The Amazon End of Summer Sale Thursday 22nd -30th Aug

djan · 25-08-2019 11:43PM

mjp wrote: »

Having similar issue with Amazon delivery. Looking at 58 inch Philips 4k smart tv for 369pounds. Don't ship to Republic which I can understand however they not accepting NI parcel motel address for delivery either. Is there anything that can be done on items like this or would there be a restriction on large TVs being shipped outside of mainland UK.

I used addresspal when I bought a 55inch Phillips TV last black Friday. This was just a tad over their dimensions limits but they still delivered it about 6 or so days later. The 58inch would be a lot over so unless they've changed their policy I'd not risk it.

Another thing to consider is AFAIK the insurance on their parcels is very low so not ideal for expensive stuff...

trixiebust · 26-08-2019 12:41AM

grimm2005 wrote: »

trixiebust wrote: »

What's the story with Amazon delivery to Ireland ATM?

I bought something on a lightning deal Friday that won't be delivered till next Friday. Item has increased in price now, but it would be delivered this Tuesday if I bought it now. Crazy!

I ordered an item on 19/08 and picked free super saver delivery and it told me it wouldn't arrive until 28/08 but I got it on 22/08. I think they're really trying to push people to sign up for Prime and always attach mad delivery dates to the free shipping option to try and dissuade people from picking free delivery.

I thought that was it alright. Give long lead times on standard delivery, but if you sign up for prime it could be delivered in half the time.

Not in any rush for the item, but found it strange the same item I bought could be delivered in a day or two, as opposed to the week I've been quoted.

Del2005 · 26-08-2019 04:09AM

the_syco wrote: »

I recommend http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com for any "deals" that appear.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Foreman-Entertaining-10-Portion-23440/dp/B01HZMR3YG/ is £39.00 - a saving of £60.99 ?

But it's not. It looks like it only went £99.99 for maybe a week on 23rd November 2017!

Find this right across the board, with some items appearing a month ago for €999999 and then suddenly dropping to sweet F all for the sale. Usually valid for anything that states a reduction of 90%, etc.

That's fairly standard retail practice. Go into any of the big furniture stores or other retailers and you'll always find something in a corner with a crazy price tag on it. Then when the "sales" come around they can discount it hugely, but from a price no one will ever pay. With Amazon and other online retailers the web makes it easier to track the scam.

chonix · 26-08-2019 10:22AM

Is this supposed to be a shipping thread or deals thread? Christ sake. I just stopped following this as it was driving me nuts. Either post a deal here or just rename the thread to "Amazon End of Summer Sale: let's talk about delivery and stuff"

my3cents · 26-08-2019 10:26AM

chonix wrote: »

Is this supposed to be a shipping thread or deals thread? Christ sake. I just stopped following this as it was driving me nuts. Either post a deal here or just rename the thread to "Amazon End of Summer Sale: let's talk about delivery and stuff"

The problem is there really aren't any good deals. Certainly nothing more than you might see every week anyway. As I said I was hoping for another 30% off Warehouse Deals but that hasn't happened.

Roberto_gas · 26-08-2019 11:30AM

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I paid £169 for it on Thursday.

have you got it yet ? Do post a review if you can

!

Nigel Fairservice · 27-08-2019 09:27AM

Roberto_gas wrote: »

have you got it yet ? Do post a review if you can !

I like it. My friend called over with his kids the other day and the living room needed a bit of a quick hoover after (cake crumbs) and it was perfect for it. It's great for keeping on top of the dog's hairs as well. I'm going to set it to come on for an hour or 2 during the week when I'm at work just to stay on top of things. I'm surprised at what it takes up. Will still use my main vacuum as well for a quick once over but nothing strenuous.

deiseindublin · 27-08-2019 01:02PM

Roberto_gas wrote: »

Nabbed ecovacs deebot for £109 it had lightening deal price of 149 and 40 off voucher

Which model? Presume this is gone?

iunited · 27-08-2019 01:09PM

masterboy123 wrote: »

I am very satisfied with AddressPal. I am using it since it was launched, maybe 2016 or so.

Just had another two parcels, one fairly big, delivered to my local Post Office, through AddressPal.

I've been using the service for three years now, regularly, and have absolutely no issues.

Using Amazon Prime, free delivery to the hub, and at around €3.50 per package, it's a no brainer!

bidiots · 27-08-2019 03:08PM

If you have Prime, why use forwarding company?

bromley52 · 27-08-2019 03:16PM

bidiots wrote: »

If you have Prime, why use forwarding company?

Not all are delivered to Ireland, eg Fire Stick and a phone case I purchased recently.

Roberto_gas · 27-08-2019 10:01PM

deiseindublin wrote:

Which model? Presume this is gone?

Yes gone now to 209...40off voucher is still there... it's the N79S...was a one day deal with voucher as well..

Nigel Fairservice · 28-08-2019 01:15AM

Roberto_gas wrote: »

have you got it yet ? Do post a review if you can !

Works well with a smart plug too. I set up a schedule for the deebot but it needs to be powered on to start the schedule. I set the smart plug to turn on 2 minutes before the schedule starts. Very handy.

Roberto_gas · 29-08-2019 06:41AM

Nigel Fairservice wrote:

Works well with a smart plug too. I set up a schedule for the deebot but it needs to be powered on to start the schedule. I set the smart plug to turn on 2 minutes before the schedule starts. Very handy.

I did it as well...so you are keeping ur bot switch on then ?

Nigel Fairservice · 30-08-2019 02:16PM

Roberto_gas wrote: »

I did it as well...so you are keeping ur bot switch on then ?

Ya, I'm keeping him switched on. I took him off the smart plug, he didn't seem to be drawing power when fully charged (or not a while lot anyway) and in standby. I can wake him up in the app.

Roberto_gas · 01-09-2019 06:14AM

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

Ya, I'm keeping him switched on. I took him off the smart plug, he didn't seem to be drawing power when fully charged (or not a while lot anyway) and in standby. I can wake him up in the app.

Same here...removed the smart switch

Heiser · 03-09-2019 11:59PM

Got a firestick 4k in this sale. Cant get RTE, 3 Player or ITV Hub installed if anyone wants to PM me some details I would be delighted.

Have my VPN installed and Netflix, Channel 4 player and BBC iplayer are working like a charm

mightybashful · 04-09-2019 06:02AM

Heiser wrote: »

Got a firestick 4k in this sale. Cant get RTE, 3 Player or ITV Hub installed if anyone wants to PM me some details I would be delighted.

Have my VPN installed and Netflix, Channel 4 player and BBC iplayer are working like a charm

What vpn you using?

kaerobe · 04-09-2019 10:29AM

mightybashful wrote: »

What vpn you using?

Been using the stick for over a year. Perfect speeds and lots of locations availble using Express VPN. Has an app for the stick which is very handy.

seefin · 04-09-2019 11:50AM

Roberto_gas wrote:

Nabbed ecovacs deebot for Â£109 it had lightening deal price of 149 and 40 off voucher

what model did you buy?

Heiser · 04-09-2019 08:10PM

mightybashful wrote: »

Heiser wrote: »

Got a firestick 4k in this sale. Cant get RTE, 3 Player or ITV Hub installed if anyone wants to PM me some details I would be delighted.

Have my VPN installed and Netflix, Channel 4 player and BBC iplayer are working like a charm

What vpn you using?

Keepsolid

mightybashful · 06-09-2019 09:44AM

Heiser wrote: »

Keepsolid

How are you using keepsolid? Won't allow me to open once sideloaded, and app store is saying 'currently unavailable'

biebiebie · 06-09-2019 12:43PM

mightybashful wrote: »

How are you using keepsolid? Won't allow me to open once sideloaded, and app store is saying 'currently unavailable'

Why are you sideloading it?
Did you pay for it?
Hmm...

mightybashful · 06-09-2019 02:23PM

biebiebie wrote: »

Why are you sideloading it?
Did you pay for it?
Hmm...

Because the app site on the stick shows it as unavailable. Generally pay for subs for vpns. Not the actual apps.......

Suckit · 06-09-2019 04:19PM

Try express vpn that should be there. It comes with 7 day trial (or used to iirc).

Heiser · 06-09-2019 04:42PM

biebiebie wrote: »

mightybashful wrote: »

How are you using keepsolid? Won't allow me to open once sideloaded, and app store is saying 'currently unavailable'

Why are you sideloading it?
Did you pay for it?
Hmm...

I just downloaded with downloader and logged in. It works perfect for BBC iPlayer but I'm having bother using it with channel 4 player the last couple of nights since I said it works fine

Heiser · 06-09-2019 04:42PM

Suckit wrote: »

Try express vpn that should be there. It comes with 7 day trial (or used to iirc).

It appears Express is the best VPN but it's pretty expensive

biebiebie · 06-09-2019 04:48PM

Heiser wrote: »

I just downloaded with downloader and logged in. It works perfect for BBC iPlayer but I'm having bother using it with channel 4 player the last couple of nights since I said it works fine

Perhaps they (C4) blacklisted the IP address of the VPN server. You could try report it to KeepSolid and see what they say.

Suckit · 06-09-2019 05:04PM

Heiser wrote: »

It appears Express is the best VPN but it's pretty expensive

NordVPN do offers all of the time, and they would be up there with the best. They do good offers.

mightybashful · 06-09-2019 05:18PM

Suckit wrote: »

NordVPN do offers all of the time, and they would be up there with the best. They do good offers.

Nord doesn't work with nextflix in the stick

The Amazon End of Summer Sale Thursday 22nd -30th Aug

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