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Argos Chat Thread #1

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    #872
    AK333
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭AK333


    bennyineire wrote: »
    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1088935.htm

    What course would this student be doing

    1st year secondary school so basic is okay but some peeps have recommended better/faster ones so I'm still looking


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    #873
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭mcw92


    Soarer wrote: »
    Spotted that yesterday.

    The description is for a Sammy 50", but the catalogue number is for a 32" Toshiba or something. Would've chanced my arm with it, but there was no 32" in stock!

    It the catalogue no. was for the 32", its what you would have gotten I'd say.
    How does it show up on them touch stock checkers if you type in the Cat. No.?


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    #874
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭Soarer


    mcw92 wrote: »
    It the catalogue no. was for the 32", its what you would have gotten I'd say.
    How does it show up on them touch stock checkers if you type in the Cat. No.?

    Didn't check that. Used checkargos.com to check the stock.

    Would've been interesting to see what holds more water; the description or the catalogue number.


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    #875
    kooga
    Registered Users Posts: 2,886 ✭✭✭kooga


    yesterday when the catalogue came out i checked the stock checker and there were a few of the samsungs around.........now none! i wonder did anybody manage to get one for the lower price?


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    #876
    marklazarcovic
    Registered Users Posts: 6,215 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    I checked aswell ..nothing


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    #877
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    I wonder if Argos staff are on some sort of commission to sell that 3 year accidental damage cover? I bought something in Argos today, and the girl at the desk kept asking me if I wanted to purchase it. Money making racket if you ask me. Still, compared with most stores, the Argos staff are better than most.


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    #878
    Satriale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,023 ✭✭✭Satriale


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    I wonder if Argos staff are on some sort of commission to sell that 3 year accidental damage cover? I bought something in Argos today, and the girl at the desk kept asking me if I wanted to purchase it. Money making racket if you ask me. Still, compared with most stores, the Argos staff are better than most.

    i've asked them before are they on commission and they said no.(i suggested they should be)


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    #879
    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,872 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    I wonder if Argos staff are on some sort of commission to sell that 3 year accidental damage cover? I bought something in Argos today, and the girl at the desk kept asking me if I wanted to purchase it. Money making racket if you ask me. Still, compared with most stores, the Argos staff are better than most.

    I think it simply pops up before they can complete the sale, so they should be asking. Following rules, you know?


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    #880
    marty_crane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 298 ✭✭marty_crane


    I was asked that once when I bought a shredder. The shredder cost me €11. The replacement insurance was €12


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    #881
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭mcw92


    marty_crane wrote: »
    I was asked that once when I bought a shredder. The shredder cost me €11. The replacement insurance was €12

    That's cause they quoted you the wrong price :P

    When the item goes on sale, unless you check the little leaflet about it for the price, the price usually offered is the price of it for the pre-sale price(its the price that pops up on till.

    It is NEVER more than 50% the price of the actual item. Its usually around 1/3 or 1/4 the price.


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    #882
    Sikie
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭Sikie


    Don't knock the Argos Insurance, I always got it with portable DVD players for the kids as it was a one way bet that the unit would be broke within 18 months and they always replaced them no quibble


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    #883
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭mcw92


    Sikie wrote: »
    Don't knock the Argos Insurance, I always got it with portable DVD players for the kids as it was a one way bet that the unit would be broke within 18 months and they always replaced them no quibble

    Very handy for Tablets too.
    Buy a tablet for €129.99, cover is €42.99.
    One and half years later your tablet 'breaks', you have €129.99 to buy the latest tablet, or whatever you want really.
    If it breaks down under the 1 year manufacturer warranty, then the €42.99 is put towards the new replacement item, or refunded.


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    #884
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,269 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    marty_crane wrote: »
    I was asked that once when I bought a shredder. The shredder cost me €11. The replacement insurance was €12
    Ah, post-count building? Welcome to Boards!

    Please do not reply to this post unless you are genuinely trying to build you post-count. :)

    Not your ornery onager



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    #885
    marty_crane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 298 ✭✭marty_crane


    ....although I did think it was amusing at the time


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    #886
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    mcw92 wrote: »
    Very handy for Tablets too.
    Buy a tablet for €129.99, cover is €42.99.
    One and half years later your tablet 'breaks', you have €129.99 to buy the latest tablet, or whatever you want really.
    If it breaks down under the 1 year manufacturer warranty, then the €42.99 is put towards the new replacement item, or refunded.

    Well, in real terms you have €129.99 minus the €42.99 you paid for the insurance one and a half years earlier, which means you have €87 to buy the latest tablet ;)


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    #887
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭mcw92


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Well, in real terms you have €129.99 minus the €42.99 you paid for the insurance one and a half years earlier, which means you have €87 to buy the latest tablet ;)

    But you have a physical €129.99 to pay for the new tablet with.
    In real real terms it would be paying €172.98 for a new tablet, and 1.5 years later you have €129.99 to pay for a new one.:p


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    #888
    Harry Angstrom
    Registered Users Posts: 19,351 ✭✭✭✭Harry Angstrom


    Harry Angstrom wrote: »
    Well, in real terms you have €129.99 minus the €42.99 you paid for the insurance one and a half years earlier, which means you have €87 to buy the latest tablet ;)
    mcw92 wrote: »
    But you have a physical €129.99 to pay for the new tablet with.
    In real real terms it would be paying €172.98 for a new tablet, and 1.5 years later you have €129.99 to pay for a new one.:p

    Pretty much sums up the difference between a pessimist and an optimist :D


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    #889
    ch750536
    Registered Users Posts: 3,736 ✭✭✭ch750536


    mcw92 wrote: »
    Very handy for Tablets too.
    Buy a tablet for €129.99, cover is €42.99.
    One and half years later your tablet 'breaks', you have €129.99 to buy the latest tablet, or whatever you want really.
    If it breaks down under the 1 year manufacturer warranty, then the €42.99 is put towards the new replacement item, or refunded.

    You are covered by law for electronics for up to 6 years.


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    #890
    the_pod
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭the_pod


    I've heard of 2 years but never 6. Can you reference that please?


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    #891
    PaddyFagan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭PaddyFagan


    the_pod wrote: »
    I've heard of 2 years but never 6. Can you reference that please?

    From http://www.rte.ie/tv/theafternoonshow/2010/0330/warrantiesandguarantees894.html
    In Ireland as the statute of limitations is 6 years it means you have the right to take a complaint against the retailer to the small claims court for example, within 6 years of purchase. Your consumer rights do diminish with time so that must be taken into account. In addition you have to take into account the expected life span of the product in question. Also, you do not have these rights if you damage or break something yourself.

    Paddy


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    #892
    TequilaMockingBird
    Registered Users Posts: 4,392 ✭✭✭TequilaMockingBird


    One day I'll click on this thread and there'll be an actual Argos bargain.


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    #893
    jpb1974
    Registered Users Posts: 3,017 ✭✭✭jpb1974


    TequilaMockingBird wrote: »
    One day I'll click on this thread and there'll be an actual Argos bargain.

    2013's best bargain was at Argos.. the LG 3D Smart TV.


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    #894
    Rucking_Fetard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Rucking_Fetard


    jpb1974 wrote: »
    2013's best bargain was at Argos.. the LG 3D Smart TV.

    I think he means to much chat.


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    #895
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,127 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Lego Figure Torch, 2 for €20 or €13.50 each, takes 3xAAA Batteries so must be large enough. Stock levels not too good.

    http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=9113754


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    #896
    soc
    Registered Users Posts: 488 ✭✭soc


    Deedsie wrote: »
    Would anyone here have any idea when the next €5/10 off your next purchase promotion will be announced?

    They have an offer on at the moment - but only for a very limited time! 16/08/2014 - 19/08/2014

    Spend €30 on toys and get a €5 voucher


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    #897
    jameshayes
    Registered Users Posts: 3,772 ✭✭✭jameshayes


    Anyone know if reductions that happen in the UK branchs follow over here? Have an eye on something and it just got reduced in the UK but not here..


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    #898
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭Doge


    Sikie wrote: »
    Don't knock the Argos Insurance, I always got it with portable DVD players for the kids as it was a one way bet that the unit would be broke within 18 months and they always replaced them no quibble

    The Sale Of Goods act covers us for upto 7 years, so insurance is a waste of time.

    Do a search for threads on here about and youll see.


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    #899
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭Doge


    ch750536 wrote: »
    You are covered by law for electronics for up to 6 years.

    Ooop, didnt see your post first!


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    #900
    AGoodison
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭AGoodison


    Doge wrote: »
    The Sale Of Goods act covers us for upto 7 years, so insurance is a waste of time.

    Do a search for threads on here about and youll see.

    You're only covered if it's a fault that occurs. Insurance for most people would be accidental damage.


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    #901
    dunworth1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,326 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    jameshayes wrote: »
    Anyone know if reductions that happen in the UK branchs follow over here? Have an eye on something and it just got reduced in the UK but not here..

    is it a bike?


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