A new Dealextreme - focalprice

witnessmenow · 20-09-2008 10:49AM #1

Another website similar to dealextreme (cheap, free shipping etc)

There prices are good, right up there with DXs

They currently have a skin for a 4th generation Ipod nano for $0.01 + free postage!

I made a test order (a 1 to 3 Ide hard drive power cord) with them and received my order in ~ two weeks

Here's two links:

My Affiliate link - If you sign up through this link i get some "focal points", doesn't effect you at all

Regular link

Mr E · 20-09-2008 10:55AM

Very very cheap for DS stuff.... nice find!

TakeTheVeil · 20-09-2008 11:50AM

Is the HTC S900 the HTC Diamond.. because that site have it for $99 which is too good to be true!

Edit: link

Basq · 20-09-2008 12:31PM

Jaysus.. DealExtreme should call the cops.

Someone stole their template.

TakeTheVeil wrote:

Is the HTC S900 the HTC Diamond.. because that site have it for $99 which is too good to be true!

No, it just looks like it.

EDIT: some opinions on Focalprice here.. and most seem to be of the opinion that most of their stuff is replicas.

Thoie · 20-09-2008 12:37PM

Do they only take paypal?

It all looks a bit too good to be true

Davy · 20-09-2008 02:58PM

Thoie wrote: »

Do they only take paypal?

looks like that! Their registered address is @gmail.com

Hal1 · 20-09-2008 03:08PM

free shipping to eire?

Davy · 20-09-2008 03:12PM

Hal1 wrote: »

free shipping to eire?

Yes via airmail.
Spend $20 or more to get a tracking code

Do-more · 20-09-2008 04:00PM

basquille wrote: »

Jaysus.. DealExtreme should call the cops.

Someone stole their template.

No, it just looks like it.

EDIT: some opinions on Focalprice here.. and most seem to be of the opinion that most of their stuff is replicas.

Most probably a copy HTC like this one from China, similar price too.

Snake Plisken · 20-09-2008 04:14PM

tempted to buy an Edge card from them but not sure its worth the risk

witnessmenow · 20-09-2008 04:19PM

Well they do take paypal, and i have had 1/1 successful orders with them. SO they defo arent one of those scam websites.

As with these, dealextreme, kaidomain and the majority of ebay, alot of the stuff is probably fake.

I dont quite trust them to the level i trust dealextreme, but for now they are certainly an option if im only buying a few things

pissed · 20-09-2008 04:27PM

Nice find, just placed a small order to see how things work out..... more gadgest for the collection

Doodlebug · 20-09-2008 05:55PM

Looks good - definitely as a backup anyway! Cheers!

Random · 20-09-2008 06:35PM

Looks to have potential .. can those who ordered report back and let the rest of us know?

lindtee · 20-09-2008 07:09PM

Normally am v scared by these type of websites, but I could not resist the price of $16.90 for the R4 card including p&p. Good to read that you received you order. Hope to god it isn't too good to be true as these type of things tend to be.

kazzer · 20-09-2008 08:27PM

Seriously good prices for Sony headphones - although I wonder are they really 'genuine'!:)

ibook · 20-09-2008 10:29PM

is it safe shopping on this site? is there any way they can get a hold of paypal / credit card details?

old boy · 20-09-2008 10:36PM

well apples stuff is made in china, probably in the same factory,
i use [EMAIL="ledshoppe.com"]ledshoppe.com[/EMAIL] postage is free, it takes 10 days from day of order

ibook · 21-09-2008 12:26AM

The prices are great, and they have stuff that DX doesn't stock, but I found the descriptions completely uninformative, and in some cases, misleading.

Like for example, this is a cool product, but no mention of the Amps/Wattage

The listing says: Widely used for notebook, cell phone, razor, digital camera, digital video, TV, CD, DVD, game machine, cleaner, refrigerator, electric light, charger and various kinds of professional tools.

Still, its a great product if its able to power up my laptop. :pac:

cormie · 21-09-2008 01:34AM

ibook wrote: »

The prices are great, and they have stuff that DX doesn't stock, but I found the descriptions completely uninformative, and in some cases, misleading.

Like for example, this is a cool product, but no mention of the Amps/Wattage

The listing says: Widely used for notebook, cell phone, razor, digital camera, digital video, TV, CD, DVD, game machine, cleaner, refrigerator, electric light, charger and various kinds of professional tools.

Still, its a great product if its able to power up my laptop. :pac:

There's a chance it wont be able to power your laptop. I got one of the same things, plugged my laptop in and it started smoking so I had to get a much bigger one that plugs in and converts it.

Do-more · 21-09-2008 06:43PM

Have a look at the "whois" for focalprice.com it appears to be registered to an individual in ShenZhen Guangdong China complete with telephone and fax numbers if you have any issues you need to follow up on.

I'm familiar with the products from one "brand name" company that features on the site and I do know that the company sources these products from this region.

That's not to confirm that they are genuine as the company has had successes in seizing counterfeit products in China previously.

Some of the products are from the current range and some have been recently discontinued so there are lots of possible explanations.

pissed · 09-10-2008 11:50AM

Just a bit of feedback. I ordered the R4 card and a Nokia charger (Dealextreme were out of these) 15 days ago. Was getting a bit worried yesterday and replied to the despatch email they sent me as to where my order was. They replied within the hour but as my order was just under $20 they had no tracking number for it but assured me it had been posted. It arrived this morning and all looks in order. I got two of the original R4 cards from Dealextreme and this one is identical. I have read about copies and fake R4's going around but dont know how you tell the difference. Anyway happy with the site so far.... thanks OP.

Snake Plisken · 09-10-2008 12:44PM

Good to hear might give them a try, did you have to sign for the delivery from the Postman? Anyone else get shipments from them recently?

witnessmenow · 09-10-2008 12:59PM

I got something else last week, It wasn't worth more than $5 though and was sent by standard post.

unklerosco · 09-10-2008 01:02PM

lindtee wrote: »

Normally am v scared by these type of websites, but I could not resist the price of $16.90 for the R4 card including p&p. Good to read that you received you order. Hope to god it isn't too good to be true as these type of things tend to be.

Its 41c cheaper on dealextreme...:D

lindtee · 09-10-2008 01:02PM

I was getting worried, I still haven't got my R4 card but after reading the replies, my mind is more at ease. Cheers.

old boy · 09-10-2008 01:33PM

i made purchases from both deal extreme and led shoppe on 20th of september, yesterday i recieved emails from both saying that they had trouble filling them, and that they should be posted within 5 days

witnessmenow · 09-10-2008 04:12PM

Wasn't there a national Chinese holiday for the last week or so, is probably what the problem was.

Bros123 · 09-10-2008 05:07PM

Got this delivered from them today.

http://www.focalprice.com/detail.aspx?pid=478#

It clearly shows a usb connection but what i got was a ps/2 connection which is no use to me.:mad:
Have emailed to see will they send an adapter for free.

lindtee · 09-10-2008 05:45PM

Got the R4 earlier. Works perfectly-great value for 11.99!

pissed · 09-10-2008 07:11PM

Good to hear might give them a try, did you have to sign for the delivery from the Postman? Anyone else get shipments from them recently?

No, I think once the order is below $20 in value they dont register it.

A new Dealextreme - focalprice

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