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  • #1772
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users Posts: 40,102 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    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.


  • #1773
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭bladespin


    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.


  • #1774
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users Posts: 40,102 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    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


  • #1775
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,278 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    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.


  • #1776
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭bladespin


    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.


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  • #1777
    Kat1170
    Registered Users Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭Kat1170


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


  • #1778
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users Posts: 40,102 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    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.


  • #1779
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


    Can you collect from Argos stores right now?


  • #1780
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,000 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    degsie wrote: »
    Can you collect from Argos stores right now?

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


  • #1781
    baingal nancer
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭baingal nancer


    '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.'


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  • #1782
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,391 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    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.


  • #1783
    Sexual Chocolate
    Registered Users Posts: 2,053 ✭✭✭Sexual Chocolate


    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.


  • #1784
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


    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.


  • #1785
    JDxtra
    Registered Users Posts: 5,867 ✭✭✭JDxtra


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


  • #1786
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,073 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


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


  • #1787
    arrianalexander
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


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


  • #1788
    jacool
    Registered Users Posts: 3,771 ✭✭✭jacool


    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.


  • #1789
    arrianalexander
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


    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.


  • #1790
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


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


  • #1791
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,073 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    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


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  • #1792
    arrianalexander
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭arrianalexander


    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.


  • #1793
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


    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.


  • #1794
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,073 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


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


  • #1795
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


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


  • #1796
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,199 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


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


  • #1797
    fixXxer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    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.


  • #1798
    fixXxer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    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.


  • #1799
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,199 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    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.


  • #1800
    deiseindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,257 ✭✭✭deiseindublin


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


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  • #1801
    rubberdungeon
    Registered Users Posts: 605 ✭✭✭rubberdungeon


    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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