Chat thread for Amazon Black Friday/Cyber Monday

loup

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Looking for smart plugs? any deal or good ones to get? Thanks

Bought these thinking they were worth a punt as only £12.99 for 2 plugs. Amazingly they were really easy to set up with Alexa and now working away on lamps here. Have ordered two more. Reviews say they may possibly give up after a while but will see, the reviews were pretty positive overall.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075F4SNPZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

davetherave

sweetie wrote: »

Got a £5 voucher for complaining about shipping speed. Better than nowt!

Got a months free prime two weeks ago after asking if anything could be done for the inconvenience of an item not arriving at the time specified by the two day prime free delivery. Wasn't inconvenienced in the slightest, it arrived on a Monday instead of the Friday as per the checkout shipping details. Better than nowt as you say.

septictank

wawaman wrote: »

Anyone know of any iPad deals?

Apple don't do deals,I'm in the market for a good basic. best prices I've seen have been on Amazon.
Depends on spec, 2018, 9.7, 32gb €294, 128gb is €379.

wawaman

Good deals in America but may not be so good by the time the cost to get them here is added up

septictank

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Looking for smart plugs? any deal or good ones to get? Thanks

Best I can see now is this one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Woox-Smart-Plug-Works-Alexa/dp/B07GB5D8RS/ref=sr_1_13?s=cyber-monday&psr=EY17&ie=UTF8&qid=1543244794&sr=1-13&keywords=smart+plugs

dubmick

Any good external hard drive deals going? 1tb or 2tb

Thanks

septictank

wawaman wrote: »

Good deals in America but may not be so good by the time the cost to get them here is added up

Any one have a rough idea of the duty on a $350 Ipad from the US?

Shefwedfan

septictank wrote: »

Best I can see now is this one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Woox-Smart-Plug-Works-Alexa/dp/B07GB5D8RS/ref=sr_1_13?s=cyber-monday&psr=EY17&ie=UTF8&qid=1543244794&sr=1-13&keywords=smart+plugs

Found them after I posted, look similar to the ones from Gearbest for 8 euro so might try gearbest

Officer Giggles

if you have an issue with amazon.es order, can you contact .co.uk for assistance

pleasant Co.

Officer Giggles wrote: »

if you have an issue with amazon.es order, can you contact .co.uk for assistance

nope

Officer Giggles

pleasant Co. wrote: »

nope

damn

I ordered two items shipping to parcel wizard, they've cancelled one item so I no longer want the other but the site says it's too late to cancel, going to get caught for amazon postage and PW

pleasant Co.

Officer Giggles wrote: »

damn

I ordered two items shipping to parcel wizard, they've cancelled one item so I no longer want the other but the site says it's too late to cancel, going to get caught for amazon postage and PW

Still try their ".es" customer service, they should be able to cancel it manually before it ships - email them in english and provide a Spanish translation through google translate.

Officer Giggles

never thought of that, cheers

Etnies

Address pal are very slow. Order arrived in Dublin Saturday morning, still not delivered

GBX

Etnies wrote: »

Address pal are very slow. Order arrived in Dublin Saturday morning, still not delivered

They could be extremely busy. Given its AnPost, they still have to be sorted and sent out to each depot.
There is a backlog of stuff as it is with AnPost https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=108722989#post108722989 - I know Amazon is not in China but once it gets here its into that mix.

Kenjataimu

rubadub wrote: »

Some things can be zero vat in the Uk so big savings to be had, e.g. bicycle helmets and some sport supplements.

It would be interesting to have a vat comparison list between Ireland and the UK for these type of situations.

On a similar note, I bought an item and got charged Irish vat.
Noticed a day later that a 10pound voucher appeared on the items page, so I cancelled and reordered.
But I got charged UK vat the second time.

I wonder if the redeem voucher button on the items page somehow bypasses the vat change when you checkout.

NabyLadistheman

Cannot get over the sound quality in that Anker sound core speaker, what a purchase

Mantis Toboggan

Suarezistheman wrote: »

Cannot get over the sound quality in that Anker sound core speaker, what a purchase

Alot smaller that I thought it would be but good sound great battery. Google assistant doesn't quite work, however then I've my Google home for that.

Wing126

Suarezistheman wrote: »

Cannot get over the sound quality in that Anker sound core speaker, what a purchase

It's not on sale again is it? Picked up two myself, one as a gift, but a friend missed out on it on Friday and was looking to get it.

Frunchy

I think it was a **** up on Anker's part with vouchers rather than a real intended sale, doubt you'll see prices like that again.

dan786

Etnies wrote: »

Address pal are very slow. Order arrived in Dublin Saturday morning, still not delivered

2-3 working days. Its only been one so far.

Etnies

dan786 wrote: »

2-3 working days. Its only been one so far.

From time they receive it or time it's in Dublin? They have it since Thursday in UK

Sir Oxman

Sir Oxman wrote: »

yeah got my PM notice it's here, will collect tomorrow

Thanks for posting the bargain mgray!

Anker Soundcore Motion B

Well that's a great bit of kit.
I'd never have bought at 40 pounds because I wasn't too pushed about bluetooth speakers but 60% off triggered the buy (and the reviews)

Great sound, super build and just what I needed for the bog

Joseph

I have noticed a lot of products on Amazon lately have been "redesignated" by the seller - for example I saw a face mask with 711 reviews, 710 of which were for a mirror! Anyone else noticed similar? I reported it and Amazon removed the listing. Seems quite deceptive.

tomplate

Joseph wrote: »

I have noticed a lot of products on Amazon lately have been "redesignated" by the seller - for example I saw a face mask with 711 reviews, 710 of which were for a mirror! Anyone else noticed similar? I reported it and Amazon removed the listing. Seems quite deceptive.

its a funny old place amazon

there's a lot of tat with dodgy reviews and other strange goings on

Tinder Surprise

Frunchy wrote: »

I think it was a **** up on Anker's part with vouchers rather than a real intended sale, doubt you'll see prices like that again.

This ain't a bad deal at all...


30% off the Anker Soundcore 2 which is the next model up from the recent bargain on here (Soundcore Motion

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-SoundCore-Bluetooth-Playtime-Resistance/dp/B01MTB55WH/ref=dp_ob_title_wld

£27.99 + free delivery

Kenjataimu

Joseph wrote: »

I have noticed a lot of products on Amazon lately have been "redesignated" by the seller - for example I saw a face mask with 711 reviews, 710 of which were for a mirror! Anyone else noticed similar? I reported it and Amazon removed the listing. Seems quite deceptive.

I noticed that too!

Reviews for a completely different item. Sneaky if intentional.

For Forks Sake

Anker speaker delivered today, for the size of it the sound quality is bloody impressive.

My €166 Xbox from .de is out for delivery tomorrow

timple23

Are amazon still doing the 2 day free shipping to Ireland for prime members? (Can I order 2 prime items and 2 add ons if my order is over £20 will they ship for free to Ireland?)

eezipc

Sir Oxman wrote: »

Anker Soundcore Motion

Great sound, super build and just what I needed for the bog

That's a sentence you would only hear in Ireland.
Now buy some flasks for the tae and you're flying.

david139

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Anker speaker delivered today, for the size of it the sound quality is bloody impressive.

My €166 Xbox from .de is out for delivery tomorrow

Does it support FM Radio?

ForestFire

Okay done now...

Got the XL Philips Air fryer in the end (Have the small one since 2015)
Beard trimmer
Garden trimmer
Kids Advent calendar
Kids Art set
Adult Art set
Football
Helly Hansen Coat
Bosch Electric Lawn mover (Warehouse Deal)
Oil Diffuser

And a tumble dryer locally to round things off.....


Of course all of these items where urgently needed:rolleyes:

jamescd

timple23 wrote: »

Are amazon still doing the 2 day free shipping to Ireland for prime members? (Can I order 2 prime items and 2 add ons if my order is over £20 will they ship for free to Ireland?)

You don't need over £25 to get free Priority delivery to Ireland if you have Prime. I ordered a USB stick for £17 and got free Priority delivery.

36085

Looking for a Huawei P20 pro. Anyone spot any good deals. Open to other options. Camera must be good!!

Joseph

Kenjataimu wrote: »

I noticed that too!

Reviews for a completely different item. Sneaky if intentional.

I think it is intentional, they must figure all these reviews - let's not waste.. so misleading

tony1980

Tinder Surprise wrote: »

This ain't a bad deal at all...


30% off the Anker Soundcore 2 which is the next model up from the recent bargain on here (Soundcore Motion

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-SoundCore-Bluetooth-Playtime-Resistance/dp/B01MTB55WH/ref=dp_ob_title_wld

£27.99 + free delivery

Great product. Use it all the time for listening to Podcasts at home.

MAJJ

david139 wrote: »

Does it support FM Radio?

It's just a Bluetooth speaker but if your phone has FM you can simply stream via Bluetooth. Or you can use the TuneIn app.
I also remember getting my Anker speaker last year and was so happy with it. I have plenty of separates and large speaker but this one impressed me so much for it's size.

Invincible

timple23 wrote: »

Are amazon still doing the 2 day free shipping to Ireland for prime members? (Can I order 2 prime items and 2 add ons if my order is over £20 will they ship for free to Ireland?)

I was placing an order today, had option of standard delivery or free delivery, ticked standard as understood that was a bonus of prime, but when I unticked standard and ticked free delivery, the total decreased by €6 odd.

Brian017

How much were the Anker speakers going for?

Sir Oxman

Brian017 wrote: »

How much were the Anker speakers going for?

about 14.75£

It was a huge 60% off - vouchers were pulled within a few hours though

Ryath

Brian017 wrote: »

How much were the Anker speakers going for?

£14.75

Very impressed with with it sounds great, well made and battery life seems very good had it on for a good few hours this afternoon and it was still at 70%

djb85

Looking at TVs on Amazon to take advantage of £ rate but a lot not shipping to Ireland. Any noticed any good deals on 50" LG/Samsung TVs?

Kolido

djb85 wrote: »

Looking at TVs on Amazon to take advantage of £ rate but a lot not shipping to Ireland. Any noticed any good deals on 50" LG/Samsung TVs?

Have you checked Littlewoods?

This seems a decent deal.

Can't comment on their customer service as I've never used them.

micks_address

Kolido wrote: »

Have you checked Littlewoods?

This seems a decent deal.

Can't comment on their customer service as I've never used them.

Havent heard good things about littlewoods... id look at richersounds.. can pay in either euro or pounds... great service and usually 6 year warranty

For Forks Sake

david139 wrote: »

Does it support FM Radio?

Haven't tried, mostly use Spotify and then TuneIn for the rare occasions I need radio.

slave1

djb85 wrote: »

Looking at TVs on Amazon to take advantage of £ rate but a lot not shipping to Ireland. Any noticed any good deals on 50" LG/Samsung TVs?

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/samsung-50-inch-ue50nu7020-4k-uhd-tv-369-delivered-ao-ebay-3121056

54and56

david139 wrote: »

Does it support FM Radio?

It's a Bluetooth speaker, you connect it to another device with Bluetooth and it'll stream whatever content the other device can play so if your phone has FM built in it should be able to stream the output the Anker speaker just as it would if you wanted to listen via a pair of Bluetooth headphones.

djb85

slave1 wrote: »

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/samsung-50-inch-ue50nu7020-4k-uhd-tv-369-delivered-ao-ebay-3121056

AO don't deliver to Ireland either unfortunately

CyberGhost

Sir Oxman wrote: »

Brian017 wrote: »

How much were the Anker speakers going for?

about 14.75£

It was a huge 60% off - vouchers were pulled within a few hours though

That was probably the best deal of this year's Black Friday. That and Anker battery backs for €11 from mymemory.ie

djb85

Kolido wrote: »

Have you checked Littlewoods?

This seems a decent deal.

Can't comment on their customer service as I've never used them.

DID have the same TV for €429 -> https://www.did.ie/samsung-nu7020-55-4k-ultra-hd-flat-led-smart-tv-black-ue55nu7020kxx-ue55nu7020kxx-3-prd?utm_source=pricespy.ie&utm_campaign=product_feed&utm_medium=referral