[Price Error] $14.60 + Delivery: Verbatim? 2.5" SATA III SSD Drive 128GB @ KickStart Computers

illumination on 29/06/2015 - 23:57
Last edited 30/06/2015 - 14:45 by 1 other user

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Warning: This website has a dodgy looking website/facebook page. Legitimacy of both the merchant and deal are yet to be verified

Stumbled upon this while trying to scramble to get a HDD or SSD from the eBay sale before it expires, as my HDD in my desktop has finally died after 6 years (pretty sure it's my HDD!)
Then I realised the prices on eBay for HDDs and SSDs are not that flash, even after 20% off.
Also looking for a SSD (missed the PBTech deal) for the JB Hifi Acer laptop.

Based on the huge discrepancy in price between this and the next cheapest one as per StaticICE ($69), I have to assume this is a pricing error.

I have tried to obtain as much info as I can about both the store and the SSD itself as there is no description or picture, and I have never heard of the store.

In terms of the website/store, I have only found the following:

In terms of the model of the SSD, this is what I found the following by searching "model 47617 ssd 128gb".

I do not know if I am game enough to try this out.. anyone have any additional comments to add about the store or the product?

This will either be post or the week or worst deal ever, if merchant does not honour/if product turns out to be a dud.

Store's Facebook page (thanks ashtrayc2c)

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Comments

  • ashtrayc2c on 30/06/2015 - 00:01

    I'm steering the hell away. but it IS a good price …

    https://www.facebook.com/KickStartComputers

    • illumination on 30/06/2015 - 00:02
      +2

      The website looks dodgy as hell. Let me add that to the OP so it's more accessible.

      I really want to bite but I am scared.

      • anonymousthing on 30/06/2015 - 00:04

        I can't seem to find an ABN or any "proof of business" at all… and that whirlpool thread with responses was from 2009… yeaaaah, not gonna bite this.

        • illumination on 30/06/2015 - 00:05

          It was indeed from ages ago but I just tried to post whatever the hell I could find lol

        • rdx on 30/06/2015 - 00:09

          I found their ABN via a google search: 31 564 429 203
          First paragraph on this page: http://www.kickstartcomputers.com.au/conditions.php

          EDIT: Also looked on Google Street View and apart from a primary school, that entire street is only suburban housing. So I think that maybe this is a home-based operation.

      • mmd on 30/06/2015 - 00:06

        Cant find anything about price error in their terms and conditions
        Being a small company, they would probably refund the money (such a hassle tho).
        I'm going to wait until someone confirms tomorrow.

  • rdx on 30/06/2015 - 00:07
    +2

    Oh look their poor little website has been ozbargained

  • moonshot on 30/06/2015 - 00:12

    Most likely price error:
    http://www.kickstartcomputers.com.au/product_info.php?produc…
    Going for $151.97

  • easternculture on 30/06/2015 - 00:13
    +1

    The address they have on the website is fake. Cant see any shops on Mary St when using google earth

  • easternculture on 30/06/2015 - 00:18
    +4

    ABN 31 564 429 203
    Entity name: MCKIGGAN, ANDREW
    ABN status: Active from 27 Feb 2009
    Entity type: Individual/Sole Trader
    Goods & Services Tax (GST): Registered from 27 Feb 2009
    Main business location: SA 5118

    Business name's

    • Gawler East Real Estate External site 18 Dec 2013
    • Top Home Projectors External site 22 Aug 2013
    • TOWN AND COUNTRY HOMES ADELAIDE External site 17 Jul 2012
    • KICKSTART COMPUTERS External site 27 Feb 2009

    Trading name's

    • KICKSTART COMPUTERS 27 Feb 2009
    • Utilizetechnology 27 Feb 2009

    If some one has an account with creditor watch can you check him out https://creditorwatch.com.au/credit/profile/31564429203

    • rdx on 30/06/2015 - 00:21
      +7

      Yey high-five for internet detective work!

  • rdx on 30/06/2015 - 00:19
    +1

    From a WHOIS search:

    Whois response for kickstartcomputers.com.au:

    Domain Name: kickstartcomputers.com.au
    Last Modified: 17-Feb-2014 23:14:00 UTC
    Status: ok
    Registrar Name: NetRegistry
    Registrant: Andrew McKiggan
    Eligibility Type: Registered Business
    Eligibility ID: SA BN BN04866060
    Registrant Contact ID: MCAN1251
    Registrant Contact Name: Andrew McKiggan
    Registrant Contact Email: [email protected]
    Tech Contact ID: C0573762-AR
    Tech Contact Name: Dominic Main
    Tech Contact Email: [email protected]
    Name Server: ns4.zoneedit.com
    Name Server: ns19.zoneedit.com
    DNSSEC: unsigned

  • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2015 - 00:24
    +6

    site is not safe

    proof

    • nocure on 30/06/2015 - 00:27

      Thanks Tuzii.

    • Click_It on 30/06/2015 - 09:11

      Thanks

  • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2015 - 00:24
    +1

    Dodgy.

  • bjonbjonbjon on 30/06/2015 - 00:25

    nice find op

  • bc33 on 30/06/2015 - 00:26

    no spec on website….
    dont make any assumption based on the wording "model 47617 ssd 128gb"….
    suggest OP to remove this post (or put a serious warning…)

  • illumination on 30/06/2015 - 01:02
    +3

    Ok I've added a warning in bold up the top lol

  • sky blu on 30/06/2015 - 01:20

    I read every single comment hoping it's legit so i'd bite but apparently eht dodgey.

  • Click_It on 30/06/2015 - 09:13

    Wish it was true but I don't think my well wishes will make this one any less dodgy :)

  • NeggerOfDeals on 30/06/2015 - 10:34

    This is currently the only shipping method available to use on this order.
    Courier - This cost covers 80% of orders, you will be contacted before payment is requested if any extra costs are incurred
    Express Courier - Usually sent overnight although allow 2 days to be sure

    I was going to take one for the team and order one. It seems they don't take payment until after it's manually verified. So if the deal is legit, it's a major price error. They might honor it, they might not. Can't be bothered spending $30 to find out.

  • McFly on 30/06/2015 - 10:59

    prices on eBay for HDDs and SSDs are not that flash

    Boom tish!

  • heathwithnoteeth on 30/06/2015 - 13:46

    price error, got a cancellation email

    • McFly on 30/06/2015 - 14:08
      +1

      Then you have some spare cash - I've got the perfect deal for you! www.ozbargain.com.au/node/200869

    • illumination on 30/06/2015 - 14:43
      +3

      Oh you actually took a bite (even though you have no teeth!)

      Thanks for that. I guess I can report this as price error now.

      • heathwithnoteeth on 30/06/2015 - 15:36

        im glad i could shed some light on that for you

  • altomic on 30/06/2015 - 14:51
    +1

    Morning Al,
    Unfortunately, there has been an issue with our database with the
    product you are wishing to make purchase being alot more expensive that
    what was shown.

    Due to the above i have canceled your order, sorry for the hassles caused.

    Your card was not charged.

    Warm Regards,

    Andy

    • easternculture on 30/06/2015 - 18:07

      i got the same

      • altomic on 30/06/2015 - 19:05

        I thought I was special.

        ;(

        • McFly on 30/06/2015 - 23:48
          +1

          You are special… to your mum.

    • hj0809 on 30/06/2015 - 19:32

      alot

      • McFly on 30/06/2015 - 23:46

        canceled

  • T1OOO on 01/07/2015 - 10:11

    He's just a middle man for a whole saler. Prob works out of his home / bedroom / computer. I used to do this back in the day with leader. Diy and other wholesalers. List products. Put and order in. And then buy it from the whole saler and send it.

    He won't be honouring stuff that's price errors.

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