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SportsDirect.com

vintage01 · 2012-01-16 17:08:53

Some serious deals here http://www.sportsdirect.com/ £7.99 for shipping too. Anyone have any experience of them or bought anything from them. Some Useful Info Freepost Return Address (seems to work from Ireland) FreePost RRGJ-ZZSB-GLBX, Sport's Direct, PO Box 9034, Mansfield, NG18 9DD.

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#2652 11-09-2015 1:20pm

mcirsta

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vicwatson wrote: »

Thought this was Bargain Alerts? There is a forum for consumer issues

Sorry, didn't know where else to complain about it ... and sincer other people did complain about this too.

Btw my order really is late , it was supposed to be here today. Still I'll shut up about it, just wanted to know if anyone else is having issues with this.

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#2653 11-09-2015 1:20pm

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vicwatson wrote: »

Thought this was Bargain Alerts? There is a forum for consumer issues

Sorry, didn't know where else to complain about it ... and since other people did complain about this too...

Btw my order really is late , it was supposed to be here today. Still I'll shut up about it, just wanted to know if anyone else is having issues with this.

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#2654 11-09-2015 1:22pm

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mcirsta wrote: »

Sorry, didn't know where else to complain about it ... and since other people did complain about this too...

Btw my order really is late , it was supposed to be here today. Still I'll shut up about it, just wanted to know if anyone else is having issues with this.

They come by courier so it might not be late yet. They can come at any time.

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#2655 11-09-2015 2:09pm

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mcirsta wrote: »

Sorry, didn't know where else to complain about it ... and since other people did complain about this too...

Btw my order really is late , it was supposed to be here today. Still I'll shut up about it, just wanted to know if anyone else is having issues with this.

You said you placed the order Monday, and it's 4-5 business day delivery.
The day you place the order isn't counted as one of the business. So you've:
Tuesday - Day 1
Wednesday - Day 2
Thursday - Day 3
Friday (Today) - Day 4
Sat. and Sun. aren't included.
Monday - Day 5.

That's your timeline.

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#2656 11-09-2015 6:14pm

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youcancallmeal wrote: »

Dunno where you read that but it's nonsense, there is no flare at all in 501s, they are a straight loose fit. If you want boot cut then it's Levis 517 which they don't have on sportsdirect

Here, near the bottom of the page, first review.

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#2657 11-09-2015 7:47pm

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Proper 501s aren't flared.

These ones, at nearly quarter of RRP, mightn't necessarily be premium grade. Mike Ashley's involved!

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#2658 12-09-2015 10:49am

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OK so today I got the message that Barlin finally picked up my order and surprise, surprise, it's already in my town and being delivered on Monday.

If anyone is having problems the good news is that delivery is on time, the bad news is that they'll give you quite a scare as you'll see the progress on your order shipment very, very late.

Thank to everyone here that helped out and sorry for going offtopic.

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#2659 12-09-2015 10:50am

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OK so today I got the message that Barlin finally picked up my order and surprise, surprise, it's already in my town and being delivered on Monday.

If anyone is having problems the good news is that delivery is on time, the bad news is that they'll give you quite a scare as you'll see the progress on your order shipment very, very late.

Thanks to everyone here that helped out and sorry for going offtopic.

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#2660 12-09-2015 11:31am

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Phew, good info to know.

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#2661 13-09-2015 12:11pm

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mcirsta wrote: »

OK so today I got the message that Barlin finally picked up my order and surprise, surprise, it's already in my town and being delivered on Monday.

If anyone is having problems the good news is that delivery is on time, the bad news is that they'll give you quite a scare as you'll see the progress on your order shipment very, very late.

Thanks to everyone here that helped out and sorry for going offtopic.

But sure it's always been like that

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#2662 13-09-2015 12:35pm

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Seve OB wrote:

But sure it's always been like that

I ordered Thursday and just got an email with the tracking number this morning, think delivery will still take till the end of next week?

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#2663 13-09-2015 1:11pm

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Don't go by emails, go onto the site, log in, click my orders and track order, go by this, if you have ordered before you will see a pattern and it will give you an idea when the packgage will arrive, at least this is how i do it

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#2664 13-09-2015 2:24pm

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Just gone a bit mad and ordered a load of stuff from here. Stocked up on trainers, boots and hoodies for all the family, going to put them away for Xmas lessen the costs. And got my brother some fishing gear.

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#2665 13-09-2015 3:04pm

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Just wanted to add I've found delivery to be very fast - ordered 2 pairs of kids skechers on Wednesday lunchtime and they were delivered yesterday afternoon (Sat)

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#2666 15-09-2015 10:52am

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Anyone able to explain why i got charged €16 delivery when website says €11.99? Hoping i would get a quicker answer than emailing sports direct directly...thanks in advance

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#2667 15-09-2015 11:15am

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Is everything by courier?

Just want buy few things but not sure I'll be around for collection

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#2668 15-09-2015 11:18am

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Ordered Thursday with standard delivery, just arrived there.

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#2669 15-09-2015 3:45pm

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Ordered 10/9/2015 (after business hours) and got delivery today 15/9/2015.

3 business days. Never had a problem with delivery from sportsdirect

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#2670 15-09-2015 3:48pm

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I ordered Thursday and got my delivery today.
Now boyfriend wants to order more

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#2671 15-09-2015 3:55pm

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stoutykid wrote: »

Anyone able to explain why i got charged €16 delivery when website says €11.99? Hoping i would get a quicker answer than emailing sports direct directly...thanks in advance

Not all shipping is €11.99, it varies depending on size and weight etc.

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#2672 16-09-2015 3:19pm

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jonny24ie wrote: »

Not all shipping is €11.99, it varies depending on size and weight etc.

thanks i knew i would get an answer quicker here...

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#2673 16-09-2015 3:44pm

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The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Is everything by courier?

Just want buy few things but not sure I'll be around for collection

Anyone?

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#2674 16-09-2015 3:47pm

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The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Anyone?

All my stuff was delivered by DHL.

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#2675 16-09-2015 3:47pm

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Is this thread not just for bargin alerts?.

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#2676 16-09-2015 3:59pm

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The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Anyone?

Ye Kew. They use DHL but anytime I'm not home they call me and I direct them where to leave it (the bin). Or they leave it with a neighbour. You can also call them and let them know what day you are home

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#2677 16-09-2015 8:54pm

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Hoof Hearted2 wrote: »

Is this thread not just for bargin alerts?.

I thought it was too, gone to pot with people talking about their deliveries and what they just bought, no one cares, we just want bargains :D

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#2678 17-09-2015 11:10am

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Cheers zerk and bren for reply.

Will order some stuff so

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#2679 17-09-2015 9:01pm

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Lots of Skechers heavily reduced.

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#2680 22-09-2015 5:35pm

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anyone have the code for 12 euro off?
i emailed them complaining that i never got the code from my last two orders (started my xmas shopping early!)
anyway,
embarrassing reply when they say your order wasn't placed when the deal was on offer.

uggggghhh

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#2681 22-09-2015 8:22pm

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Shipping only €6.99 now.

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#2682 22-09-2015 9:29pm

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Charlie19 wrote: »

Shipping only €6.99 now.

That's the normal price.

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#2683 22-09-2015 10:04pm

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_Tombstone_ wrote: »

That's the normal price.

It looks like some on here thought standard shipping was €11.99.

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#2684 23-09-2015 12:02pm

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shakencat wrote: »

anyone have the code for 12 euro off?
i emailed them complaining that i never got the code from my last two orders (started my xmas shopping early!)
anyway,
embarrassing reply when they say your order wasn't placed when the deal was on offer.

uggggghhh

Same here :

"Unfortunately this offer was only valid on Thursday. As you placed your order on Friday the offer was over and your order would not receive a voucher."

however I've sent them the picture posted here : http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96791664&postcount=2604

still waiting for an answer :mad:

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#2685 23-09-2015 7:25pm

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Hi, I'm about to place an order to ie.sportsdirect.com is this site very trusted? I have doubts that maybe they will just get my money. Thanks in advance

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#2686 23-09-2015 7:29pm

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enricolungay1 wrote: »

Hi, I'm about to place an order to ie.sportsdirect.com is this site very trusted? I have doubts that maybe they will just get my money. Thanks in advance

very trusted, and you can use paypal if in doubt..

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#2687 23-09-2015 8:35pm

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enricolungay1 wrote: »

Hi, I'm about to place an order to ie.sportsdirect.com is this site very trusted? I have doubts that maybe they will just get my money. Thanks in advance

Is this a piss take? You have doubts that they'll get yr money? A company with a billion plus in sales a year!

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#2688 23-09-2015 9:12pm

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enricolungay1 wrote: »

Hi, I'm about to place an order to ie.sportsdirect.com is this site very trusted? I have doubts that maybe they will just get my money. Thanks in advance

Welcome to boards. Have a read over the thread and you'll find the answer to your question plus tonnes more.

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#2689 24-09-2015 10:42am

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enricolungay1 wrote: »

Hi, I'm about to place an order to ie.sportsdirect.com is this site very trusted? I have doubts that maybe they will just get my money. Thanks in advance

Does a thread that is 180 pages long about Sport Direct bargains not make you think the site is trust worthy?!

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#2690 25-09-2015 10:38am

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darconio wrote: »

Same here :

"Unfortunately this offer was only valid on Thursday. As you placed your order on Friday the offer was over and your order would not receive a voucher."

however I've sent them the picture posted here : http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96791664&postcount=2604

still waiting for an answer :mad:

Have you received a reply yet? I ordered over 300 quid worth of stuff (28/8/15) but have yet to receive my 60 quid voucher.

They advertised the deal until the 31st so....

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#2691 25-09-2015 10:49am

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igorbiscan wrote: »

Anyone got an update on the €12 voucher?
Ordered last weekend,no email about the voucher...

Have you received it yet?

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#2692 26-09-2015 4:36pm

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Bravestaar wrote: »

Have you received a reply yet? I ordered over 300 quid worth of stuff (28/8/15) but have yet to receive my 60 quid voucher.

They advertised the deal until the 31st so....

Still waiting I'm afraid

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#2693 26-09-2015 5:24pm

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Bravestaar wrote: »

Have you received a reply yet? I ordered over 300 quid worth of stuff (28/8/15) but have yet to receive my 60 quid voucher.

They advertised the deal until the 31st so....

would it not be one voucher per order?

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#2694 26-09-2015 6:55pm

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Billy86 wrote:

Went with a group a eight to a place near the hostel we were staying in, I nearly just got fast food instead because it was about 7pm ad I had been starving for the better part of an hour. We all ordered our food, and 3 of us ordered a starter as well, asking for them to go on the side (just something for everyone to nibble on) - the one I ordered was jalapeno poppers, because a few people had not tried them before. The main I ordered was paella.

Billy86 wrote:

She sheepishly just said I could take it and didn't have to pay. I took it because it was 10pm and I had been starving for close to four hours at this point - I had got to that point where you're so hungry that you stop being hungry! Anyway, back I went to the hostel and opened the box... the chicken was still semi-raw and the rice was only half cooked. Took a picture and sent it to the rest of the group, f***ing raging.

upinthesky wrote:

would it not be one voucher per order?

I thought the exact same

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#2695 26-09-2015 6:57pm

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Jeez I dunno what happened with the quoting there!!

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#2696 26-09-2015 8:49pm

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upinthesky wrote: »

would it not be one voucher per order?

It specified 12 euro voucher for each 60 euro spent. That's how I read it anyway!

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#2697 27-09-2015 7:24pm

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Who do people use to return faulty items to SD?

Size 7 Runners ordered for the Mrs last week; order arrived 2 different sized shoes in box - not a happy bunny!!!
Was looking at parcelmotel but cant find out if they will get a signature on delivery (SD recommend registered)?

Previous experience or recommendations with returns appreciated.

Thanks
Whitey

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#2698 27-09-2015 8:02pm

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whiteboard wrote: »

Who do people use to return faulty items to SD?

Size 7 Runners ordered for the Mrs last week; order arrived 2 different sized shoes in box - not a happy bunny!!!
Was looking at parcelmotel but cant find out if they will get a signature on delivery (SD recommend registered)?

Previous experience or recommendations with returns appreciated.

Thanks
Whitey

I returned jeans last week to Sportsdirect and used An Post. Just used ordinary post and refund was quick once they received them.

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#2699 27-09-2015 9:47pm

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whiteboard wrote: »

Who do people use to return faulty items to SD?

Size 7 Runners ordered for the Mrs last week; order arrived 2 different sized shoes in box - not a happy bunny!!!
Was looking at parcelmotel but cant find out if they will get a signature on delivery (SD recommend registered)?

Previous experience or recommendations with returns appreciated.

Thanks
Whitey

They will refund your postage also once its an error on their behalf.

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#2700 27-09-2015 10:17pm

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Probably wont get the refund as I need to exchange another item for size.

Thanks for the feedback.

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#2701 27-09-2015 11:02pm

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When did postage go up to 8.99?

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