SportsDirect.com

gazzaman22

jaymcg91 wrote: »

I think I paid around €8. The shoes were only €29, but I sent them back out of principle :P.

Was that with an post??? Was it a packet?? Or a parcel. ?
I'm going by an post website and getting a quote for about 20 notes 😀😀

wildrover444

Anybody got any decent football boots or astro turf boots off sports direct. I'm playing a lot of soccer on artificial grass lately and looking to get a pair. Seems to be a lot cheaper on there site than in the shops.

jaymcg91

gazzaman22 wrote: »

Was that with an post??? Was it a packet?? Or a parcel. ?
I'm going by an post website and getting a quote for about 20 notes 😀😀

Parcel, I just used the same box and bag they sent them in (that's why I'm always so careful when opening stuff). I didn't send it registered like, just in the regular mail.

Liam O

Has anyone bought any running shoes they'd recommend from here?

firestarter51

Liam O wrote: »

Has anyone bought any running shoes they'd recommend from here?

Asics

racso1975

firestarter51 wrote: »

Asics

But not if you have a wide foot. Nike zoom vomero range I find great but I love a lot of cushioning. Also brooks transcend are great

firestarter51

racso1975 wrote: »

But not if you have a wide foot. Nike zoom vomero range I find great but I love a lot of cushioning. Also brooks transcend are great

No mention of wide foot in the question I answered

Liam O

Yeah, my feet aren't that wide

Anyone gotten any of the cheaper ones?

firestarter51

Liam O wrote: »

Yeah, my feet aren't that wide

Anyone gotten any of the cheaper ones?

If you go for the older model Asics like gel kayano 17 these were around the €60 last time I ordered
They change the number and colour every year

arch20000

Liam O wrote: »

Yeah, my feet aren't that wide

Anyone gotten any of the cheaper ones?

I tried a pair of Karrimor as they were cheap. Waste of money.
I use a pair of asics that were flagged on Bargain Alerts over christmas that I got for £25 not in Sportsdirect. Can't remember where.

Five5

Any codes going? and also is there free delivery over 100?

gazzaman22

Five5 wrote: »

Any codes going? and also is there free delivery over 100?

No codes 😕
Last order I had in there last week was about 110. But no free delivery. Wonder has it to be the equivalent to 100 sterling....

Charlie19

Five5 wrote: »

Any codes going? and also is there free delivery over 100?

If there is anything on half decent, you'll be emailed about it.

The last good promotion was the 20% off a couple of weeks ago. I haven't noticed free delivery in a while, it was probably christmas when they had free delivery plus a % off.

rockihudson

just got email .use code SUMMER10 FOR 10%

SmallTeapot

Excellent! thank you for the heads up.

_Tombstone_

Holding out for a proper 20%

Must try summer20

joujoujou

Try summer30 !!

fdevine

FYI the 10% off is only valid until 11.59 on Sunday

Maggiesims

I have 4 items in my bag, went to checkout and was charged 7.99 delivery. When did it increase to 7.99

Snoopy1

Maggiesims wrote: »

I have 4 items in my bag, went to checkout and was charged 7.99 delivery. When did it increase to 7.99

A long time ago

Cantona's Collars

Summer 10 code extended until midnight tonight with another 10% off running gear.

Nemeses2050

Maggiesims wrote: »

I have 4 items in my bag, went to checkout and was charged 7.99 delivery. When did it increase to 7.99

I was offered delivery at 14.99 by Barlin, so I went through Parcel Motel.

NATLOR

Nemeses2050 wrote: »

I was offered delivery at 14.99 by Barlin, so I went through Parcel Motel.

Delivery coming up for me at €6.98 or €10.99 for express

SmallTeapot

Nemeses2050 wrote: »

I was offered delivery at 14.99 by Barlin, so I went through Parcel Motel.

I was charged €8.99 for an order over €200.00 on Sunday night....

MrWalsh

Maggiesims wrote: »

I have 4 items in my bag, went to checkout and was charged 7.99 delivery. When did it increase to 7.99

The odd thing is, if you are using ebay, the description tells you it is 4.99 delivery to the UK but then it just applies 7.99.

Yesterday I began to order 2 pairs of running pants from their UK ebay shop front and I was going to use Parcel Motel:

The pants were 12 pounds each so it was coming in a 24 pounds plus 7.99 for delivery = 32 pounds. Converted that is ~45 euro.

I decided to check on their .ie site and the order came in at 14.40 euro per pair of pants plus 6.98 euro Barlin delivery - so 35.78 euro in total. Quite a difference!!

Seve OB

MrWalsh wrote: »

The odd thing is, if you are using ebay, the description tells you it is 4.99 delivery to the UK but then it just applies 7.99.

Yesterday I began to order 2 pairs of running pants from their UK ebay shop front and I was going to use Parcel Motel:

The pants were 12 pounds each so it was coming in a 24 pounds plus 7.99 for delivery = 32 pounds. Converted that is ~45 euro.

I decided to check on their .ie site and the order came in at 14.40 euro per pair of pants plus 6.98 euro Barlin delivery - so 35.78 euro in total. Quite a difference!!

as we all know the euro has taken quite a dive lately
sportsdirect though have kept their euro prices pretty stready so you would be pretty mad to be shopping on their uk site in stg

Nemeses2050

NATLOR wrote: »

Delivery coming up for me at €6.98 or €10.99 for express

I swear it came up 14.99 for normal and 24.99 for express, so I opted for Parcelmotel and my order was close to €100.

MrWalsh

Seve OB wrote: »

as we all know the euro has taken quite a dive lately
sportsdirect though have kept their euro prices pretty stready so you would be pretty mad to be shopping on their uk site in stg

Yes, I simply wanted to use UK delivery as I use Parcel Motel not to save money on delivery (although it usually does) but because I am not home in the daytime to take delivery. I diverted this one to my job but I dont like to do that too often.

Name Changed

I always seem to miss the codes by a day or two.

Bravestaar

Name Changed wrote: »

I always seem to miss the codes by a day or two.

I'm the same.

Name Changed

Bravestaar wrote: »

I'm the same.

The problem for me on Sports Direct is that the stuff keeps adding up without me even thinking. I went to buy a few things the other day and it came to a hundred quid. Just like that. I think I'll wait for a deal.

Pinch Flat

NATLOR wrote: »

Delivery coming up for me at €6.98 or €10.99 for express

Yeah same here I ordered some stuff I needed for holidays - walking shoes and trekking pants - was happy to pay the express delivery. Those were the delivery prices quoted. Still a bargain. Ordered Monday arrives Wednesday.

Juxtapose

any new codes?

looking to put in an order but the delivery price is putting me off!

Bravestaar

I have an order ready but waiting on a decent discount.

ED E

A little OT (sorry) but the boardsies of this thread might know, anywhere to get a rake of tshirts cheap? I've shed a few pounds and am looking to downsize the wardrobe. The ideal would be Tshirt Hell designs + SD pricing. Any ideas?

Allyall

Crap...

Really isn't worth it without the codes or free shipping.

I bought 3 pairs of Firetrap jeans................

All should've been the same sizes, but were weird sizes in different ways (crotch/leg/waist).

€5.99 to ship here.
€17.49 to return.

I asked for exchange. They said Out of stock and refunded me for the items.

So I'm down €23.50 and have nothing to show for it .
Only using places that offer free returns from now on.

witnessmenow

ED E wrote: »

A little OT (sorry) but the boardsies of this thread might know, anywhere to get a rake of tshirts cheap? I've shed a few pounds and am looking to downsize the wardrobe. The ideal would be Tshirt Hell designs + SD pricing. Any ideas?

Congrats on the downsize!

I'm thankfully on a similar trajectory, but haven't reached my final destination so I'm still pretty happy to just buy t-shirts in penny's (starting at €2.50 or something)

You could also try M&M Direct? They have some branded Tshirts (Jack & Jones) for around €7 or €8 at the moment. Try here

Sono

Allyall wrote: »

Crap...

Really isn't worth it without the codes or free shipping.

I bought 3 pairs of Firetrap jeans................

All should've been the same sizes, but were weird sizes in different ways (crotch/leg/waist).

€5.99 to ship here.
€17.49 to return.

I asked for exchange. They said Out of stock and refunded me for the items.

So I'm down €23.50 and have nothing to show for it .
Only using places that offer free returns from now on.

I agree and I also disagree.

If you know what you are buying and sure of sizes then it's a great site, like you I bought firetrap shorts and to say I was left disappointed was an understatement. They had firetrap labels on them but didn't have the feel of firetrap quality, sent them back and requested different item and it was ignored and I got a refund instead, down postage but a lesson learned, be very careful what you buy from here and be fairly sure you know sizes in advance ie had similar product before and are sure of size being ordered.

ucd.1985

Sono wrote: »

I agree and I also disagree.

If you know what you are buying and sure of sizes then it's a great site, like you I bought firetrap shorts and to say I was left disappointed was an understatement. They had firetrap labels on them but didn't have the feel of firetrap quality, sent them back and requested different item and it was ignored and I got a refund instead, down postage but a lesson learned, be very careful what you buy from here and be fairly sure you know sizes in advance ie had similar product before and are sure of size being ordered.

Sportdirect are know for buying up well known brand names and then lashing that brand name on very poor quality clothing (Slazanger, Dunlop, etc)

vicwatson

^^^
Mike Ashley owns those brands

MrWalsh

vicwatson wrote: »

^^^
Mike Ashley owns those brands

Mike Ashley owns Sports Direct.

vicwatson

MrWalsh wrote: »

Mike Ashley owns Sports Direct.

Of course, and Newcastle United etc etc

RayCon

I've noticed that once SportsDirect start selling certain brands that were once known to be decent (i.e. Firetrap, Sonnetti, Soul Cal, Kangol, Vision etc) - the quality drops off a cliff.

I think Ashley's business model is buy the brand, switch production of the product to the lowest cost materials and workmanship, stack 'em high, sell 'em cheap via his Sports Direct network.

Soarer

RayCon wrote: »

I've noticed that once SportsDirect start selling certain brands that were once known to be decent (i.e. Firetrap, Sonnetti, Soul Cal, Kangol, Vision etc) - the quality drops off a cliff.

I think Ashley's business model is buy the brand, switch production of the product to the lowest cost materials and workmanship, stack 'em high, sell 'em cheap via his Sports Direct network.

Welcome to capitalism.

SmallTeapot

Here's hoping for another code soon.... I'm thinking after the Wimbledon final maybe (rackets crossed )

Casey78

Some of the Lonsdale stuff like the polo shirts are excellent quality IMO.
I find the Slazenger tops don't last very long until they look beat up but most Lonsdale stuff I have is still looking good after many washes and wears.

ErinGoBrath

RayCon wrote: »

I've noticed that once SportsDirect start selling certain brands that were once known to be decent (i.e. Firetrap, Sonnetti, Soul Cal, Kangol, Vision etc) - the quality drops off a cliff.

I think Ashley's business model is buy the brand, switch production of the product to the lowest cost materials and workmanship, stack 'em high, sell 'em cheap via his Sports Direct network.

Couldn't agree more, Firetrap in particular

Gatling

Never had a problem with any of the brands on sd ,regularly spend €150 on orders from tshirts jeans and runners or boots .
Always have been very satisfied with the bargins.
Couldn't really be bothered who owns them or what business model they employ .

GvidoR

I'm also hoping for a coupon code. I want a new hockey (not field, just to clear that up) stick. :P

djo789

Allyall wrote: »

Crap...

Really isn't worth it without the codes or free shipping.

I bought 3 pairs of Firetrap jeans................

All should've been the same sizes, but were weird sizes in different ways (crotch/leg/waist).

€5.99 to ship here.
€17.49 to return.

I asked for exchange. They said Out of stock and refunded me for the items.

So I'm down €23.50 and have nothing to show for it .
Only using places that offer free returns from now on.

If You ship the items back with an Post as "Books" you will find the cost alot less :rolleyes: