: »

Oh my god I am such a numpty, just ordered a kindle yesterday and it's £40 cheaper today, **** **** ****.

cancel before it ships

Mickeroo

CH3OH wrote: »

cancel before it ships

I did, got an email saying they couldn't cancel it even though it doesn't appear to have shipped yet.

cruhoortwunk

Mickeroo wrote: »

I did, got an email saying they couldn't cancel it even though it doesn't appear to have shipped yet.

Get on to chat support and explain the situation, they will either give it to you for the lower price or allow you to cancel and reorder

MiskyBoyy

Mickeroo wrote: »

I did, got an email saying they couldn't cancel it even though it doesn't appear to have shipped yet.

That happened me before with 1 of them multi-function cooker things. I was literally just after ordering but something happened, I must have pressed refresh at the wrong time or something but ended up ordering it twice when I just wanted 1. I phoned support and all and they couldn't stop it from shipping which I found strange. They did refund me for 1 straight away there and then tho and told me they'd send me a return label to send it back once I received it.

They never did send me a return label even after I contacted them again tho

Do you have prime active on that account? Maybe the whole price change thing they might refund you the difference?

NATLOR

Mickeroo wrote: »

I did, got an email saying they couldn't cancel it even though it doesn't appear to have shipped yet.

Either get on to their c/s and you should get a refund or you could always order it again today and return the first one and get a refund that way

Mickeroo

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

That happened me before with 1 of them multi-function cooker things. I was literally just after ordering but something happened, I must have pressed refresh at the wrong time or something but ended up ordering it twice when I just wanted 1. I phoned support and all and they couldn't stop it from shipping which I found strange. They did refund me for 1 straight away there and then tho and told me they'd send me a return label to send it back once I received it.

They never did send me a return label even after I contacted them again tho

Do you have prime active on that account? Maybe the whole price change thing they might refund you the difference?

They told me they can't "price match", they're going to get on to the carrier apparently and get them to send it back and refund me....I'm not sure how this is different to actually cancelling it in the first place though.

EDIT: Seems to be sorted now anyway, I'll get charged, then refunded supposedly but I can go ahead and place the order again. Fingers crossed I don't end up with double the items I ordered....

boardzz

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

Do you need the power cable for the Fire TV stick or is it just a recommended add on?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00Z9TWIIY/ref=pe_385721_140927871_pd_te_o_ch_im/280-8163520-4183120

It comes with a 3pin plug to power it but your link will give it power from the tv usb if you have one. No need for plug power then.

MoodeRator

For all those thinking of getting the Firestick in todays Prime sale, you CAN get it for just £9.99, just have a read of this thread