Amazon Prime Bargains - Chat Thread

Gumbo · 23-03-2021 12:11pm

It's getting to the weather for it!

AutoGlym Polar Blast Snow Foam, 2.5 litre, £10.32 delivered.

Currently €20.40 in Halfords.

Great offer, currently €20 in the Detailing shops here.
But for those ordering blind, be aware that you ned a dedicated Snow Foam Lance for this to work.

Soarer · 23-03-2021 12:49pm

Gumbo wrote: »

Great offer, currently €20 in the Detailing shops here.
But for those ordering blind, be aware that you ned a dedicated Snow Foam Lance for this to work.

Yeah.

The Autoglym Polar range is designed for lances/powerwashers.

jpb1974 · 23-03-2021 7:57pm

Anyone have any clue what this lark is all about, its a pair of pliers that arrived with An Post on Sunday but has yet to be delivered. Don't wanna bite on this unless I know its legit.

Hello,

Your Amazon.co.uk order:XXXXXXXX with tracking ID: XXXXXXXX contains a heavy or bulky item that requires special arrangements for delivery by the carrier Arrow XL. Arrow XL prefer you to speak directly with them so that they can agree a suitable date with you.

You can contact Arrow XL via their website https://www.arrowxl.co.uk and use their live chat tool. Please referencing the tracking ID above.

We hope to see you soon.

Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk

Basq · 23-03-2021 8:00pm

How big were the pliers?!?

grogi · 23-03-2021 8:13pm

jpb1974 wrote: »

Anyone have any clue what this lark is all about, its a pair of pliers that arrived with An Post on Sunday but has yet to be delivered. Don't wanna bite on this unless I know its legit.

Its legit - it's coming from amazon. Their IT systems have a hiccup. Ignore it.

deadl0ck · 23-03-2021 8:30pm

jpb1974 wrote: »

Anyone have any clue what this lark is all about, its a pair of pliers that arrived with An Post on Sunday but has yet to be delivered. Don't wanna bite on this unless I know its legit.

I got the same email for one of my items - the tracking number is actually an AnPost tracking number so it must be an error of some kind

Soarer · 23-03-2021 8:44pm

jpb1974 wrote: »

Anyone have any clue what this lark is all about, its a pair of pliers that arrived with An Post on Sunday but has yet to be delivered. Don't wanna bite on this unless I know its legit.

I'd ignore it. Both the order number and the tracking number are the same.

Gumbo · 23-03-2021 8:57pm

jpb1974 wrote: »

Anyone have any clue what this lark is all about, its a pair of pliers that arrived with An Post on Sunday but has yet to be delivered. Don't wanna bite on this unless I know its legit.

Not one of my Amazon deliveries this year has been through an post.
Could be phishing?

vandiekaap · 23-03-2021 9:48pm

jpb1974 wrote: »

Anyone have any clue what this lark is all about, its a pair of pliers that arrived with An Post on Sunday but has yet to be delivered. Don't wanna bite on this unless I know its legit.

Got the same for one of my parcels, seems that a shipment may've been directed to the incorrect hub. Mine was a small package.

shanemkelly · 23-03-2021 9:55pm

Amazon Fire TV Cube | Hands free with Alexa, 4K Ultra HD streaming media player

£59.99 (lowest ever price according to Camel x 3)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MNBT68T

Seems this is only shipping to the UK now. It was being shipped to Ireland earlier today...

jpb1974 · 23-03-2021 10:01pm

Soarer wrote: »

I'd ignore it. Both the order number and the tracking number are the same.

The order number and tracking number were legit, I just x'd them out for privacy purposes.

Website says "Now expected 24 March - 25 March" and I got a delivery delayed email from them also.

Thanks for all the replies folks. I think I'll ignore and leave it a day or two to see how it pans out.

glog · 23-03-2021 10:03pm

shanemkelly wrote: »

Amazon Fire TV Cube | Hands free with Alexa, 4K Ultra HD streaming media player

£59.99 (lowest ever price according to Camel x 3)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MNBT68T

Seems this is only shipping to the UK now. It was being shipped to Ireland earlier today...

Still shipping to Ireland for me.

shanemkelly · 23-03-2021 10:07pm

Yes. Although it says it will only ship to the UK, it actually allowed me to purchase. We'll see what happens...

Caranica · 23-03-2021 10:10pm

Gumbo wrote: »

Not one of my Amazon deliveries this year has been through an post.
Could be phishing?

Are you in greater Dublin? If so Amazon's own delivery staff are doing almost all Amazon deliveries. Still using An Post and couriers elsewhere

dodzy · 23-03-2021 10:15pm

shanemkelly wrote: »

Yes. Although it says it will only ship to the UK, it actually allowed me to purchase. We'll see what happens...

If it allowed you to purchase, you’ll get it.

Yellow Dog · 23-03-2021 10:31pm

Sorry but I couldn't resist.

Teazers - Butt Plugs, Set of 3

£12.49

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DJ6FQ...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

jpb1974 · 23-03-2021 10:36pm

Yellow Dog wrote: »

Sorry but I could resist.

Teazers - Butt Plugs, Set of 3

£12.49

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08DJ6FQ...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Cracking deal, rock bottom price. Don't arse around, get on this now.

Gumbo · 23-03-2021 11:09pm

Caranica wrote: »

Are you in greater Dublin? If so Amazon's own delivery staff are doing almost all Amazon deliveries. Still using An Post and couriers elsewhere

Yes. Dublin 11 based.

fryup · 23-03-2021 11:50pm

jpb1974 wrote: »

Cracking deal, rock bottom price. Don't arse around, get on this now.

enough to make your eyes water

SouthWesterly · 24-03-2021 12:05am

jpb1974 wrote: »

Cracking deal, rock bottom price. Don't arse around, get on this now.

It's a bum deal

Hurrache · 24-03-2021 12:09am

Caranica wrote: »

Are you in greater Dublin? If so Amazon's own delivery staff are doing almost all Amazon deliveries. Still using An Post and couriers elsewhere

I've had all mine for the last few months delivered by Amazon apart from one last week via An Post. Was still delivered within the 2 days, beating the Amazon delivery for another item ordered the same time as they tend to deliver later than An Post.

Sleeper12 · 24-03-2021 12:27am

shanemkelly wrote:

Seems this is only shipping to the UK now. It was being shipped to Ireland earlier today...

Shipping to Ireland again for me. Ignore the information saying not shipping to Ireland & add it to the basket. It should work for you

Nigel Fairservice · 24-03-2021 12:41am

Hurrache wrote: »

I've had all mine for the last few months delivered by Amazon apart from one last week via An Post. Was still delivered within the 2 days, beating the Amazon delivery for another item ordered the same time as they tend to deliver later than An Post.

All mine since January have been delivered by Amazon. I'm grateful to them. Our An Post delivery was way too early. The postman would be knocking on the door at 7.15/7.30 am with the parcels. I'm working from home and don't have kids so I'd miss half the deliveries because I just wouldn't be up that early. Our Amazon deliveries are all in well into the afternoon.

iPhone. · 24-03-2021 2:16am

jpb1974 wrote: »

Cracking deal, rock bottom price. Don't arse around, get on this now.

They’re absolutely useless!! You may as well be shoving them up your .......... oh, Wait!

Soarer · 24-03-2021 8:50am

antodeco wrote: »

Complete Mr Men collection (48 books)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1405291230/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_M9N0TW5G0XBZPW31VA67?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Reduced to £30 from £191

€210 here: http://www.books.ie/mr-men-my-complete-collection-box-set

€130 down from €230 here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Mr.-Men-My-Complete-Collection-Box-Set-Adam-Hargreaves/9781405291231?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base1&utm_source=IE&utm_content=Mr.-Men-My-Complete-Collection-Box-Set&selectCurrency=EUR&w=AFFPAU96D2FGD2A8VRSV&pdg=pla-293946777986:cmp-10333900495:adg-102993026076:crv-443150513206:pos-:dev-m&gclid=Cj0KCQjwo-aCBhC-ARIsAAkNQiuvpmKPwE0qdxRMKZyJ5xybdVeh3tQX73UAS9MoE7W3R_gRIjHhFaEaAmwSEALw_wcB

Surprised the PC brigade haven’t tried to ban these.

Solaris10 · 24-03-2021 9:51am

https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=11301833031

Get an additional £6 added to your Gift Card balance when you top up £50 or more.

fryup · 24-03-2021 10:00am

just on a side note - the amount of packaging amazon use is ridiculous, got a small item the other day in a *huge* cardboard envelope - are they afraid things might go missing in the post?

Basq · 24-03-2021 10:09am

fryup wrote: »

just on a side note - the amount of packaging amazon use is ridiculous, got a small item the other day in a *huge* cardboard envelope - are they afraid things might go missing in the post?

I'd have said massively inconsistent..

.. some things I've ordered have been small items in massive cardboard boxes and yet I've probably have 3-4 vinyl records arrive with absolutely no packaging bar a clear plastic sleeve revealing album.

Have complained but falling on deaf ears I think.. indicating I'm all for them reducing cardboard usage but shipping the likes of vinyls with no cardboard protection is just madness.

On an aside - Smyth's was the worst offender for excess cardboard packaging I've seen.. it was around Christmas so maybe they were short on boxes but probably a 4ft high box with a board game in it.

deiseindublin · 24-03-2021 10:13am

Telling me I'm not eligible for the €6 credit so best to check before topping up.

The Continental Op · 24-03-2021 10:14am

fryup wrote: »

just on a side note - the amount of packaging amazon use is ridiculous, got a small item the other day in a *huge* cardboard envelope - are they afraid things might go missing in the post?

I think thats down to the way Amazon treats its staff.

So a guy is stuck on a line all day with targets to meet and he runs out of small boxes, instead of stopping he just shoves stuff in oversized boxes.

Sometimes its like they have a competition to see how small an item they can getaway with packing in a really large box.

Their record for me was an item the size of a packet of Paracetamol in a box the size of a large toolbox.

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