Argos Chat Thread #1

Harry Angstrom · 15-08-2014 06:13PM

I wonder if Argos staff are on some sort of commission to sell that 3 year accidental damage cover? I bought something in Argos today, and the girl at the desk kept asking me if I wanted to purchase it. Money making racket if you ask me. Still, compared with most stores, the Argos staff are better than most.

Satriale · 15-08-2014 06:32PM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

I wonder if Argos staff are on some sort of commission to sell that 3 year accidental damage cover? I bought something in Argos today, and the girl at the desk kept asking me if I wanted to purchase it. Money making racket if you ask me. Still, compared with most stores, the Argos staff are better than most.

i've asked them before are they on commission and they said no.(i suggested they should be)

dulpit · 15-08-2014 07:13PM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

I wonder if Argos staff are on some sort of commission to sell that 3 year accidental damage cover? I bought something in Argos today, and the girl at the desk kept asking me if I wanted to purchase it. Money making racket if you ask me. Still, compared with most stores, the Argos staff are better than most.

I think it simply pops up before they can complete the sale, so they should be asking. Following rules, you know?

marty_crane · 15-08-2014 11:15PM

I was asked that once when I bought a shredder. The shredder cost me €11. The replacement insurance was €12

mcw92 · 15-08-2014 11:28PM

marty_crane wrote: »

I was asked that once when I bought a shredder. The shredder cost me €11. The replacement insurance was €12

That's cause they quoted you the wrong price :P

When the item goes on sale, unless you check the little leaflet about it for the price, the price usually offered is the price of it for the pre-sale price(its the price that pops up on till.

It is NEVER more than 50% the price of the actual item. Its usually around 1/3 or 1/4 the price.

Sikie · 15-08-2014 11:30PM

Don't knock the Argos Insurance, I always got it with portable DVD players for the kids as it was a one way bet that the unit would be broke within 18 months and they always replaced them no quibble

mcw92 · 15-08-2014 11:33PM

Sikie wrote: »

Don't knock the Argos Insurance, I always got it with portable DVD players for the kids as it was a one way bet that the unit would be broke within 18 months and they always replaced them no quibble

Very handy for Tablets too.
Buy a tablet for €129.99, cover is €42.99.
One and half years later your tablet 'breaks', you have €129.99 to buy the latest tablet, or whatever you want really.
If it breaks down under the 1 year manufacturer warranty, then the €42.99 is put towards the new replacement item, or refunded.

Esel · 15-08-2014 11:43PM

marty_crane wrote: »

I was asked that once when I bought a shredder. The shredder cost me €11. The replacement insurance was €12

Ah, post-count building? Welcome to Boards!

Please do not reply to this post unless you are genuinely trying to build you post-count.

marty_crane · 16-08-2014 12:03AM

....although I did think it was amusing at the time

Harry Angstrom · 16-08-2014 12:23AM

mcw92 wrote: »

Very handy for Tablets too.
Buy a tablet for €129.99, cover is €42.99.
One and half years later your tablet 'breaks', you have €129.99 to buy the latest tablet, or whatever you want really.
If it breaks down under the 1 year manufacturer warranty, then the €42.99 is put towards the new replacement item, or refunded.

Well, in real terms you have €129.99 minus the €42.99 you paid for the insurance one and a half years earlier, which means you have €87 to buy the latest tablet

mcw92 · 16-08-2014 12:44AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Well, in real terms you have €129.99 minus the €42.99 you paid for the insurance one and a half years earlier, which means you have €87 to buy the latest tablet

But you have a physical €129.99 to pay for the new tablet with.
In real real terms it would be paying €172.98 for a new tablet, and 1.5 years later you have €129.99 to pay for a new one.:p

Harry Angstrom · 16-08-2014 08:35AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Well, in real terms you have €129.99 minus the €42.99 you paid for the insurance one and a half years earlier, which means you have €87 to buy the latest tablet

mcw92 wrote: »

But you have a physical €129.99 to pay for the new tablet with.
In real real terms it would be paying €172.98 for a new tablet, and 1.5 years later you have €129.99 to pay for a new one.:p

Pretty much sums up the difference between a pessimist and an optimist

ch750536 · 16-08-2014 08:48AM

mcw92 wrote: »

Very handy for Tablets too.
Buy a tablet for €129.99, cover is €42.99.
One and half years later your tablet 'breaks', you have €129.99 to buy the latest tablet, or whatever you want really.
If it breaks down under the 1 year manufacturer warranty, then the €42.99 is put towards the new replacement item, or refunded.

You are covered by law for electronics for up to 6 years.

the_pod · 16-08-2014 09:21AM

I've heard of 2 years but never 6. Can you reference that please?

PaddyFagan · 16-08-2014 09:59AM

the_pod wrote: »

I've heard of 2 years but never 6. Can you reference that please?

From http://www.rte.ie/tv/theafternoonshow/2010/0330/warrantiesandguarantees894.html

In Ireland as the statute of limitations is 6 years it means you have the right to take a complaint against the retailer to the small claims court for example, within 6 years of purchase. Your consumer rights do diminish with time so that must be taken into account. In addition you have to take into account the expected life span of the product in question. Also, you do not have these rights if you damage or break something yourself.

Paddy

TequilaMockingBird · 16-08-2014 01:09PM

One day I'll click on this thread and there'll be an actual Argos bargain.

jpb1974 · 16-08-2014 03:02PM

TequilaMockingBird wrote: »

One day I'll click on this thread and there'll be an actual Argos bargain.

2013's best bargain was at Argos.. the LG 3D Smart TV.

Rucking_Fetard · 16-08-2014 04:08PM

jpb1974 wrote: »

2013's best bargain was at Argos.. the LG 3D Smart TV.

I think he means to much chat.

RobbingBandit · 16-08-2014 07:05PM

Lego Figure Torch, 2 for €20 or €13.50 each, takes 3xAAA Batteries so must be large enough. Stock levels not too good.

http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=9113754

soc · 16-08-2014 10:24PM

Deedsie wrote: »

Would anyone here have any idea when the next €5/10 off your next purchase promotion will be announced?

They have an offer on at the moment - but only for a very limited time! 16/08/2014 - 19/08/2014

Spend €30 on toys and get a €5 voucher

jameshayes · 16-08-2014 10:46PM

Anyone know if reductions that happen in the UK branchs follow over here? Have an eye on something and it just got reduced in the UK but not here..

Doge · 16-08-2014 11:39PM

Sikie wrote: »

Don't knock the Argos Insurance, I always got it with portable DVD players for the kids as it was a one way bet that the unit would be broke within 18 months and they always replaced them no quibble

The Sale Of Goods act covers us for upto 7 years, so insurance is a waste of time.

Do a search for threads on here about and youll see.

Doge · 16-08-2014 11:41PM

ch750536 wrote: »

You are covered by law for electronics for up to 6 years.

Ooop, didnt see your post first!

AGoodison · 17-08-2014 12:09PM

Doge wrote: »

The Sale Of Goods act covers us for upto 7 years, so insurance is a waste of time.

Do a search for threads on here about and youll see.

You're only covered if it's a fault that occurs. Insurance for most people would be accidental damage.

dunworth1 · 17-08-2014 06:12PM

jameshayes wrote: »

Anyone know if reductions that happen in the UK branchs follow over here? Have an eye on something and it just got reduced in the UK but not here..

is it a bike?

jameshayes · 17-08-2014 06:22PM

dunworth1 wrote: »

is it a bike?

No

(maybe!)

Rucking_Fetard · 17-08-2014 06:29PM

^^lol

Muahahaha · 18-08-2014 02:51AM

PaddyFagan wrote: »

From http://www.rte.ie/tv/theafternoonshow/2010/0330/warrantiesandguarantees894.html

Paddy

Never knew that, thanks Paddy.

But just wondering anytime I've ever owned laptops it's always at the 2 year mark they begin to slow down. You virus check them and all that but nothing seems to work. They still function but at a speed that is too frustrating to use. Now if you brought back a laptop or tablet like that after 2 years how would it be seen ? As a software problem or a hardware one ?

Also what is the life expectancy of tablets, laptops, etc. what does consumer law see as 'reasonable'?

ch750536 · 18-08-2014 08:15AM

Muahahaha wrote: »

Never knew that, thanks Paddy.

But just wondering anytime I've ever owned laptops it's always at the 2 year mark they begin to slow down. You virus check them and all that but nothing seems to work. They still function but at a speed that is too frustrating to use. Now if you brought back a laptop or tablet like that after 2 years how would it be seen ? As a software problem or a hardware one ?

Also what is the life expectancy of tablets, laptops, etc. what does consumer law see as 'reasonable'?

I had a 4 year old laptop replaced with a new one. TV was 30 months old. Toaster 30 months.

Fresh Pots · 18-08-2014 08:31AM

ch750536 wrote: »

I had a 4 year old laptop replaced with a new one. TV was 30 months old. Toaster 30 months.

You must have a neck like a jockeys bo**ix!

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