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Buying Dell accessories on UK sites

  • 14-10-2010 02:48PM
    #1
    freakyfoodie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Just wondering has anyone bought anything from this UK website before?
    http://www.electronicavenue.co.uk/
    Massive difference in price for Inspiron 9300 battery - on Dell website EUR 157 whereas above website £33.

    In general, how can the prices be so different? Do people regularly buy from UK sites?

    Appreciate any advice! Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    dilallio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭dilallio


    They are probably not genuine Dell batteries. That price is close to what you will pay on eBay.

    A genuine Dell battery should last (depending on use) for a few years. These others will work well initially but will start to degrade after 2 - 3 months. The quality of the cells just isn't as good as the genuine Dell ones.


  • #3
    freakyfoodie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭freakyfoodie


    Thanks for that Dilallio. Are the Ebay batteries fake too?

    Thats a pity as the reviews for the "real" Dell batteries on the Dell site are brutal - on average 1 out of 5!! Most people say that they don't last long enough and are way over-priced.

    Do I have any other option than to buy from the Dell site where reviews not good?

    Many thanks - new to all this! :)


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