Amazon Prime Bargains - Chat Thread

JackieChang · 16-04-2023 03:26PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120480458#Comment_120480458

If it's a discussion forum then don't tell people to "hop on" to ask Amazon whenever people ask questions. Otherwise there'd be no discussions at all. So I think you were rude.

OmegaGene · 16-04-2023 03:50PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120484322#Comment_120484322

You asked a question which ad of yet nobody could give you an answer you were happy with, you were advised it was because of brexit and wanted further explanation so I suggested a way for you to get your answer but you seem to have been offended for some reason when nothing rude was said to you.

stay blessed and enjoy your Sunday

the internet isn’t for everyone

tiegan · 16-04-2023 05:25PM

@OmegaGene your signature is very appropriate!!

"the internet isn’t for everyone"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ablelocks · 16-04-2023 07:33PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120484322#Comment_120484322

omegaGene wasn't being rude - only amazon can explain why they won't ship certain items to ireland (and i'm not certain they even know themselves). for me, i can't understand why they can ship items individually, but can't ship them when they're in bundles. like an echo and a hue lightbulb for example.

chatgpt gave the following answer to your question :

One of the key consequences of Brexit is that it has resulted in changes to the way that goods and services can be traded between the UK and EU member states. Specifically, Brexit has led to the implementation of new customs and regulatory controls, including requirements for goods to be declared and checked at the border.

As a result of these changes, it is now more difficult and costly for businesses to import and export goods between the UK and EU. In the case of Nespresso pods, which are produced in mainland Europe, this means that they are now subject to new customs procedures and checks when they are imported into the UK.

This can make it more difficult for Irish consumers to buy Nespresso pods from UK-based retailers such as Amazon.co.uk, as the additional costs and delays associated with customs checks and other regulatory requirements can make the process less attractive.

Overall, the changes brought about by Brexit have created new challenges for consumers and businesses alike, and it will take time to fully understand the long-term impacts of these changes.

kirk. · 19-04-2023 02:00PM

Hmm just got 6 months free student prime on one of my accounts

Cancelled it after checkout as a precaution so got til 19/10

No details necessary just 2023 graduation year from the dropdown

baingal nancer · 19-04-2023 03:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120495461#Comment_120495461

Do you need a Uk student email account?

kirk. · 19-04-2023 03:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120495814#Comment_120495814

Nothing I've just a regular account for years

Seems to be some sort of a glitch there today on the system

I was trying for free prime on the main page but It wouldn't load , kept returning me to free student prime

Clicked on free student prime at checkout for the crack , only info needed was graduation year

ECookie13 · 19-04-2023 04:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120495851#Comment_120495851

And it accepted a regular Gmail/Hotmail as the student email? I have never heard of that working before

kirk. · 19-04-2023 04:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120496074#Comment_120496074

It's an account I've used for years with regular prime on and off

It's an existing Gmail account

Wonder was there a glitch today it seemed , like it , no proof or any details needed to get it

ablelocks · 19-04-2023 04:53PM

in my current prime account, when i go to the prime student page there is a field for a .ac.uk email address - did you enter the gmail account there along with choosing the year?

baingal nancer · 19-04-2023 04:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120496163#Comment_120496163

I tried this earlier when I seen the post but wouldn't accept my Gmail

kirk. · 19-04-2023 10:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120496163#Comment_120496163

I checked out with an item and clicked on "try student prime " on the way to "buy now"

Only had to pick graduation year from drop down menu , nothing else

I'd say there was a glitch or something

SourSessions · 20-04-2023 12:40AM

That happened to me last year too on my side account. 6 months just expired there the other day. No idea why it gave me the free student trial either. Just a Gmail account associated.

kirk. · 20-04-2023 07:41AM

On main page today , one of my accounts

thebiglad · 20-04-2023 08:13AM

Link from HUKD - as usual, doesn't work for me

https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?node=76234317031&tag=pepperugc03-21&ascsubtag=2505081207

SourSessions · 20-04-2023 01:38PM

Didn't work on my main account but did on my side one! Thanks!

ozmo · 20-04-2023 03:00PM

>SGIN 17" Full HD Laptop, not sure how good the specs are. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BXPTK8PR? Might do the basics. Works out about €385 delivered with all fees. Have a full read, no ethernet port for 1. (from non chat thread)

Ughh - just my opinion but Celeron has to be the worst processor ever - not even good for light desktop use - they date do quickly and I've recycled so many of them - don't do it to yourself - spend the extra 50 euros and get something that will last.

kirk. · 20-04-2023 03:03PM

No from me^^

con747 · 20-04-2023 03:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120499710#Comment_120499710

Anything that stands out to you? Its for someone that just wants to browse and the odd movie. Budget is €400 but they insist on a 17" screen which is expensive from what I can see.

Fingleberries · 20-04-2023 04:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120496074#Comment_120496074

I had an online course with Study365, this allowed me to register for an NUS / Student card (via the Totum App).

From there, I could send a screenshot of my student card to Amazon and I could avail of the Student Prime pricing (4 years and running!). Downside is, it's an individual account and you can't share Prime benefits with your household.

The Continental Op · 20-04-2023 04:45PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120499836#Comment_120499836

Its not great but its not that bad. Yeah spend more but at least everything now has an SSD and this has 8GB of RAM and that helps.

If you can pair the system back so its only running whats needed and none of the bloat that often comes on a laptop it should browse and watch movies OK. The benchmark for the CPU is a little higher than the very old Xeon chip I'm running now.

I'd be more against buying a makey up name brand over the Celeron chip.

Edit> Looking back at the listing the 15.6inch at €299 is a better buy with the Celeron N5095 - double the cores and double the benchmark.

OfflerCrocGod · 20-04-2023 10:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120499836#Comment_120499836

Look into refurbished laptops. Wouldn't bother buying a new one if you can avoid it.

gussieg · 20-04-2023 11:23PM

those topk usb c cables on hukd 3.56 for two, cant even get them delivered to a pick up point in NI anymore, will deliver to pick up points on the mainland, ah these are dark brexit days indeed.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/visit/comment/50023244/17413052

muffler · 21-04-2023 01:09AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120501888#Comment_120501888

Just had a look at those and see that they can be delivered to any private address in NI without any bother (apart from being up in price now) but not a pick up point as you mentioned.

21-04-2023 09:36AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120481454#Comment_120481454

Tag team of the two most useful (wink wink) posters in here

Discodog · 23-04-2023 11:27AM

Amazon Prime check in.

Check in 5 days in a row to get 5 pound reward - T&Cs say UK customers only.

delly · 23-04-2023 11:27PM

What do you mean by checking in?

con747 · 24-04-2023 12:27AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120513454#Comment_120513454

Presume they mean logging in but open to correction.

kirk. · 24-04-2023 08:59AM

If you go into "manage prime membership" the promotion is there"

I wonder can you change the address before the final check-in , I've already checked in once .Hardly worth the bother for £5

The Continental Op · 24-04-2023 10:06AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120513883#Comment_120513883

I don't have the offer but then I'd be checking stuff on Amazon if not actually buying something everyday. So wonder if its an offer to try and get people that don't use there accounts so often into the routine of using Amazon more?

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