Are Argos discounts for real? 50% off Mattress etc ...

worded · 03-12-2011 01:30AM #1

Im wondering are these deals for real?
Do they up the price for 24 hours and then mark it 50% off when thats the RRP anyway?

What say you?

e.g.
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6939890/Trail/searchtext%3EMATTRESS.htm

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&langId=111&q=MATTRESS&pp=80&s=Price%3A+High+-+Low&p=81

slimjimmc · 03-12-2011 01:14PM

I think the previous price has to be the advertised price for at least 30 consecutive days immediately prior to the discount.

Also as a chain retailer I believe they are allowed to use any price in any branch in this country as the reference price. For example if the mattress was advertised at €1126.99 in one branch in Cork but €700 in other branches then they can legally say the previous price was €1126.99.

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The 30 day thing is unlikely to be law. According to the NCA the guideline is that the old price should be on display for 28 days in the previous 3 months.
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Shane-KornSpace · 03-12-2011 06:31PM

I must ask. Who in their right ****ing mind would buy a mattress without trying it out first?

kelle · 03-12-2011 06:44PM

I'm skeptical about Argos price reductions too. I bought a few half price toys yesterday and noticed this product was advertised as 20% off in the toys booklet, but a different reduction here! Makes you wonder about their other price reductions.

Are Argos discounts for real? 50% off Mattress etc ...

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