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Flubit (New site for buying online)

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  • #92
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    draffodx wrote: »
    I'd be OK with that, I'd be worried that they are data gathering and selling on users information to make up the difference in the price though? I haven't used them or signed up though so not even sure if you have to give them any useful information?
    Not really, you stick in age, what the item is for and that's it, they can happily sell it on.
    mik_da_man wrote: »
    I've only got max 8% on anything I've checked so far, but I'd be pretty handy at getting bargains :-)

    I've told them nothing about me so far, if I update it and If I see the savings go up to 18% like some people have reported I'd be well impressed.

    If you do the same item multiple times you get different results so it may be down to the person etc. I doubt it marks individuals like that!


  • #93
    balfe1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 507 ✭✭✭balfe1990


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    Not really, you stick in age, what the item is for and that's it, they can happily sell it on.

    C&P from the "My Puzzle" section:

    PLEASE NOTE:

    This information is for our own use only, and will not be disclosed to any third parties.

    The more we know about you, the better the offers we will be able to create for you.

    If you would like to know more about how this data is stored and handled, please read our Privacy Policy here.


  • #94
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    Has anybody tried putting in an item with an expensive price? ie. Something for €30 that is easily available for €20 elsewhere.

    Interesting to see if it would be 8-18% off the €30 or would it be sub €20.


  • #95
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    balfe1990 wrote: »
    C&P from the "My Puzzle" section:

    PLEASE NOTE:

    This information is for our own use only, and will not be disclosed to any third parties.

    The more we know about you, the better the offers we will be able to create for you.

    If you would like to know more about how this data is stored and handled, please read our Privacy Policy here.

    So it looks like they are working off data mining to make up the costs, they create enough users with enough data and then get bought out for the data and user base? It would make sense and would explain how they are offering it at below cost. As long as their data protection and privacy policy are up to scratch I doubt there'd be much to worry about.


  • #96
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,014 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    draffodx wrote: »
    below cost.


    Where did you get that bit from ?:confused:


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  • #97
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    draffodx wrote: »
    So it looks like they are working off data mining to make up the costs, they create enough users with enough data and then get bought out for the data and user base?
    I don't know. I think you could be reading too much into that line. But it's a possibility definitely.


  • #98
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Pj! wrote: »
    Has anybody tried putting in an item with an expensive price? ie. Something for €30 that is easily available for €20 elsewhere.

    Interesting to see if it would be 8-18% off the €30 or would it be sub €20.
    It would always be the same precentage. They wouldn't go down to sub20, unless you pick the option to get another offer based on the cheaper place you found.

    draffodx wrote: »
    So it looks like they are working off data mining to make up the costs, they create enough users with enough data and then get bought out for the data and user base? It would make sense and would explain how they are offering it at below cost. As long as their data protection and privacy policy are up to scratch I doubt there'd be much to worry about.

    I think you are reading way too much into that line. I think it means, "we are getting thousands of males 24-29 looking for x electronic item, we will focus more on getting a good price off on that item, by working with our suppliers"


  • #99
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    eamonnq wrote: »
    Where did you get that bit from ?:confused:

    Nexus 4 is sold via Google for cost price and they make the money back via content so if Flubit are selling it cheaper its below cost. I'd be very surprised if Flubit had a bulk order agreement with Google.


  • #100
    Chris_5339762
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭Chris_5339762


    Just be careful if they do a sale of data. Since you've given them a Parcelmotel delivery address they'll send spam to it which will cost you a fortune and would be incredibly difficult to stop.


  • #101
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Pj! wrote: »
    I don't know. I think you could be reading too much into that line. But it's a possibility definitely.
    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    I think you are reading way too much into that line. I think it means, "we are getting thousands of males 24-29 looking for x electronic item, we will focus more on getting a good price off on that item, by working with our suppliers"

    Possibly but I do like knowing how things like this work! :D


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  • #102
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    draffodx wrote: »
    Nexus 4 is sold via Google for cost price and they make the money back via content so if Flubit are selling it cheaper its below cost. I'd be very surprised if Flubit had a bulk order agreement with Google.

    Maybe flubit get the handset delivered free, bypassing the 10£ delivery and pass most of it onto the customer. Or some deal with google who knows. Google probably dont mind another few £ off the phone, that not how they are making their money. I want to know! :D

    "With Flubit, users say what they want to buy, Flubit groups these users together by product type, and the relevant retailers are automatically informed. This allows retailers to sell in volume (at a discount) to targeted, online consumers. Flubit takes from 2.5%-6% in commission."


  • #103
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    Maybe flubit get the handset delivered free, bypassing the 10£ delivery and pass most of it onto the customer. Or some deal with google who knows. Google probably dont mind another few £ off the phone, that not how they are making their money. I want to know! :D

    "With Flubit, users say what they want to buy, Flubit groups these users together by product type, and the relevant retailers are automatically informed. This allows retailers to sell in volume (at a discount) to targeted, online consumers. Flubit takes from 2.5%-6% in commission."

    Could be getting them direct from LG I suppose either I suppose.


  • #104
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    LG were trying to sell the phone for like 500£ rrp before heh. Be curious to know. Anybody work for flubit? :P


  • #105
    cson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,611 ✭✭✭✭cson


    Its a deadly concept credit to them. Hope they can make it work.


  • #106
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 10,180 ✭✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    If you do the same item multiple times you get different results so it may be down to the person etc. I doubt it marks individuals like that!

    I haven't seen this, I've tried the same item a few times and the discount was the same each time.


  • #107
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Got a few pound more off a couple times now! See here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=83770495&postcount=80
    And they sometimes forget that amazon were charging 5£ shipping etc and give that off as well. Good times! I've bought three things so far, saved about 20 euro from amazon, where they were already on sale.


  • #108
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 9,005 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Does this work with clothes?


  • #109
    Eathrin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,076 ✭✭✭Eathrin


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Does this work with clothes?

    Yes, any product page AFAIK


  • #110
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Any uk online site selling anything


  • #111
    SchrodingersCat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭SchrodingersCat


    I met the flubit guys about a year ago. I was very impressed by their business model. When you enter in the webpage of what you wish to buy, they record the price of the item off the webpage and the product. They then scan the product through their database of merchants to find the best price available. Chances are (they claimed over 90%) they will find a merchant that has the product for cheaper. If they dont, they will just tell you that they cant beat the price. So lets say they find your product for 20 euro cheaper. They will then tell you that they found it for a tenner cheaper, pocket the second tenner, and get the merchant to send you the item. So you, the customer, is happy with your tenner saving, Flubit are happy with their tenner made, and the merchant is happy for selling the product.

    They were some of the funniest guys I had chatted to in a good while and I hope them the very best with their business.


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  • #112
    Pj!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Pj!


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    Any uk online site selling anything

    Except:


    Adult category products
    Alcohol / Food Products
    Animals and wildlife products
    Famous Art
    Artifacts, grave related products
    Catalytic converters and test pipes
    Lottery tickets
    Multi-level marketing programs
    Political memorabilia
    Services
    Stolen property
    Magazines and newspapers
    Mobile Phone service contracts
    Counterfeit currency and stamps
    Money or Credit Cards
    Illegal Drugs
    Drugs and paraphernalia
    Radar scanner / Surveliance
    Coupons/ Vouchers
    Pesticides
    Prescription drugs
    Slot machine
    Tobacco
    Embargoed goods
    Event tickets
    Firearms & Weapons
    Illegal activity items
    Medical Device
    IDs, licenses
    Transit and shipping
    Hazardous materials
    Humans remains / parts
    Lockpicking devices
    Military/ Police items
    Stocks and Bonds
    Weeds & Some Plants
    Used Clothing
    Contracts
    Used cosmetics


  • #113
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    S'ok my Humans remains supplier is already selling at cost.


  • #114
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,485 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    S'ok my Humans remains supplier is already selling at cost.
    Shipping is where they make a real killing.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #115
    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 10,180 ✭✭✭✭mik_da_man


    I picked an obscure product that only one supplier sells. They still managed to get 4% off, about £25.

    Im a bit baffled how they can make any money from it, unless they contacted the supplier and offered them 10 % less than rrp, the supplier agreed and they keep the other 5%


  • #116
    wayhey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 527 ✭✭✭wayhey


    mik_da_man wrote: »
    I picked an obscure product that only one supplier sells. They still managed to get 4% off, about £25.

    Im a bit baffled how they can make any money from it, unless they contacted the supplier and offered them 10 % less than rrp, the supplier agreed and they keep the other 5%

    It's possible. I've worked for a lot of big retailers. Upper management know it happens and often consider it in pricing. 10% used to be pretty standard.


  • #117
    Dublinstiofán
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,189 ✭✭✭Dublinstiofán


    Has anybody actually received their item from flubit yet?


  • #118
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    One of mine has been dispatched, so we will see soon.
    EDIT: they've already delivered to thousands of other people etc, are worth millions, so it's fine.
    Also it's done via paypal.


  • #119
    balfe1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 507 ✭✭✭balfe1990


    Have to say, despite looking nice and fancy, their website just does not function.
    Trying to order an offer they created for me and it just keeps crashing or timing out. And the PayPal integration is awful.

    Quick question; I have the Parcel Motel address added to my PayPal address book, but it doesn't look like you can change the "Country" part of it. Do you reckon it's okay that I added Northen Ireland to clarify it's not in the Republic?

    The bottom half of the addy reads like so:

    Newtownabbey
    Co Antrim, Northen Ireland
    BT36 4PE
    Ireland


  • #120
    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


    SchrodingersCat wrote: »
    I met the flubit guys about a year ago. I was very impressed by their business model. When you enter in the webpage of what you wish to buy, they record the price of the item off the webpage and the product. They then scan the product through their database of merchants to find the best price available. Chances are (they claimed over 90%) they will find a merchant that has the product for cheaper. If they dont, they will just tell you that they cant beat the price. So lets say they find your product for 20 euro cheaper. They will then tell you that they found it for a tenner cheaper, pocket the second tenner, and get the merchant to send you the item. So you, the customer, is happy with your tenner saving, Flubit are happy with their tenner made, and the merchant is happy for selling the product.

    They were some of the funniest guys I had chatted to in a good while and I hope them the very best with their business.

    So there is an opening for some entrepreneur to undercut them? :rolleyes:
    I'm curious as to how they built their database of suppliers, hardly a trial and error effort.


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  • #121
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    It all works perfectly for me on FF, paypal won't pop up in chrome.
    No problem with your address.


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