Author Topic: Tech forum Bargain thread (Read 199474 times)

JoeH · « **Reply #320 on:** April 23, 2008, 02:47:18 pm »

just put **RARE** next to it,. sells for 10 times the value then! Dont forget to bid against it yourself to up the value!

iSmiff · « **Reply #321 on:** April 23, 2008, 04:27:56 pm »

thats what mates are for

JoeH · « **Reply #322 on:** April 23, 2008, 04:37:34 pm »

Quote from: Smiff on April 23, 2008, 04:27:56 pm

thats what mates are for

you shill bidder you!

iSmiff · « **Reply #323 on:** April 24, 2008, 08:28:07 am »

It's not actually something I've ever done as I think it would be really easy for eBay to catch people out doing it, same people constantly bidding for your stuff, then check the addresses and bingo, we have a banning.

PaulF · « **Reply #324 on:** April 24, 2008, 10:01:32 pm »

Quote from: Smiff on April 24, 2008, 08:28:07 am

It's not actually something I've ever done as I think it would be really easy for eBay to catch people out doing it, same people constantly bidding for your stuff, then check the addresses and bingo, we have a banning.

You could start a RAWK thread asking for shill bidders, you need never have the same person bid on your stuff again, and as long as you were careful you didn't get too many from L4 and the surrounding area you'd be fine.

And besides, the more your stuff sells for, the more money ebay make

lucid-tentacles · « **Reply #325 on:** April 25, 2008, 08:03:42 am »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYokLWfqbaU

Says it all really

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #326 on:** April 30, 2008, 06:18:28 pm »

Apparently you can get GTA4 free with any XBOX 360 at Woolworths.

Sounds a decent deal for those of us without a 'next-gen' console.

redchiz · « **Reply #327 on:** May 8, 2008, 11:08:42 am »

Another good deal from the Apple refurb store: Apple TV 40GB; normally £199; down to £135.

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/wa/RSLID?nplm=FA711

Mudface_ · « **Reply #328 on:** May 8, 2008, 12:13:46 pm »

They pay you, right?

redchiz · « **Reply #329 on:** May 8, 2008, 01:34:16 pm »

iSmiff · « **Reply #330 on:** May 8, 2008, 01:38:52 pm »

the BSOD means nothing to mac users but is all revealing to windows users

Mudface_ · « **Reply #331 on:** May 8, 2008, 02:29:09 pm »

Yep, it means the picture is 10 years old, roughly the last time I saw one.

iSmiff · « **Reply #332 on:** May 8, 2008, 03:23:49 pm »

what OS is that from, Win98?

Mudface_ · « **Reply #333 on:** May 8, 2008, 04:19:43 pm »

Probably, maybe the first version at that.

.adam · « **Reply #334 on:** May 12, 2008, 03:03:39 pm »

Bags O' Crap are back in stock for anyone who wants to take a gamble...

http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/product.php?lang=&product_id=24719

People have had 8GB USB flash drives in the past.

iSmiff · « **Reply #335 on:** May 12, 2008, 03:31:54 pm »

aye, and people have had 5 dvd cases, 2 chargers for some random item and a shitty £2 VOIP Phone

I am not bitter.

JoeH · « **Reply #336 on:** May 12, 2008, 07:14:29 pm »

Quote from: Smiff on May 12, 2008, 03:31:54 pm

aye, and people have had 5 dvd cases, 2 chargers for some random item and a shitty £2 VOIP Phone

I am not bitter.

redchiz · « **Reply #337 on:** May 15, 2008, 02:39:08 pm »

These guys on eBay regularly seem to have some good deals on manufacturer returns/refurbs.

I have to confess I succumbed to the joys of the Panasonic DMR EZ27 DVD recorder (£129 at the mo in TESCO on "special offer") for just £73.25 including delivery. It looks as good as new to me and is a nice bit of kit.

Mudface_ · « **Reply #338 on:** May 16, 2008, 07:45:20 am »

Cracking price for an excellent card. These were almost £200 just before Christmas when there was a shortage of them. At £100, SLI almost makes sense.

redchiz · « **Reply #339 on:** May 21, 2008, 12:00:29 pm »

3 - the mobile phone people - are offering half-price mobile broadband rental with a free USB modem for existing and new customers until the end of May. That means you can have 1GB a month for £5, 3GB for £7.50 or 7GB for £12.50.

If you are not a customer of theirs at the mo, check out their mobile price plans, which start at a remarkable £12 a month.

gray-- · « **Reply #340 on:** June 8, 2008, 01:54:05 pm »

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/195474/dell-poweredge-sc440-tower-server-1/

This one from Dell's popped up again.

Base unit, delivered for £117, or £99+vat...

Not bad

dampaddy · « **Reply #341 on:** July 25, 2008, 12:46:42 pm »

Anyone looking for a biggish monitor - the Samsung 245B Plus is online for about 270 quid. I just got one and it's luvverly. 1900 x1200 resolution.

keithcun · « **Reply #342 on:** July 25, 2008, 04:07:43 pm »

Quote from: dampaddy on July 25, 2008, 12:46:42 pm

Anyone looking for a biggish monitor - the Samsung 245B Plus is online for about 270 quid. I just got one and it's luvverly. 1900 x1200 resolution.

This one's better and a lot cheaper.

Mudface_ · « **Reply #343 on:** July 26, 2008, 09:52:47 am »

Wow, that's cheaper than the 22" Samsung 2232BW I bought at the end of last year. I wonder how long before 28" panels become the norm.

keithcun · « **Reply #344 on:** July 26, 2008, 10:00:13 am »

Quote from: Mudface_ on July 26, 2008, 09:52:47 am

Wow, that's cheaper than the 22" Samsung 2232BW I bought at the end of last year. I wonder how long before 28" panels become the norm.

And it'a a VA panel, much better than the TN panels of the Samsungs. It's up there with the Dell's but considerably cheaper. When I was buying at Xmas I was looking at a 22" Samsung among others but took a gamble on this and was made up, much better than any of the 22" monitors I've seen.

dampaddy · « **Reply #345 on:** August 1, 2008, 01:19:52 pm »

I'm going to tell myself that the Samsung is better for viewing still pictures, and the other one is better for video and gaming.

keithcun · « **Reply #346 on:** August 1, 2008, 04:10:40 pm »

Quote from: dampaddy on August 1, 2008, 01:19:52 pm

I'm going to tell myself that the Samsung is better for viewing still pictures, and the other one is better for video and gaming.

At the end of the day, if you're happy with it, then nowt else matters.

Spanish Al · « **Reply #347 on:** August 1, 2008, 05:03:43 pm »

I'm thinking of buying a Philips SA5145 mp3/mp4 4gb for £30. Is that worth it? I think it is a bargain judging on other prices elsewhere for it. Anyone know if it's any good and worth buying?

dampaddy · « **Reply #348 on:** August 7, 2008, 10:35:43 am »

Quote from: keithcun on August 1, 2008, 04:10:40 pm

At the end of the day, if you're happy with it, then nowt else matters.

i was, until you pissed on my parade.

keithcun · « **Reply #349 on:** August 7, 2008, 12:55:05 pm »

Quote from: dampaddy on August 7, 2008, 10:35:43 am

i was, until you pissed on my parade.

Soz.

nikita! · « **Reply #350 on:** August 14, 2008, 10:18:06 am »

Quote from: keithcun on July 25, 2008, 04:07:43 pm

This one's better and a lot cheaper.

Better how?

Looks good value, but if i i had the money i'd go for the Samsung every time.

keithcun · « **Reply #351 on:** August 14, 2008, 04:34:38 pm »

Quote from: nikita! on August 14, 2008, 10:18:06 am

Better how?

Looks good value, but if i i had the money i'd go for the Samsung every time.

Then you'd be a sucker. If you don't know why it's better, tough titty, considering I've already explained why.

irishred1991 · « **Reply #352 on:** August 18, 2008, 09:55:12 pm »

lfCbay

bradigor · « **Reply #353 on:** September 12, 2008, 06:45:46 pm »

Enter this: SEPCOLLAGE1 as a promo code into Photobox and get a large collage poster for £1....only catch is you need to order 3 for it to work.

I ordered 5 which will cost £11.99 incl delivery.

Jagdip · « **Reply #354 on:** September 19, 2008, 10:21:11 pm »

I wish I saw this thread earlier.

Missed out on some bargains!

iSmiff · « **Reply #355 on:** October 2, 2008, 08:14:44 pm »

Reports indicate that Sainsbury's are to cut the price of the Wii and Xbox 360 aggressively from tomorrow morning. The Wii will be cut to £149.97, while the Xbox 360 Arcade will drop down to just £99.97!

Euphoric Mess · « **Reply #356 on:** October 4, 2008, 07:15:11 pm »

Quote from: iSmiff on October 2, 2008, 08:14:44 pm

Reports indicate that Sainsbury's are to cut the price of the Wii and Xbox 360 aggressively from tomorrow morning. The Wii will be cut to £149.97, while the Xbox 360 Arcade will drop down to just £99.97!

has this been done?

iSmiff · « **Reply #357 on:** October 6, 2008, 03:19:35 pm »

no idea, i seldom visit sainsburys since they aren't in the Rep of Ire

Mudface_ · « **Reply #358 on:** October 7, 2008, 03:47:14 pm »

I'd be interested in this as we're buying a Wii for the kids for Christmas. Only thing is, you can already get the Wii for the standard £179.99 from Amazon with a free game.

fox1977 · « **Reply #359 on:** October 26, 2008, 06:55:27 pm »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intempo-IDS05-Speaker-Docking-Station/dp/B000RM5UR4/ref=pd_cp_ce_1?pf_rd_p=136153791&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000XJ3C9O&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1GEEC7PKCJKJMCSATHBV

Just picked up one of these from amazon for £15. Top quality, good solid build and brilliant sound. The black and silver ones go for £45. Not too sure why the white one is so cheap.