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Argos Chat Thread #1

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  • #3062
    Travis Wide Rhino
    Posts: 8,317 ✭✭✭ Travis Wide Rhino


    BigCon wrote: »
    I remember when argos bargain alerts used to be posted in this thread...

    Yeah but we're talking about an Argos bargain and moreover discussing the customer service at a particular Argos store. Surely that's not unreasonably off-topic?


  • #3063
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,413 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    With respect all such chat and complaints should be debated in the Consumer Issues forum


  • #3064
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2629410/Trail/searchtext%3EGREAT+DEALS+ON+SELECTED+TABLETS.htm

    Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7" for €149.99


  • #3065
    colossus-x
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭colossus-x


    BigCon wrote: »
    I remember when argos bargain alerts used to be posted in this thread...

    Fe@k the bargains; Luvva bitta drama.


  • #3066
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,807 ✭✭✭degsie


    BigCon wrote: »
    I remember when argos bargain alerts used to be posted in this thread...

    At least it's gotten better since the "I've got loads of codes for other boardsies" heroes have been ousted ;)


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  • #3067
    TallGlass
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,906 ✭✭✭TallGlass


    I agree that these topics generally derail a thread. But unless people like us talk about it then these type of bargains will never survive.

    People, customers and managers need to be made aware that firstly you can't just abuse customers because there getting something for cheap.

    Secondly, it encourages people to seek out the bargain and not to settle for what your told first time. Stick it to them with what you know and that you know your rights. To it in a polite way also. This information is just as much a bargain alert as any. People sharing there experiences positive and bad helps others that may become the next person to face the clueless customer service desk person, cashier or manager.

    It steers the topic slightly away from actual bargains. But its happened to me many times and had I not said anything or complained online to head office, I would have ended up paying full price or not getting a cash back etc...


  • #3068
    Drumpot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,306 ✭✭✭✭Drumpot


    JohnDaniels wrote: »
    Argos deserve all the credit in the world for the way they honour these offers. They have always been amazing with regards this kind of stuff.

    Agreed. I just got mine rucksack from Drogheda just now.

    Have to say that bringing the email confirmation made it a smooth purchase so I recommend anybody who hasn't collected theirs yet to print it off.

    Your man at the till said "€62.... Eh I just need to check the price". Came back and keyed in something , no bother.....


  • #3069
    Invincible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,488 ✭✭✭Invincible


    zerks wrote: »
    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2629410/Trail/searchtext%3EGREAT+DEALS+ON+SELECTED+TABLETS.htm

    Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 7" for €149.99

    For €10 extra I'd get the Nexus 7 16GB or €30 more for 32GB version @ €179.99


  • #3070
    mylittlepony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 ✭✭✭mylittlepony


    I reserved the rucksack but the email sent was its orginal price. So that deal expired. Boo


  • #3071
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,272 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    mylittlepony wrote: »
    I reserved the rucksack but the email sent was its orginal price. So that deal expired. Boo

    When did you reserve it? That price of €12.24 was only up on the system for one day last week.


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  • #3072
    CH3OH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,126 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    New catalogue out

    Who's first to spot a misprice ?

    I think there's going to be a lot of disappointed customers
    A few thing I've looked at have gone up a lot
    I guess the really bad rate for Sterling is now being passed on


  • #3073
    maxiiim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭maxiiim


    So far scanner.today sees only 25 items went up vs yesterday, same items for co.uk and no other price changes - I guess tomorrow...
    CH3OH wrote: »
    New catalogue out

    Who's first to spot a misprice ?

    I think there's going to be a lot of disappointed customers
    A few thing I've looked at have gone up a lot
    I guess the really bad rate for Sterling is now being passed on


  • #3074
    CH3OH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,126 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    I've found one dropping tomorrow
    Canon Sx410 black 4294623
    red 4254649

    Currently €399.99 :eek:
    from tomorrow a more realistic €199.99( It is £167 on Amazon)


    If you are planning on buying anything tomorrow, I would reserve tonight before midnight

    If it goes up in price , there is a good chance that you could get it at the reserved price with a printout.

    If it goes down in price , you'll get it at the lower price

    they've just took down the reservation system


  • #3075
    Weyhey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 766 ✭✭✭Weyhey


    I didn't get the chance to pick up my reserved sofa in time yesterday. Tried to reserve it again yesterday evening but no luck.

    It was 279e at full price then reduced to 229e, I can reserve it now but price has increased now to 349e!!!!!!! Won't be buying it.

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3432022/Trail/searchtext%3EDUO+FABRIC+CLIC+CLAC+SOFA+BED.htm



    By the way where on scanner do you see price increases?


  • #3076
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    CH3OH wrote: »
    I've found one dropping tomorrow
    Canon Sx410 black 4294623
    red 4254649

    Currently €399.99 :eek:
    from tomorrow a more realistic €199.99( It is £167 on Amazon)


    If you are planning on buying anything tomorrow, I would reserve tonight before midnight

    If it goes up in price , there is a good chance that you could get it at the reserved price with a printout.

    If it goes down in price , you'll get it at the lower price

    they've just took down the reservation system

    I'm thinking of taking up photography in my spare time. Is this a decent camera to start with?


  • #3077
    CH3OH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,126 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    Techmaster wrote: »
    I'm thinking of taking up photography in my spare time. Is this a decent camera to start with?

    My post wasn't suggesting that the camera was a good buy.
    It was more highlighting the sometimes ridiculous prices that Argos reduce some items from.
    The camera was never worth 399. Its not a bad camera for 199 but the problem is that with so much choice it is difficult to recommend a particular model

    You would probably get better advice over in the photography forum.


  • #3078
    muincav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 810 ✭✭✭muincav


    10% off any TV over 499 with code TECH 10 at register...:)


  • #3079
    alastair_doom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭alastair_doom


    Few more codes:

    Receive 10% off any large kitchen appliance over €499 with the code WHITE10
    Receive 10% off any computer, tablet or mobile over €499 with the code TECH10
    Receive 15% off any indoor furniture item over €149 with the code FURN15
    Receive 15% off any coffee machine over €149 with the code COFFEE15
    Receive 10% off all cordless floorcare with the code FLOOR10
    Receive 15% off when you spend €30 on homewares with the code HOME15
    10% off any nursery furniture item over €200 with code the NURS10
    Save 10% when you spend €75 on jewellery & watches with the code JEWEL10


    http://www.argos.ie/static/Browse/ID72/Price+Cut/r_001/1%7CPrice+Cut%7CYes%7C1.htm


  • #3080
    Doodah7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,913 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    What's the story with Argos being €20 cheaper than Apple for a sim-free iPhone. Is sim-free the same as factory unlocked?


  • #3081
    Indestructable
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,394 ✭✭✭Indestructable


    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&productId=595526

    What do ye think of this tv? 550 after using the Tech10 code. A bargain?


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  • #3082
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    tallpaul wrote: »
    What's the story with Argos being €20 cheaper than Apple for a sim-free iPhone. Is sim-free the same as factory unlocked?

    Yes


  • #3083
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    I was under the impression sim-free devices lock to the first network SIM inserted?

    And factory unlocked phones do not. ?


  • #3084
    NegativeOne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 431 ✭✭NegativeOne


    Techmaster wrote: »
    I was under the impression sim-free devices lock to the first network SIM inserted?

    And factory unlocked phones do not. ?

    No sim free means its unlocked so your free to swap sim cards.


  • #3085
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    NegativeOne wrote: »
    No sim free means its unlocked so your free to swap sim cards.

    From Googling, it appears there are slight differences between the two.

    But yes both are unlocked.


  • #3086
    DoYouEvenLift
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,188 ✭✭✭DoYouEvenLift


    Indestructable wrote: »
    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&productId=595526

    What do ye think of this tv? 550 after using the Tech10 code. A bargain?


    Good value at least, it's £515/€740 on Amazon, good reviews for it on there by the way

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-50LB580V-Widescreen-discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B00J3OGJW2


  • #3087
    Thar_Cian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭Thar_Cian


    Do we know when those discount codes will expire?


  • #3088
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    DoYouEvenLift wrote: »
    Good value at least, it's £515/€740 on Amazon, good reviews for it on there by the way

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-50LB580V-Widescreen-discontinued-manufacturer/dp/B00J3OGJW2

    50hz motion rate is ****e. Anything fast moving will look blurred.


  • #3089
    DoYouEvenLift
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,188 ✭✭✭DoYouEvenLift


    Techmaster wrote: »
    50hz motion rate is ****e. Anything fast moving will look blurred.


    True, spotted that and thought it was a negative straight away but sure. Wonder why there are still TVs with that refresh rate being manufactured/sold.


  • #3090
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    DoYouEvenLift wrote: »
    True, spotted that and thought it was a negative straight away but sure. Wonder why there are still TVs with that refresh rate being manufactured/sold.

    Most buyers don't look at the refresh rate at all, only the features (smart tv, wifi, 3D etc.) - this is from working in Currys/PC World myself.

    It's something to look out for on cheaper TV sets. Although this one isn't exactly cheap either, which makes me wonder why its only a 50hz panel. The minimum panel you should be looking for ideally should be between 200HZ - 400HZ, for good motion rates.


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  • #3091
    DoYouEvenLift
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,188 ✭✭✭DoYouEvenLift


    Techmaster wrote: »
    Most buyers don't look at the refresh rate at all, only the features (smart tv, wifi, 3D etc.) - this is from working in Currys/PC World myself.

    It's something to look out for on cheaper TV sets. Although this one isn't exactly cheap either, which makes me wonder why its only a 50hz panel. The minimum panel you should be looking for ideally should be between 200HZ - 400HZ, for good motion rates.


    Are you still working in curry's?

    If you can, you should make them put bulletpointed signs with all possible information even the most knowledgeable customer would want to know on each TV, including response time because that's a big one for gamers. Argos seem to have started including it on some TVs as well, finally.


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