Chat thread for Amazon Black Friday/Cyber Monday

septictank · 17-11-2018 3:17am

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

After deciding to not pull the trigger on yesterdays Philips 43inch tv for 399 it's now shot up to 480 and I have non-buyers remorse.
This is worse than buyers remorse

This any good for ye?

https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=13780

iggy · 17-11-2018 10:44am

Reckon the new 4k firestick will be going for £35 next Fri so I'd hold off buying the older model.

Hibrasil · 17-11-2018 10:48am

Masala wrote: »

What about AddressPal???? Can I trust them??

I have used Addresspal from time to time and never had an issue - nominate your Post Office and when it arrives you get a text confirming same.

goodtiming · 17-11-2018 10:55am

Hibrasil wrote: »

I have used Addresspal from time to time and never had an issue - nominate your Post Office and when it arrives you get a text confirming same.

Do they deliver large packages?

I know PW will deliver a telly up to 55 inches but Amazon won't deliver bigger to northern Ireland. Just wondering if AddressPal might work.

qwabercd · 17-11-2018 11:59am

Is there any way for multiple products to be delivered together for parcel motel? For example when I order 3 items from different vendors I get hit with 3 separate PM charges.

ButtersSuki · 17-11-2018 12:04pm

qwabercd wrote: »

Is there any way for multiple products to be delivered together for parcel motel? For example when I order 3 items from different vendors I get hit with 3 separate PM charges.

Not from different vendors, no.

billbond4 · 17-11-2018 12:50pm

iggy wrote: »

Reckon the new 4k firestick will be going for £35 next Fri so I'd hold off buying the older model.

Yip, I'm thinking the same

extra gravy · 17-11-2018 12:53pm

iggy wrote: »

Reckon the new 4k firestick will be going for £35 next Fri so I'd hold off buying the older model.

Picked up the older one yesterday. Is there much of a difference specs wise? I wouldn't have much need for 4k.

billbond4 · 17-11-2018 12:57pm

extra gravy wrote: »

Picked up the older one yesterday. Is there much of a difference specs wise? I wouldn't have much need for 4k.

I like the new remote and spec is improved

lovehathi · 17-11-2018 1:03pm

km79 wrote: »

Do people buy perfume from amazon ? Have to get some euphoria blossom as a Xmas present but didn’t seem to be too many stockists with prime delivery ?

bought many times, through addresspal

Ardent · 17-11-2018 1:04pm

Just opened a new account to avail of Prime. Anyone know how to claim free credit via gift cards or top-ups? I don't see any such promotions for my new account...

Thomyokk · 17-11-2018 1:10pm

Ardent wrote: »

Just opened a new account to avail of Prime. Anyone know how to claim free credit via gift cards or top-ups? I don't see any such promotions for my new account...

I got a fiver for downloading the app yesterday on a new account

rocky · 17-11-2018 1:12pm

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

After deciding to not pull the trigger on yesterdays Philips 43inch tv for 399 it's now shot up to 480 and I have non-buyers remorse.
This is worse than buyers remorse

I got this LG 43 inch 2 weeks ago for 399 (currently 389 on the website), happy with it
https://www.expert.ie/products/tv-dvd/televisions/32-inch/lg-43uk6300plb-43-4k-ultra-hd-smart-led-tv

Edit : not sure about the philips, but this LG has 4k 60hz, HDR and chroma 4:4:4 which is recommended if ever used as a monitor.

Thomyokk · 17-11-2018 1:14pm

I jad a 49 " LG in the basket for €230 last year on the warehouse

Didn't bother with it in the end

Doge · 17-11-2018 2:24pm

I had the money for the Seagate 4TB external drive reverted on my Revolut card today but the order is not cancelled yet.

Very strange. Have had bad luck lately trying to get a 4TB external with Argos not notifying me if they were in stock after ordering one in.

Teyla Emmagan · 17-11-2018 4:51pm

All I want is a Dyson cold air fan! In case we have another poxy hot summer. I nearly went mad trying to sleep. They are still at a rotten price tho. I want an AM06.

MarkY91 · 17-11-2018 4:53pm

Would anyone recommend a specific 1TB external HDD? Never owned one before. Wouldn't know what to look out for

54and56 · 17-11-2018 5:11pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

Would anyone recommend a specific 1TB external HDD? Never owned one before. Wouldn't know what to look out for

Not sure you'll get a better deal than this.

Doge · 17-11-2018 5:19pm

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Not sure you'll get a better deal than this.

Just beware those aren't external and a bit over the top for an external hard drive.

Just search for 1TB Hard drive external on Amazon and there's plenty there for £40.

You should go with either Western Digital (WD) or Seagate.

Make sure it's USB 3.0 to get the full speed out of it provided you have usb 3.0 ports on the conputer you're using with it.

Also go for a portable one so you don't need an external power supply that plugs into the mains.

And the portable ones are smaller also, they use 2.5" drives instead of the usual 3.5" drives.

bromley52 · 17-11-2018 5:21pm

Teyla Emmagan wrote: »

All I want is a Dyson cold air fan! In case we have another poxy hot summer. I nearly went mad trying to sleep. They are still at a rotten price tho. I want an AM06.

They are great at warming the air but useless at cooling. You would be better off getting a normal fan at 1/10 the price.

Zascar · 17-11-2018 6:00pm

I really want a pair of Sony WH-1000 XM3's - are they likely to be on sale on Black Friday does anyone know?

rustledjimmies · 17-11-2018 6:07pm

Zascar wrote: »

I really want a pair of Sony WH-1000 XM3's - are they likely to be on sale on Black Friday does anyone know?

Best I can do:

Teyla Emmagan · 17-11-2018 6:27pm

bromley52 wrote: »

They are great at warming the air but useless at cooling. You would be better off getting a normal fan at 1/10 the price.

Sob. Do you actually have one? They get great reviews.

dealhunter1985 · 17-11-2018 6:31pm

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

After deciding to not pull the trigger on yesterdays Philips 43inch tv for 399 it's now shot up to 480 and I have non-buyers remorse.
This is worse than buyers remorse

Theres a 43 inch Philips on offer at the moment for GBP 299
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07C8X23S6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Enrico Palazzo · 17-11-2018 7:05pm

Zascar wrote: »

I really want a pair of Sony WH-1000 XM3's - are they likely to be on sale on Black Friday does anyone know?

If you look at the price history of X and particularly XM2, chances are XM3 are going to be temporarily discounted to under 300 euro some time between now and Christmas, but that's just a speculation. Amazon Germany and Amazon Spain have had the best offers on those.

Kolido · 17-11-2018 7:14pm

Zascar wrote: »

I really want a pair of Sony WH-1000 XM3's - are they likely to be on sale on Black Friday does anyone know?

Would love a pair also but cant justify forking out over €300 on headphones. Looking at these as an alternative. NC nowhere near as good but they get decent reviews. Gotta be worth £100 anyway.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-WH-CH700N-Wireless-Cancelling-Headphones-Grey/dp/B078VG82P4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542478221&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sony+whch700n&dpPl=1&dpID=41sGRqNYsZL&ref=plSrch

0gac3yjefb5sv7 · 17-11-2018 7:21pm

Looking for a basic laptop for college work, just needs to be fast and about 150-350? Any good sources

Pique · 17-11-2018 11:36pm

Kolido wrote: »

Zascar wrote: »

I really want a pair of Sony WH-1000 XM3's - are they likely to be on sale on Black Friday does anyone know?

Would love a pair also but cant justify forking out over €300 on headphones. Looking at these as an alternative. NC nowhere near as good but they get decent reviews. Gotta be worth £100 anyway.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-WH-CH700N-Wireless-Cancelling-Headphones-Grey/dp/B078VG82P4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542478221&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sony+whch700n&dpPl=1&dpID=41sGRqNYsZL&ref=plSrch

These seem to get good reviews for budget bluetooth NC headphones. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01L8C8WCQ

WhiteMemento9 · 17-11-2018 11:48pm

If you are looking for beats this is probably a good deal. Solo about 200 on their own and Power Beats on their own are about 150 on Amazon.

Please let's not turn this into a beat are awful debate :pac:

Beats by Dre Solo 3 On-Ear Wireless Headphones + Free Power Beats - €239.99

dan786 · 17-11-2018 11:50pm

WhiteMemento9 wrote: »

If you are looking for beats this is probably a good deal. Power Beats on their own are about 200 on Amazon.

Please let's not turn this into a beat are awful debate :pac:

Beats by Dre Solo 3 On-Ear Wireless Headphones + Free Power Beats - €239.99

That is not possible to get as Argos Uk have stopped delivering to any forwarding address in last few weeks. They cancel every order. Same as Currys UK who have also stopped shipping to the same.

WhiteMemento9 · 17-11-2018 11:54pm

dan786 wrote: »

That is not possible to get as Argos Uk have stopped delivering to any forwarding address in last few weeks. They cancel every order. Same as Currys UK who have also stopped shipping to the same.

That is the Irish Argos site?

Edit - Oops sorry I included the wrong link. I'll update it now. It is available on both.

tonyfillony · 18-11-2018 12:07am

Zascar wrote: »

I really want a pair of Sony WH-1000 XM3's - are they likely to be on sale on Black Friday does anyone know?

Yes 100% nailed on

roshje · 18-11-2018 12:18am

Zascar wrote: »

I really want a pair of Sony WH-1000 XM3's - are they likely to be on sale on Black Friday does anyone know?

I got these coming home from Sydney in duty free for €279 on a Friday in September so it seems Black Friday was early for me :pac:

vicwatson · 18-11-2018 12:35am

roshje wrote: »

I got these coming home from Sydney in duty free for €279 on a Friday in September so it seems Black Friday was early for me :pac:

Great price - I’d be happy with the 2’s

vicwatson · 18-11-2018 1:39am

Bose qc 2’s down to stg 289 according to a post in BF BA

vicwatson · 18-11-2018 2:46am

Wonder will they reduce much more by BF/CM

limktime · 18-11-2018 3:06am

Richard Roma wrote: »

A Bose Revolve Speaker is £155 on Amazon (£45 off). They then deduct a further £40 at checkout bringing it to £115. Free delivery to Ireland.

How do I get this?

Frunchy · 18-11-2018 3:09am

I'd stay from Bose, sale or not. Lots of money spent on marketing rather than product development. A bit like Beats in that regard.
Very overpriced for what you get.

Doge · 18-11-2018 3:10am

limktime wrote: »

How do I get this?

By typing Bose Revolve Speaker into Amazon ya lazy git! :P

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bose-SoundLink-Revolve-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B06XP9ZFTN/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542506861&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bose+revolve+speaker&dpPl=1&dpID=41au3Qr7M4L&ref=plSrch

Just make sure it has the £40 off promotion underneath to make sure you're buying it from amazon.

Doge · 18-11-2018 3:12am

Frunchy wrote: »

I'd stay from Bose, sale or not. Lots of money spent on marketing rather than product development. A bit like Beats in that regard.
Very overpriced for what you get.

Agreed. The Anker speakers are proof of that and offer better sound for a fraction of the price.

Frunchy · 18-11-2018 3:14am

Buy Other Sound Equipment

limktime · 18-11-2018 3:16am

Frunchy wrote: »

I'd stay from Bose, sale or not. Lots of money spent on marketing rather than product development. A bit like Beats in that regard.
Very overpriced for what you get.

What would you suggest, sound quality-wise?

limktime · 18-11-2018 3:17am

Doge wrote: »

By typing Bose Revolve Speaker into Amazon ya lazy git! :P

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bose-SoundLink-Revolve-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B06XP9ZFTN/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542506861&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bose+revolve+speaker&dpPl=1&dpID=41au3Qr7M4L&ref=plSrch

Just make sure it has the £40 off promotion underneath to make sure you're buying it from amazon.

I did that, but it didn't come back as £115, that's why I asked.

Doge · 18-11-2018 3:20am

limktime wrote: »

I did that, but it didn't come back as £115, that's why I asked.

Ah no problem, it should do it when you check out.

To answer your other question the Anker Soundcore Boost is a Great little speaker that destroys the Bose Sound link series.

You can watch and listen to a comparison video here from the best Bluetooth speaker reviewer on YouTube.

I'd recommend wearing the best headphones you have to hear the difference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9CumhsfOFI

limktime · 18-11-2018 3:29am

Doge wrote: »

Ah no problem, it should do it when you check out.

To answer your other question the Anker Soundcore Boost is a Great little speaker that destroys the Bose Sound link series.

You can watch and listen to a comparison video here from the best Bluetooth speaker reviewed on YouTube.

I'd recommend wearing the best headphones you have to hear the difference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9CumhsfOFI

£149.99 was the cheapest it went to at the latest stage of checkout.

Good to know. I'll check the Anker Soundcore Boost out.

CyberGhost · 18-11-2018 3:33am

limktime wrote: »

£149.99 was the cheapest it went to at the latest stage of checkout.

Good to know. I'll check the Anker Soundcore Boost out.

I wish Bose Soundlink Mini II was on the discount, I'd pick one up.

adox · 18-11-2018 9:22am

Frunchy wrote: »

Buy Other Sound Equipment

Apart from their noise cancelling headphones which are regarded as market leading.

A bit of a sweeping statement from you.

spr1nt3r · 18-11-2018 9:24am

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Looking for a basic laptop for college work, just needs to be fast and about 150-350? Any good sources

Fast for sub 250 is not enough even for Android tablet. You might want to look into second hand devices instead.

bidiots · 18-11-2018 9:31am

Pheonix10 wrote: »

Looking for a basic laptop for college work, just needs to be fast and about 150-350? Any good sources

At that budget, get a Chromebook

garion · 18-11-2018 9:54am

Top of my list over the next week or so is the Garmin Dash Cam 55.

It's GBP119 currently which is the lowest it's been so not sure whether to pull the trigger or not.

Any opinions on whether it'll drop further?

Chat thread for Amazon Black Friday/Cyber Monday

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