Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.
Hi all, please see this major site announcement: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058427594/boards-ie-2026

NO CODE REQUESTS Nikon D5300 24MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens €329.99

1…5681011

Comments

  • #212
    hitemfrank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    The Argos website are showing it for 719 again also.

    It looks like not being able to make it to the ilac yesterday after work has priced me out of this


  • #213
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,360 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    hitemfrank wrote: »
    The Argos website are showing it for 719 again also.

    It looks like not being able to make it to the ilac yesterday after work has priced me out of this

    If you have a reservation then you will still get at the reserved price.


  • #214
    hitemfrank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    If you have a reservation then you will still get at the reserved price.

    I'm sending the missus in for it this afternoon under strict instructions of not to buy it for 700, so I'm hoping you're correct.


  • #215
    cython
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,866 ✭✭✭cython


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    If you have a reservation then you will still get at the reserved price.
    hitemfrank wrote: »
    I'm sending the missus in for it this afternoon under strict instructions of not to buy it for 700, so I'm hoping you're correct.

    You're entirely at the mercy of the staff in store on that one, I'm afraid. In the same way as those of us that reserved at 329 got the on-the-day price of 304, Argos are entirely within their rights to charge you 719 for it today, regardless of the price it was reserved at. They clearly state the price you pay is the price in store on the day. Having said that, plenty of people have gotten the good side of the staff, so this isn't to say you won't get it at the lower price.

    Halfords, by contrast, are a retailer whereby the price at which you reserve/order it is the price you pay on collection, even if the in store price is different.


  • #216
    hitemfrank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    I'll tell herself to kick up a fuss and see if that works.


  • Advertisement
  • #217
    august12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭august12


    hitemfrank wrote:
    I'm sending the missus in for it this afternoon under strict instructions of not to buy it for 700, so I'm hoping you're correct.


    You will be charged 700, it's the price on collection day, not the reserved price. Can you let me know how you get on as I have one reserved as well?


  • #218
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,016 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    Has their policy changed? I've often reserved an item only for the price to increase on collection day. Never had an issue as long as I could prove the price on the day I reserved the item.
    august12 wrote: »
    You will be charged 700, it's the price on collection day, not the reserved price. Can you let me know how you get on as I have one reserved as well?


  • #219
    Pelvis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,744 ✭✭✭Pelvis


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    If you have a reservation then you will still get at the reserved price.
    The Argos website says the price you pay is the price listed on the day.


  • #220
    BearsyBoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 114 ✭✭BearsyBoo


    Long shot but anyone got one to sell? Willing to pay a premium on the offer price


  • #221
    august12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭august12


    Raymond Damp Sandstone wrote:
    Has their policy changed? I've often reserved an item only for the price to increase on collection day. Never had an issue as long as I could prove the price on the day I reserved the item.


    Yes, it seems to have changed, this info is now noted on the email sent re reserved item, i.e. the price one pays is the current price on collection day, not the reserved price. I am due to collect today, will wait to see if any one from boards collects today and the price they were charged.


  • Advertisement
  • #222
    cython
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,866 ✭✭✭cython


    Raymond Damp Sandstone wrote: »
    Has their policy changed? I've often reserved an item only for the price to increase on collection day. Never had an issue as long as I could prove the price on the day I reserved the item.
    august12 wrote: »
    Yes, it seems to have changed, this info is now noted on the email sent re reserved item, i.e. the price one pays is the current price on collection day, not the reserved price. I am due to collect today, will wait to see if any one from boards collects today and the price they were charged.

    Unless it had changed in the meantime temporarily, it has been that way for over 10 if not 15 years. I even remember listening to messages stating the same thing on the phone way back when before website ordering was a thing for them and their catalogues actually still got used!


  • #223
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    Had a reservation for Ashbourne (I live nearby). Reserved last Friday or Saturday to collect when in stock. I've used this twice before and it's never worked so u wasn't hopeful, but it did today. Rang up at €719, when I said very politely "oh, i reserved it at €303" (it was actually €329 when I reserved it) she checked the computer and said "yes, you did" and I got it at €303. Delighted. Will give the auld lad my D5200 now.

    For anyone in a similar note I think being nice only helps your chances, rather than kicking up a fuss from the outset.


  • #224
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,016 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    I must have been lucky for the last decade or so!
    cython wrote: »
    Unless it had changed in the meantime temporarily, it has been that way for over 10 if not 15 years. I even remember listening to messages stating the same thing on the phone way back when before website ordering was a thing for them and their catalogues actually still got used!


  • #225
    Wheety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,498 ✭✭✭Wheety


    When I bought my PS4, I had reserved it at €250. It was over €300 when I went in. I said it to the girl that it was reserved at €250 and she was able to check the price history and gave it to me for €250.


  • #226
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,417 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    I remember being told before by a staff member that Argos price changes are made on Tuesday overnight every week.


  • #227
    august12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭august12


    vicwatson wrote:
    I remember being told before by a staff member that Argos price changes are made on Tuesday overnight every week.


    I just called in to collect, was supposed to be in store for collection from 16th to 18th, did not come, I queried if the reserve price would be honoured and lady confirmed it would be, she confirmed the item was scheduled to arrive yesterday. I live in hope.


  • #228
    Kenjataimu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    vicwatson wrote: »
    I remember being told before by a staff member that Argos price changes are made on Tuesday overnight every week.

    Prices change nearly every day though? Otherwise we'd be looking at pricescanner only on Wednesday mornings.


  • #229
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,417 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Kenjataimu wrote: »
    Prices change nearly every day though? Otherwise we'd be looking at pricescanner only on Wednesday mornings.

    Just repeating what I was told, but sure staff have been known to be wrong before.


  • #230
    maximus02
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 455 ✭✭maximus02


    Collected mine this morning in Drogheda.

    Assistant asked for €719 but I showed her my email confirmation and price was €330.

    I didn't feel brave enough to push further for the even lower price.


  • #231
    Solaris10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Solaris10


    Need this Camera, Anyone got one willing to sell Around Dublin... ?


  • Advertisement
  • #232
    august12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭august12


    maximus02 wrote:
    Assistant asked for €719 but I showed her my email confirmation and price was €330.


    It's positive to know people are getting this at reserved price and also that it is noted on boards as I will screenshot this and show in store if I'm refused the reserved price.


  • #233
    Tinie
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    It says €303 on the touchscreen tills at least in the argos I went to as of 20 mins ago. But the price has gone back up in the main customer service till.


    No problems getting it for €303


  • #234
    danemail
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 13 ✭danemail


    I have a code for the ilac centre for anyone who would like it

    GONE


  • #235
    Solaris10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Solaris10


    danemail wrote: »
    I have a code for the ilac centre for anyone who would like it

    me pls


  • #236
    mttk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭mttk


    Tinie wrote: »
    It says €303 on the touchscreen tills at least in the argos I went to as of 20 mins ago. But the price has gone back up in the main customer service till.


    No problems getting it for €303

    Me pls


  • #237
    BearsyBoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 114 ✭✭BearsyBoo


    sent PM desperately need this


  • #238
    danemail
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 13 ✭danemail


    solaris10 youwere quick off the mark! I'll pm you the details ;)


  • #239
    JasonRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭JasonRyan


    danemail wrote: »
    I have a code for the ilac centre for anyone who would like it

    Would love it also please


  • #240
    bromley52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,960 ✭✭✭bromley52


    No way is it worth €719.


  • Advertisement
  • #241
    A1404
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭A1404


    Got one an hour ago for 303 no problem


This discussion has been closed.
Advertisement
Advertisement