1.2kg Actifry for 104 in Argos from Monday if you reserve now.€195 on amazon

_Whimsical_ · 02-01-2013 01:52AM #1

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9066650/Trail/searchtext%3EACTIFRY.htm

neacy69 · 02-01-2013 12:35PM

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9066650/Trail/searchtext%3EACTIFRY.htm

seems to be out of stock everywhere
http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=+906%2F6650

oleras · 02-01-2013 12:37PM

neacy69 wrote: »

seems to be out of stock everywhere
http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=+906%2F6650

Lots of stores have the option to order it in.

fl4pj4ck · 02-01-2013 12:50PM

I've ordered one in Limerick, it says it will arrive on the 5th (Sat)

oleras · 02-01-2013 12:53PM

fl4pj4ck wrote: »

I've ordered one in Limerick, it says it will arrive on the 5th (Sat)

Ditto. They will send a text when it is in store.

neacy69 · 02-01-2013 01:22PM

oleras wrote: »

Lots of stores have the option to order it in.

just ordered one in....I wonder will the promotion still be valid when the new stock arrives

oleras · 02-01-2013 01:27PM

neacy69 wrote: »

just ordered one in....I wonder will the promotion still be valid when the new stock arrives

That just adds to the thrill...;)

Lets be honest here, i dont even know what an Actifry is...:pac:

clint_silver · 02-01-2013 01:37PM

Ive been waiting for this to come up and ordered in my local argos.

1 point of note, every review says same thing, great chips but flimsy parts. mate got one last year and he said same, cooks fantastic but very poor build quality so when youre picking up make sure you hold on to receipt for warranty. which is true for all products bought in argos anyway but just to note one should take a bit more care with this one in case return is needed.

SlickTalker · 02-01-2013 02:20PM

clint_silver wrote: »

Ive been waiting for this to come up and ordered in my local argos.

1 point of note, every review says same thing, great chips but flimsy parts. mate got one last year and he said same, cooks fantastic but very poor build quality so when youre picking up make sure you hold on to receipt for warranty. which is true for all products bought in argos anyway but just to note one should take a bit more care with this one in case return is needed.

If you pay by card that can be used as proof of purchase too, incase the receipt gets lost.

clint_silver · 02-01-2013 02:42PM

SlickTalker wrote: »

If you pay by card that can be used as proof of purchase too, incase the receipt gets lost.

Yes, true and argos are very good at returns. However, I think this is always a contentious one if you're looking for money back. If you bought a couple of things, lets say the total was 200e, the item youre returning is 150e but is now only 100e in a sale. your visa or laser will just show 200e for combined total, how do the staff at argos know you bought item A at the full whack?
If youre looking for money back you may only get the sale price without the actual receipt itself as your laser/visa statement entry only shows that you bought "something" from them at some stage.

unless they can tie your laser/visa card receipt to something internally on their systems?

_Whimsical_ · 02-01-2013 02:46PM

neacy69 wrote: »

just ordered one in....I wonder will the promotion still be valid when the new stock arrives

It says at the bottom of the Argos page that the price is valid until the 18th but I'd imagine they'll be snapped up long before then. I've been waiting for a decent price on them for ages. Happy days.

fl4pj4ck · 02-01-2013 03:38PM

clint_silver wrote: »

Yes, true and argos are very good at returns. However, I think this is always a contentious one if you're looking for money back. If you bought a couple of things, lets say the total was 200e, the item youre returning is 150e but is now only 100e in a sale. your visa or laser will just show 200e for combined total, how do the staff at argos know you bought item A at the full whack?
If youre looking for money back you may only get the sale price without the actual receipt itself as your laser/visa statement entry only shows that you bought "something" from them at some stage.

unless they can tie your laser/visa card receipt to something internally on their systems?

my guess is, it's quite easy to check the price on a particular day

blahblah06 · 02-01-2013 09:25PM

I have a code for Ashbourne if anyone's interested

Quackles · 03-01-2013 12:03AM

I just ate my delicious chips from mine from the last time this was reduced om nom nom nom. I'd recommend these puppies to anyone!

Lissavane · 03-01-2013 12:19AM

clint_silver wrote: »

Ive been waiting for this to come up and ordered in my local argos.

1 point of note, every review says same thing, great chips but flimsy parts. mate got one last year and he said same, cooks fantastic but very poor build quality so when youre picking up make sure you hold on to receipt for warranty. which is true for all products bought in argos anyway but just to note one should take a bit more care with this one in case return is needed.

Some reviews indicate these gadgets have a tendency to catch fire.

Mimikyu · 03-01-2013 02:08AM

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BanzaiBk · 03-01-2013 02:14AM

Can anyone see an option to order in a Cork store? Many thanks.

Oral Slang · 03-01-2013 10:29AM

Have searched most Dublin & surrounding stores & can't seem to find one anywhere. Can't see how you can order in, is that option gone? I've emailed customer services, but if anyone can advise, I'd appreciate it. Was going to buy one of these from Amazon during Black Friday but didn't really have the money & this price is even better.

Ludo · 03-01-2013 10:33AM

BanzaiBk wrote: »

Can anyone see an option to order in a Cork store? Many thanks.

Option appears to be gone...now says out of stock. Yesterday it gave the option to order in for collection in the Mahon store..which I did

BanzaiBk · 03-01-2013 12:29PM

Thanks to the poster who PM'd me a spare reservation code, much obliged.

clint_silver · 03-01-2013 12:43PM

Oral Slang wrote: »

Have searched most Dublin & surrounding stores & can't seem to find one anywhere. Can't see how you can order in, is that option gone? I've emailed customer services, but if anyone can advise, I'd appreciate it. Was going to buy one of these from Amazon during Black Friday but didn't really have the money & this price is even better.

on the site, go through putting a reservation in for it, it lets you click something to "order in" at that point.

Looking forward to this one.

Ludo · 03-01-2013 12:46PM

BanzaiBk wrote: »

Thanks to the poster who PM'd me a spare reservation code, much obliged.

Name and shame praise.

brian ireland · 03-01-2013 01:20PM

blahblah06 wrote: »

I have a code for Ashbourne if anyone's interested

Do you still have the code?

Oral Slang · 03-01-2013 05:17PM

clint_silver wrote: »

on the site, go through putting a reservation in for it, it lets you click something to "order in" at that point.

Can't see that option at all, unless I'm blind. Still no response to my email from this morning, so doubt I'll get one.

clint_silver · 03-01-2013 05:25PM

Oral Slang wrote: »

Can't see that option at all, unless I'm blind. Still no response to my email from this morning, so doubt I'll get one.

what shop do you want it in? I'll try and order it and will send you the reservation code.

fl4pj4ck · 04-01-2013 11:09AM

Got a text message that the is due toa
collection

oleras · 04-01-2013 11:09AM

Just got my text as I was passing store. Turned around and collected it.

Now to figure out what it is/does.

Oral Slang · 04-01-2013 11:55AM

clint_silver wrote: »

what shop do you want it in? I'll try and order it and will send you the reservation code.

Tallaght, Nutgrove, Liffey Valley? Thanks a mil.

I got a reply from Customer Services this morning saying they'd look into it. They asked what was my local Argos, so hoping they'll come back saying they found 1.

MaceFace · 04-01-2013 12:36PM

Picked up mine yesterday. Made chips.

Thoughts:
Its very loud. Expected it to make noise but not this much.
Takes over 40 mins to cook. Add to the time how long it takes to peel, chip, wash and dry potatoes.
Doesn't make a boat load of chips. Enough I guess for 2 hungry people but not anywhere close for a family.
Chips tasted different. I would say better than oven chips. Much crispier and drier and probably better, but depends on what you are in to.
Its big - storage may be an issue for some.

I would say it is a big improvement over a deep fat fryer (not that I ever had one) but not much better than oven chips.

Got to work out the calorie and cost difference now to figure out if it is a good investment as taste alone does not justify 100 quid.

Big Nelly · 04-01-2013 12:46PM

Hey, I booked one in Blanchardstown for myself but wife has decided we don't want it, if anyone wants the reservation code PM me

BaconZombie · 04-01-2013 12:52PM

Has anybody tried cooking chicken wings in it yet since that will be it's main use.

I normally cook 750g to 1Kg of wings at a time.

1.2kg Actifry for 104 in Argos from Monday if you reserve now.€195 on amazon

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