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Argos RIP thread

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    #1412
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Should have a gofundme or a Patreon set up witness. People would donate for a fully operational service. Make it subscription based.


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    #1413
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    Don't be giving us your excuses, the crowd demands action. :D

    Twas good while it lasted, thanks.

    Tell you what, if everyone comes help me finish moving house I'll make sure to fix it :pac:
    brightkane wrote: »
    Surely you can delegate to one of your minions to keep it going :D

    My minions these days are a 3 year old and a 1 year old, while the 3 year old can buy and sell me already, we havent quite gotten to nodeJS yet :D
    RossieMan wrote: »
    Should have a gofundme or a Patreon set up witness. People would donate for a fully operational service. Make it subscription based.

    To be honest I never thought people would be that bothered about it! I do have a Github Sponsors page (basically the same as Patreon), but it's for my work with electronics and Arduino stuff. My worry about it being a paid service is that people would, correctly, expect faster response times (me, not the website) and probably improvements that I just know I would really struggle to priortise the time for

    If people are really missing it, after the move is over and done with and Argos opens up again, I will take another craic at fixing it.


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    #1414
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    witnessmenow wrote: »
    Tell you what, if everyone comes help me finish moving house I'll make sure to fix it :pac:



    My minions these days are a 3 year old and a 1 year old, while the 3 year old can buy and sell me already, we havent quite gotten to nodeJS yet :D



    To be honest I never thought people would be that bothered about it! I do have a Github Sponsors page (basically the same as Patreon), but it's for my work with electronics and Arduino stuff. My worry about it being a paid service is that people would, correctly, expect faster response times (me, not the website) and probably improvements that I just know I would really struggle to priortise the time for

    If people are really missing it, after the move is over and done with and Argos opens up again, I will take another craic at fixing it.

    Much appreciated witness, you're a star!


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    #1415
    deiseindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭deiseindublin


    witnessmenow wrote: »
    Tell you what, if everyone comes help me finish moving house I'll make sure to fix it :pac:
    Good luck with move, most torturous thing we've ever done.


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    #1416
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Here's a UK argos price tracker. It might help with guaging the original prices here, dunno.
    I haven't used it, just saw it.
    https://www.pricehistory.co.uk/


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    #1417
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,231 ✭✭✭corkie


    Hi,

    I am writing to update you on our plans to reopen some Argos stores in the Republic of Ireland from Monday 18th May, in line with the latest guidance from government. Our number one priority is keeping our customers and colleagues safe. We are therefore making a number of changes to our shops and how you shop with us before we reopen.

    From Monday 18th May, Argos stores on high streets and in retail parks will start to reopen. Stores in shopping centres will remain closed, in line with government guidance. We will start with our usual store opening hours and will review these over the next few weeks as we see how people are shopping with us – we may extend opening hours in the future if you need us to and if it is safe to do so. For more details, please visit the Store Locator and opening hours page on our website from Monday 18th May.

    When our stores are open again, there will be a range of measures in place to keep everyone safe.

    There will be a limit on the number of customers allowed in store at any one time. Customers will need to queue a safe distance away from each other outside the store and there will be colleagues on hand to help with this. Wherever possible, we will put signs outside and inside stores and clear markings on shop floors to help you know what a safe distance is. All stores will have perspex safety screens at the tills and our colleagues will be following social distancing guidelines at all times, including when they pick items from the store warehouse and bring them to the collection counter. This might mean it takes them a little longer than usual to serve you – please bear with them, they are doing everything they can to help you under truly exceptional circumstances.

    For the time being, you will not be able to browse the Argos catalogue in store or use stock checkers to make a purchase in store, without having reserved it online first. We will keep this under review and if it is safe to do so, we will start offering these services again. Our jewellery counters will not be open for safety reasons, but you can still shop and reserve jewellery and watches online.

    You can still shop with Argos online and have selected products delivered to your doorstep. Last time I wrote to you, I said that we had significantly increased the number of deliveries we can make every day and the number of products we can deliver to you. We have been busy adding even more items so you can find lots of what you need online and get it delivered.

    Now that our stores are opening again, if you need to return something you will be able to do so. We extended our returns period for products eligible for our 30 days return promise, so any purchases made from 1st March 2020 can be returned up to 30 days after our Argos stores start reopening from 18th May. If you do need to return something, any items will need to be unopened, unused and in their original packaging, with proof of purchase - in line with our usual returns policy.

    I appreciate some of these changes may be inconvenient for you and I am sorry for this. We are doing everything possible to do the right thing for all of our customers and colleagues and these steps are necessary to keep everyone safe. Thank you to our colleagues for doing their best to serve you during this very difficult time.

    Best wishes,

    Mike Coupe, Chief Executive

    Got the above email tonight @6pm

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    #1418
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,232 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    Surely Argos don't come under criteria for opening on the 18th do they?


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    #1419
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,032 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    Surely Argos don't come under criteria for opening on the 18th do they?

    Well if the likes of harvey Norman and DID can open, I can’t see why Argos can’t tbh, of them all, Argos is probably best set up to operate under social distancing restrictions.


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    #1420
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,231 ✭✭✭corkie


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    Well if the likes of harvey Norman and DID can open, I can’t see why Argos can’t tbh, of them all, Argos is probably best set up to operate under social distancing restrictions.


    Was in a MP store on 23-03-2020 actually 20th on receipt and they had social distancing already in practice. 7 days before lockdown.

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    #1421
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,375 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    Surely Argos don't come under criteria for opening on the 18th do they?

    they may be only selling stuff that qualifies, there site still has most stuff off limits.


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    #1422
    Masala
    Registered Users Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭Masala


    Just got an email from their CEO as part of their database emailing and he says they open from Monday 18th with usual set of rules etc on social distancing and staff protection.

    However .. he didn’t mention when they will open the Reservation system. Anyone know what the plan. Have my eye on something and want to jump in ASAP to reserve it.


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    #1423
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Masala wrote: »
    Just got an email from their CEO as part of their database emailing and he says they open from Monday 18th with usual set of rules etc on social distancing and staff protection.

    However .. he didn’t mention when they will open the Reservation system. Anyone know what the plan. Have my eye on something and want to jump in ASAP to reserve it.
    What is it?


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    #1424
    Masala
    Registered Users Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭Masala


    bromley52 wrote: »
    What is it?

    ..... a Hair Clippers !!!! keep it to yourself- otherwise everyone will want one !!!


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    #1425
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,231 ✭✭✭corkie


    corkie wrote: »
    Was in a MP store on 23-03-2020 actually 20th on receipt and they had social distancing already in practice. 7 days before lockdown.
    Masala wrote: »
    ..... a Hair Clippers !!!! keep it to yourself- otherwise everyone will want one !!!

    Picked this up 620/8394 but was also lucky to find a barber still open on that day. So didn't need to use it on my head. Just a well kept beard. Started growing around that time.
    Braun Beard Trimmer and Hair Clipper BT 3040/3240 620/8394 €30.99

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    #1426
    robinbird
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭robinbird


    Masala wrote: »
    Just got an email from their CEO as part of their database emailing and he says they open from Monday 18th with usual set of rules etc on social distancing and staff protection.

    However .. he didn’t mention when they will open the Reservation system. Anyone know what the plan. Have my eye on something and want to jump in ASAP to reserve it.

    I think a lot of people have their eye on particular items that are likely to go straight away. If shops are open Mon morning for collection ( no ordering in store) surely they have to open it at some time today Sunday.


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    #1427
    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Any one hear anything about online reservations?

    They cant leave it till tomorrow. You can brown terminals in store so doubt they are going to open without any customers.


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    #1428
    arrianalexander
    Registered Users Posts: 971 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


    dan786 wrote: »
    Any one hear anything about online reservations?

    They cant leave it till tomorrow. You can brown terminals in store so doubt they are going to open without any customers.

    Early am tomorrow For website

    No browsers or catalogs in store


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    #1429
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users Posts: 3,466 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    arrianalexander wrote: »
    Early am tomorrow For website

    No browsers or catalogs in store

    How early, do you know? :)


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    #1430
    arrianalexander
    Registered Users Posts: 971 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


    Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »
    How early, do you know? :)

    No idea just staff told early morning. Obviously that's what they were told , the website could go up tonight


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    #1431
    watchman.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭watchman.ie


    Stores now live to reseverve.....


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    #1432
    watchman.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭watchman.ie


    Stores now live to reserve.....


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    #1433
    Lashes28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭Lashes28


    Will only let me reserve some things


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    #1434
    This is it
    Registered Users Posts: 5,242 ✭✭✭This is it


    Has anyone been able to reserve anything? I can't even check for stock :/


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    #1435
    Lashes28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭Lashes28


    This is it wrote: »
    Has anyone been able to reserve anything? I can't even check for stock :/

    Yeah reserved Xbox controller and headset for my son. But won't let me check stock in any of the hair clippers


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    #1436
    Lashes28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭Lashes28


    Lashes28 wrote: »
    Yeah reserved Xbox controller and headset for my son. But won't let me check stock in any of the hair clippers

    Nevermind after a couple of tries I got the hair clippers


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    #1437
    robinbird
    Registered Users Posts: 471 ✭✭robinbird


    Was looking for weights. Everything coming up as out of stock


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    #1438
    This is it
    Registered Users Posts: 5,242 ✭✭✭This is it


    Not getting too far myself


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    #1439
    Brian017
    Registered Users Posts: 2,889 ✭✭✭Brian017


    Kilkenny store doesn’t seem to be on the list anymore??


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    #1440
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users Posts: 3,466 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    Rubbish website to try and navigate. They haven't updated it (unlike the UK one) for a decade I'd say.


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    #1441
    teflon
    Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭teflon


    Cannot reserve a single thing and have been trying since 5!


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