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Cheap as chips MS DUO Challenge |
bahbahsupercar
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 248
From: Newcastle upon The Tyne
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I have found Sony MSG-M128A 128 MB Magic Gate on a US site currently available for $49.50, at current exchange rates thats £27.10!!!!! I challenge you all to find it cheaper, cos I carnt. bummer |
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Sydney, London
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shouldn't you at least give the link to where you saw it?
and while its a good find, do we really need "where to buy duo cheap" threads created every week. can we please just have one thread and keep updating it with the latest places and prices please. they always end up with a repitition of amazone, ebay etc
lets use this one from now. thanks!
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bahbahsupercar
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 248
From: Newcastle upon The Tyne
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Oh yes, how observant lovely moderator type person, whoops a daisy!
here is the link
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/discountsonline/soms12magamp.html
A ha ha ha silly me |
sensei
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Posts: 68
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Bad news guys! It might seem cheap but anything over 18quid from outside the EU is subject to custom charge and can work out more expensive! I ordered some boxed set DVDs from the US and was walloped with a 18 quid charge clearance fee plus 6 quid VAT for a $49.99 dvds! You have been warned! Dont forget if your paying by credit card there is also a 1-2% surcharge too in the currency conversion fee as well. |
mmsman
Joined: Dec 14, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: slovenia
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but isn't that only for the us? |
sensei
Joined: Dec 12, 2003
Posts: 68
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No its for all countries outside the EU. Its to allow fair competition for EU sites with its competitors who don't have VAT. The recommended site links to a US site too. Just found out that this site only accepts amex cards outside the US which makes ordering it tricky! anyone want to give out their amex card number  |
bahbahsupercar
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 248
From: Newcastle upon The Tyne
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Now then I did some quick calculations and it still works out cheaper than anywhere in the UK. Thats with vat and the charges. But fair point. In this case though I think its a winner, particularly if you buy in bulk, they also do discounts if you buy 6 or more, though you have to rin them first. I am going to save about 60 quid all in all.
which is nice
I am getting a relative to buy them for me, so the charges are lower, jammy!
[ This Message was edited by: bahbahsupercar on 2004-03-31 14:59 ] |
mmsman
Joined: Dec 14, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: slovenia
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well yeah i know that i was commenting on the fact that they don't ship outside canada or usa... i think..... |
bahbahsupercar
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 248
From: Newcastle upon The Tyne
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I am pritty sure they ship worldwide |
Smoke dog
Joined: Jan 15, 2004
Posts: 170
From: Manchester
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I see you edit your reply post bahbahsupercar. I personally perfer your first comment 
Without order, there is chaos...begin it on! |
bahbahsupercar
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 248
From: Newcastle upon The Tyne
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burp |
smellywelly
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 30
From: birmingham
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i have read a lot about these so called discont stores as i was planning to buy a camcorder on my trip to the US. before i considered any store i always checked its reviews on www.bizrate.com
For the review on this store see: Discout Jungle Review
These shops usually employ a bait and switch policy where they attract you by posting a cheap price and then when you try to order firstly they may charge excessive delivery rates, but the main ploy is to offer certain accessories, e.g. maybe a card reader. Which if you dont purchase at there inflated rates mainly results in the supplier suddenly having no stock left. As these shops normally only deliver to the US this is all done over the phone so there is pressure selling. BUT this may not always be the case.
My advice always check out the shop you are planning to buy from and if its too good to be true then BLAH.
Disclaimer: I may be completley wrong as i havent personally made a purchase from this shop ever. |
bahbahsupercar
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 248
From: Newcastle upon The Tyne
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well bugger me with a fish fork, so what is the cheapest 128 MS duo then? |
smellywelly
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 30
From: birmingham
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i also noticed that the model of memory stick is the old type (MSGM128A). The white memory stick (i think) which has a lower transfer rate 20mbps opposed to 160 with the new blue memory sticks (MSHM128A). Although some people say this doesnt actually make that much of a difference. |
bahbahsupercar
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
Posts: 248
From: Newcastle upon The Tyne
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Ok, do you know what. Forget the bloomin things! lol. I am going price match doml at jessops on saturday, unless you know of them cheaper than £40.28 |
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Posted: 2004-03-31 15:07
