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Electric hair trimmer

billyhead · 2020-04-02 16:30:14

Any recommendations folks. With the barbers closed indefinitely I am going to have to diy it.

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02-04-2020 5:30pm

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Any recommendations folks. With the barbers closed indefinitely I am going to have to diy it.

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#2 02-04-2020 11:10pm
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I will need one also.Is it straightforward enough if you use a blade we 3 or 4?

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#3 02-04-2020 11:42pm
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I have a beard trimmer. There are various lengths and the longest is 16mm. Would this work ok or do I need an actual hair trimmer

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#4 02-04-2020 11:48pm
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Good luck trying to source one, you missed that bandwagon sold out everywhere was looking for one for OH and my boys with no luck, if you find somewhere selling them let me know!

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#5 02-04-2020 11:51pm
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SnowyMuckish wrote: »

Good luck trying to source one, you missed that bandwagon sold out everywhere was looking for one for OH and my boys with no luck, if you find somewhere selling them let me know!

Damn, you're right. It's one of those items you can no longer get on amazon

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#6 02-04-2020 11:53pm
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tuxy wrote: »

Damn, you're right. It's one of those items you can no longer get on amazon

I don’t do amazon I had too many bad experiences.

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#7 02-04-2020 11:58pm
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SnowyMuckish wrote: »

I don’t do amazon I had too many bad experiences.

Very different for me. For example anytime I have returned a product they have already started to process the refund before they even receive it.
But if you support more local business that's good. I use amazon because it's easy and I'm lazy.

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#8 03-04-2020 12:35am
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This looks like something I bought once. Used to use it to trim my head, now use it to trim my beard; https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4438403/Trail/searchtext%3EREMINGTON+HAIR+CLIPPER.htm for €28.99 except the one I have has a plug.

Or this one on Amazon; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Remington-Clippers-Lengths-Trimming-Detailing/dp/B012F8MS9A/ for £29.99

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#9 03-04-2020 10:03am
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SnowyMuckish wrote: »

Good luck trying to source one, you missed that bandwagon sold out everywhere was looking for one for OH and my boys with no luck, if you find somewhere selling them let me know!

I had a lot of hassle trying to find a half decent hair clippers in stock anywhere last weekend. I ended up buying from the Argos Ireland eBay store

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#10 03-04-2020 10:08am
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If your looking for hair clippers, Babyliss UK site. They have clippers in stock and do free delivery to Ireland. Just bought a set yesterday.

I went through web site up to payment, but it wouldn't process payment, so i e-mailed their customer services yesterday morning with my details.
At 4pm i got a call from a very nice customer support agent, who processed my order. Also explained that their system sometimes struggles with Irish address and numbers.

She said they have had a 700% increase in clipper sales, so i would be quick

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#11 03-04-2020 10:35am
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Max H wrote: »

If your looking for hair clippers, Babyliss UK site. .....I went through web site up to payment, but it wouldn't process payment, ........ their system sometimes struggles with Irish address and numbers.

Thanks! Just bought a set for £23 I used a Uk address through Address Pal with an Post so had no problem ordering.

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#12 03-04-2020 10:42am
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SnowyMuckish wrote: »

Thanks! Just bought a set for £23 I used a Uk address through Address Pal with an Post so had no problem ordering.

I have Address Pal as well, but as its free to Ireland, thought it would save a trip to post office during lockdown, she said they use DPD, be interesting to see whose arrives first.

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#13 03-04-2020 4:29pm
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Argos is back online offering selected items for home delivery

https://m.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?searchTerms=Hair&filter=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.argos.ie%252Fwebapp%252Fwcs%252Fstores%252Fservlet%252FSearch%253FstoreId%253D10152%2526langId%253D111%2526q%253DHair%2526c_1%253D1%257Ccategory_root%257CHealth%252Band%252Bpersonal%252Bcare%257C14418350%2526c_2%253D2%257Ccat_14418350%257CMen%252527s%252BGrooming%257C14418417

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#14 03-04-2020 4:33pm
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rubberdungeon wrote: »

Argos is back online offering selected items for home delivery

https://m.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?searchTerms=Hair&filter=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.argos.ie%252Fwebapp%252Fwcs%252Fstores%252Fservlet%252FSearch%253FstoreId%253D10152%2526langId%253D111%2526q%253DHair%2526c_1%253D1%257Ccategory_root%257CHealth%252Band%252Bpersonal%252Bcare%257C14418350%2526c_2%253D2%257Ccat_14418350%257CMen%252527s%252BGrooming%257C14418417

When I use the site and look at a number of the hair clippers it says use the full site(not mobile) then on the full site it says home delivery not available.

So hair clippers are not included in the select items.

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#15 03-04-2020 4:37pm
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tuxy wrote: »

When I use the site and look at a number of the hair clippers it says use the full site(not mobile) then on the full site it says home delivery not available.

So hair clippers are not included in the select items.

That’s a pity, posted with good intentions

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#16 04-04-2020 8:39am
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Bought a babyliss crew cut one in Boots the other day. €89 for the flipping thing but the wife said they had only 3 left on the shelf and that was the cheapest one.
I'm 37 years getting a short back and sides and gave myself a blade 2 all over the night before last. Love the feel of it and I'll probably keep the hair this way now but will probably need a hairdresser to tidy the lines on the neck and around the lugs sometime again

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#17 04-04-2020 10:37am
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https://www.babyliss.co.uk/super-clipper-xtp-hair-clipper-7475DU.html

Seems like a decent price for this one. 100 euro on argos

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#18 04-04-2020 10:41am
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This kemei https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MJFRF1N/ was recommended in another thread #85. I've one on order but price was £27.95 .

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#19 04-04-2020 10:43am
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bush wrote: »

https://www.babyliss.co.uk/super-clipper-xtp-hair-clipper-7475DU.html

Seems like a decent price for this one. 100 euro on argos

Thats what i ordered, gets good reviews

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#20 04-04-2020 10:45am
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Is it true that Argos not delivering hair clippers? Any other alternatives please?

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#21 04-04-2020 10:48am
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masterboy123 wrote: »

Is it true that Argos not delivering hair clippers? Any other alternatives please?

As on this thread
Babyliss UK site free delivery to Ireland

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#22 04-04-2020 11:17am
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Sorry I just read it now.

Could anyone recommend babyliss model please.

Max H wrote: »

As on this thread
Babyliss UK site free delivery to Ireland

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#23 04-04-2020 11:36am
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bush wrote: »

https://www.babyliss.co.uk/super-clipper-xtp-hair-clipper-7475DU.html

Seems like a decent price for this one. 100 euro on argos

Just got a slightly different model to that one (though still super clipper) for €72.50 on Oxendales. Delivery in about a week. Should still be in lockdown long enough after I go at my hair for it to recover again if I make a balls of it

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#24 04-04-2020 12:09pm
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Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Just got a slightly different model to that one (though still super clipper) for €72.50 on Oxendales. Delivery in about a week. Should still be in lockdown long enough after I go at my hair for it to recover again if I make a balls of it

Not a bad price and they have 25% off for new customers. I wonder can I cancel the babyliss order :pac:

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#25 04-04-2020 1:02pm
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https://www.oxendales.ie/shop/babyliss-for-men-7498cu-powerlight-pro-hair-clipper-set/uo690/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=2115

Any idea how's this compared to the Super Gold clipper?

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#26 05-04-2020 12:36am
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Have to admit my beard trimmer is beginning to look tempting :pac:

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#27 05-04-2020 12:02pm
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I ordered it today also, around 70 work euros.

Just wanted to clarify if shipping address shows Ireland for you? For me Ireland is there in billing address, but not in shipping address. Other address lines are all correct including Eir code.

Max H wrote: »

Thats what i ordered, gets good reviews

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#28 05-04-2020 12:23pm
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masterboy123 wrote: »

I ordered it today also, around 70 work euros.

Just wanted to clarify if shipping address shows Ireland for you? For me Ireland is there in billing address, but not in shipping address. Other address lines are all correct including Eir code.

if you have an order number e-mail the customer care e-mail, which is on the website to confirm your delivery address

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#29 05-04-2020 12:57pm
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masterboy123 wrote: »

https://www.oxendales.ie/shop/babyliss-for-men-7498cu-powerlight-pro-hair-clipper-set/uo690/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=2115

Any idea how's this compared to the Super Gold clipper?

I ordered that one. It's all they had left, better than nothing.

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#30 05-04-2020 2:03pm
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I ordered super clipper from Babyliss website. It was out of stock yesterday but back in stock today.
Let's see when it arrives though.

uncle_sam_ie wrote: »

I ordered that one. It's all they had left, better than nothing.

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#31 05-04-2020 2:11pm
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Salon Savers based in Dublin seem to have a good selection. Haven't used them personally so probably best to call first to be sure they have some stock.

I bought some stuff from Terrisales last week with next day delivery, but they are not listing many clippers on their site now so probably don't have many in stock just now.

The Wahl Super Taper at ~€60 is a good clippers and seems to be showing as in stock when you add to cart on Salon Savers.

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