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PHILIPS 2-in-1 Shave and Groom For $29 At Bing Lee (Pick-Up NSW or $9 Delivery) - $99.95 RRP

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Hi Again Everybody,

So after my Dick Smith sales expedition ended this afternoon, I decided to pop into my local Bing Lee and came across what I think was a pretty nifty bargain.
I've been told that I often resemble a disheveled hobo so this deal must be a wake up sign? :)

PHILIPS - YS521/17 - CLLICK&STYLE SHAVE & GROOM
Pro's:

  • Water Resistant
  • Rechargable built in battery
  • Blade doesn't have to be replaced for 2 years
  • 2 year warranty
  • 60 day money back promise if you're not satisfied.

I spent a good 15 minutes on my phone researching the shaver while the salesperson was waiting on whether I'd part with my hard earned cash. (Must have been a slow day for him)

Reviews are great and it's the cheapest model I could find by a long shot;

$99.95 - Philips Online Australia | http://www.philips.com.au/c-p/YS521_17/click-style-shave-gro…

$74.99 - Catch of the day | https://www.catchoftheday.com.au/product/philips-click-style…

£34.55|$66.3953 AUD - Amazon UK | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Click-Style-YS521-17/dp/B00…

$34.00 USD|$44.71 AUD - Walmart | http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/philips-ys52117-click-style-shav…

I even managed to get $2 off the sale price to bring it down to $27 :)

Reviews are mainly positive: http://www.testfreaks.co.uk/shavers/philips-ys-521/

Now cue the shaving hilarious puns!

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  • Plus $9 postage

    • +3

      Click and collect is available online mate. ;)
      I simply went into my local store and they had a bunch of them out in front.

      • Not possible in VIC :(

        • There is a pickup in store tab on the page - I just tried a random 3000 postcode and Wodonga, Albury and Belconnen all came up with stock.

          I don't think you can pre-purchaser online and pick up (My mistake) but using this tab, you should be able to suss out which one of your local stores has stock and just pay in store.

          Kinda poor in this day and age when most major retailers have the option of pre-paying and securing items. Heck, even Dick Smith had it and they are in liquidation.

          Even with $9 postage, still a decent deal I think… :)

        • @ZackyD:
          What I meant was there are no Bing Lee stores in Vic. :(

        • +2

          @WoodenSpoon: Well there is, you just need to drive to the border ;-)

        • +3

          @WoodenSpoon:

          Oh WOW!! I didn't realize how small Bing Lee's network was. Also shows how poor my geography is when I was born and bred in NSW and assumed Wodonga, Albury and Belconnen were in VIC…Ekkk!

          Bing Lee only seems to be based in NSW & ACT from the looks of this - https://www.binglee.com.au/stores

          I'd probably see if you can find a workmate or family member/friend who wants one too and would split postage evenly. Makes for an awesome gift. I haven't tried it yet as I've never own an electric shaver before (Pack of 10 BIC shavers for $3 were my go to) so I'll report back on how it is. :)

        • +2

          @ZackyD: Wodonga is in Victoria……..

        • @xyron: Only just.

  • +1

    BTW: Their discount margins seem to pretty slim (supposedly) I initially got the sales person to check if he could do it for $25.00 which he said yes but while I was browsing around his manager claimed to have told him it was below cost and they could only knock off $2 to bring it down to $27.

    I was a little peeved but it wasn't worth arguing over $2. Guess that makes me a wannabe Ozbargainer… Wahhh! :'(

    Long story short, if you're in store ask for a discount even if it's only $1 or $2. I'll post the receipt up later.

  • +2

    Cool thanks. Heading to albury from melb soon so why not drop by to pick up order :)

  • Does this Bing Lee business operate only in the Easter states (NSW and Vic, or only one?) or it has stores in other states as well? I see their deals posted here very often and I never saw any of their stores in my part of the nation.

    • +1

      Well it seems like Bing Lee only have a footprint in NSW/ACT at the moment. Surprising since they've been around since the 80's as this AWESOME commercial shows;

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-b3pufEcDo

      Then again, Dick Smith had hundreds of stores nationwide and that didn't seem to help the situation.

      The way I see it, the electronics retails space is as follows; Harvey Norman, JB HI FI, The Good Guys then Bing Lee.

      While Bing Lee doesn't always have the cheapest prices, I find their smaller family focused customer service to be a plus and it's always good to have competition to keep the big 3 honest.

      • +1

        Thanks for the detailed info, ZackyD. I was wondering what their deal is as I saw some good deals of theirs posted here over the years and they're mostly in store. Wish they had stores nationwide.

  • +1

    Anyone heading to the border of NSW? Can bring one back to me in Melbourne? Lolx..

    • +1

      I ordered online and will be picking mine up from albury. Want to organise something?

      • Urgh.. out of stock. Can you check if they have any in stock when you are in albury please. Can meet you in city or somewhere if you got it. Thanks Mrtin

        • you can give them a call and ask / place phone order. then i can pick it up when im up there. got a call this morning saying it is ready for me to pick up which i will do in a week or so time

        • Will do martin. Thanks. Hopefully they have one left. : )

  • No Bing Lee in QLD either :\ Pretty good price though.

  • +4

    That's another great mother day present idea!

    • If your mum is

      A. An unshaven hippie
      B. Pre-op / pre-hormone therapy transgendered male
      C. Has an 'Aunt Bunny' mustache
      D. The bearded lady
      😊

      • … Or likes 'it' clean shaven.

        • My experience has shown waxing to be the preferred method. 😊

        • @kfuerza:
          Hm strange. That's not what they show in the movies.

        • @ms:Ingrowns, buddy. Motherflippin ingrowns.

    • It will go awesome with the weight belt.

  • If Bing Lee is in NSW only, it should be mentioned in the title.

  • I reckon the could Open a store in Brisbane and Melbourne and they would go well.

    Closest to Brisbane is Armidale !

  • thank you OP, bought two. to be pick up in store.

    • +7

      Good decision. It's quite revolting to use only one for both up/downstairs.

  • So this only does clean shaven? Not adjustable length?

    • Guessing only here, but I read 2 in 1 shave and groom as adjustable (or at least 2 lengths). Note: did not read specs or reviews.

      • looks like two adaptors instead

  • Bought, thanks! My first electric shaver.

  • +1

    Thanks ZackyD, you are a unique snowflake

  • Damn, buying 2 and its twice the price for shipping. That doesn't sound right?

  • Anyone used this one and can comment on how good it is? particularly whether it drops hair everywhere when shaving

  • +1

    Thanks , order one PU at Bankstown store , cost me more money since I've known OZbargain..

  • Product page says: Machine Washable: Yes

    I wonder if anybody is going to claim warranty on broken units after chucking it in the washing machine…

  • Blades do need to be replaced every two years.

  • +5

    Out of stock!

  • thanks. bought 1

  • Good price but I've never liked those circular bits (though they look cool). I don't know if these have the typical flick out comb-shaped trimmers but the dedicated horizontal trimmers are perfect for a monthly trim.

  • Does anyone know if this can be used to shave my head. Never used a razor on my head before, but considering going down that route as my baldness is getting worse and the head clippers leave like weeks growth look.

  • I think it's sold out, can't add to cart :(

  • Asked the live chat sales contact. He confirmed its sold out.

  • +3

    Called the Fyshwick ACT store and he said they have 20 left @ $29. About to go pick one up now. I sometimes like being classified as unofficial NSW.

    • Scratch that. I just walked in there and was told I've bought the last one. 19 sold in the last 5hrs. Ozbargained.

  • Just called up Liverpool - Orange grove still in stock $29

  • +1

    perfect mother's day gift

  • anyone like to buy 1 extra and post it to Melbourne :D

  • (profanity) missed out. anyone got one to sell? Please PM me

    • +1

      Bing Lee told me today that there is no issue with stock, they just had a totally unexpected huge amount of sales today. They will be restocking asap. By later this week or next week they will have tons more in stock. Hopefully what i was told by the sales assistant was correct!

  • This shaver was cheaper than just the foil for my shaver :) was a bargain even with postage, glad i bought it.

  • Marrickville NSW has about 3 left. I was just in there and grabbed 2.

  • Thanks for posting this.
    Even thought it's out of stock at this time i rung my local Bing Lee and order 2, they said in 2 days, i paid 58$ for 2 over the phone.
    Sweeeet

  • Not that it matters much now but your Walmart reference is in Canada / Canadian $ which = $35.66 AUD

  • Hornsby Westfield store had 20x in stock near the front counter about an hour ago.

  • Lucky got it in time last night. Great price. Only downside is that it is two heads instead of three. Will be good for a travel shaver for me.

  • Balgowlah had about 5 left when I was there

  • Bing Lee Moore Park still had about 6 or 7 left this afternoon.

  • Picked one up :)

  • Got one for $27 :)

  • George St in the city had sold out today but told me they will have lots more stock by next week as the sale goes to 2017.

    • Slight correction, I think the guy meant it has a money back guarantee until 2017 (i just saw that online), I was a bit surprised a sale like this could go until 2017.

      • did they say they are getting more stock?

  • Could they be any slower… looks like they haven't even picked up the parcel yet.

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  • Bought one and I really like it. As close a shave as you can get without ripping face to shreds. Waterproof to boot.

  • Arrived with 7 pieces instead of 21.

    Pissed ATM :|

  • Great shaver but really slow to shave lol and not very powerful but such a good price I wish I bought some more.

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