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    #1472
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Anyone else getting loads of errors when searching now?


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    #1473
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,278 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Anyone else getting loads of errors when searching now?

    I've just looked for 'PS4 Controller', 'Amazon Fire' and 'Zanussi'.

    No delays in any of the search- however the 'Amazon Fire' and the 'Zanussi' search results all featured Lego sets.

    Strange.


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    #1474
    terryduff12
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭terryduff12


    Are they open for returns on items?


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    #1475
    RiseToMe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭RiseToMe


    terryduff12 wrote: »
    Are they open for returns on items?

    Yuo returned item today and was taken to the front of the massive queue to do so


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    #1476
    Kenjataimu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Kenjataimu


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Anyone else getting loads of errors when searching now?

    If it's the problem I've been having, you'll have to put in the argos cat number.

    Browse on the UK site and then input on the Irish.

    And don't use the mobile Irish site, in my experience.


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    #1477
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    Also noticed they has 2 x 10kg plates for decent price too €55 https://www.profitness-supplies.com/home-weights/olympic-plates/rubber-olympic-weight-plates-10kg-x-2.html..
    Just note those are Olympic weights, which mean they have a 2 inch hole in them.

    If you got your set in argos or lidl it would be a 1 inch bar or dumbbell so not suitable, 1" holes are usually referred to as "standard", the 2" is "olympic"

    This clipper is good value, has all blades from 1 to 8, an #8 on the top of our head does not really have the appearance of a shaved head, its 1" long and just looks like a short scissors cut.
    https://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=15051&langId=111&searchTerms=wahl+clipper+colour&authToken=-1002%252CTb6zd56kFOpztp1WPmC9rktuDxQ%253D


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    #1478
    bored_newbie
    Registered Users Posts: 785 ✭✭✭bored_newbie


    ..


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    #1479
    champchamp
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭champchamp


    Is the reserve function/stock check down for everyone?


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    #1480
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 8,631 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    champchamp wrote: »
    Is the reserve function/stock check down for everyone?

    Yep all shops coming up as closed

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #1481
    Roberto_gas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    smelly sock wrote: »
    https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9413306/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C14419512/c_2/3%7Ccat_19780832%7CTelevisions%7C14419667.htm

    Great deal. Pity you cant actually buy it though.

    This is back in stock. anyone who bought out of EBAY any reviews ?


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    #1482
    shardylan
    Registered Users Posts: 626 ✭✭✭shardylan


    Roberto_gas wrote: »
    This is back in stock. anyone who bought out of EBAY any reviews ?

    Go with richer sounds .Lot less hassle and 6 year guarantee


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    #1483
    Roberto_gas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    shardylan wrote: »
    Go with richer sounds .Lot less hassle and 6 year guarantee

    you mean richersounds website ? Cannot find this model thr.


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    #1484
    shardylan
    Registered Users Posts: 626 ✭✭✭shardylan


    Roberto_gas wrote: »
    you mean richersounds website ? Cannot find this model thr.

    Yes & if you search them here they have their own page and will be very helpful in finding what you’re after (also look to pay in sterling you might save a little more )

    They have this one for £399
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-204659-lg-55um7050plc-55-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play-freesat-hd.aspx


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    #1485
    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,448 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Hi folks,
    How long does Argos on eBay site usually take to deliver?
    Thanks
    Mick


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    #1486
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    micks_address wrote:
    Hi folks, How long does Argos on eBay site usually take to deliver? Thanks Mick


    Delivery times are completely different now so past experience means nothing.


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    #1487
    obi604
    Registered Users Posts: 5,463 ✭✭✭obi604


    micks_address wrote: »
    Hi folks,
    How long does Argos on eBay site usually take to deliver?
    Thanks
    Mick


    Not sure. Are they normally shipped from the UK?


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    #1488
    onform
    Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭onform


    Roberto_gas wrote: »
    This is back in stock. anyone who bought out of EBAY any reviews ?

    I bought when it was available from Argos eBay at the start of April for €370, plus €9 for shipping. It was a good deal at that price but its €490 now, so you'll get better value elsewhere.

    I'm very happy with the TV, I had a 5 year old Samsung ue40h5500 before it and the jump in picture size from 40 to 55 was incredible. It does hdr also, and seems to do a good job for the price.

    The um7xxx series from LG all seem to have the same basic specs, the inclusion of the magic remote seems to be the only difference in some of cases. The um7400 doesn't include it, I bought one from Power City separately. So factor in €30 there if you want the magic remote (It's worth having for sure).


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    #1489
    onform
    Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭onform


    obi604 wrote: »
    Not sure. Are they normally shipped from the UK?

    3 to 5 business days, UK shipped with Fastway. At the start of April, I ordered a TV Monday morning and it arrived Friday morning.


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    #1490
    Roberto_gas
    Registered Users Posts: 3,935 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    onform wrote: »
    I bought when it was available from Argos eBay at the start of April for €370, plus €9 for shipping. It was a good deal at that price but its €490 now, so you'll get better value elsewhere.

    I'm very happy with the TV, I had a 5 year old Samsung ue40h5500 before it and the jump in picture size from 40 to 55 was incredible. It does hdr also, and seems to do a good job for the price.

    The um7xxx series from LG all seem to have the same basic specs, the inclusion of the magic remote seems to be the only difference in some of cases. The um7400 doesn't include it, I bought one from Power City separately. So factor in €30 there if you want the magic remote (It's worth having for sure).

    Thanks....i thot original offer was 490 only...will give it a pass until something else comes up....i have a good sammy so not in a hurry !


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    #1491
    Morby
    Registered Users Posts: 529 ✭✭✭Morby


    Hi guys,

    Would appreciate some advice on the following situation.

    I recently ordered that LG 55" TV from Argos eBay which unfortunately arrived smashed, thankfully for the heads-up from another poster on here, I would never have known otherwise as the box outside looked perfect and I was planning on leaving it in the box and not opening it as I'm moving shortly, so was going to wait until I had moved before opening it up for the first time so I could best transport it a sealed box etc...)

    Anyways, long story short, planning on returning the smashed TV this week and I'm in sort of a quandary as to what to do.

    Will I just return the TV for a full refund as the same TV is now gone up to €490, or will I get it swapped for the sake TV, or perhaps get cash back and get something else if there's something of better value to be had at the moment?

    I wouldn't be the best as comparing and discerning specs so if anyone wouldn't mind casting their eye over these few models and telling me which would be the best value (I'm getting swayed by the 58" ones) or best all round model?

    Would the LG be better than the Hitachi, Hisense and Philips, or is that a stupid question?

    I would like the bigger screen on the Hitachi and Hisense and I like the ambilight of the Philips, but don't know if I would be upgrading or downgrading.

    So stick with the LG, get money back and possibly buy eksewhere or go for a different TV altogether, what would you do?

    Appreciate any opinions, thanks! :)

    LG 55"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9413306/Trail/searchtext%3ELg+55.htm

    Philips Ambilight
    https://m.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10152&catalogId=15051&langId=111&productId=1610880

    Hitachi 58"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4078739.htm

    Hisense 58"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7279638.htm

    Roku 55"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4166517/Trail/searchtext%3ERoku+tv.htm

    Philips 58"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3444852.htm

    What would be the pick of the bunch of the above if they were all more or less in around the same ball park price?


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    #1492
    shardylan
    Registered Users Posts: 626 ✭✭✭shardylan


    Morby wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Would appreciate some advice on the following situation.

    I recently ordered that LG 55" TV from Argos eBay which unfortunately arrived smashed, thankfully for the heads-up from another poster on here, I would never have known otherwise as the box outside looked perfect and I was planning on leaving it in the box and not opening it as I'm moving shortly, so was going to wait until I had moved before opening it up for the first time so I could best transport it a sealed box etc...)

    Anyways, long story short, planning on returning the smashed TV this week and I'm in sort of a quandary as to what to do.

    Will I just return the TV for a full refund as the same TV is now gone up to €490, or will I get it swapped for the sake TV, or perhaps get cash back and get something else if there's something of better value to be had at the moment?

    I wouldn't be the best as comparing and discerning specs so if anyone wouldn't mind casting their eye over these few models and telling me which would be the best value (I'm getting swayed by the 58" ones) or best all round model?

    Would the LG be better than the Hitachi, Hisense and Philips, or is that a stupid question?

    I would like the bigger screen on the Hitachi and Hisense and I like the ambilight of the Philips, but don't know if I would be upgrading or downgrading.

    So stick with the LG, get money back and possibly buy eksewhere or go for a different TV altogether, what would you do?

    Appreciate any opinions, thanks! :)

    LG 55"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/9413306/Trail/searchtext%3ELg+55.htm

    Philips Ambilight
    https://m.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10152&catalogId=15051&langId=111&productId=1610880

    Hitachi 58"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4078739.htm

    Hisense 58"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7279638.htm

    Roku 55"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4166517/Trail/searchtext%3ERoku+tv.htm

    Philips 58"
    https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3444852.htm

    What would be the pick of the bunch of the above if they were all more or less in around the same ball park price?

    I had this arrive smashed also but luckily I bought mine from richer sounds and had the next spec up model sent as a replacement because of the issue .
    I bought this to replace a Hisense and would never go with another brand over Lg again . The Hisense is dreadful and the picture and colour gets quiet distorted because of the big screen . When I contacted them
    They told me I’d purchased a low cost model( I paid €500 ) Would never buy them Again


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    #1493
    mloc123
    Registered Users Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    I see checkargos.com is dead now.... any alternatives to checks which shops have something in stock... apart from manually doing it?


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    #1494
    Fitz*
    Registered Users Posts: 15,118 ✭✭✭✭Fitz*


    I have ordered something, but have been charged twice.

    Is there any way of talking to any support agent within Argos?

    Most of the online links seem to be broken, the costumer support phone number says to use the live chat online but the live chat online is saying that they are too busy to take chats and direct me elsewhere. Going round in circles here.


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    #1495
    Davy
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    FitzShane wrote: »
    I have ordered something, but have been charged twice.

    Are they pending or confirmed?
    One may just be a preauthorisation.


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    #1496
    Fitz*
    Registered Users Posts: 15,118 ✭✭✭✭Fitz*


    Davy wrote: »
    Are they pending or confirmed?
    One may just be a preauthorisation.

    Well 2 just got delivered!

    I can't access my account on their site, as the page is broken but I only have one order confirmation mail in my emails.


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    #1497
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 8,631 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    FitzShane wrote: »
    Well 2 just got delivered!

    I can't access my account on their site, as the page is broken but I only have one order confirmation mail in my emails.

    Check your bank account then

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #1498
    Davy
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    FitzShane wrote: »
    Well 2 just got delivered!

    I can't access my account on their site, as the page is broken but I only have one order confirmation mail in my emails.

    I meant pending/confirmed on your banking statement.
    How do you know if you got charged twice?


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    #1499
    Fitz*
    Registered Users Posts: 15,118 ✭✭✭✭Fitz*


    I've been charged twice on my bank account. Money has come out, it's not pending.


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    #1500
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users Posts: 8,631 ✭✭✭OmegaGene


    FitzShane wrote: »
    I've been charged twice on my bank account. Money has come out, it's not pending.

    Go to the bottom of the page and there’s an email address


    https://www.argos.ie/static/ArgosPromo3/includeName/ReturnsAndRefunds.htm&mvt=ar:roi:customer-services:returns

    The internet isn’t for everyone



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    #1501
    patrickc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭patrickc


    quick question

    I placed an order for collection, I got a text with a reservation number and it said we'll text when the item is in store for collection.

    it's supposed to be there tomorrow and I've to travel for it, so what do they mean by their text? it's not there but will be?


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