Don't be ripped off this Xmas - shop around

[RMCF]

In the spirit of Xmas, I would just like to remind people not to buy the 1st thing they come across when shopping for electronics this Xmas.

I was urged to post this message after being in my local Argos store this afternoon. And they claim they do 'low prices' !!

I saw a 256mb SD card 'reduced' from £24.99 to the ultimate low of £17.49 - a bargain, eh?

Now I am afraid that unsuspecting customers (like mums buying for husband, sons etc) will go ahead and buy at this price.

I just did a quick search of amazon and mymemory, and found 2GB cards anywhere from £12.93 to £19.99. Admittedly some of these prices would be subject to p&p, but it would only be £2-£3.

So you can get a card nearly 10x bigger for less.

Shame on you Argos !! And I am sure that you are buying in these cards any more expensive than amazon or mymemory are.

[phillfyspoon]

Retailers are actually raising prices on most things and make them look like deals.

[mjn]

I save loads every Xmas by buying nothing, not even Xmas cards!

[Mr_Wistles]

Originally Posted by mjn

I save loads every Xmas by buying nothing, not even Xmas cards!

Good advice.

[la gran siete]

Originally Posted by mjn

I save loads every Xmas by buying nothing, not even Xmas cards!

Not even a pint of bevy? Tight git

[stealther]

I dont just do it at xmas I always look around before I buy anything. Google is your friend!

[la gran siete]

I bought a FZ7 panasonic camera for the missus for £199 from Digital direct including 256mb card , carry case and a two year warranty.Delivery -1to 3 days. hope it works thats all as its refurbished

[Joe90sDad]

I buy mainly off the net.

Argos is rarely the cheapest these days but you can pick the stuff up there and then, so it's worth paying the premium sometimes.
Time is money, as they say.

[mjn]

Exactly. I'm always on the look out for the bargains, but buying at Xmas is always expensive. Plus i usually give random gifts during the year, rather than at Xmas.

[DJT75]

Originally Posted by RMCF

In the spirit of Xmas, I would just like to remind people not to buy the 1st thing they come across when shopping for electronics this Xmas.

I was urged to post this message after being in my local Argos store this afternoon. And they claim they do 'low prices' !!

I saw a 256mb SD card 'reduced' from £24.99 to the ultimate low of £17.49 - a bargain, eh?

Now I am afraid that unsuspecting customers (like mums buying for husband, sons etc) will go ahead and buy at this price.

I just did a quick search of amazon and mymemory, and found 2GB cards anywhere from £12.93 to £19.99. Admittedly some of these prices would be subject to p&p, but it would only be £2-£3.

So you can get a card nearly 10x bigger for less.

Shame on you Argos !! And I am sure that you are buying in these cards any more expensive than amazon or mymemory are.

When has any high street matched an online price for anything anyway?

Pointing out the obviously there me thinks & how about Argos don't stock 2GB cards & their prices are the same if not cheaper than every other high street store..

[Geordie Jester]

posted elsewhere, but worth saying again.

I have found this a fantastic site for scanning the 'net for best price. Works better than kelkoo for media stuff

www.find-dvd.co.uk

click thru that site for music CDs too

[Adrenochrome]

Originally Posted by DJT75

When has any high street matched an online price for anything anyway?

I do it every day

[BrianC]

Originally Posted by RMCF

In the spirit of Xmas, I would just like to remind people not to buy the 1st thing they come across when shopping for electronics this Xmas.

I was urged to post this message after being in my local Argos store this afternoon. And they claim they do 'low prices' !!

I saw a 256mb SD card 'reduced' from £24.99 to the ultimate low of £17.49 - a bargain, eh?

Now I am afraid that unsuspecting customers (like mums buying for husband, sons etc) will go ahead and buy at this price.

I just did a quick search of amazon and mymemory, and found 2GB cards anywhere from £12.93 to £19.99. Admittedly some of these prices would be subject to p&p, but it would only be £2-£3.

So you can get a card nearly 10x bigger for less.

Shame on you Argos !! And I am sure that you are buying in these cards any more expensive than amazon or mymemory are.

Are those prices from an Amazon market place seller? Amazon have for all market place orders a flat fee of £4 plus 50p per kg for all electronics including memory cards, and it seems most market place sellers seem to make their profit from postage these days. I've brought a number of books recently listed at a penny Amazon then stick on £2.75 in postage each (not that I mind as I shop by the total price).

[JohnG]

I reckon Argos have always been expensive, especially for electrical items. They used tobe very handy, a place where you could buy loads of presents in one go, but now with online buying they seem to be out on a limb.
Mind you I expect the Mansfield store will still be packed solid with local thickies clutching their purses every day this month up until Christmas. That lot still shop at the Co-Op

[RMCF]

Originally Posted by BrianC

Are those prices from an Amazon market place seller? Amazon have for all market place orders a flat fee of £4 plus 50p per kg for all electronics including memory cards, and it seems most market place sellers seem to make their profit from postage these days. I've brought a number of books recently listed at a penny Amazon then stick on £2.75 in postage each (not that I mind as I shop by the total price).

Some of the memory cards on Amazon are from market sellers (indeed the one at £12.93 is), but Amazon also sell plenty themselves, much much cheaper than Argos.