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Gillette Fusion Blades

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  • #32
    Purgative
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,511 ✭✭✭Purgative


    Get yourself a safety razor, pack of blades, soap, smelly from shaving.ie.


    If I order early in the week it arrives Friday. Saves a ton on those over priced, over marketed schtick.


  • #33
    Corholio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,014 ✭✭✭✭Corholio


    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    The purpose of marketing is to purpose of advertising is to inform the consumers about their product and convince customers that a company's services or products are the best. it mightn't work, and might have the opposite impact for some purchasers. In this particular case it did put some purchasers off the product.

    But hey, if it's blatant virtue signalling impressed some of you, I'm happy for you :D

    I'd never say "Aww, are you ok pet, did our critisicm of your woke blade company upset you?" :pac:

    The ad was what? 2-3 years ago and still posting about it in 'Bargain Alert' threads, the real debating forum for sure. The same types that'd throw out stuff like 'snowflake', virtue signalling (check) or have the letters W, O, K, E (check) worn out angrily on their keyboard are still getting in little hissy fits over an ad that didn't even say what they pretend it said.

    Must have 'Gillette' on alerts here to get triggered.


  • #34
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,019 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Best thing i did was go safety razor thanks to suggestions via here

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2058052458

    I didnt pay silly money, still using up my old cans of gilette etc gel, then so far looking at soap stick (using your hands to lather is just as good, so dont HAVE to get a brush) and still using blades I got and sample blade pack

    https://connaughtshaving.com/rrment.html

    https://connaughtshaving.com/popular.html

    Palmolive soap stick was about E3 in some chemist, boots do one as well


  • #35
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,519 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Corholio wrote: »
    The ad was what? 2-3 years ago and still posting about it in 'Bargain Alert' threads, the real debating forum for sure. The same types that'd throw out stuff like 'snowflake', virtue signalling (check) or have the letters W, O, K, E (check) worn out angrily on their keyboard are still getting in little hissy fits over an ad that didn't even say what they pretend it said.

    Must have 'Gillette' on alerts here to get triggered.

    Far from it .....
    I will move away from any such companies if that's how they see their customer base.....


    Fcuk them.

    Ain't really a bargain either, way overpriced rubbish.


  • #36
    Tom Mann Centuria
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,426 ✭✭✭✭Tom Mann Centuria


    Well this is all perfectly fine as a thread. Bargain Alerts going from strength to strength. :pac:

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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  • #37
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Far from it .....
    I will move away from any such companies if that's how they see their customer base.....


    Fcuk them.

    Ain't really a bargain either, way overpriced rubbish.

    A bargain isn't really your opinion though, it's based on what you can buy something for today compared to normal.

    Suggest you unfiollow the thread.


  • #38
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,478 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    A bargain isn't really your opinion though, it's based on what you can buy something for today compared to normal.

    Suggest you unfiollow the thread.

    Not if it's a crap product. I'd put Gillette in the same category as a discount store razor,so not a bargain even at half the price.


  • #39
    Bazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭Bazzy


    I got The Solimo Razor from amazon

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Brand-Solimo-Blade-Refills/dp/B07D85SP14/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf1_0?crid=3N6WDOVSQF51S&cv_ct_cx=solimo+razor&dchild=1&keywords=solimo+razor&pd_rd_i=B07D85SP14&pd_rd_r=c0fa6603-5941-45be-96b4-a544704bca65&pd_rd_w=6yBvF&pd_rd_wg=p1ktI&pf_rd_p=0907528d-e69c-42de-9df8-628d56a339fb&pf_rd_r=D4HRFXNXVZF2AJKBY5F5&psc=1&qid=1615537552&sprefix=solimo+%2Caps%2C167&sr=1-1-f188f9fa-0157-48f5-a7ad-8e0892dbeeeb


    And to be honest I find it gives a much better shave than any Gilette i've used it cleans easier under the water

    The trimming tool on the back is not the best I find it hurts my delicate skin god love me

    But the blades really last I shave most days and got the guts of two months from one of the blades


  • #40
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,478 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Bazzy wrote: »
    I got The Solimo Razor from amazon

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Brand-Solimo-Blade-Refills/dp/B07D85SP14/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf1_0?crid=3N6WDOVSQF51S&cv_ct_cx=solimo+razor&dchild=1&keywords=solimo+razor&pd_rd_i=B07D85SP14&pd_rd_r=c0fa6603-5941-45be-96b4-a544704bca65&pd_rd_w=6yBvF&pd_rd_wg=p1ktI&pf_rd_p=0907528d-e69c-42de-9df8-628d56a339fb&pf_rd_r=D4HRFXNXVZF2AJKBY5F5&psc=1&qid=1615537552&sprefix=solimo+%2Caps%2C167&sr=1-1-f188f9fa-0157-48f5-a7ad-8e0892dbeeeb


    And to be honest I find it gives a much better shave than any Gilette i've used it cleans easier under the water

    The trimming tool on the back is not the best I find it hurts my delicate skin god love me

    But the blades really last I shave most days and got the guts of two months from one of the blades


    Might give those a run out sometime. Normally use a mix of Wilkinson Sword and the electric shaver. Get a few months shaving once or twice per week or so.


  • #41
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    kneemos wrote: »
    Not if it's a crap product. I'd put Gillette in the same category as a discount store razor,so not a bargain even at half the price.

    Again, your view on a product is subjective.


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  • #42
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,478 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Again, your view on a product is subjective.

    Right. So not a bargain.


  • #43
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    kneemos wrote: »
    Right. So not a bargain.

    In your mind no.


  • #44
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,478 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    In your mind no.

    We agree.


  • #45
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    kneemos wrote: »
    Right. So not a bargain.

    But a bargain to me that id otherwise buy in Tesco. Thanks.


  • #46
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    thenightman wrote: »
    Did my usual trick of signing up for a new account & free prime trial with new virtual revolut to avail of free Prime delivery. Are Amazon offering next day delivery in Ireland now? I've not used them at all since Brexit but it said I qualify for next day delivery & blades will be delivered tomorrow by 8pm.

    I chose the 19.99GBP 8 pack Fusion Pro blades sold & fulfilled by Amazon SARL. Cost 19.49e on Revolut.

    Yes, in some cases. Since January i've ordered maybe 50 items.
    Only 1 arrived next day and it was the only one that said next day. I've had a few arrive 2 days later but the rest within a week.


  • #47
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,249 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    They'd be a bargain to me too only I can't remove the import duty when buying through Amazon, I don't have prime if that's the problem.


  • #48
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    CoBo55 wrote: »
    They'd be a bargain to me too only I can't remove the import duty when buying through Amazon, I don't have prime if that's the problem.

    That's the problem. Without Prime, you pay for shipping. Shipping then brings you over the threshold.

    Most of the bargains in here would be dependant on the user having Prime.
    I have a student account which costs £3.99 (€4.67 per month through Revolut).


  • #49
    DenMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭DenMan


    The pro glide or the fusion, Which is a better Gillette blade? Pro Glide is the Champions League sponsored one, I saw it in Dunnes yesterday.


  • #50
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,249 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    Gumbo wrote: »
    That's the problem. Without Prime, you pay for shipping. Shipping then brings you over the threshold.

    Most of the bargains in here would be dependant on the user having Prime.
    I have a student account which costs £3.99 (€4.67 per month through Revolut).

    Sorry for being stupid I'm sure I missed it earlier, what is the threshold you need to stay below to avoid the import duty charge?


  • #51
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    CoBo55 wrote: »
    Sorry for being stupid I'm sure I missed it earlier, what is the threshold you need to stay below to avoid the import duty charge?

    From memory about €22 (confirm on Revenue).
    But you don't worry about it on Amazon. They will remove it automatically. So if you see something, add it to basket and see of the VAT is removed. some items have no VAT etc so wont be discounted further.

    Some tolls I bought last month for example.


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  • #52
    Hogzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Razorblade bargains always bring out the people who cant help the fact that they think they're better than everyone else because they use non mainstream or off brand shaving products.

    Its the same with beer bargains ("That [insert beer brand name here] is p/sswater, I wouldn't touch that if it was free") or bargains for any high end goods ("That half price Ferrari is hardly a bargain, I bought a 15yr old Fiat Seicento with my communion money and it does me fine")


  • #53
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,058 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    I won't use Amazon, given their appalling record as an employer.

    I got some Fusion blades earlier in the year on eBay. I used this guy in France, but there a few other sellers around Europe. Avoid the UK to avoid any customs issues.

    https://www.ebay.ie/usr/petitgrenier2014


  • #54
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,478 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    I won't use Amazon, given their appalling record as an employer.

    I got some Fusion blades earlier in the year on eBay. I used this guy in France, but there a few other sellers around Europe. Avoid the UK to avoid any customs issues.

    https://www.ebay.ie/usr/petitgrenier2014

    Do you boycott everything made in China as well?


  • #55
    Hogzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    kneemos wrote: »
    Do you boycott everything made in China as well?


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  • #56
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,058 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    kneemos wrote: »
    Do you boycott everything made in China as well?

    Can't remember the last time I brought in anything from China myself tbh.


  • #57
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,527 ✭✭✭Doge


    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    Can't remember the last time I brought in anything from China myself tbh.

    Buying from China and buying a China made product are 2 different things.
    I bet 90% of the products outside of groceries you buy were originally made in China.


  • #58
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,182 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    I won't use Amazon, given their appalling record as an employer.

    I got some Fusion blades earlier in the year on eBay. I used this guy in France, but there a few other sellers around Europe. Avoid the UK to avoid any customs issues.

    https://www.ebay.ie/usr/petitgrenier2014

    What's he like as an employer? You've checked obviously.


  • #59
    thenightman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 561 ✭✭✭thenightman


    Gumbo wrote: »
    Yes, in some cases. Since January i've ordered maybe 50 items.
    Only 1 arrived next day and it was the only one that said next day. I've had a few arrive 2 days later but the rest within a week.


    Delivered this evening by Amazon according to sticker on the van. Probably dependent on the stuff they keep on hand in the distribution centre here that doesn't come from England maybe.


  • #60
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,058 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    killbillvol2 wrote: »
    What's he like as an employer? You've checked obviously.

    He's a one man show, as far as I can work out. I certainly haven't seen articles about his union busting tactics and his exploitation of low paid staff while dramatically increasing his own personal wealth, so there's that.


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  • #61
    thenightman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 561 ✭✭✭thenightman


    dodzy wrote: »
    That’s some trick alright. Spending over 6€ more than was pointed out 2 posts up. Way to go. Fusion pro vs fusion?


    Love your anger over such a pointless post! I use the fusion pro ones as I find them the least irritating to shave with every day for work. I was going to buy a 4 pack refill of them in Boots the other day for 17 odd quid. Instead I got double that amount delivered the next day for 19e.

    Also, the ones linked in the post you were on about were GBP 15.75 ((18e) when I looked, so figured I'd splurge and spend an extra 1e on ones I actually wanted.


    Have a nice weekend!


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