Amazon Black Friday - Chat thread

angelmum · 22-11-2019 12:44PM

I’m interested on the Philips hue starter pack but how long does the bulb last? As the bulbs seems to be dear and just wary that I need to keep changing them.

Thanks and regards

Krombopulos Michael · 22-11-2019 12:50PM

angelmum wrote: »

I’m interested on the Philips hue starter pack but how long does the bulb last? As the bulbs seems to be dear and just wary that I need to keep changing them.

Thanks and regards

15 years or 15,000 hours reported. I've had mine a number of years with no issue.

The Sparrow · 22-11-2019 12:50PM

angelmum wrote: »

I’m interested on the Philips hue starter pack but how long does the bulb last? As the bulbs seems to be dear and just wary that I need to keep changing them.

Thanks and regards

They last as least as long as a normal bulb. We have had Philips hue bulbs since August 2017 and they are all still working fine. They are in our sitting room and hall and have been used pretty much every day during that period.

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 22-11-2019 12:58PM

LimerickCity wrote: »

UK VAT is 20% Irish VAT is 23% which was increased as per agreement with the IMF during the bailout.

If it is a higher priced item it sometimes works out cheaper to get it posted to your PM address and pay the delivery of €3.50 or whatever it is from that location than to pay the extra 3% to have the item posted directly to your home address.

This can be tricky if your ordering more than one item, sometimes Amazon will send packages separately

Etnies · 22-11-2019 01:11PM

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tonyfillony · 22-11-2019 01:12PM

Anyone have an opinion on the amazon show 8 ? thinking of getting one for the kitchen
https://www.amazon.co.uk/amazon-echo-show-8-compact-smart-display-with-alexa/dp/B07SMN7FYZ/ref=gbps_img_m-8_8927_8200d061?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=3f43bc40-0b9c-47bf-8593-534a985d8927&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=14235985031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=APFD7P6X9QBHKSZS429W&th=1

JoyPad · 22-11-2019 01:22PM

I've been pondering whether to get a pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones, and was looking forward to a price slash on Black Friday.
Even though it is listed as a Black Friday deal, the price is £249 on amazon.co.uk. It was just a bit more than that before the new "deal" was announced, and it's still a ridiculous price, when it's listed for 239 euro on amazon.de, and it's not even a Black Friday price reduction!

Skerries · 22-11-2019 01:23PM

Etnies wrote: »

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murpho999 · 22-11-2019 01:37PM

GBX wrote: »

Irish Vat rate is 23%. UK is 20%.

Ok, but why do Amazon still charge us in GBP?

Shouldn't they have an Irish website in Euros like the DE site?

Also, don't come back and say I can convert prices to Euro as the rate is awful

Dr_Colossus · 22-11-2019 01:44PM

From the Bargain thread:

bfa1509 wrote: »

Very boring but you can't be too careful: Carbon monoxide alarm (£9.89): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AFRV1OC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

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kceire wrote: »

€5 in Aldi currently

Anyone have a link to the Aldi offering or know what brand/version they're selling. Have searched online to no avail and haven't been in Aldi in months.

Good price above on Amazon especially for the digital alarm version with replaceable batteries.

Dr_Colossus · 22-11-2019 01:48PM

murpho999 wrote: »

Ok, but why do Amazon still charge us in GBP?

Shouldn't they have an Irish website in Euros like the DE site?

Also, don't come back and say I can convert prices to Euro as the rate is awful

An Irish website would just be an excuse to rip off Irish customers with the added downside of less stock and availability similar to the likes of Screwfix and Zooplus and of which I'm sure there are many more.

Amazon give you the choice of paying in GBP or EUR but you'll pay them a hefty commission for converting to EUR. Paying in GBP is good especially if you have Revolut which gives great exchange rates with no commissions.

sweetie · 22-11-2019 01:48PM

murpho999 wrote: »

Ok, but why do Amazon still charge us in GBP?

Shouldn't they have an Irish website in Euros like the DE site?

Also, don't come back and say I can convert prices to Euro as the rate is awful

Get a revolut card and pay in Sterling for best value. It's amazon.co.uk why would they need an Irish site, it's pretty simple

Aquos76 · 22-11-2019 01:52PM

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

From the Bargain thread:

Anyone have a link to the Aldi offering or know what brand/version they're selling. Have searched online to no avail and haven't been in Aldi in months.

Good price above on Amazon especially for the digital alarm version with replaceable batteries.

I would assume this is just some stores selling off ones which they had on special offers from a few weeks ago. They are never €5 in Aldi when on specials

ConorC1 · 22-11-2019 02:00PM

OnePlus 6 (128 GB, 8 GB RAM) for £329 on amazon. Seems like a good deal???

punisher5112 · 22-11-2019 02:09PM

Anyone able to tell me were the blinks cheaper the last time?

Really looking at getting one for front and rear.

Was also wondering with the ring doorbells is it a subscription for all of them?

Thanks.

22-11-2019 02:17PM

regedit wrote: »

Ring Video Doorbell Pro with an Echo Show five reduced from 308 to 149 pouds.
Going to get it now

Whats the benefit of the Echo show, just as a display in the house for your video doorbell?

Edit: never mind, i was looking at the wrong one. The correct one comes with the echo 5 for free

Caranica · 22-11-2019 02:21PM

I added lightning deals to my basket, went to check out and they were still full price. Had to delete and add again to get the discount.

beardybrewer · 22-11-2019 02:44PM

There's typically a 15 minute time limit once added to your basket even if the lighting deal hasn't expired yet. Pretty basic technique similar on Ticketmaster or airlines if you're slow it's no longer held and released back to the public for someone else to purchase.

There's a lot of people who've never used online shopping in this thread today. Won't ship to Ireland? Higher VAT? GBP vs EUR? Deals expiring?

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 22-11-2019 02:48PM

Good bargains or for making up postage for free shipping, if you search World Book Day, good few hard copy books, kids mainly for £1...Not a black Friday deal, ongoing

Hardtochoose · 22-11-2019 02:48PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Anyone able to tell me were the blinks cheaper the last time?

Interested to know this also? Was it the old version that was cheaper last time?

keane2097 · 22-11-2019 03:10PM

camelcamelcamel for price history checks.

Hardtochoose · 22-11-2019 03:13PM

keane2097 wrote: »

camelcamelcamel for price history checks.

Looked there already before posting. No information

Lord Spence · 22-11-2019 03:14PM

Hardtochoose wrote: »

Interested to know this also? Was it the old version that was cheaper last time?

Blinks come with a free echo dot too but you have to select it.

Felix Jones is God. · 22-11-2019 04:35PM

ConorC1 wrote: »

OnePlus 6 (128 GB, 8 GB RAM) for £329 on amazon. Seems like a good deal???

Cracking phone... Have it now about 15 months..can't fault it and handles anything I throw at it...

OffalyMedic · 22-11-2019 04:49PM

ConorC1 wrote:

OnePlus 6 (128 GB, 8 GB RAM) for Â£329 on amazon. Seems like a good deal???

I have one plus 5 since release date around 2.5 years and still perfect battery, loads of memory , no lag etc.etc. can't fault

xtal191 · 22-11-2019 06:00PM

ConorC1 wrote: »

OnePlus 6 (128 GB, 8 GB RAM) for £329 on amazon. Seems like a good deal???

You can get a Like New one on Amazon Germany for €380 minus 20%

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 22-11-2019 06:06PM

Nintendo Labo £9.99 earlier today, missed that

loup · 22-11-2019 06:31PM

Del007 wrote: »

I was onto Amazon chat and that's what they told me. I may try telling them that I've moved to the UK, thanks for that

I rang them and said I was in N.Ireland and they switched it then and there for me.

nitromaster · 22-11-2019 07:10PM

Giovanna Nervous Skullcap wrote: »

Nintendo Labo £9.99 earlier today, missed that

Gutted I missed that too!
Think GameStop had a €20 deal last black friday on two of the variants so hopefully they’ll repeat that this year!

careless sherpa · 22-11-2019 09:11PM

Giovanna Nervous Skullcap wrote: »

Nintendo Labo £9.99 earlier today, missed that

Which one was for that price

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