Asus Google Nexus 7 Tablet 1.3GHz Quad-Core 7 inch IPS Screen 16GB SSD Android 4.1 Jelly Bean only $289.95 from Topbuy.com.au Australia Local stock. $9.95 fixed Shipping. Customers who purchase a Nexus 7 can also eligible to receive a $25 Google Play credit.
In retail shop best price is about $299 and stock is limited. Google is selling $299 + freight…
capitalism?
harsh, to be fair back in my day it was "shipping and handling" very few people charge the exact cost of postage as they do have to go and mail the bloody thing.
I would call it the cost of doing business as you dont see people giving surcharges for pay in person because someone has to serve you.
Moots: Actually bit off on the shipping costs there but they are likely using a courier service which includes insurance up to $1K per satchel. Fastway..couriers please… that is my guess for the higher rate of shipping.
I do however agree with your general statement. Tired of seeing companies dropping the price and jacking up the shipping to look more competitive.
Your charges at a glance
Prepaid Parcel Post Plus 3kg Satchel $11.40
Registered Post $3.20
Extra Cover $3.00
Total Charge $17.60
I don't think this is a bargain either…..but considering the Nexus 7 weighs 340 grams by itself, I seriously doubt it could be posted in a 500g satchel. And then it wouldn't be insured.
These guys probably don't use Australia post though, it could be more or less. I personally think that for high profile items like the Nexus 7 they are probably better off including the postage, but either way, everyone here is going to be consiering the total price. I don't see a probably with them mentioning the $25 Google Play credit - I have no doubt that had they not included that in the title, someone would have asked about it.
not harsh at all , this product can be bought in jb hifi for $300 with a little bargaining , no postage ,local warranty, same day pickup, no deal here to be honest.
Not really a bargain. More of a "Hey guys! We're selling the Nexus 7 too!!!!"
Fair point - why did http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/73676 get so much air time tho? or http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/74308? 118 votes for $2.02 saving? (Incidentally I do agree with you, but I think the other posts should have been given the same criticism..
Dealess
I think it is far from a "top buy" lol
From the reviews I've read it sounds like waiting for Nexus 7.1 is the go, because there a few bloody stupid but easily fixable problems with 7.0.
I like how they price RRP $339 from the air. I'm amused.
Also Google's RRP is $319 I think. I read it in an article just before the release date. Which would cover Google's shipping prices ($299+$20 shipping = $319).
no deal, more like a ripoff
But isn't this a great deal for those in remote areas unlike us city clickers who can buy it in store. Is anyone offering this cheaper than this price delivered?
Not a good bargain
Freight is $9.95 now, over all is a good choice for those who may drive an hour to the shop and find out no stock or not on special… BTW, many retail shops are selling $319, buy online is always saving guaranteed.
An hour??? JB HiFi is next door! And haven't you heard of calling beforehand to check if the store has shop. No deal here.
Price on the site seems to purposely mislead people to thinking its actually a bargain. It's more or less the same as retail.
It's not quite a bargain but it is still $19 cheaper than the RRP which everyone's selling at. With $19 you can get yourself a fairly decent lunch ~
But I do wonder - when are the prices of other similar tabs (particularly 7") gonna drop? I thought Nexus 7 should 'disrupt' the tab market
Why don't you round it up like everyone else to $299 and not use the $25 credit from Google to make it look like a bargain. Considering a 500g prepaid satchel with tracking from Australia Posts is $6.90 the postage ie just insane