I'm Looking for a Deal on Asus DSL-AC68U FTTN Modem/Router

pjetson on 28/02/2020 - 15:01

I'm looking for an Asus DSL-AC68U for a new FTTN connection.

MSY and CPL (and virtually everyone else) are selling them for $239. Has anyone seen a better price? I'm in the outer east of Melbourne if that matters. Thanks!

Find Me A Bargain ADSL Modem ASUS Wireless Router

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  • scrimshaw on 28/02/2020 - 15:23
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    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/All-NEW-Asus-DSL-AC68U-Wireless-… $236.55 free shipping

  • theoaus on 28/02/2020 - 15:33

    Described as OEM Open,never used $155 free shipping https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-OEM-Asus-DSL-AC68U-Dual-Band…

    • pjetson on 28/02/2020 - 16:06
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      I'm a bit worried about that one being "from OEM channel". What does that even mean? Why would the branding be "partially removed"? Is it an overseas model with different firmware?

      • scrimshaw on 28/02/2020 - 16:23
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        It is probably one of those ones meant for T-mobile / American telecomms. They just flashed the firmware and call it OEM because they'll send you the router but without the usual fancy ASUS packaging, just a white box and an australian travel / power adapter plug

  • wiipantz on 28/02/2020 - 15:34

    wow I got one of the T-mobile ones a couple years ago for a bit over $100, mind you not the same CPU ect. Also have to flash the firmware amongst other things even just to update it. Damn good router though

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 28/02/2020 - 16:07
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    I bought mine second hand off ebay for about $110. They're awesome routers. Highly recommend.

  • nandxor on 28/02/2020 - 17:57
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    Avoid the ones on Amazon AU. I bought one myself and it had been imported from Asia and the language was locked to Japanese. Amazon really need to start dealing with this shady importers and companies selling electronics with dodgy AU power adapters etc.

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 28/02/2020 - 18:40

      Amazon is fine. You just need to be wary of Amazon "Marketplace" items. There's a difference.

  • pjetson on 29/02/2020 - 16:14

    I found one on eBay for $175 and offered $140, and the seller agreed. I'll pick it up tomorrow. Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

  • Geekomatic on 29/02/2020 - 17:23

    Kind of concerning how many "defective" units are being sold though?

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