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Canon IXUS 500 HS $73.50 at Dick Smith

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Canon IXUS 500 HS $73.50 at Dick Smith
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jefflang007 on 20/04/2013 - 19:38 files.ozbargain.com.au (5149 clicks)

Saw this camera in store with a price tag of $98.00 called Harvey and Teds and both said that there is no way in hell they would price match, even when I challenged Harvey's price match guarantee. Went to Dicks today, still had the $98.00 price tag and when I purchased the price was $73.50. Limited stocks, but some stores still have in SA, best to call

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  • lukeloop on 20/04/2013 - 19:40

    bargain

  • bojan22k on 20/04/2013 - 20:05
    +4

    Dick Smith have this weekend a further 25% off all the clearance items so look for the yellow stickers with clearance on them you will find a bargain

  • xyron on 20/04/2013 - 20:34

    were there any left in golden grove?

    • jefflang007 on 20/04/2013 - 22:25

      They had three, I know that Mount Barker also had a few

  • CyberMurning on 20/04/2013 - 20:36

    cannot find on DS online :(

    • Moots on 20/04/2013 - 20:47

      What is your negative based off?

      • eddypiper on 20/04/2013 - 20:49

        I accidentally hit the -ve button, I don't know how to undo….

        • ModeratorCommonwealth Pig on 20/04/2013 - 20:52

          You can revoke your vote from the votes tab at the top of the page.

        • eddypiper on 20/04/2013 - 20:53

          Thank you Mod for that :)

    • zeomega on 20/04/2013 - 21:15

      Yes, the blue ones comes with a lower ISO and smaller aperture, thus only black and silver right?

      LoL.

        • zeomega on 20/04/2013 - 22:11
          +1

          Looks is everything to you huh?

          Not a true ozbargainer! :P

        • camelgrass on 21/04/2013 - 03:50
          +1

          Has a point. Seems to be always the coloured ones that are discounted.

          I wonder how many male OzBargainers would be happy if it was pink? hehe…

        • lynx on 21/04/2013 - 10:09
          +2

          I got a pink sony tx20 back when they were 106$ cos it was the last.one.left haha its grown on me..

        • [Deactivated] on 21/04/2013 - 19:16

          Pink used to be a man's colour. I say we should take it back!

          Real Men Wear Pink.

        • casey2 on 22/04/2013 - 13:43

          I know with the 230HD that the black and silver are made in Japan and the coloured ones are made in China. I would always go a Black or Silver myself.

    • jefflang007 on 20/04/2013 - 23:35

      In the store, both Victor Harbor and Golden Grove had the camera price tagged at $98.00

  • Lenneth on 20/04/2013 - 20:58
    +18

    'Harvey Norman staff said that there is no way in hell they would price match'

    I think the staff member was trying to clue you in where you were. ;)

    • jefflang007 on 20/04/2013 - 22:32
      +13

      When he came back to the phone with "My manager said that is way below our cost we can't match that" I said "so your price match guarantee is a lie" there was a pause that seemed to last three hours.

      • inasero on 20/04/2013 - 23:50

        Good on you, you kept them honest to their word. I wonder what they had to say about that

      • tetsuma on 22/04/2013 - 21:15

        Hey, just tried looking for said price match garuntee and could only find this:

        1. The Best Price Guarantee does not apply where:

        (b) the lower price is conditional, or a price determined after the allowance of any amount for, or is part of a promotion involving, financing, installation, delivery, bundling, rebates, cash back offer, free or bonus offer, trade discount, stock clearance or any limited quantity promotion

        Again on Harvey's Corp. site:
        At Harvey Norman we promise to never be beaten on a price. If you find a cheaper price just tell us and we’ll match or even beat it. We even match our competitor’s sale prices.*

        Asterisk:
        …Items must be in-stock at that competitor and be identical in brand and model to the one offered. You must supply us with full details of the competitor’s offer, or a current copy of the competitor’s advertisement. This policy does not apply to offers that involve bundling of items, free items, limited quantities, negotiated prices or quotes, clearance items, or purchases made on consumer finance.

        You just accused someone of lying where you yourself didn't understand the policy to begin with. Pat yourself on the back for being ignorant and belligerent over a $70 clearance item with some high school kid.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/04/2013 - 21:26

    Wah? Is that a pricing mistake? This camera is still ~$200 online.

    • jefflang007 on 20/04/2013 - 22:28

      No, I'm told by the sellers that its soon to be discontinued, but other retailers are sticking with the $200.00 zone. It's definitely no price match, just a bargain price (obviously more so this weekend with the extra discount).

  • hsf on 20/04/2013 - 21:27
    +4

    well done on grabbing a bargain. good cameras canon ixus are.

  • maf101 on 20/04/2013 - 21:51
    +1

    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/XG0602/

    I can't check store stock.

  • jefflang007 on 20/04/2013 - 22:37
    +1

    Ps, I had the option of blue or red when I purchased. Pic on box shows silver.

  • Davros on 20/04/2013 - 23:24

    thanks

  • Benzy on 21/04/2013 - 02:31

    Bought one it however confused now. Is photo quality of this camera better than mobile (iphone) photos, read some reviews (says ok)?

  • camelgrass on 21/04/2013 - 04:19
    +2

    jefflang007

    Saw this camera in store with a price tag of $98.00 called Harvey and Teds and both said that there is no way in hell they would price match, even when I challenged Harvey's price match guarantee.

    Technically in this case Harvey Norman could get out of price match by this clause:

    …as advertised in a local daily newspaper, catalogue, radio, television advert or website.

    It only shows the price on Dick Smith website if you do a "click and collect". So if you call them up they're unlikely to find evidence of the price.

    They certainly don't make it easy for you.

    http://www.harveynorman.com.au/customer-service/best-price-g…
    3. To be eligible for the Harvey Norman Best Price Guarantee, you must provide to the Relevant Franchisee on the date of your purchase, or within seven (7) days after the date of purchase, evidence of any genuine competitor’s advertised price for identical product (ie, same brand, colour, model and quality) as advertised in a local daily newspaper, catalogue, radio, television advert or website. The competitor must have, or had the identical product in stock at the time the product was purchased by you.

    • oztech006 on 21/04/2013 - 11:16
      +1

      Fine print cannot contradict the large print.

      And what's wrong:

      or website. The competitor must have, or had the identical product in stock at the time the product was purchased by you.

      Harvey Norman is breaking the law, please report them to ACCC.

  • mywrx on 21/04/2013 - 09:02

    I have been reading a few review about this camera and all appears to be pretty bad!! I am now wondering whether this camera is worth getting or not?!

    • jefflang007 on 21/04/2013 - 10:58
      +1

      There are haters on any item, but I read many before purchase that raved. Two camera stores also said its an excellent unit when I called them, it's Canon!

  • retiredfeline on 21/04/2013 - 11:21

    Wow, what a boxy camera. But that's a great price. The 12x zoom is nice. Good on you.

  • wiz187 on 21/04/2013 - 11:27
    +1

    Sent wife in, comes home with it @ $70 inc xtra year cover… true.

    • jefflang007 on 21/04/2013 - 11:34

      Sweet! Let us know how the shots turn out.

    • mywrx on 21/04/2013 - 13:55

      Wow..that's really good. Is this a brand new camera or ex-display model?

      • wiz187 on 21/04/2013 - 22:05

        Brand new, did it @ $50 + extra year @ $20…

    • Chopel on 21/04/2013 - 20:31
      +2

      Can I ask your wife to get me one? ;P

  • jefflang007 on 21/04/2013 - 11:33
    +2

    Read some more reviews and major complaint was the price re quality of shot on full zoom. At under $80 for a camera that used to be near $300 you can't go wrong, if you want amazing low light shots on full zoom, get a SLR, weighing it up, I'm happy with this price, especially as a first camera for my daughter. :^)

    • l0l0l0l on 21/04/2013 - 13:13
      -7

      Please never use that term , used to be at $300, it is completely irrelevant here as an Ozbargainer would have never considered it at that price and the previous price could be literally anything- merely a sales ploy. It is a decent camera deal for less than 100 dollars, most people wouldn't pay more than that on here anyway.

      • jefflang007 on 21/04/2013 - 14:58
        +4

        Quick someone shoot me dead for the error of my post. I will never again be so careless. Now where is my, "how to post on ozbargain.com without upsetting people" kindle eddition?

        • l0l0l0l on 21/04/2013 - 18:15
          -2

          You must learn the art of being a "professional". - Sun Tzu

        • Cheeper on 01/05/2013 - 20:03

          You should read the book first? :-)

    • [Deactivated] on 21/04/2013 - 19:00
      +1

      Great point and shoot camera. Bought one this afternoon and been using it all afternoon. Good macro. Good zoom. Picture quality looks good in sunlight. I'll try low light conditions tonight. Shame it doesn't do RAW but there aren't many point and shoots that do that anyway.

      It wouldn't be a bargain at the $300 original price. But for under $80 this is hard to beat.

      • macrocephalic on 22/04/2013 - 11:41

        You can get hacked firmware for many models of canon camera - you might be able to regain RAW with one of them.

  • kingofamazon on 21/04/2013 - 12:01
    +2

    Thanks OP Got one for $65.00

    • miruki on 21/04/2013 - 12:14

      Where did you get that one from? Thanks.

    • mywrx on 21/04/2013 - 13:56

      Hi, is this ex-display or brand new?

  • Sebby on 21/04/2013 - 12:25

    Nice deal, couldn't resist with the extra 25% off clearance items.
    Scored the last display units at Northpark, SA.

    Canon IXUS 500HD $73.50
    Olympus TG820 $96.00

    • jasonc74 on 21/04/2013 - 14:56

      Great price on the TG820

  • Foma2 on 21/04/2013 - 12:27

    Ingle Farm SA - two in stock - both on hold.

  • gomertose on 21/04/2013 - 12:47

    Might give it a miss after watching the hands on review here.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK9NMNZhgC8

  • mumof2sydney on 21/04/2013 - 13:04

    scored the last one at chullora - thanks Op

  • YRT on 21/04/2013 - 13:45

    Got a red from Waurn Ponds VIC - very happy.

  • bobjane on 21/04/2013 - 14:45
    +2

    They offered a 1 year extended warranty for $2. Not something I usually go for but for $2 why not.

  • maf101 on 21/04/2013 - 15:00
    +6

    Other cameras reduced today.

    $36.75 - Fujifilm Instax Mini7 Instant Camera - XG6576
    $36.75 - Fujifilm Instax Mini7 Instant Camera - XG6579
    $58.50 - NIKON S3300 Digital Camera Red - XG0956
    $58.50 - NIKON S3300 Digital Camera Pink - XG0955
    $58.50 - SONY W630 Digital Camera Black - XG1534
    $58.50 - SONY W630 Digital Camera Violet - XG1535
    $73.50 - SONY W690 Digital Camera Black - XG1538
    $73.50 - CANON IXUS500HS Digital Camera Blue - XG0602
    $73.50 - CANON IXUS500HS Digital Camera Red - XG0603
    $73.50 - CANON IXUS125HS Digital Camera Black - XG0638
    $96.00 - OLYMPUS TG820 Digital Camera Black - XG0989
    $96.00 - OLYMPUS TG820 Digital Camera Red - XG0990
    $111.00 - PANASONIC V10 Camcorder Black - XG1221
    $133.50 - CANON PowerShot D20 Camera Blue - XG0606
    $134.25 - NIKON AW100 Digital Camera Camouflage - XG6832
    $186.00 - SONY HX20V Digital Camera Black - XG1522
    $223.50 - SONY PJ200 Projector Camcorder Black - XG1501
    $366.00 - CANON EOS 1100D SLR Camera Twin Lens Kit IS Black (EF-S18-55mm IS II and EF75-250mm IS II lens) - XG3077
    $409.50 - NIKON V1 Compact Series Camera Twin Lens Kit Black - XG3558
    $522.75 - NIKON D5100 SLR Camera Twin Lens Kit Black - XG3551
    $598.50 - CANON EOS-M Compact System Camera Twin Lens Kit Black - XG0722

    They aren't listed on the dse website. Search 'dick smith' and the product code on google. It will say "This product has been discontinued online". Check store stock is working. You might be able to use click and collect.

    I got the Canon 1100D with Twin lens for $347 (ex display). I'm keeping the 75-250mm and selling the camera with the 18-55mm IS II lens.

  • jasonb84 on 21/04/2013 - 15:04

    Paid $98.00 at Helensvale DSE and sales guy offered me extended warranty cover for only 50 cents, when it would normally be $20.00. So all up it was $98.50.

    • LSGH on 21/04/2013 - 15:23

      I went to the Wynnum QLD store, the lazy old checkout clerk didnt even bother checking on his system if they had any, he just said "if it is not on display, they are out"….as for extended warranties, you guys are lucky you got it for $.50 or $2…while I was in line…a gentlemen bought a $76 camera (it was not the IXUS) and I overheard the cashier charge him $20 for the extra 1 year warranty…(total of 2 years but the manufacturer gives 1 year anyway)…

      • jasonb84 on 22/04/2013 - 01:59

        I know what you mean, whenever I go to DSE all the staff seem to be aged 15 or 16 and don't know what the hell I'm talking about when I ask about a product they sell, or if they stock a certain item. DSE was better in my opinion when Dick Smith owned the company.

  • twig on 21/04/2013 - 15:45

    Ozbargained at liverpool, last one was sold 5mins before me

  • Sevenofnine on 21/04/2013 - 16:40

    last two in Perth store… ex-display or returned to fix by customer…

    i took the returned to fix by customer.

    this is a return item and they sent to factory to fix… just like brand new.

    there is also another ex-display in Garden city store, WA, if anyone else interested

  • xyron on 21/04/2013 - 23:19

    i picked up two ex-display ixus 500HS (one red and one blue) from golden grove DSE, and a brand new red olympus tough TG-820 for $96 with free 2 year extended warranty from ingle farm today. thanks OP for the heads up!

  • King Tightarse on 21/04/2013 - 23:56

    Do these prices revert to +25% tomorrow?

    • jasonb84 on 22/04/2013 - 01:54

      The camera is a clearance item so I believe the camera will stay at $98.00 or reduce in price until they've all sold.

    • maf101 on 22/04/2013 - 08:53

      It's Monday and the price for click and collect is still showing $73.50.

  • yht on 22/04/2013 - 10:25

    Which one is a better camera? Eos M or 1100D? Eos M is also having $150 cashback from Canon, so in terms of pricing, probably Eos M. But what about image quality?

    • macrocephalic on 22/04/2013 - 11:44

      I think they might both use the same sensor (confirmation needed). The advantage of the 1100 is the range of EF lenses. The advantage of the M is the size; the M was a bit of a failure commercially.

  • Davros on 22/04/2013 - 10:39

    Got the last one from Carindale in Blue for wait for it…$60.
    Gobsmacked at how awesome it is for the price, out of the box with no adjustment it can take very clear pictures and video of ants about 30mm from lens and then zoom in to clearly read the signage down the street that I cant read with my eyes and I have great eysight.

    • King Tightarse on 22/04/2013 - 11:41

      What> was that the display model?

      • Davros on 22/04/2013 - 13:08

        yes

    • strangeloops66 on 22/04/2013 - 13:13

      Yours came with the battery already charged?

      • Davros on 28/04/2013 - 08:26

        Partially

  • Juice08 on 22/04/2013 - 10:50

    I just put in a click and collect for my local store for the red 500HS. I wonder if it will scan at $60?

  • Phoebus on 22/04/2013 - 13:51

    I had a DSE store put aside the last (display model) AW100.
    Bargain at $134.
    The new AW110 is out for ~$350 and all it seems to have over the AW100 is WiFi and better water proofing. Though wifi would be handy it otherwise seems to be the same camera.

  • Syd Bargain Girl on 22/04/2013 - 14:13

    Is $522.75 a good price for a DSLR? Anyone have it already?

  • xyron on 22/04/2013 - 17:28

    DSE ingle farm said the 25% off thing ended on the weekend…bummer or i woulda picked up another IXUS 500.

  • LSGH on 22/04/2013 - 18:01
    +2

    -sigh- I dont know why I am still trying to buy this canon when I already have a Canon DSLR, another Sony point and shoot, another Canon Powershot, and my Iphone 4 which I use most of the time!…I guess I am sucker for good deals….

  • chubz on 22/04/2013 - 23:04

    I bought a red display model for 73.50 canon ixus now regretting it because i didn't know tough cams were on sale too, would have got the Olympus instead aww.

  • TechAddict on 23/04/2013 - 19:07

    Was at George St, Sydney DSE today and they still have the extra 25% off all cameras.

    Saw a Sony ActionCam complete kit marked down to $325 + 25% off makes it $243.75

    Quite a few cameras left in stock but no 500HS left tho…

  • Syd Bargain Girl on 23/04/2013 - 20:34

    Got NIKON S3300 Digital Camera Red - XG0956 and $58.50 - NIKON S3300 Digital Camera Pink - XG0955 from Plumpton NSW store at $58.50 each! Bargain and great presents for the kids!

  • barges on 24/04/2013 - 03:01

    i got one and picked it up yesterday. the albany store still had a few left both red and blue available

  • mywrx on 25/04/2013 - 15:21

    What do you guys think of the image quality of ixus 500 HS?

  • tassie Pete on 27/04/2013 - 09:14

    I was interested in the PANASONIC V10 Camcorder Black - XG1221 for $111 but sadly it's out of stock in Hobart. However, anyone in Melbourne who wants to get a V10 can visit DSE at Mentone, where they have eight in stock*. (Stock level @ 9am Sat 27 April). Thanks to staff member Tom for that.

    • King Tightarse on 27/04/2013 - 11:24
      +1

      How could it be seen? The page is gone.

      • tassie Pete on 27/04/2013 - 22:41

        Yes, Dick had pulled the product page but staff can see stock levels in other stores. I rang the Hobart shop this morning and that's what I was told: "Eight left at Mentone".

        • King Tightarse on 28/04/2013 - 07:30
          +1

          I live very close. Will pick one up for you if you would like :)

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