eBay 20% off Sale - The Usual Price Jack Has Started

picklewizard on 15/01/2018 - 09:34
Last edited 19/01/2018 - 11:42 by 2 other users

Surprise surprise… the price jack has begun.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gigabyte-AORUS-GeForce-GTX-1080T…

I added this to my watch list on Saturday when it was $1190. Today, it's $1309.

Is this misleading conduct by the seller - inflating prices prior to a sale? I'm sick of this 'sale' bullshit. Is this something Consumer Affairs or the ACCC would be interested in?

Edit: seems Kogan got done for a similar practice so maybe it is something the ACCC would like to know about!

Edit 2: Here's the link to report it to ACCC: https://www.accc.gov.au/contact-us/contact-the-accc/report-a…

Edit 3: Company name: Austin Computers, ABN: 69780893412 - get reportin'!

EDIT 4: ARE YOU KIDDING ME, THEY RAISED THE PRICE AGAIN! IT'S NOW $1367.

Edit 5: As @nickxau pointed out, it's an obscene $1482 now, almost 22% higher than it was on Saturday.

Mod: We have removed the unobtainable deals (due to a price increase after being posted) and merged them below (5 in total), note that many were posted before this thread was made, so they will appear at the top of the comments section below. See original mod comment and discussion here. Please note that other unobtainable deals which were removed due to combining an existing sale (6 in total) which finished before this 20% off sale started weren't merged (not related to a price increase and never possible/available).

Update 19 Jan 11:40am: The eBay deal posting guidelines have been updated to reflect new requirement that deals requiring coupon codes can only be posted on the day the coupon becomes live.

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    • chk on 14/01/2018 - 08:13

      can anyone advise whether the extended dell warranty is worth getting?

      • thebargainhunter on 14/01/2018 - 09:08

        Yes, if your laptop dies before the extended warranty expires. No if it doesn't?

    • nahi11 on 14/01/2018 - 09:45
      +1

      Wish it has a removable battery

      • AlienC on 14/01/2018 - 10:54
        +1

        Damn I assumed it was. Yeah this is a deal breaker now for me. Removable battery is great for troubleshooting.

        • UFO on 14/01/2018 - 11:16

          This actually kills it for me too. Most issues from laptops I've owned are caused by older batteries. A non removable type (more common now in ultra-thin platforms) is a detraction for sure.

          • AlienC on 14/01/2018 - 13:06

            @UFO: Yeah. If it was a throwaway like a $300 ideapad then sure it's ok but for something as expensive as this $900+ definitely removable battery needed.

      • Overcomerak on 14/01/2018 - 11:55
        +2

        You can easily replace the internal battery by simply removing a screw underneath.

        • AlienC on 14/01/2018 - 13:07

          You could but sometimes it's a lot easier to just have it ready detachable especially if over the phone troubleshooting for someone non IT or handyman literate.

          I do some amateur low level IT help and have had to help some people over the internet or phone sometimes mostly seniors.

    • nadan on 14/01/2018 - 10:15

      Any good deal on 12" touchscreen for back to school for kids.

    • Stocktake on 14/01/2018 - 12:50

      So how does this compare to the AMD version on price and performance?

      http://www.dell.com/au/p/inspiron-15-5576-gaming-laptop/pd?o…

      Also for the price point is there any other options for gaming laptops?

    • AlexF on 14/01/2018 - 14:59
      +2

      If you don't need to buy now, I suggest waiting at least until Intel announces mid-flight replacements for their 8th generation CPUs to deal with their current design flaw (acknowledged but secret since July 2017). At which point, I predict, every manufacturer will (attempt to) dump current inventory (at discount).

    • JMERC on 14/01/2018 - 15:05

      Thanks for the replies to my comment above, very helpful.

      Only problem I see with this laptop is the shipping times. Est between Jan30-Feb28. Unfortunately I fly out Feb 11th, is there any way I can get this price matched with stock in Australia or any other equivalent laptops with better shipping times?

    • ifonlyiwasyounger on 14/01/2018 - 15:50

      The Inspiron 15 7567 advertised above, OR the Inspiron Gaming Desktop AMD Ryzen 5 8GB RAM 128GB SSD AMD RX 570 4GB for $120 more?
      Link to Dell desktop: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-New-Inspiron-Gaming-Desktop…

      • Alzori on 14/01/2018 - 19:22

        Apples and oranges mate. One will be a lot more powerful, one will be a lot more portable. What do you want to buy?

        • ifonlyiwasyounger on 14/01/2018 - 19:27

          Thank you Alzori. I am not into gaming , but I want something quick with a good storage capability. Portability is not a major concern. So although favouring the desktop, I was hoping for another, independent opinion.

    • blewey on 14/01/2018 - 16:17

      Could you put another ssd in instead of a hard drive like the one on the ozb homepage?

    • lostn on 14/01/2018 - 21:10

      I'm going to wait for those new Intel cpus with AMD GPU built in. They're supposed to be equivalent to a 1060.

    • CLoSeR on 14/01/2018 - 21:10

      Dell eBay is it a bit slow for anyone considering making a purchase. Took a week for them to send me an official Dell order confirmation. Ordered on the 27th December, estimated to arrive this coming week.

    • syncoroll on 14/01/2018 - 22:09
      +1

      Great laptop, they removed the bass from the older model and reduced the battery sized. (which is really unfortunate)

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efkQrXv4ckc <review from Dave2D

    • sm3004 on 15/01/2018 - 09:23

      Price was jacked up to 1399 and the PCTECH code no longer works… -_-

    • htc on 15/01/2018 - 09:27
      +1

      They jacked up the price, it is now 1399 before 20% discount.

      • Yaren24 on 15/01/2018 - 09:33

        Yeah I know, they may jack to 1499 by tmr…….

    • paracaps on 15/01/2018 - 11:26

      They probably will jack it up to $1499.00.
      Doesn't leave a good impression with Dell's tactics… Just Quietly

      • Yaren24 on 15/01/2018 - 12:14

        Pretty sure they will, so this deal would not be a bargain. Shame on Dell

    • eastwood27 on 15/01/2018 - 12:27

      Already jacked up to 1399

    • paracaps on 15/01/2018 - 12:48
      +1

      Title needs to be changed since Dell has increased price

    • OhWellThen on 15/01/2018 - 14:02

      Is it still a good discounted value after the price jack up?

      • Yaren24 on 15/01/2018 - 14:49

        It seems that they will jack up to 1499, so not really bargain,

    • jhuntau on 15/01/2018 - 15:13

      The price jack is pretty disgusting… You can get this laptop in America for so much cheaper than it is here.. And the AUD/USD ratio has appreciated since the last sale which they didn't jack the price. I honestly think we are better off leaving these deals off ozbargain until the deal is live else Dell will be notified of the surge in traffic to their eBay page and will hint that they should jack the prices… Anyway - will be giving this one a miss - I've been waiting on this one for a few weeks too.

      • Yaren24 on 15/01/2018 - 15:22

        smh bro

    • Powershopz on 15/01/2018 - 15:29

      RIP this deal. All prices jacked up $200. Making this deal around 10% off instead of 20%.

      • Being Askhole on 15/01/2018 - 19:32

        yes.. sad.. Dell shouldn't do that.. now we will all remember..
        Have updated the post.
        Out of 4 2 were price jacked and 2 other still remains the same

        • tightarse on 16/01/2018 - 09:10

          Mod 15/1: Price is currently $1119.20 after the 20% discount code, this deal will be removed when the eBay code goes live at 16/1 10am if this is still the case.

          • Yaren24 on 16/01/2018 - 09:52

            @tightarse: Hi TA, can you pls post another deal for us? thank you

    • footyboy on 15/01/2018 - 22:37
      +1

      Price jacked. Filthy.

    • smr23 on 16/01/2018 - 03:08
      +2

      Price jacked

    • nahi11 on 16/01/2018 - 08:36
      +1

      YEYEYEYE PRICE JACKED. I'm so over with these ebay deals.

    • swat7621 on 16/01/2018 - 09:06

      Anyone know when the code goes live?
      Still bitter about the price jack but as my lappie died 2 days ago….

    • LeavingTheWheel on 16/01/2018 - 09:34

      OMG! Dell selling 12-month-old laptops for full price. Ridiculous marketing strategy.
      Dell Inspiron 15 7567 Gaming Core i7-7700HQ 128GB SSD+1TB 16GB RAM NVIDIA Win10

    • Powershopz on 16/01/2018 - 10:09
      +1

      The only one that hasn't had the price jacked up is this one: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-Inspiron-15-7000-Gaming-Cor…

      Price $1,699
      CPU i5 2.5GHz
      GPU 1060
      RAM 8GB
      SSD 256GB PCIe NVME M.2
      HDD -
      20% OFF Price $1,359

      I just purchased one. Will buy a 1TB HDD and install it myself.

  • Korban Dallas on 14/01/2018 - 12:56
    Merged from Alienware 25" Gaming Monitor AW2518HF FreeSync 240hz 1ms Response $399.20 Delivered (Was $699) @ Dell eBay

    Anyone in need of a good gaming monitor? Deal starts on the 16/1/2018 providing Dell do not increase their prices.

    Original 20% off Selected Tech Stores on eBay Deal Post

    Mod 15/1: Price is currently $479.20 after the 20% discount code, this deal will be removed when the eBay code goes live at 16/1 10am if this is still the case.

    • smr23 on 14/01/2018 - 12:58
      +3

      I haven’t looked yet but the 20% off on eBay applies to Dell. Wouldn’t it be cheaper on their eBay store? (If they have a listing of it on there).

      Edit - cheaper on dells eBay store https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Alienware-25-Gaming-Monitor-AW2518…
      Price comes to $399.

      • Korban Dallas on 14/01/2018 - 13:01

        What coupon? PCTECH didn't work for me.

        • smr23 on 14/01/2018 - 13:02
          +2

          Because the code starts Tuesday

      • sakurakiks on 16/01/2018 - 13:41

        How can I get to the $399 price? It's currently $599 after some random 14% off, and if I take 20% off with PCTECH it comes to $480 ish

        • smr23 on 16/01/2018 - 13:47

          This was merged (the post). the OP posted it 2 days before it started, now it has been jacked.

    • King Steuart on 14/01/2018 - 13:42
      +17

      2 inches too small. My wife told me so.

    • soymeat on 14/01/2018 - 14:18

      Not sure why they don't sell the g-sync version in Australia!

    • exit on 14/01/2018 - 14:34
      +1

      What refresh rates can this monitor run that are less tha 240hz?

      • misu p on 14/01/2018 - 14:41
        -4

        2

        • incipient on 14/01/2018 - 17:04

          Actually as a technicality, all panels have a minimum refresh rate, and it's (currently) always much higher than 2hz =P (30+ generally)

      • jimwyze on 14/01/2018 - 15:26

        239

      • scuderiarmani on 14/01/2018 - 15:31

        Why?

        • exit on 14/01/2018 - 15:37

          Because I don’t expect running at 240hz to be viable in certain games. I won’t be using freesync as I have a gtx card

          • scuderiarmani on 14/01/2018 - 15:39

            @exit: I think you need to do some more research :p

            You'll be fine don't worry :)

          • exit on 14/01/2018 - 15:55
            -4

            @exit: @scuderiarmani: Yeah I heard Freesync works with Nvidia.

          • Diji1 on 14/01/2018 - 16:15

            @exit: If you run at more than 120FPS plus or minus screen tearing becomes invisible or much less noticeable or jarring than using lower FPS.

      • incipient on 14/01/2018 - 16:26

        Freesync/gsync are dynamic refresh rates i think. The monitor will refresh at whatever rate (above 60?) that the graphics card outputs?

        • Diji1 on 14/01/2018 - 16:28

          With G-sync the video card waits until the monitor sends a "ready to refresh" message before sending each frame.

          Not sure exactly how Freesync works but refresh rate is determined by monitor alone.

          • imsimone on 14/01/2018 - 16:40

            @Diji1: I thought you needed an AMD card to use Freesync, but you could use Adaptive Sync with any brand card, although it apparently doesn't produce as good results as the other two.

      • Diji1 on 14/01/2018 - 16:34
        -2

        What refresh rates can this monitor run that are less tha 240hz?

        Anything between some low number and 240. In normal use you would leave it set to 240Hz and any framerate will run fine albeit with noticeable tearing at low FPS.

        I believe you should be able to set V-sync in games which will lock you to 60FPS without tearing (since 60 divides evenly into 240) provided you can render the game at 60FPS.

        • NebulAe on 14/01/2018 - 17:09
          +2

          Vsync would set it to the refresh rate of the monitor = 240hz, unless you've manually set it to something lower. Ideally you'd run 120fps+ otherwise this monitor is not worth it.

          • Diji1 on 14/01/2018 - 17:21
            -3

            @NebulAe: I don't think you understand how V-sync works.

          • wileywopey on 14/01/2018 - 17:33

            @NebulAe: @Diji1: Actually, NebulAe is correct. Vsync locks the graphics card's update to wait on the monitor refresh, tying it to the monitor refresh frequency. It won't necessarily have a new frame to sent each Hz, but it won't send a partial screen (w/ tearing). If the GPU can do 240FPS, it will cap at 240 FPS on 240 Hz. It will not go higher. If you're GPU only outputs say 30 FPS, then it will post 30 frames per second, but lock it to the 240Hz cycle. There is some benefit to having a higher refresh rate monitor, while still pushing a lower frame rate, but no-vsync is better for gaming (but with tearing).

    • lordezekiel on 14/01/2018 - 17:31
      +5

      I think most/all of you would benefit immensely from reading this post about vsync/gsync/freesync/etc
      https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/4p0q7a/lets_talk_…

    • Ryxxi on 14/01/2018 - 18:15

      1080p and TN are big no no.

      • Hornpub on 15/01/2018 - 00:47

        i highly doubt any one want IPS and 1440p for 240hz (with price in mind)

        • BoredMartian on 15/01/2018 - 16:56

          yeap. that's gonna cost ya.

    • Changskies on 14/01/2018 - 19:16
      +1

      fyi - gtx1080 and 1080ti perfroms better relatively in 2k than fhd if your cpu is slightly dated like my 4790k. x-tested 4 different monitors ranging from fhd, fhd 21:9, 2k, 2k 165hz; 2k res + starts to get more gpu intensive, less load on cpu.

      this wont be good for those with matured cpu

    • jman89 on 15/01/2018 - 07:06

      Hi, sorry if this is a stupid question, but would I be able to use this monitor for my PS4? Thanks in advance.

      • Getsuga on 15/01/2018 - 08:31
        +1

        Yes but the 240hz will only work with a PC.

      • DongerDash on 15/01/2018 - 08:31
        +1

        there wont really be a point since ps4 games are locked to either 30 or 60 fps you wont get the benefit of the extra hz since its not powerful enough

        • jman89 on 15/01/2018 - 10:24

          Do you have an idea of what sort of monitor I should be looking after? I'm a real novice when it comes to these things.

          • Getsuga on 15/01/2018 - 15:39

            @jman89: Getting a standard 60hz IPS Monitor would save you a lot of money and also provide the best image quality if you intend to only use it with a PS4.

    • O15 on 15/01/2018 - 08:49
      -5

      $400 for a TN 1080p, you must be having a laugh. I don't care what the refresh rate is, no TN or 1080p PC display is worth $400.

      • Autonomic on 15/01/2018 - 09:24

        What are some better options for 144hz+?

        • O15 on 15/01/2018 - 09:39
          -1

          As someone who has a 144+Hz monitor and would not want to go back to lower refresh rates, I would still tell anyone to put resolution and IPS before refresh rate.
          Something like this may not be as smooth, but it's going to be look a heck of a lot better.

          • Marty131 on 15/01/2018 - 10:57
            +1

            @O15: 60Hz vs 240Hz
            No AMD FreeSync
            More expensive
            Not from Dell official store

            You're comparing apples and oranges. This post is for a GAMING monitor.

          • O15 on 15/01/2018 - 11:10
            +1

            @O15: @Marty131:
            Buy it, then.
            Hopefully you never see it next to a higher resolution or IPS display.

          • King Steuart on 16/01/2018 - 08:47

            @O15: @Marty131: Pro gamers don't buy 60hz anymore. You get a much more competitive advantage at 144hz, and 240hz is nuts in comparison to 60hz.

            Also, negging for price jack

          • Marty131 on 16/01/2018 - 11:48

            @O15: @Putnum: You're preaching to the choir! @O15 is the one disputing the merit of this over a 60Hz IPS.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2018 - 08:58
      +1

      You guys have to remember that this isn't going to be the nicest for picture quality, it's all about it's performance and it's going to be killer in any fast paced fps game like csgo. I'll be buying one regardless.

    • doweyy on 15/01/2018 - 10:20
      +4

      Jacked to $479.20.

      • DongerDash on 15/01/2018 - 11:47

        was going to get it at 400 guess not anymore haha

      • Panzah on 15/01/2018 - 12:38

        Aaand there goes my impulse buy…

      • Korban Dallas on 15/01/2018 - 13:58

        Is that legal. I'd be complaining.

      • Korban Dallas on 15/01/2018 - 15:35

        I sent a message and said they were basically false advertising the deal. I'll see what they say.

      • Korban Dallas on 15/01/2018 - 17:47
        +1

        New message from: dell_australia Top Rated Seller(9,456Green Star)

        Thanks for your email enquiry

        With regards to this item promotion prices can change from time to time as promotions can finish and new promotions can start.

        You will note that we have not changed the recommended retail price of the item, just the promotion price (as this promotion ended). There is a new price now set and you are still saving $100 off the RRP of the product with a new promotion now implemented.

        We will not be providing you a link to the previous price, as the new price for the items are now set.

        Kind regards
        Joe

        • doweyy on 16/01/2018 - 06:54
          +1

          To be fair, they didn't advertise this promotion, you did.. So it's unfair to say that they were false advertising as the 20% off isn't officially advertised until today at 10am.

        • Korban Dallas on 16/01/2018 - 18:59
          +1

          @doweyy:

          There initial promotion didn't end though, still the same price on their website.

          Oh well, they will probably get done like Kogan did eventually.

    • exit on 16/01/2018 - 01:33

      They jacked the price up and are not fulfilling this deal based on their email

    • Jase2801 on 16/01/2018 - 06:52

      Negging deal for changing the price. Not cheap anymore.

    • wings bubbin boaz on 17/01/2018 - 03:21

      price went up =/

  • drose1 on 14/01/2018 - 23:01
    Merged from Sony X6700E 70" 4K UHD HDR LED TV - $1830.60 Delivered @ Videopro eBay

    Cheapest for this 70" Sony TV yet.

    Hopefully no price jacking.

    Original 20% off Selected Stores @ eBay deal

    edit: ok boys, bring out your pitchforks.

    Mod 15/1: Price has increased to $2254.60 after the discount code. Therefore this deal will be removed at 16/1 10am when the sale starts as unobtainable deal, unless the price reverts (highly unlikely).

    • [Deactivated] on 14/01/2018 - 23:04
      -6

      Delete. Pricejack.

      • nocure on 14/01/2018 - 23:10
        +1

        Sales history

        • e***0 ( 2 ) AU $2,495.00 26-Dec-17 18:28:18 AEDST
        • s***a ( 0 ) AU $2,785.00 07-Dec-17 11:20:21 AEDST
        • _***s ( 6 ) AU $2,475.00 26-Nov-17 17:16:32 AEDST
        • 2***h ( 403) AU $2,475.00 24-Nov-17 23:03:38 AEDST
        • e***r ( 164) AU $2,675.00 22-Nov-17 21:45:32 AEDST
        • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2018 - 09:38
          +1

          How do you get sales history on specific items? I am curious to know. I recently bought a Lenovo hybrid from JW computers when eBay had 10%off. I was bummed when I saw 20% off eBay including jw computers. But when I actually looked at the listing JW price hacked the item by 20% so now it's more expensive then the price I paid. I don't understand the eBay tactics. As always I rely on ozbargain if anything is a good deal it will come up here.

        • Freighter on 16/01/2018 - 14:05
          +1

          @bamsegod: Go to an eBay listing i.e. this one (random one from front page), and it should say " 7 available / 3 sold in one hour ". Click on the "3 sold" part and it leads to this page.

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