Paying "cash" for discounts
Jul 4th 2005, 12:14 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
oooooer.....thats an overestimate and includes basic furniture!!!!
quick.....someone get the smelling salts for mrs d!!!!!!!!
quick.....someone get the smelling salts for mrs d!!!!!!!!
).As a basic estimate I would say
Large fridge $1500 (that would get you something good, possibly with a water/icemaker)
TV - anything from $500 for an 80 cm to $3500 for a 140cm widescreen.
Washer - saw one yesterday $499 for a 5.5kg front loader but Id get something bigger for about $700-800.
Dishwaher - $800 - $1000
DVD - $400 for a recorder
microwave - $500 max! Probably considerably less.
Hoover - $200 should get you something half decent.
So apart from the TV you are looking at less than $4500 for the above (if my maths is correct
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Jul 4th 2005, 12:18 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
I believe their budget was $10,000 for
$10,000 sounds ok. No-one said anything about a plasma TV. A good quality CRT tv can cost a couple of $K
And going for the quality, reliable products as mentioned, I think $10K is a decent budget. Its always better to slightly over estimate.
JTL
$10,000 sounds ok. No-one said anything about a plasma TV. A good quality CRT tv can cost a couple of $K
And going for the quality, reliable products as mentioned, I think $10K is a decent budget. Its always better to slightly over estimate.
JTL
Jul 4th 2005, 12:27 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
LOL, I think you should be fine budgeting $10K as long as you are sensible with it (no plasma tvs, sorry ).
As a basic estimate I would say
Large fridge $1500 (that would get you something good, possibly with a water/icemaker)
TV - anything from $500 for an 80 cm to $3500 for a 140cm widescreen.
Washer - saw one yesterday $499 for a 5.5kg front loader but Id get something bigger for about $700-800.
Dishwaher - $800 - $1000
DVD - $400 for a recorder
microwave - $500 max! Probably considerably less.
Hoover - $200 should get you something half decent.
So apart from the TV you are looking at less than $4500 for the above (if my maths is correct )
).As a basic estimate I would say
Large fridge $1500 (that would get you something good, possibly with a water/icemaker)
TV - anything from $500 for an 80 cm to $3500 for a 140cm widescreen.
Washer - saw one yesterday $499 for a 5.5kg front loader but Id get something bigger for about $700-800.
Dishwaher - $800 - $1000
DVD - $400 for a recorder
microwave - $500 max! Probably considerably less.
Hoover - $200 should get you something half decent.
So apart from the TV you are looking at less than $4500 for the above (if my maths is correct
)this is what we have on the budget......
''electrical stuff;
washer (goodguys) - samsung 7kg frontloader - $800
upright fridge and freezer $2000
tv $600
dishwasher $800
dvd/vcr $500
hoover $250
bedroom furniture-ikea approx $3000
suite/dining $1500
total roughly $10,000 approx!''
lol....we are pretty much on the same wave length mrs d!!!
these are prices i threw together at the beginning of this year so we had a fairly loose idea of what we would be aiming to save to cover this particular bit of spending.
not bad eh??
btw....no way is he getting a plasma tv......!!!!
Jul 4th 2005, 12:35 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
this is what we have on the budget......
''electrical stuff;
washer (goodguys) - samsung 7kg frontloader - $800
upright fridge and freezer $2000
tv $600
dishwasher $800
dvd/vcr $500
hoover $250
bedroom furniture-ikea approx $3000
suite/dining $1500
total roughly $10,000 approx!''
lol....we are pretty much on the same wave length mrs d!!!
these are prices i threw together at the beginning of this year so we had a fairly loose idea of what we would be aiming to save to cover this particular bit of spending.
not bad eh??
btw....no way is he getting a plasma tv......!!!!
''electrical stuff;
washer (goodguys) - samsung 7kg frontloader - $800
upright fridge and freezer $2000
tv $600
dishwasher $800
dvd/vcr $500
hoover $250
bedroom furniture-ikea approx $3000
suite/dining $1500
total roughly $10,000 approx!''
lol....we are pretty much on the same wave length mrs d!!!
these are prices i threw together at the beginning of this year so we had a fairly loose idea of what we would be aiming to save to cover this particular bit of spending.
not bad eh??
btw....no way is he getting a plasma tv......!!!!
Sorry Mrs DB, I know your buying this stuff recently as well.
But you must have found some great bargains. Or you are buying shit stuff
JTL
Jul 4th 2005, 12:45 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Sue, looks about right, depends on the furniture you get but the electrical stuff looks about right.
JTL, we have a 117cm Panasonic TV, Samsung 750L fridge, 10kg LG front loader & Sony DVD. No crap here .
JTL, we have a 117cm Panasonic TV, Samsung 750L fridge, 10kg LG front loader & Sony DVD. No crap here
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Jul 4th 2005, 12:50 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
As a bit of an aside, I was offered the chance of a present of a new digital camera during my recent UK trip (rush of blood to Mrs Rog's head I guess). I costed the EOS 350D in Chichester, then in Singapore on the way home but didn't buy.
Where's a good place in Oz to get this sort of thing? I've always got a reasonable discount at HN but you always think you can do better elsewhere!
Where's a good place in Oz to get this sort of thing? I've always got a reasonable discount at HN but you always think you can do better elsewhere!
Jul 4th 2005, 1:06 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
JTL, we have a 117cm Panasonic TV, Samsung 750L fridge, 10kg LG front loader & Sony DVD. No crap here
.LG!!!
No crap in your place then
All high quality stuff.By the way, I'm not a snob when it comes to electrical goods. I actually do the cost of ownership study. It makes sense to get the highest quality, most energy efficient goods.
Buying a cheap washer means you have to pay more in water and electricity and water bills, and of course you have to buy a new one sooner, or pay for lots of repair men
LG! No crap
JTL
Jul 4th 2005, 1:15 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
if u sit and wait for the sales in Kmart, bigW. u can get things really cheap. sometimes they have a 25/30% off store wide.
u can get a cheap DVD player (plays everything) for less than 50 bucks
hunt it down and u will save !!!!!
u can get a cheap DVD player (plays everything) for less than 50 bucks
hunt it down and u will save !!!!!
Jul 4th 2005, 1:20 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by JAJ
As far as I am aware most states have now abolished debits tax from 1 July 2005 (it was done away with in NSW in 2002).
Bing Lee are well known for giving discounts. You need to haggle a little - especially if you are buying something more expensive or if you're buying a number of things at once.
Jeremy
Bing Lee are well known for giving discounts. You need to haggle a little - especially if you are buying something more expensive or if you're buying a number of things at once.
Jeremy
Jul 4th 2005, 1:26 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
LG!!!
No crap in your place then All high quality stuff.
By the way, I'm not a snob when it comes to electrical goods. I actually do the cost of ownership study. It makes sense to get the highest quality, most energy efficient goods.
Buying a cheap washer means you have to pay more in water and electricity and water bills, and of course you have to buy a new one sooner, or pay for lots of repair men
LG! No crap
JTL
No crap in your place then
All high quality stuff.By the way, I'm not a snob when it comes to electrical goods. I actually do the cost of ownership study. It makes sense to get the highest quality, most energy efficient goods.
Buying a cheap washer means you have to pay more in water and electricity and water bills, and of course you have to buy a new one sooner, or pay for lots of repair men
LG! No crap
JTL
Capacity: 10kg
Max Spin Speed: 1000rpm
4 Star Energy Rating
AAAA Water Conservation Rating
Direct Drive System
Built-in Heater
Washing Ball
Heavy Duty Porcelin Coated Top Plate
Stainless Steel Drum
BLDC (Quiet & Durable) Motor
Big & Wide Opening door
Electric Jog Memory
Digital Display
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Jul 4th 2005, 1:27 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
The LARGEST front loader in Australia, friendly to the environment.
Capacity: 10kg
Max Spin Speed: 1000rpm
4 Star Energy Rating
AAAA Water Conservation Rating
Direct Drive System
Built-in Heater
Washing Ball
Heavy Duty Porcelin Coated Top Plate
Stainless Steel Drum
BLDC (Quiet & Durable) Motor
Big & Wide Opening door
Electric Jog Memory
Digital Display
3 Year Manufacturers warranty
Dimensions (WxHxD): 686x1086x750mm
Weight: 86kg
Capacity: 10kg
Max Spin Speed: 1000rpm
4 Star Energy Rating
AAAA Water Conservation Rating
Direct Drive System
Built-in Heater
Washing Ball
Heavy Duty Porcelin Coated Top Plate
Stainless Steel Drum
BLDC (Quiet & Durable) Motor
Big & Wide Opening door
Electric Jog Memory
Digital Display
3 Year Manufacturers warranty
Dimensions (WxHxD): 686x1086x750mm
Weight: 86kg
Jul 4th 2005, 1:32 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by soapy
how do u know all that shit
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Jul 4th 2005, 1:37 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Just bloody clever - I know everything, ask Dagboy .
.And there was me thinking it was Mrs JTL knew everything.
How strange.
Are us Men being deceived?
JTL
Jul 4th 2005, 1:51 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Originally Posted by soapy
how do u know all that shit
its a womans thing!!
cor mrs d.....i could do with one of those!!!
mind me asking how much it set you back? or, less nosey, am i within my budget for one??????
ooooh...chuffed at the AAAA rating and 3 year warranty! the wide door opening is to be admired too.......................
Jul 4th 2005, 1:59 am
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Re: Paying "cash" for discounts
Our removal company had dropped our pride and joy widescreen CRT tv so we used the insurance money toward upgrading to a gurt big plasma model.
A few of the electrical stores have offers where they will "beat any advertised price" and on this occassion it was Retrovision. They even had the slogan on specially printed t-shirts that all the staff were wearing.
We asked if they did a particular Samsung set and the guy looked it up on his PC and said yes and it came in at $8k. We said no, Samsung had just reduced the price of all their models the previous week. He checked somewhere else and confirmed we were right and it had been reduced to $6k.
So staring at his T-shirt we said and you will beat any advertised price so we have found it advertised at just over $4k.
It was in fact an Ebay powerseller buy it now offer and we thought no way will they match that but we shall try. Well, after 3 phone calls to different people in head office they did honour their T-shirts and in fact saved a further $20 on the delivery cost.
It really does pay to do some research and shop around.
A few of the electrical stores have offers where they will "beat any advertised price" and on this occassion it was Retrovision. They even had the slogan on specially printed t-shirts that all the staff were wearing.
We asked if they did a particular Samsung set and the guy looked it up on his PC and said yes and it came in at $8k. We said no, Samsung had just reduced the price of all their models the previous week. He checked somewhere else and confirmed we were right and it had been reduced to $6k.
So staring at his T-shirt we said and you will beat any advertised price so we have found it advertised at just over $4k.
It was in fact an Ebay powerseller buy it now offer and we thought no way will they match that but we shall try. Well, after 3 phone calls to different people in head office they did honour their T-shirts
and in fact saved a further $20 on the delivery cost. It really does pay to do some research and shop around.
