Dyson trying to take the mickey out of customers

LBoongaff65 on 03/02/2023 - 12:29
Last edited 03/02/2023 - 12:32

When is a v7 a v8????

When it's called a v7Advanced!!!!
Check the specifications for yourselves. They have the same specifications and are indistinguishable apart from the "v8" being $799 and the "v7 Advanced"?? being $399.
At Bunnings currently $349:) .

How unconscionable is it for Dyson to try and hoodwink consumers like this.
If you want to buy a v8 thinking it's more powerful or longer lasting DON'T DO IT. The only difference is that the cheaper one hs no wall mount. You can get a new wall mount for $49 or on fb/gumtree market for roughly half that.

Don't boost James Dyson's already brimming bank account (24 Billion pounds currently), with an extra $400 dollars for nothing.

I truly find this behaviour without equal in the retail world for its utter contempt of the consumer.

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Comments

  • Muzeeb on 03/02/2023 - 12:35
    +3

    Based on your experience you should be boycotting Dyson products all together.

    • jv on 03/02/2023 - 12:49

      boycotting Dyson

      He retired in 1984

      • Sinnerator on 04/02/2023 - 08:40
        +1

        Typical Business Model.

        Good Person invents good product and sets up business to sell it at a reasonable price making customers very happy, this business has establised an excellent reputation.

        Years later, Big Greedy Corporation buys that business, trashes the quality of the product to increase profit, and trades off the reputation. They pay lots of money for marketing to fool customers into thinking they are geting a good deal.

        • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:20

          James Dyson owns the company 100 percent. No one bought him out.
          He is Mr Burns on ultra steroids

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:22

      That will be the case going forward

  • spackbace on 03/02/2023 - 12:36
    +3

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/13306659/redir

    Basically, yep

    Also, $331.55 on Dyson's ebay:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/155074567079

  • orangetrain on 03/02/2023 - 12:48
    +6

    Dysons are not bargains. They are gucci bags of vacuum cleaners.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/02/2023 - 12:52
      +1

      Is anything in life worth doing if not for the Instagram appeal?

      -young people these days, probably

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:23

      Dysons are the emperors new clothes of the world possibly expensive handbags are too.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/02/2023 - 12:56

    So what scrupulous stick vaccum manufacturer do you suggest we support op?

    • Gunnar on 03/02/2023 - 13:29

      The ones you use to suck grease traps

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/02/2023 - 13:30
        +3

        EEEE!!! I mean, ACH!!!

        I mean MY RETIREMENT GREASE!

        • Phlume on 03/02/2023 - 15:28
          +1

          You hailing from North Kilttown? Do you know Angus McCloud?

          • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/02/2023 - 15:34
            +1

            @Phlume: Wait a minute! There's no Angus McCloud in North Kilttown! Why, you're not from Scotland at all!

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:24

      Well one that dosent have an obviously corrupt ideology would be a good start. But yeah how would you know ?

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:37

      Yeah they are all at it.

  • follow on 03/02/2023 - 13:18

    what's the difference between advanced and advanced origin?

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:36
      +1

      One plastic tool.

  • ChrisLevo on 03/02/2023 - 13:23
    +2

    You're not a Dyson fan?

  • bobbified on 03/02/2023 - 13:28
    +1

    Well, they can sell what they want at whatever price. You're the one holding the money so you should always do your due diligence before spending it.

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:35

      Do you know of any other organisation which sells two identical products albeit with different names suggesting one is better than the other when they are in fact absolutely identical?

      • dandandan on 05/02/2023 - 10:39

        All the bed companies that sell the same bed to different store with different style names so they can’t be price matched.

        • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:41

          Thats to different stores, companies been doing that for millenia. Does anyone have the same product under two names next to each other on the sales floor one at twice the price??

  • hashtagbargain on 03/02/2023 - 13:30
    +3

    Counter argument: their product is great (amazing vaccum cleaner) and their support is legendary. You call them with an issue and explain - within 5 mins they will send out parts and replacement items (a lot of times for free). Never a hassle, they seem to want to build a strong loyal fan base and their support and service reflects that. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending them.

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:26

      Vacuum two 'u''s if you are happy with being robbed by them thats fine.

  • burningrage on 03/02/2023 - 13:42

    Dyson is expensive but they are very good. Hard to recommend anything else really from experience.

    Support was also good in my 2x dealing with them.

    But yeah, with Dyson, you have to be super meticulous about it because of the price premium.

  • ddhar on 03/02/2023 - 14:16

    Still happily using my V7 from 2018. The battery once died and was replaced under warranty (no dramas).

    Based on the OP, seems I should just buy another V7 if mine ever dies.

  • coffeeinmyveins on 03/02/2023 - 15:22
    +1

    I bought a V6 Animal like 5-7 years ago and it's still going strong under the same battery . I wouldn't expect a cheaper one to do that..

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:33

      Dyson use generic third party cells inside their battery packs. Sometimes batteries last but usuall 2 to 3 years is norm. I had a makita with two batteries rotated them one lasted 6 years the other only two. Sometimes you can be fortunate but 2 to 3 would be your expectation.

  • KaTst3R on 03/02/2023 - 15:31

    v7 Advanced is so advanced that it floats by itself. Dont need a wall mount.

  • DiLs on 03/02/2023 - 16:15
    -1

    Samsung galaxy s22 ultra vs s23 ultra

  • JIMB0 on 03/02/2023 - 16:22
    +1

    They've been taking the mickey out customers for years with $1000 fans. $799 for a dust buster seems cheap.

  • doctordv8 on 04/02/2023 - 12:34

    Why Dyson at all?
    $69 Aldi, 5yr old, and no silly 'Headlights' either.

    • Boongaff65 on 05/02/2023 - 10:29

      As much as Dyson has annoyed me I have never trusted Aldi. Wasted money on Ferrex stuff which breaks quickly and is impossible to repair as mower mechanics dont want to service them as the partsare hard to obtain. So will never buy anything other than food or christmas decors from Aldi.

  • Kentrolla on 05/02/2023 - 11:15
    +1

    The most fascinating fact, OP, is that you'll find no one is forcing you to buy something you don't want to. Shocking, I know.

  • nimnomnimy on 10/02/2023 - 22:40

    the v8 seems to have a bunch of additional heads like hair, mattress and fabric, crevice etc…

    agree v7a is a better deal but i have the v10 from years ago and i use like all the different attachments

    haven’t tried other vacuums but i am interested in miele ones. anyone tried those?

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