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Amazon’s Biggest Ever Deals Event

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  • #2
    Thor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭Thor


    Some better prices to be had for the same items and deals on amazon.de.


  • #3
    bored_newbie
    Registered Users Posts: 806 ✭✭✭bored_newbie


    Lenovo FLEX 10 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Laptop Notebook (Intel Celeron N2840 2.16 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, Integrated Graphics, Windows 8.1) with Free Windows 10 Upgrade

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-10-1-Inch-Touchscreen-Notebook-Integrated/dp/B010LZHN2G

    £129 is the cheapest its been on amazon. ~ €185

    *edit* It goes to £133 ~ €190 when you get to the checkout screen.


  • #4
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    bored_newbie wrote: »
    Lenovo FLEX 10 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Laptop Notebook (Intel Celeron N2840 2.16 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, Integrated Graphics, Windows 8.1) with Free Windows 10 Upgrade

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-10-1-Inch-Touchscreen-Notebook-Integrated/dp/B010LZHN2G

    £129 is the cheapest its been on amazon. ~ €185

    *edit* It goes to £133 ~ €190 when you get to the checkout screen.

    Thats because Irish VAT is added.


  • #5
    badabing106
    Registered Users Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭badabing106


    Wow. Those are some shockingly bad deals. Just bought the horrible boots and the fifty shades Digibook before they get snapped up


  • #6
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    the page layout doesn't do them any favours.


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  • #7
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Meh


  • #8
    bored_newbie
    Registered Users Posts: 806 ✭✭✭bored_newbie


    The Lenovo deal seems alright, unless someone knows of a cheaper notebook with similar spec?


  • #9
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Doge


    I ordered this Sandisk Ultra Fit 32GB USB 3.0 flash drive with some other **** for £6.99.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LLER2CS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00


    Serious speeds for a flash drive that size.


  • #10
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Doge wrote: »
    I ordered this Sandisk Ultra Fit 32GB USB 3.0 flash drive with some other **** for £6.99.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LLER2CS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00


    Serious speeds for a flash drive that size.

    How much was/is delivery?


  • #11
    ifeelstupid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 443 ✭✭ifeelstupid


    bored_newbie wrote: »
    Lenovo FLEX 10 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Laptop Notebook (Intel Celeron N2840 2.16 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, Integrated Graphics, Windows 8.1) with Free Windows 10 Upgrade

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-10-1-Inch-Touchscreen-Notebook-Integrated/dp/B010LZHN2G

    £129 is the cheapest its been on amazon. ~ €185

    *edit* It goes to £133 ~ €190 when you get to the checkout screen.

    I was looking at this too but was told I should get a better spec one with 4 gigs of RAM - double Dutch to me:o


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  • #12
    Ha Long Bay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,327 ✭✭✭✭Ha Long Bay


    Its £6.49 for standard delivery.


  • #13
    Smash The House
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭Smash The House


    john4321 wrote: »
    Its £6.49 for standard delivery.

    For you and all the other amazon noobs, delivery is free when you spend £25 on items eligible for Super Saver Delivery


  • #14
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,750 ✭✭✭degsie


    Amazon Prime available right now for £59 for a year, ends tonight.


  • #15
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,065 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    degsie wrote: »
    Amazon Prime available right now for £59 for a year, ends tonight.

    Not really worth it in Ireland is it?


  • #16
    ridonkulous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 528 ✭✭✭ridonkulous


    Anyone else having issues with the deals being applied to their basket? I've placed two separate orders now. One had issue with the lightning deal discount, as it wasn't applied. Customer care sorted this out pretty quickly. On the second issue customer care were contacted again and he told me that I could only add one lightning deal to my basket at a time and that they needed to be separate orders. Anyone else ever heard of this? I don't remember this being an issue in previous years.


  • #17
    neonman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 584 ✭✭✭neonman


    Excellent perfect timing for an item I was going to buy. Costs €160 here but got it for €104.

    So thanks OP.


  • #18
    eh i dunno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,064 ✭✭✭✭eh i dunno


    Am I blind or is there no different currency option?


  • #19
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    eh i dunno wrote: »
    Am I blind or is there no different currency option?
    What options do you want?


  • #20
    eh i dunno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,064 ✭✭✭✭eh i dunno


    Mohammad Dazzling Nitroglycerine wrote: »
    What options do you want?

    Euro? Can't see an option to change from sterling


  • #21
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    eh i dunno wrote: »
    Euro? Can't see an option to change from sterling

    At the very end of checkout, just before you confirm your order, you'll have a choice between GBP and Euro.


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  • #22
    CH3OH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    eh i dunno wrote: »
    Euro? Can't see an option to change from sterling

    It is normally visible on the checkout page right hand side under Order details.

    Why would you want to?


    Generally the rate charged by your card provider is better than the rate offered by amazon


  • #23
    Jayop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,388 ✭✭✭✭Jayop


    Ah it is one of the things that puts me most of shopping on Amazon having no price displayed in Euro until the basket. Pain in the ass to have to convert everything over manually while browsing.


  • #24
    eh i dunno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,064 ✭✭✭✭eh i dunno


    CH3OH wrote: »
    It is normally visible on the checkout page right hand side under Order details.

    Why would you want to?


    Generally the rate charged by your card provider is better than the rate offered by amazon

    Be handy to have a rough idea how much it is euro while browsing the site?


  • #25
    CH3OH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭CH3OH


    eh i dunno wrote: »
    Be handy to have a rough idea how much it is euro while browsing the site?

    There was talk a while back about a google Chrome plugin that showed the prices in € on the Amazon.co.uk page
    Google " Google plugin to show amazon prices in euros"


    Haven't tried it


  • #26
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    eh i dunno wrote: »
    Be handy to have a rough idea how much it is euro while browsing the site?

    Agreed but they aren't going to appease us, given our whole population is the same as just Manchester!


  • #27
    Atticus Jung
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭Atticus Jung


    Tusky wrote: »
    Not really worth it in Ireland is it?

    Can i ask why? Looks like a no brainer in the UK


  • #28
    peckerhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    CH3OH wrote: »
    There was talk a while back about a google Chrome plugin that showed the prices in € on the Amazon.co.uk page
    Google " Google plugin to show amazon prices in euros"


    Haven't tried it
    I've been using it for ages. :)

    Link


  • #29
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Doge


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    How much was/is delivery?

    I Ordered £21 worth of stuff so got free delivery to Ireland.

    I was surprised it was free to ireland, i thought id have to use parcel motel / wizard.


  • #30
    Jayop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,388 ✭✭✭✭Jayop


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Agreed but they aren't going to appease us, given our whole population is the same as just Manchester!

    Almost all other major online retailers do it, so you would think it would make sense for them too. It's not like it would be a major piece of coding for them.


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  • #31
    Hollister11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,482 ✭✭✭Hollister11


    The current sterling to euro exchange rate makes the deals, not deals. I'm looking on the german site.


  • #32
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,017 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    I checked it a couple of times today and I have yet to see a great deal.


  • #33
    iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭iggy


    sugarman wrote: »
    Why anyone uses amazon.co.uk with the current exchange rate is beyond me.

    Stick to Amazon .de .fr or .es
    Can u get free delivery?
    I tried ordering from the Amazon Germany but there was no option of free super saver delivery?


  • #34
    IrishBlaine
    Registered Users Posts: 219 ✭✭IrishBlaine


    iggy wrote: »
    Can u get free delivery?
    I tried ordering from the Amazon Germany but there was no option of free super saver delivery?

    The foreign versions don't offer free delivery to Ireland.


  • #35
    Marhay70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    Plus, Amazon.de won't send random stuff to Ireland. I find it's hit and miss what you can or can't buy, whether from Amazon or warehouse.


  • #36
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    sugarman wrote: »
    Why anyone uses amazon.co.uk with the current exchange rate is beyond me.

    Stick to Amazon .de .fr or .es

    Absolutely.


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  • #37
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    iggy wrote: »
    Can u get free delivery?
    I tried ordering from the Amazon Germany but there was no option of free super saver delivery?

    Well, I find their delivery charges quite reasonable. I've got a number of items from them over the years and the most I paid was €13.00. And that was for delivery by courier c/w tracking.


  • #38
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    Marhay70 wrote: »
    Plus, Amazon.de won't send random stuff to Ireland. I find it's hit and miss what you can or can't buy, whether from Amazon or warehouse.

    You'll find that with Amazon UK as well. And the other Amazon variants. Each have their own "no Ireland" iirc.


  • #39
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Doge


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    You'll find that with Amazon UK as well. And the other Amazon variants. Each have their own "no Ireland" iirc.

    It might as well say - No Irish Need Apply :pac:


  • #40
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    sugarman wrote: »
    Why anyone uses amazon.co.uk with the current exchange rate is beyond me.

    Stick to Amazon .de .fr or .es

    and amazon.it .nl and .at (Austria redirects to .de)

    http://www.curiua.com/ - Price comparison - converts to Euro, but doesn't include shipping.

    http://priceonline.eu/ is another price comparison for Amazon


  • #41
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    You have to remember when purchasing from amazon sites based in countries other than the UK that cost of returning something you don't like can be astronomical.
    The UK version have an Irish address for returns.


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  • #42
    Hootanany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,477 ✭✭✭Hootanany


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    You have to remember when purchasing from amazon sites based in countries other than the UK that cost of returning something you don't like can be astronomical.
    The UK version have an Irish address for returns.

    Nope have returned several items postage paid once you choose amazon fulfilled.


  • #43
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Hootanany wrote: »
    Nope have returned several items postage paid once you choose amazon fulfilled.

    Is that if they're faulty? Because sending to amazon uk for returns is not postage paid in all cases.


  • #44
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    Hootanany wrote:
    Nope have returned several items postage paid once you choose amazon fulfilled.


    No return is free !!


  • #45
    randombar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭randombar


    Hi All, what's the parcel motel equivalent for Germany, also what are the restrictions on 48" TVs?

    Thanks,
    Gary


  • #46
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    GaryCocs wrote: »
    Hi All, what's the parcel motel equivalent for Germany, also what are the restrictions on 48" TVs?

    Thanks,
    Gary
    Mailbox DE I think - have never used it though


  • #47
    grindle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭grindle


    sugarman wrote: »
    Why anyone uses amazon.co.uk with the current exchange rate is beyond me.

    Stick to Amazon .de .fr or .es

    Because the UK site often has the item cheaper even after conversion?


  • #48
    Collie D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,400 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    Possibly stupid question but can you buy English language books on .de? I would assume you wouldn't get same selection and the 1p second-hand ones you find on .co.uk


  • #49
    tritium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,455 ✭✭✭tritium


    Collie D wrote: »
    Possibly stupid question but can you buy English language books on .de? I would assume you wouldn't get same selection and the 1p second-hand ones you find on .co.uk

    Yes, lots there. I've also gotten some amazing deals on technical books from their warehouse in the past.


  • #50
    Peig Sayers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭Peig Sayers


    Collie D wrote: »
    Possibly stupid question but can you buy English language books on .de? I would assume you wouldn't get same selection and the 1p second-hand ones you find on .co.uk

    Where do you find the 1p second-hand ones?


  • #51
    cunnijo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭cunnijo


    degsie wrote: »
    Amazon Prime available right now for £59 for a year, ends tonight.

    Sadly Prime is currently not available to Irish customers. I asked yesterday as I was interested in signing up under the £59.00 offer.

    If however someone here has it and it works for them please correct me on this.


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