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SirFlibbled replied to  kugz on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
Perhaps I missed it but what exactly did they stuff up? Has there been an official explanation for what's happened?
18/05/2013 - 23:32
SirFlibbled commented on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
my order shipped from HK but not my AU Direct order (tripod).
18/05/2013 - 23:05
SirFlibbled replied to  SirFlibbled on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
Fair enough. Guess the old AU warehouse wasn't sending out enough parcels. In which case there's nothing we can do to regulate or do...
18/05/2013 - 22:55
SirFlibbled replied to  Boomeraang on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
They claimed they did. Have a look at http://e.dealextreme.com/albums/DX-Australia-Warehouse-Promotion/
18/05/2013 - 22:46
SirFlibbled commented on UPDATED (Full 800 SKU Included See Update 2) Deal Extreme - 50% off Hundreds of Items!
Complaint to the ACCC. As they have a warehouse in Australia they are carrying on a business in Australia and the Australian Consumer Law...
18/05/2013 - 20:57
SirFlibbled replied to  windrc on Myer - dodgy (probably dodgiest) price match policy
No one will tell you their cost price. That's information you can use to negotiate with.
18/05/2013 - 12:21
SirFlibbled replied to  justtoreply on Up to 55% off Studio Ghibli Films on DVD and Blu-Ray @ Amazon
Disney Blurays are generally region free (except Snow White). I use http://www.regionfreemovies.com to check if a bluray is region free.
17/05/2013 - 20:51
SirFlibbled commented on DickSmith Indoor TV Antenna with Built-in Amplifier $24.98 1/2 Price
Man I used one of those for years. Had it with a bunch of extension cords and sticky tapped to the roof. Worked a treat. Then I moved and...
17/05/2013 - 16:37
SirFlibbled replied to  Foma2 on Myer - dodgy (probably dodgiest) price match policy
Big stores have overheads just like smaller ones. But the point is that sometimes price matching will be below their cost price. If large...
17/05/2013 - 12:30
SirFlibbled commented on Myer - dodgy (probably dodgiest) price match policy
I used to work at Myer and the price match policy was the same then too. We'd have a chart with all the products and the cost price (which...
17/05/2013 - 10:08
SirFlibbled replied to  diddy50 on Hisense 65 Inch 3D Smart TV $1499 JB Hi-Fi Reduced to Clear
That's just the ACCC writing diplomatically. From the ACL - http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2013C00004/Html/Volume_3#_Toc344911950 259...
16/05/2013 - 15:41
SirFlibbled replied to  diddy50 on Hisense 65 Inch 3D Smart TV $1499 JB Hi-Fi Reduced to Clear
I was going to quote the ACL but this is easier - http://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund The...
16/05/2013 - 11:34
SirFlibbled commented on VistaPrint FREE $30 Coupon - Can Be Used Store Wide - Selected Options with Free Shipping
Just a heads up. Got my order yesterday (4 x stubby holders, keyring flashlight and keyring bottle opener). Total cost was $0.
16/05/2013 - 11:22
SirFlibbled replied to  bazzaa on Hisense 65 Inch 3D Smart TV $1499 JB Hi-Fi Reduced to Clear
Under the Australian Consumer law YOU have the right to choose whether you get a refund, replacement or repair not Hisense.
15/05/2013 - 20:20
SirFlibbled replied to  Duff5000 on Where to buy cheap XBOX 360 Live Microsoft points?
I recently bought 400 points to try and they worked. I'd say (and I haven't tried it yet) that so will 4000 points etc.
13/05/2013 - 09:59
SirFlibbled commented on Online Store Name Ideas?
I personally wouldn't use my name for a business. On the off chance it becomes a massive success and you end up selling it you ened to give...
10/05/2013 - 10:25
SirFlibbled commented on DO NOT USE fishpond.com.au - very dodgey practises
Report it to the ACCC. They wont do anything but it'll make you feel better. If they took money at the time with no reasonable ability to...
10/05/2013 - 10:18
SirFlibbled replied to  Aceboy884 on Online Store Name Ideas?
Well Actually it was 2 people, Harvey and Norman who started it (same Norman as the old Norman Ross stores I believe).
10/05/2013 - 10:14
SirFlibbled commented on JB Hi Fi Slogan misleading? "Always Cheapest Prices"
The slogan is what's referred to as 'puffery'. Interesting case to read on this is Leonard v Pepsico (although completely different).
10/05/2013 - 10:12
SirFlibbled commented on Xbox Live Deals of The Week: Serious Sam (Exclusive to Xbox Live Gold Members)
Serious Sam 3 worth it? I bought 1 a while back and it was ok for a Duke 3D styled game.
09/05/2013 - 09:22
SirFlibbled replied to  nleonb on Another FREE $20 VistaPrint Coupon Code - Get Free Promo Items with Free Shipping
The system is set up so it's not meant to let you pay nothing hence you need to put in your CC. Your order may or may not get cancelled.
09/05/2013 - 09:22
SirFlibbled replied to  samfisher5986 on VistaPrint FREE $30 Coupon - Can Be Used Store Wide - Selected Options with Free Shipping
You're paying for guaranteed delivery. Things sometimes ship quickly but I think it just comes down to their capacity on any given day....
08/05/2013 - 22:29
SirFlibbled replied to  SirFlibbled on VistaPrint FREE $30 Coupon - Can Be Used Store Wide - Selected Options with Free Shipping
Does that mean I have to neg you now? lol
08/05/2013 - 15:58
SirFlibbled replied to  Make it so on Get UNLTD with Half-Price Boost Mobile $40 Starter Kits - Now Only $20 from Boost.com.au
Which is what I meant. Connect to something like PennyTel and use a SIP app on your phone so you can call them on their telephone number...
08/05/2013 - 14:07
SirFlibbled replied to  Make it so on Get UNLTD with Half-Price Boost Mobile $40 Starter Kits - Now Only $20 from Boost.com.au
Can't use other methods like VOIP for the international calls?
08/05/2013 - 12:41
SirFlibbled replied to  klumsybot on ABC's 'The Checkout'
A nice case about puffery is Leonard v Pespi Co (google it) where a guy tried to use points to buy a harrier jet.
08/05/2013 - 11:40
SirFlibbled replied to  JLove on VistaPrint FREE $30 Coupon - Can Be Used Store Wide - Selected Options with Free Shipping
Hopefully mine wont (all promo stuff). If they do no big deal but if I get the chance I'll just reuse it and add something like a mug that...
08/05/2013 - 11:37
SirFlibbled commented on VistaPrint FREE $30 Coupon - Can Be Used Store Wide - Selected Options with Free Shipping
Have my wedding come up in Fiji. Just got stubby holders for the wedding party which say "Groom", "Best Man" etc.
08/05/2013 - 10:55