Sony Headphone Sale, XBA Range, Save 85%, Free Shipping for MySony Members

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Sony Headphone Sale, XBA Range, Save 85%, Free Shipping for MySony Members

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Save 85% OFF selected end of line and box damaged XBA headphones.* Offer ends on 31st July, 2013 or while stocks last so get in early to secure your pair. This exclusive offer is only available from www.sony.com.au or your local Sony Centre or Sony Kiosk.
Don’t forget to log in to your MySony account before you check out to receive FREE DELIVERY!
Happy Shopping.
Regards,
Your Sony Team

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8 Jul 2013 9:35am

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lando54 on 06/07/2013 - 10:59

Managed to get my order finally through payit@post because credit card wouldnt go through. Took a good few hours though!
tsunamisurfer on 06/07/2013 - 11:00

+2

Down for Maintenance.

Once I can understand but twice?

Come on Sony.
PotPlant on 06/07/2013 - 11:10

I think ALL the sale items have now gone back up to full retail price, online that is?
I'm not getting the links to show the discounted price anymore.
mungas on 06/07/2013 - 11:11

+2

Furious, i was refreshing for multiple hours to find out that my cart kept getting emptied. Turns up sold now.
Kiwires on 06/07/2013 - 11:12

That's it - Sale is over now I think. My cart emptied itself and the links don't show up for the special pricing.
carlenet on 06/07/2013 - 11:16

+2

Model:XBABT75 Showing now as out of stock! :( There goes hours of my life I won't get back, thanks Sony.
tsunamisurfer on 06/07/2013 - 11:18

George Michael was right….Fony.
Livert on 06/07/2013 - 11:23

+1

Anyone who successfully bought more than one kind enough to sell me one?
- jenna12 on 06/07/2013 - 11:27
  
  As above. Haha.
  - mungas on 06/07/2013 - 11:35
    
    Same inbox me if you're willing to sell a spare pair
- Livert on 06/07/2013 - 12:12
  
  Scrap that. Order went through! WOOO. Will + when I have it in my hands.
arinko on 06/07/2013 - 11:43

Order a xba3 and a mp3 player with bonus free XB400 headphones this morning at about 3.30am. Was about to give up!

Just checked…
Sony Balanced Armature Headphones
Model:XBANC85D still available for $85
- jenna12 on 06/07/2013 - 11:48
  
  I last tried at about 2:30am, looks like I should have stayed up just a little bit later! :P
  - skatoz on 06/07/2013 - 11:53
    
    Same here, stayed up through the TDF and half of Wimbledon semis to no avail.
- arinko on 10/07/2013 - 15:55
  
  DHL just delivered my order. Can't see any box damage on the XBA3….. box looks kinda tired though.
skatoz on 06/07/2013 - 11:50

+1

What a waste of time on a seemingly great deal! The price seems to intermittently go up (no deal) and down (deal), and although I see a link to the item in my cart, all I get when I click on the cart is:
"Looking for something at Sony? The page that you are looking for is unavailable."

After a few refreshes the cart times out and empties automatically.
t25 on 06/07/2013 - 11:58

website returned an error page after i tried to check my cart. also the page is no longer showing the $50 price for XBA3
- RayEarth2133 on 06/07/2013 - 12:20
  
  Looks like officially dead…
  - t25 on 06/07/2013 - 12:46
    
    im going to try getting my local sony shop to order one in for me
RayEarth2133 on 06/07/2013 - 12:10

+1

Thank you for choosing to shop at Sony Store. We have received your order and will email you again once it has shipped.

After 3 hours, finally my order went through via BPay. So it is still possible!
dalvin on 06/07/2013 - 12:35

+3

Got through after an hour, used BPAY option, didnt want to take the risk with CC. Timed out on final screen, but got an email confirmation. Snatched an XBA-3.
JayCeeJay on 06/07/2013 - 12:48

+1

People who just got it now can we still buy?
still has the message 'Thanks for coming to the Sony Online Store. We’re currently experiencing a high traffic load on our site.Don’t worry, we have plenty of stock so make sure to come back later today to place your order.'
- arinko on 06/07/2013 - 12:53
  
  I would advise to keep trying as the deal is suppose to go up to end of July if I am not wrong.
  
  From the email
  
  Offer ends on 31st July, 2013 or while stocks last so get in early to secure your pair. This exclusive offer is only available from www.sony.com.au or your local Sony Centre or Sony Kiosk.
jc8 on 06/07/2013 - 12:50

Bought after about 15 mins, used CC option, confirmation screen timed out but like the guy above I got an e-mail confirmation and funds have been deducted. Got two XBA-3s.
- mungas on 06/07/2013 - 12:59
  
  -1
  
  Is one for sale? Hehe
  - jc8 on 06/07/2013 - 13:10
    
    It's going to a mate, another fellow ozbargainer.
tanqqqqq on 06/07/2013 - 13:36

I managed to get an XBA3 with BPAY yesterday. However, its still under "Payment Pending". Anyone who has gotten through and paid with BPAY made it to "Dispatch Pending" ?
- jenna12 on 06/07/2013 - 13:42
  
  +1
  
  I think once you've got this far you have nothing to worry about. The payment just takes a while to process. I can't really imagine Sony trying to deny payments or cancel invoices. But who knows…
jenna12 on 06/07/2013 - 13:38

The deal is still active. I just got through now. Still ridiculously slow, and only after a few million attempts. If you don't care about registering for the free shipping, I still highly recommend it for convenience, as it automatically fills out all your details in the checkout for you. Which is super handy for such a temperamental site, rather than re-entering and confirming every time.
- leonheart1 on 06/07/2013 - 13:40
  
  How did you get past this message?
  
  Thanks for coming to the Sony Online Store. We’re currently experiencing a high traffic load on our site.Don’t worry, we have plenty of stock so make sure to come back later today to place your order.
  - jenna12 on 06/07/2013 - 13:45
    
    Looks like that message is back for me too now. It's been coming and going all morning. I kept one tab open to keep trying to log into my account (you get logged out pretty frequently), and then trying to load the items/add to cart in other tabs. This way when you get to the cart screen you're already logged in, and you don't have to risk timing out in your cart while trying to log in again. Well, that's what worked best for me. :)
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLuaPZWkvZ0&feature=youtu.be&…
abc on 06/07/2013 - 13:56

So are some of these (eg. http://www.sony.com.au/product/xba-3ip ) actually sold out or is stock coming "in and out" of the online store?
- Chinerama on 06/07/2013 - 14:02
  
  It says out of stock but they offer back orders so I did that to lock in the price. Not sure when the stock will come through though so fingers crossed it won't take too long.
jenna12 on 06/07/2013 - 14:45

+3

They've updated how it works now. You get a ticket in a queue through the original link (http://www.sony.com.au/microsite/xba_offer/?cid=email%3Astor…)

Copied from link:

Join the queue for the XBA end of line & box damaged CLEARANCE offer.

Stock is limited, so register now to secure your place in the line. Registering does not guarantee an order as this is strictly first in, first served.

If successful, we will contact you throughout the course of the week to complete the sale, so keep an eye on your inbox.
- mungas on 06/07/2013 - 14:52
  
  What queue? The hell?
- abc on 06/07/2013 - 14:53
  
  Terms and conditions:
  
  *Offer available on selected models only. All savings based off SRP. Offers available strictly while stocks last. Shipping charges may be additional. Offer available to Australian residents only. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Offer available online and in Sony stores only. Limited to 3 per person. Check individual product pages for final sale price. All stock is new but the carton may have cosmetic damage. Eligible models: XBA1VP, XBA2VP, XBA3, XBAS65W and XBAS65B only. All inventory is brand new and some may have experienced box damage. Refunds and returns due to box condition are not permitted. Sony reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions at any time.
- Freshie on 06/07/2013 - 15:08
  
  +1
  
  In the line, hopefully I cop some
mungas on 06/07/2013 - 14:58

Does anyone see this ticket thing? I can't find a anything
- liverpool2009 on 06/07/2013 - 14:59
  
  +1
  
  Yeah its there. Close your browser n try again.
- ironsword on 06/07/2013 - 15:24
  
  I had to clear my browser cache/cookies to be able to see it.
leonheart1 on 06/07/2013 - 15:56

+1

Finally!

Left it sitting in the cart, forgot about it and was surprised when I could actually buy it a few minutes ago.
Received the email confirmation and my card charged.
simprosimple on 06/07/2013 - 16:12

Damnn… I had it in my cart yesterday, able to checkout and went through to final payment stage.. and the cart empty at last stage
skatoz on 06/07/2013 - 16:13

Just managed to buy the XBA3, no issues. No ticket needed. Paid by CC. Email confirmation has come through as well.
- skatoz on 06/07/2013 - 16:22
  
  Sorry, just realised it was only available through my already open page for the deal which now, after a refresh, shows the full price :(
t25 on 06/07/2013 - 16:14

im in the queue apparently, but cannot retrieve cart.
arsenal1 on 06/07/2013 - 16:34

Received Confirmation E-mail for two XBA3's on back order, after 5 hours of trying. Fingers Crossed.
Aster on 06/07/2013 - 16:38

Joined the queue now.
lehboy on 06/07/2013 - 16:46

Got thru and payment via CC. Got the XBA3 as well.
Ryxxi on 06/07/2013 - 17:53

Does anyone know if Sony will honour purchases, If the order crashed at the final payment step but the money's been deducted from the bank account? I.e., you have payed for the order but you did not receive a confirmation.
- liverpool2009 on 06/07/2013 - 17:59
  
  -1
  
  I believe they will. They seem to be getting rid of stock, but don't want people knowing the ridiculous mark ups on it i.e using excuses such as 'damaged boxes' lollol
nadan on 06/07/2013 - 18:01

-2

I just managed to place some orders for 4 XBA3 and 3 XBA2VP. The XBA3 is on backorder but XBA2VP is still in stock.

If you want to know how I did it, I simply had my browser open from last night and added the item to card and it worked, but if you go through the link in the OP it won't work and you will join the queue.
dunker56 on 06/07/2013 - 18:36

I did this too for a XBA3, says backorder, but card has been charged and I have confirmation order/email etc. I grabbed a pair of XBA2 instore today :)
- nadan on 06/07/2013 - 18:39
  
  It's crazy, I placed three different orders and each time paid $9 delivery fee. I am questioning it now :)
revmacca on 06/07/2013 - 19:59

Hi,

After having the same really frustrating time since yesterday attempting to order (& losing the XBANC85D's from my bascket twice!!) i opened chrome on my phone, pressed back, it opened the 85% off page & allowed me to order the above 'phones!!
Caveat; the order stressed they were on backorder, this may just be more Sony timewasting or they may honour i've no idea . .
still worth a punt . .
ppduck on 06/07/2013 - 21:18

Finally managed to get xba-3 and xba-2vp…..
good deal and good quality of sounds…..
thank OZbargain… u did it again…..
Bugatti on 07/07/2013 - 13:06

according to reviews the XBANC85D are crap!
- leonheart1 on 07/07/2013 - 13:23
  
  And most of the amazon reviewers got theirs for free!
- revmacca on 07/07/2013 - 16:48
  
  +3
  
  Yeh i read those however that was at $500 (a crazy price!!) at $85 + p&p theor borderline good value?
  - videoman on 08/07/2013 - 19:44
    
    Yeah I bet if they had a RRP of $80 they would have got much better reviews.
Bugatti on 07/07/2013 - 13:07

Surely this deal has expired due to the fact you can't buy online, only apply for a waiting list.
jason101 on 08/07/2013 - 07:05 Comment score below threshold.
- CarbonTwelve on 08/07/2013 - 08:48
  
  +4
  
  There are plenty of people who successfully made orders. You shouldn't neg just because you missed out.
  - t25 on 08/07/2013 - 09:28
    
    nothing is going to reason with those who neg. if they feel that that is one way to vent, then more power to them!
    
    the rest of us who keep an open mind will see thru what it is.
ExtremeDavo on 08/07/2013 - 14:53

+2

Just got my confirmation email for delivery:
Your Sony order has been dispatched and is on its way to you!

I wasn't greedy and ordered just one for personal use. Very happy, because I went to buy from VideoPro 2 weeks ago and they were gone, went to all retailers and they said they has sent them back to Sony. Was very sad until now :)
- hwyny on 08/07/2013 - 15:36
  
  +5
  
  why still the neg?
  - nadan on 08/07/2013 - 16:41
    
    Because he is not greedy :)
    - ExtremeDavo on 08/07/2013 - 19:55
      
      Because I cant change it! I waited out for hours and found that everyone had the same issue, so I negged…but now I can't change it.
    - leonheart1 on 08/07/2013 - 19:58
      
      You can revoke it at least.
    - ExtremeDavo on 08/07/2013 - 20:35
      
      Done, didn't know you could do that.. Thanks.
- revacious on 08/07/2013 - 17:01
  
  Videopro still has stock on ebay lol.
  - ExtremeDavo on 08/07/2013 - 19:59
    
    …No they don't..
    
    http://stores.ebay.com.au/Videopro-Australia/_i.html?submit=…
    
    Not the XBA3's at $99 as they did before..
- krammis76 on 09/07/2013 - 03:02
  
  How long did it take to get your confirmation email? I got an order number on saturday and still haven't received a confirmation email yet….
Ryxxi on 08/07/2013 - 17:49

+3

Received this e mail just now
Thanks for being one of the thousands of Sony customers wanting to take advantage of our amazing offer on XBA headphones.

You have been part of a massively popular sale which has far exceeded our expectations. As such, registrations are now closed.

From Wednesday 10 July, we will start issuing batches of single-use promotional codes based on the order in which you joined the queue - so keep an eye on your inbox!

If successful, you will have 24 hours to use your code. As stock is limited, we advise you to use it at your earliest convenience to avoid missing out on your preferred product.

Thanks again for your interest,

The Sony Australia Team
- mlburnian on 08/07/2013 - 20:16
  
  got this too..do we need to register to mysony? if so, do we need a product code to register?
  - Ryxxi on 08/07/2013 - 20:51
    
    I am not sure sorry.
    - mlburnian on 09/07/2013 - 08:56
      
      you can register, just put in some random product code etc…
- Metz on 08/07/2013 - 23:21
  
  Has anyone else received the same email? I submitted my detail around 3pm on Sunday afternoon but did not receive this confirmation email so far.
  - Ryxxi on 09/07/2013 - 10:17
    
    I joined the Q using 2 e-mail's, but am only getting replies to one of them.
  - mungas on 09/07/2013 - 11:59
    
    I have no confirmation email either. I replied to the email sent initially confirming that I've been placed in the queue, and will see what happens. Pretty devo if they don't send me a code.
nadan on 09/07/2013 - 12:26

My XBA2VP order has been dispatched. Just got the invoice from Sonystyle.
- leonheart1 on 09/07/2013 - 12:52
  
  Likewise with my XBA3.
  The tracking (DHL) doesn't seem to work yet though. Apparently it'll work within 2 hours.
  
  Thank you for shopping at the Sony Store. Please find attached your purchase receipt . Your Sony order has been dispatched and is on its way to you!
  
  Click here to track the status of your order and click on events tab.
  (This link will be activated within 2 hours from the receipt of this mail).
nadan on 09/07/2013 - 13:48

Got shipment notification for my XBA3s as well. Even though they were out of stock when I placed the order, they have canceled one of my orders which had one XBA3, weird.
jc8 on 09/07/2013 - 19:16

I bought mine minutes before they took away adding to cart for the queue system. Got despatch email today.
Schpeltor on 10/07/2013 - 08:06

Any news on XBA-3ip iphone version ? I ordered one when it was indicated as Back Order. Sony has not charge my credit card yet, but I did receive order confirmation email with an order #
- Schpeltor on 11/07/2013 - 21:19
  
  Sony has now charged my credit card for 2 x XBA-3ip. Status: Payment Approved -> Despatch Pending
jimmy au on 10/07/2013 - 11:17

Got mine delivered today. 3 XBA-3s with slightly damaged boxes. Can't complain for the price though
- revacious on 10/07/2013 - 11:27
  
  Same here, delivered 10 mins ago. Fast postage!
  - ExtremeDavo on 10/07/2013 - 15:30
    
    Same, box is perfect.
- qwin on 10/07/2013 - 12:26
  
  Cool! I'm waiting to see if anything happens for those in the queue…
  - t25 on 10/07/2013 - 14:22
    
    +2
    
    Still no email from Sony yet. Eagerly waiting for the email so I can buy my xba3
    - ironsword on 10/07/2013 - 14:47
      
      By the looks of the offer page, the XBA3 are sold out. Only the XBAS65B, XBA1VP & XBA2VP are left…
    - Bugatti on 10/07/2013 - 14:53
      
      Haven't got my promotion code either!
    - t25 on 10/07/2013 - 15:17
      
      Damn that would be bad for me. Considering I was interested in the xba3
mungas on 10/07/2013 - 11:57

-6

Anyone willing to sell an xba 3? Inbox me please!
- bobjane on 10/07/2013 - 14:57
  
  +1
  
  Neg + beg = probably not going to get favorable responses.
Pripan77 on 10/07/2013 - 14:27

Has anyone received promotional code yet? They were supposed to start coming through today.
- leonheart1 on 10/07/2013 - 15:24
  
  I got mine.
  
  Thank you for registering to take part in our XBA headphone CLEARANCE.
  
  Please find below your single-use eCoupon to use on www.sony.com.au.
  
  Expires July 11 2013, 11:59 PM
  
  Your single-use eCoupon is valid for ONE each of the following models and is valid for 24 hours only so get in quick!
  
  XBA-1VP : Smartphone compatible In-Ear Headphones with Remote $17.99
  
  XBA-2VP : Smartphone compatible In-Ear Headphones with Remote $37.49
  
  XBA-S65 : Active Sports Style Washable In-Ear Headphones $19.49
  
  Looks like they sold out of the xba3s. I'd be upset if I had not bought a pair separately.
  Also aren't the xba2s more expensive now? From 35 to 37.5.
  - ExtremeDavo on 10/07/2013 - 15:32
    
    GST? lulz. no idea.
  - leonheart1 on 10/07/2013 - 19:51
    
    I've received mine. :)
  - Pripan77 on 10/07/2013 - 19:59
    
    They aren't expensive. They were offered for $40 on sale so if it is $37.49 including gst then they are cheaper now :)
    
    It's strange that I've received confirmation of dispatch for NC85D even though it had gone through as a backorder. Still waiting for the code as I am more interested in XBA-2VP.