Argos RIP thread

bored_newbie · 03-12-2020 2:17pm

Hmm_Messiah wrote: »

I wonder if any one got the UE43TU7020 Samsung tv and if so could they confirm how many HDMI ports.. Argos says 2.. .. other sites sat 3

If 3 I'd buy.. but for 2 only the lack of convenience lessens the value

Is that really a factor when you could pick up a HDMI switch for about 15 euro?

rubadub · 03-12-2020 4:57pm

bassy wrote: »

Is this a air fryer can it be used for chips ?.

iamtony wrote: »

Be warned they are big!

Look you youtube videos to get an idea of the size. I found one excellent video reviewing it, probably has loads of hits if you sort by top views first

Hmm_Messiah · 12-12-2020 2:15am

bored_newbie wrote: »

Is that really a factor when you could pick up a HDMI switch for about 15 euro?

It is when next option TV only 49 euro more

Buying switch reduces the value/ saving

Quazzie · 28-12-2020 8:25am

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8784139.htm?desktopSiteActive=true#tab3

2x tp-link smart WiFi plugs for €23

I know this is probably expired now, but that link is for 1 plug. Was it original for 2?

Pacifico · 28-12-2020 8:27am

Quazzie wrote: »

I know this is probably expired now, but that link is for 1 plug. Was it original for 2?

Go into the special offers tab on that link. Offer is still on

Quazzie · 28-12-2020 8:31am

Pacifico wrote: »

Go into the special offers tab on that link. Offer is still on

I reserved 2. But the price shows as twice the price if is now. Will the special offer be applied at the till?

Edit. Email shows the special offer.

That must be why they only offer 1 as available for home delivery

Tom Mann Centuria · 28-12-2020 11:45am

Loads of Christmas trees for cheap, if in stock.

Aeternum · 28-12-2020 8:48pm

Tried searching here and on the general web but couldn’t find anything, I’m curious if anyone has ordered any home deliveries from Argos expected in the New Year?

Looking at ordering a few bits of furniture but wondering if I’ll get stung with charges thanks to Brexit. Would be buying off their IE website but I know most of their stock comes from the UK.

dulpit · 28-12-2020 11:11pm

Aeternum wrote: »

Tried searching here and on the general web but couldn’t find anything, I’m curious if anyone has ordered any home deliveries from Argos expected in the New Year?

Looking at ordering a few bits of furniture but wondering if I’ll get stung with charges thanks to Brexit. Would be buying off their IE website but I know most of their stock comes from the UK.

Surely if purchasing from an Irish retailer you won't get stung for anything, it'd be up to the retailer in that situation to sort out customs?

RobbingBandit · 29-12-2020 11:39am

Argos has a distribution centre in Ballymun in Gulliver's Retail Park that's where a lot of the Irish stock is sent from

benji79 · 29-12-2020 3:34pm

I’m watching something at moment in Argos , don’t need it urgently but must get around to going in for it. I presume if there’s a government meeting tomorrow and they decide a change in retail Argos will be closed?

RossieMan · 29-12-2020 3:41pm

benji79 wrote:

Iâ€™m watching something at moment in Argos , donâ€™t need it urgently but must get around to going in for it. I presume if thereâ€™s a government meeting tomorrow and they decide a change in retail Argos will be closed?

Should be open for click and collect.

Sheep Shagger · 29-12-2020 3:53pm

RossieMan wrote: »

Should be open for click and collect.

Yep were open throughout the previous full lockdowns.

DopeTech · 29-12-2020 3:54pm

Yeah they sell IT equipment so they will be classed as essential for people working from home.

arrianalexander · 30-12-2020 6:58pm

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Argos has a distribution centre in Ballymun in Gulliver's Retail Park that's where a lot of the Irish stock is sent from

Stock comes from UK on trailers , sometimes the trailers are then split in Ireland for different stores but mostly a trailer holds 1 or 2 stores stock and goes directly to those stores from the port

The_Conductor · 30-12-2020 7:39pm

arrianalexander wrote: »

Stock comes from UK on trailers , sometimes the trailers are then split in Ireland for different stores but mostly a trailer holds 1 or 2 stores stock and goes directly to those stores from the port

Just imagine the customs declarations that just one of these trailers will have to complete from the 1st Jan.......... If I were an exec in Argos/Sainsburys- I'd be running from Ireland and Northern Ireland as fast as my little legs could carry me.

arrianalexander · 30-12-2020 7:49pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Just imagine the customs declarations that just one of these trailers will have to complete from the 1st Jan.......... If I were an exec in Argos/Sainsburys- I'd be running from Ireland and Northern Ireland as fast as my little legs could carry me.

Uk stores are closing (not all).as part of restructuring.

Unfortunately I don't think Argos will be here long term , short term they are ok, with exceptions of certain stores closing which has started to happen.

bladespin · 04-01-2021 11:21am

The_Conductor wrote: »

Just imagine the customs declarations that just one of these trailers will have to complete from the 1st Jan.......... If I were an exec in Argos/Sainsburys- I'd be running from Ireland and Northern Ireland as fast as my little legs could carry me.

Nowhere near as complicated as it sounds, we regularly ship containers to the US (not in the volume that Argos do granted) of various tools, parts, machines etc, our software generates the necessary declarations, I'd imagine Argos software would be better than ours tbh.

ohnonotgmail · 04-01-2021 11:26am

bladespin wrote: »

Nowhere near as complicated as it sounds, we regularly ship containers to the US (not in the volume that Argos do granted) of various tools, parts, machines etc, our software generates the necessary declarations, I'd imagine Argos software would be better than ours tbh.

I'd be surprised if the argos software did it at all. they have never had to do it before. you dont add features to software that you don't need.

bladespin · 04-01-2021 12:20pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

I'd be surprised if the argos software did it at all. they have never had to do it before. you dont add features to software that you don't need.

If (big enough if) they use the same inventory software for their imports (they bring a huge amout of stuff in from China etc) then the tariff codes etc are all there already.

ohnonotgmail · 04-01-2021 12:39pm

bladespin wrote: »

If (big enough if) they use the same inventory software for their imports (they bring a huge amout of stuff in from China etc) then the tariff codes etc are all there already.

I'm sure they do bring in massive amounts but up until now they have never exported anything so there is no reason to presume that their software supports the creation of export documentation.

bladespin · 04-01-2021 12:53pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

I'm sure they do bring in massive amounts but up until now they have never exported anything so there is no reason to presume that their software supports the creation of export documentation.

Same thing: commercial invoice and delivery note.

ohnonotgmail · 04-01-2021 12:56pm

bladespin wrote: »

Same thing: commercial invoice and delivery note.

there is more to it than just a commercial invoice and a delivery note.

and just to put this to bed this is how export declarations are made. they are done electronically. you need an interface to that system. that interface needs to be developed. their current system will not have such an interface as they never needed one before

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/export-declarations-and-the-national-export-system-export-procedures

The_Conductor · 04-01-2021 1:01pm

bladespin wrote: »

Same thing: commercial invoice and delivery note.

Nope. It depends on a list of factors, not least of which is the percentage of any product made in the UK, the EU or a third country (which in the case of Argos isn't just China- its as likely to include Turkey and other third countries). This percentage of the origin components of goods- is key here.

bladespin · 04-01-2021 1:07pm

The_Conductor wrote: »

Nope. It depends on a list of factors, not least of which is the percentage of any product made in the UK, the EU or a third country (which in the case of Argos isn't just China- its as likely to include Turkey and other third countries). This percentage of the origin components of goods- is key here.

Does the item tariff code not cover this?

I'm quite curious as I've been importing and exporting to the US (and others) for years and it's never been very complicated.

Kat1170 · 04-01-2021 3:43pm

If Argos/Sainsbury's don't know how to import/export items then britland if even more fecked than anyone thought.

ohnonotgmail · 04-01-2021 4:35pm

Kat1170 wrote: »

If Argos/Sainsbury's don't know how to import/export items then britland if even more fecked than anyone thought.

it is not a question of knowing how. it is a question of having the software systems in place for exports.

degsie · 06-01-2021 11:17pm

Can you collect from Argos stores right now?

Caranica · 06-01-2021 11:19pm

degsie wrote: »

Can you collect from Argos stores right now?

Not any more. Shop and collect is not permitted as of today, delivery only.

baingal nancer · 06-01-2021 11:23pm

'Non-essential retail will no longer be able to operate click-and-collect services, but can continue to operate on a delivery basis.

Existing orders may be collected.'

RocketRaccoon · 06-01-2021 11:29pm

I just checked and I can order a playstation game for collection tomorrow. Is it not just shops classed as non essential which have to stop? Argos would be classed as essential whereas the likes of GameStop wouldn't be.

Sexual Chocolate · 06-01-2021 11:29pm

Caranica wrote: »

Not any more. Shop and collect is not permitted as of today, delivery only.

Was that not for the likes of clothing shops though ? Argos could argue as to why DID/Harvey Norman, Woodies etc are allowed open.

degsie · 06-01-2021 11:32pm

Caranica wrote: »

Not any more. Shop and collect is not permitted as of today, delivery only.

Their website appears to say something different:

SERVICE UPDATE
Following Government guidance, from 1st January 2021, our Republic of Ireland Argos stores are open for the collection of Click & Collect orders only. You'll therefore need to reserve your item(s) online and have your reservation reference, before coming to store. We are following social distancing guidelines and are therefore limiting the number of customers in store at any time. This means you may need to queue before entering. All customers will also need to wear a face mask and use hand sanitiser as you enter. Please click here for the latest updates on shopping in-store.

JDxtra · 06-01-2021 11:34pm

They haven't updated their website since the changes formally announced today.

Atlantic Dawn · 07-01-2021 11:32am

I take it there's zero chance of them implementing a home delivery option on any items which currently don't have it available?

arrianalexander · 07-01-2021 11:37am

Home delivery the stock comes.from the UK so be in for a.long wait

jacool · 07-01-2021 3:44pm

arrianalexander wrote: »

Home delivery the stock comes.from the UK so be in for a.long wait

Due to the punctuation, I read this in an internal Yoda voice.

arrianalexander · 07-01-2021 3:46pm

jacool wrote: »

Due to the punctuation, I read this in an internal Yoda voice.

Apologies for my poor grammar, was poor even for my low standards.

degsie · 07-01-2021 3:50pm

Are the stores opened today for collection of pre-reserved items?

RobbingBandit · 07-01-2021 3:52pm

Yes but you can not now reserve any new items only collect existing reservations. No idea what that means for items ordered but not yet in stock

arrianalexander · 07-01-2021 3:55pm

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Yes but you can not now reserve any new items only collect existing reservations. No idea what that means for items ordered but not yet in stock

They will stop deliveries, so if it hasn't arrived it won't arrive now until they reopened , that said they are were having supply uses because of brexit.

degsie · 07-01-2021 3:55pm

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Yes but you can not now reserve any new items only collect existing reservations. No idea what that means for items ordered but not yet in stock

Cheers wondering if it's normal opening hours, site has removed the detail.

RobbingBandit · 07-01-2021 4:00pm

Not sure actually this is such a cluster duck of a situation.

degsie · 07-01-2021 4:05pm

As it happens, just got a txt to say up to 20:00 to collect today.

Sheep Shagger · 07-01-2021 7:26pm

FFS wanted to reserve something today to collect as Argos were open throughout previous lockdowns (I think) but now can't.

fixXxer · 07-01-2021 7:28pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

FFS wanted to reserve something today to collect as Argos were open throughout previous lockdowns (I think) but now can't.

If you have a reservation code you can use the terminal in the shop. I reserved something but on the off chance it was in stock tried a code for something I wanted but hadn't reserved in time. Ordered it no problem.

fixXxer · 07-01-2021 7:29pm

fixXxer wrote: »

If you have a reservation code you can use the terminal in the shop. I reserved something but on the off chance it was in stock tried a code for something I wanted but hadn't reserved in time. Ordered it no problem.

I dunno if I explained that right. I used the terminal in the shop to pay for an item id reserved previously, then ordered another thing in the shop that I hadn't.

Sheep Shagger · 07-01-2021 7:45pm

fixXxer wrote: »

I dunno if I explained that right. I used the terminal in the shop to pay for an item id reserved previously, then ordered another thing in the shop that I hadn't.

I don't have a reservation code, and it won't let me reserve anything now.

deiseindublin · 07-01-2021 9:11pm

Anyone know the story with returns? I think it had been extended for Christmas returns to Jan 24th but now they're obviously closed.

rubberdungeon · 07-01-2021 9:50pm

deiseindublin wrote: »

Anyone know the story with returns? I think it had been extended for Christmas returns to Jan 24th but now they're obviously closed.

Following Government guidance, from Friday 8 January 2021, our Republic of Ireland Argos stores will be temporarily closed until we are advised otherwise.

We have extended our returns policy. Any purchases made from 18 October 2020 can be returned up to 30 days from the re-opening of non-essential retail in your area.

https://www.argos.ie/static/ArgosPromo3/includeName/service-disruptions.htm&mvt=ar:features:faq:updates?desktopSiteActive=true

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