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cheapo.one on 05/08/2012 - 19:07 www.amazon.com (8396 clicks)
Edited by neil 05/08/2012 - 22:42

I imagine this is a mistake but it has been available for >10 minutes and has allowed me to make orders.

Although the shipping is quite steep (almost $36 for 1 hard drive) I have found a number of items for as low as 1c.

I managed to complete 1 order to make sure it worked (YES IT LET ME SHIP TO AUS!) so I guess we'll see how it goes from here.

Probably words lost in the world of OzBargain but try to minimised your orders to allow other people a chance (is Broden-ing still a thing on here?)

Mod:
Please note that the seller is a company called Original Wireless (website). All payments, credit card information and refunds are done by Amazon.com. Amazon does not charge until the item is shipped out.

Mod footnote 2:
With respect to items sold by Amazon, we cannot confirm the price of an item until you order; however, we do NOT charge your credit card until after your order has entered the shipping process. Despite our best efforts, a small number of the items in our catalog may be mispriced. If an item's correct price is higher than our stated price, we will, at our discretion, either contact you for instructions before shipping or cancel your order and notify you of such cancellation.

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  • +2 votes
    joedingy on 05/08/2012 - 19:08

    Pricing error…

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      mrdavedave on 05/08/2012 - 19:12

      not sure, everything has a low price and all different prices. maybe if they were all like 1c then would be pricing error but this looks more like scam.

    • +3 votes
      glowstix047 on 05/08/2012 - 19:16

      if it's a pricing error does it mean it won't ship? last week my that "70's show" box set, which cost 1 c, that was sold by third party but fulfilled by amazon arrived…

      • +2 votes
        joedingy on 05/08/2012 - 19:18

        This ism't fulfiled by Amazon..

        • +1 vote
          glowstix047 on 05/08/2012 - 19:19

          i know but yanno who knows maybe they'll get careless and ship without thinking to check.

        • +5 votes
          joedingy on 05/08/2012 - 19:21

          Well somethings ought to be fishy when they see hundreds of HDD orders heading towards AU at once.

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      medium_tight on 05/08/2012 - 20:31

      In my last phase of payment recently, this msg pops out:

      We're sorry. This item is no longer available from the seller you selected. We'll move it to the Saved Items section of your Shopping Cart. From there, you can click the item to return to its product information page and try another seller.

  • +3 votes
    rehab on 05/08/2012 - 19:16

    I almost pulled the trigger but backed out at the last minute. Im sure it will end up with the money never being refunded etc. Mind you, its like a gamble, but how many companies honour pricing errors?

  • +10 votes
    scrimshaw on 05/08/2012 - 19:17

    I don't like the look of this. 1 or 2 items with the wrong price = probably a mistake, but the whole store? Fishy.

    Probably best not to buy anything.

  • +3 votes
    tchi6 on 05/08/2012 - 19:18

    If it was sold by amazon I'd take the risk, but since amazon is just the go between, not so sure

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    rehab on 05/08/2012 - 19:18

    They cant access your credit card details though can they? Amazon acts as an intermediary between you and the supplier?

  •  
    Zarcady on 05/08/2012 - 19:19

    So if this turns out to be a scam, I won't be able to get my money back from Amazon? Dang, I just bought 3…

  • +5 votes
    rehab on 05/08/2012 - 19:20

    Link doesn't appear to be fake? What do you mean? All links, including cart and password etc, go to www.amazon.com

  •  
    bonbon on 05/08/2012 - 19:23

    just spent $218

  • +1 vote
    billybrown on 05/08/2012 - 19:27

    Something in the system must have stuffed up.
    Definitely not worth the risk/hassle ordering.

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      Pandabargain on 05/08/2012 - 19:30

      i just cancelled my order for 20

  • +3 votes
    joedingy on 05/08/2012 - 19:28

    I've read theres a very long process for refunds with Amazon. Good luck..

    • +7 votes
      joedingy on 05/08/2012 - 19:33

      The person who negged me #regrets buying 200 drives :)

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      mgowen on 05/08/2012 - 19:59

      I got one pretty quickly the other day, but that was for Amazon stock. This is a 3rd party, right?

  • +5 votes
    rehab on 05/08/2012 - 19:28

    Despite my better judgement I just bought one. I decided I can afford to lose $38 for a 2TB drive shipped even if it goes bad. I spend more than that on half a tank of fuel twice a week.

    Its like gambling, I shall let you know how it ends up!

    • -1 vote
      geremyfarr on 05/08/2012 - 19:53

      please do id like to know!

    • +7 votes
      surething on 05/08/2012 - 21:20

      "I spend more than that on half a tank of fuel twice a week." Why don't you just fill up a full tank once a week? And save yourself the time it takes to drive in and out of service station?

      • +2 votes
        spawnpoint on 05/08/2012 - 21:23

        what if he lives next to the station?

      • +2 votes
        pmupsinep on 05/08/2012 - 21:49

        He's willing to lose $38 to buy a hard drive, do you think he's smart enough to work that one out… he probably thinks it costs twice as much!

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    parker2004au on 05/08/2012 - 19:29

    I put the a couple of items in my cart, and didn't check out.

    If for some reason they do ship, I'll be kicking myself ;)

    edit: scratched that purchased a 2TB HDD - $36 shipped lol

  • +5 votes
    giggles on 05/08/2012 - 19:32

    AS IF this merchant is going to ship a 2Tb drive for 1 cent.

    Wake up! You are DREAMING! Do you believe in FAIRIES?

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNGl7VluHU = this merchant's prices

    • +3 votes
      Coops1 on 05/08/2012 - 20:39

      lol, good one…..even so some will think they will still ship, then start complaining when the 1c hdd doesn't arrive

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        giggles on 05/08/2012 - 22:33

        yes, there is wishful thinking, and then there is mere foolishness.

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    kiwipride on 05/08/2012 - 19:32

    Just spent a lot of money! Hope all will be good!

  • +9 votes
    morpheu on 05/08/2012 - 19:32

    here's what will probably happen, order goes through ok, 1-2 days later you get a "sorry due to an error with the [insert excuse here] your order has been cancelled and the funds will be returned within 3 weekdays", but i suppose if you make a lot of noise and complain they might throw you a consolation prize of something like a 10% discount voucher…

  •  
    chinaman on 05/08/2012 - 19:33

    I thought buying through Amazon was pretty safe? even if a 3rd party seller? ie no or very low chance of fakes etc??

    •  
      Lacerta on 05/08/2012 - 20:46

      The no (or very low) chance of fakes from Amazon does not apply to 3rd party sellers.

  •  
    chadparis on 05/08/2012 - 19:33

    It would seem you pay for it in the shipping ie 1 X scanner $5.95 and shipping is $50 same as the Home se3curity @ $5.95 and shipping $100 and all those security cam units available on ebay at that price :( I wished it was true :(

  • +1 vote
    kiwipride on 05/08/2012 - 19:33

    Don't really even remember what I ordered……

  •  
    stiiky on 05/08/2012 - 19:33

    I think it is probably similar, jus tin reverse to this incident of the $23M book
    http://idle.slashdot.org/story/11/04/26/141247/amazon-automa...
    Will most likely not be honoured but might be worth a gamble if you've got some lazy cash.

  • +15 votes
    imaximax1 on 05/08/2012 - 19:35

    At the rate these hard drives have been dropping, i think i will wait :D

    •  
      Jugg.Judy on 05/08/2012 - 22:49

      can't drop lower than 1c, oh wait, BOGOF for 1c…

  • +4 votes
    glowstix047 on 05/08/2012 - 19:38

    http://www.amazon.com/imageFORMULA-DR-9050C-Sheetfed-Scanner...

    LOL $16 000 machine for only $9 + shipping!

    Okay… I'm siding with everyone else on this, definitely not getting shipped.

    • +2 votes
      a a a on 05/08/2012 - 19:47

      http://www.amazon.com/ProCurve-3500yl-24G-PWR-Intelligent-HE...

      Or a $6300 switch for $16.95.

      • +1 vote
        Copie on 05/08/2012 - 19:54

        I have one of those switches here, they are pretty decent, they go for around 400-500 on ebay. 4x10gbe copper ports as well which is really nice.

      •  
        MetalPhreak on 06/08/2012 - 17:04

        There was another store on Amazon selling that same switch for ~$35. Only 3 in stock and no shipping to AU. Seems to be sold out now anyway. Might be a pricing error with an upstream supplier? (plenty of stores automate their list of things for sale by simply pulling a list from suppliers and adding a fixed percentage mark up)

  •  
    bonbon on 05/08/2012 - 19:38

    Asus nettot for $6.40 http://www.amazon.com/EeeBox-EB1501P-B016E-Nettop-Computer-I...

  • -3 votes
    thut6366 on 05/08/2012 - 19:39

    i went all the way to the checkout then noticed they dont suport paypal so definatly wont buy anything

    • +3 votes
      parker2004au on 05/08/2012 - 19:49

      Amazon never has AFAIK

  • -2 votes
    David Hasslehoff on 05/08/2012 - 19:39

    I just got this for $6.50 http://www.amazon.com/EeeBox-EB1501P-B016E-Nettop-Computer-I...

    • +2 votes
      jonsnow on 05/08/2012 - 19:43

      That's some damn fast delivery right there.

      • +2 votes
        Jatzz on 05/08/2012 - 20:03

        It's The Hoff, how long do you think it takes him to swim there and back?

  •  
    Copie on 05/08/2012 - 19:41

    Heh, just did a stack of orders for 1-2 drives each over a 30 accounts.

    Want me another 60 enterprise drives.

  •  
    jonsnow on 05/08/2012 - 19:41

    Must admit I do like the look of this computer for $6.50:
    www.amazon.com/EeeBox-EB1501P-B016E-Nettop-Computer-Intel/dp...

    And this Camera for $2.99:
    http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Camera-Red-3-5-Touchscreen-Z...

    But the pricing on their whole shop is messed up, there are thousands of items with pricing mistakes:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=A...

    Obvious pricing mistake is obvious, I wouldn't waste my time having to go through the refund.

    •  
      kspec on 05/08/2012 - 21:51

      Just ordered the Panasonic camera $38 shipped!! See if it gets cancelled tomorrow

  • +2 votes
    huey on 05/08/2012 - 19:43

    Agreed Jonsnow, I have a feeling people will complain regardless of hindsight.

  •  
    chinaman on 05/08/2012 - 19:44

    Hahaha or the alternative, fully load up, if you're gonna get one item refunded.. prob same hassle as 10 (or 100)…

    just saying… probably everyone cancelling orders will highlight error even more.
    just saying

  • +1 vote
    cookie42 on 05/08/2012 - 19:47

    Yup. Maybe if one person had made an order, he would've gotten away with it. But no one is going to get what they ordered here… I'm sure Amazon has a "pricing error" clause somewhere in their T&C.

  •  
    issh on 05/08/2012 - 19:47

    Yep, most likely pricing error

  •  
    Elijha on 05/08/2012 - 19:50

    If its a mistake and everyone is commenting on it .. why not neg it to make it clear to other users who don't read the threads?

    •  
      issh on 05/08/2012 - 19:52

      a mod has made a footnote about it

  • +5 votes
    eecchhoo on 05/08/2012 - 19:50

    Condition of use on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=help...

    With respect to items sold by Amazon, we cannot confirm the price of an item until you order; however, we do NOT charge your credit card until after your order has entered the shipping process. Despite our best efforts, a small number of the items in our catalog may be mispriced. If an item's correct price is higher than our stated price, we will, at our discretion, either contact you for instructions before shipping or cancel your order and notify you of such cancellation.

    • +1 vote
      kiwipride on 05/08/2012 - 19:53

      Good to know, thanks dude.

    • +7 votes
      a a a on 05/08/2012 - 19:53

      Your purchases from third-party sellers are charged at the time you place your order, and third-party sellers may follow different policies in the event of a mispriced item.

      • +17 votes
        kiwipride on 05/08/2012 - 19:56

        Not good to know, thanks dude.

  •  
    ashikk on 05/08/2012 - 19:52

    I just spent $79. First time buyer on Amazon and you guys are saying It is fake?? MY luck., sigh
    Should have read the comments first…

    • +3 votes
      Rod71 on 05/08/2012 - 23:08

      Nice Fail :)

    • +6 votes
      linnaen on 06/08/2012 - 01:22

      How could you seriously think that this was a legitimate sale?

      At best you were trying to rip off an unsuspecting seller who hadn't realised his prices were wrong, and hoping that they didn't notice before the item shipped.

      At worst you have been scammed and probably deserve it. You can't cheat an honest person.

      •  
        zzz on 06/08/2012 - 05:08

        An honest bargain is the best bargain!

      • -3 votes
        spawnpoint on 06/08/2012 - 06:59

        Look everyone, the moral police

  • +7 votes
    glowstix047 on 05/08/2012 - 19:52

    "Your purchases from third-party sellers are charged at the time you place your order, and third-party sellers may follow different policies in the event of a mispriced item."
    From Conditions of Use

  • +2 votes
    CuteBirdy on 05/08/2012 - 19:52

    I've had Amazon cancel orders on me before due to a pricing error of about $20 difference, it's going to happen with these for sure. And if you complain, what are you going to say when they ask you if the price is ridiculous?

  • +1 vote
    hambuger on 05/08/2012 - 19:52

    Shipping & Handling: AUD 1,032.20

    Wouldn't have got them anyway but eh..

    • +2 votes
      kiwipride on 05/08/2012 - 19:53

      ????

      • +4 votes
        Copie on 05/08/2012 - 19:56

        Would be for 30 odd hdds.

        •  
          kiwipride on 05/08/2012 - 19:58

          Yeah. Why don't they stack the shipping somewhat?

  • +1 vote
    pasadala on 05/08/2012 - 20:03

    couldn't resist the slight chance it works out

  • +1 vote
    njninjar on 05/08/2012 - 20:04

    Ordered 1 for lulz. Hasn't charged my credit card yet so might not even need to get a refund if they just cancel order…

  • +6 votes
    johnno07 on 05/08/2012 - 20:06

    So many negs will be coming this way in the next 24 hours. There is no way that the seller can honour these prices as they would go broke.

  • +5 votes
    ahoyhoy on 05/08/2012 - 20:08

    cheap projector $3.95
    http://www.amazon.com/Acer-X1220H-Projector-720p-HDTV-4-lm-H...

    • +3 votes
      Noobist45 on 05/08/2012 - 20:21

      How awesome would that be. It would be the all time bargain. You could never beat it.

    • +1 vote
      tqhlc on 05/08/2012 - 23:03

      thanks.
      ordered! :)

  • +4 votes
    CuteBirdy on 05/08/2012 - 20:10

    This is funny, obvious pricing errors, but if Amazon honours these prices, I'm going to kick myself for not giving it a go…

    •  
      a a a on 05/08/2012 - 20:15

      Me too…

    • +4 votes
      jdr on 05/08/2012 - 20:50

      don't worry, they won't

  • +15 votes
    pasadala on 05/08/2012 - 20:19

    128 MB SD card for $12! http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-SECURE-DIGITAL-SD-128-S/dp/B0...
    Oh wait…

  • +7 votes
    greenpossum on 05/08/2012 - 20:23

    Ahh, I think Amazon is gauging how much traffic comes from OzBargain before offering to buy out Scotty. :)

    • +2 votes
      Tal_Shiar on 05/08/2012 - 20:30

      Scotty does great work, but I'm down for more reliable and cheaper US delivery lol

  • -1 vote
    Ebayee on 05/08/2012 - 20:30

    Ordered $14 , but $149 for postage . SO I withdrew the order . Look like genuine Amazon as I was not able to see my previous order and address …

  • +1 vote
    jdr on 05/08/2012 - 20:43

    Not going to bother with this. When Original Wireless come to work tomorrow, they have a lot of cancellations and sorry emails to write. I can't imagine for a second that they will fulfill such a large quantity of crazy orders.

    • +1 vote
      chinaman on 05/08/2012 - 20:49

      This does assume it's not all automated… who knows? definitely a lot of comments on this thread!

      will be interesting tomorrows comments

  1. jv on 05/08/2012 - 23:49
    +42 Dammit !!! Tried to order a
  2. TivTiv on 05/08/2012 - 23:11
    +34 WARNING: CHECK THE ASIN's OF
  3. xccxxx on 05/08/2012 - 20:59
    +32 Can someone try an
  4. Rod71 on 05/08/2012 - 23:20
    +17 Yep, everyone will soon be
  5. kiwipride on 05/08/2012 - 19:56
    +17 Not good to know, thanks
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