ShoppingSquare HOT HOUR Discussion / Apple iPod Touch 8GB G3 @ $178

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ShoppingSquare HOT HOUR Discussion / Apple iPod Touch 8GB G3 @ $178

crumble on 21/10/2009 - 16:30 shoppingsquare.com.au (6823 clicks)
Last edited 23/10/2009 - 00:14 by 1 other user

Original content posted by ShoppingSquare rep danilochan — The Final item on the HOT HOUR preview is Apple iPod Touch 8G G3 @ $178

We manage to get 50pcs to be selling within 1 hour tomorrow. Good Luck!

Other items in the HOT HOUR preview

IBM NetVista Desktop PC (with Windows XP Professional) From $9
Genuine Nintendo Wii Nunchuck $9
Sony PSP Go $249
Nintendo Dsi $199
Benq G2420HD 24 Monitor $?
Lacie 1TB external Hard Drive $?

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I am sticky this thread for the ShoppingSquare Hot Hour discussion.
URL changed to ShoppingSquare's front page (instead of going to newsletter)
OP Changed to crumble as this was actually posted here first.

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Crownie on 21/10/2009 - 16:44

+3

The question is can your servers handle the traffic?
- danilochan on 21/10/2009 - 20:33
  
  +1
  
  I believe our server can handle. In case, the server overload, we will extend the deal (unless sold out)
  - danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 16:19
    
    The Server is overloaded, timeout rate is about 15%. we still have couple hunderds of 4GB MP3 Player, I will extend this deal if it's not sold out within 1 hour.
    - danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 16:38
      
      It's back online now. the MP3 Player offer will be extended to 6pm
      we will continue to lanuch another deal at 5pm
- suchislife12 on 22/10/2009 - 15:12
  
  has the computer gone yet ?
  - danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 16:38
    
    Not yet
brillian on 21/10/2009 - 16:48

+1

Dont bother if they only supply 1 or 2 of "popular" item and the server cant handle the traffic.
dansor on 21/10/2009 - 16:55

+1

isn't this a duplicate of http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/17843?
- crumble on 21/10/2009 - 17:20
  
  Yes
  - danilochan on 21/10/2009 - 20:34
    
    Thanks for updating, crumble
    - crumble on 21/10/2009 - 20:40
      
      -1
      
      No problem. I have been all week. :)
      
      Ah well, I don't mind really, but you owe me a voucher if this goes ballistic and wins the weekly prize!
      
      Good luck with the sale tomorrow, oddly I quite enjoy them :)
ash2000 on 21/10/2009 - 17:09

+3

Thinking I may give the ipod a miss, but pick up a "Profane Terry the Turrets Turtle" (same page)!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAPKn0rL08Y
- niyaje on 21/10/2009 - 18:15
  
  +1
  
  that'd be tourette's, not turrets. the latter being preferred over the former.
  - portmac on 21/10/2009 - 18:23
    
    +1
    
    …….though the former making infinitely more sense than the latter…at least in this context!
    - MrGareth on 21/10/2009 - 22:10
      
      MY GOD I WANT ONE! That youtube video seriously cracked me up… one of those would be awesome on my desk at work.
minirai on 21/10/2009 - 18:21

I have only internet banking, any possibilities to catch the sales ?
- danilochan on 21/10/2009 - 20:38
  
  You still can use Bpay under internet banking. however, some deals may exclusive to PayPal only.
skinny on 21/10/2009 - 18:59

Why $40 more than COTD sale? How much shipping?
- danilochan on 21/10/2009 - 20:39
  
  +1
  
  So, you will have more chances to get the deal :)
  Shipping should be around $10
scrimshaw on 21/10/2009 - 19:58

Wait, IBM NetVista Desktop PC (with Windows XP Professional) From $9

$9 for a desktop PC!?
- danilochan on 21/10/2009 - 20:44
  
  +1
  
  That's correct, and that will be refurbished IBM PC with warranty.
  - xers on 21/10/2009 - 22:02
    
    +1
    
    And how much will shipping be?
    - danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 12:00
      
      +1
      
      The Shipping will be from $19
PhoenixXx on 21/10/2009 - 20:39

Seems like a good deal
dudeeeeeeee on 21/10/2009 - 20:45

will be interested to see how hard the site fails 2moro
micromanage on 21/10/2009 - 22:00

How many units of the G2420 will there be?
sahbeewah on 22/10/2009 - 08:34

-1

there's no such thing as a 3rd gen 8gb ipod touch
- Duriankun on 22/10/2009 - 14:42
  
  there is no difference between the 2nd and 3rd gen for the 8gb.
  but it does exist :)
MrGareth on 22/10/2009 - 08:41

Wait…. is there such a thing as an 8Gb "G3" touch?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_Touch

http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/09/16/ipod-touch-g3-hardwa…

According to that, the latest 8Gb model is actually a "G2" model? Only the 16Gb and 32Gb models get the revamped "G3" electronics inside?
Pixus on 22/10/2009 - 09:33

+2

I believe the new 8gb ipods are classed as "3g" but there are no hardware changes.
bensl on 22/10/2009 - 10:30

-4

doesnt seem like that good a deal when you can buy over the counter from jb for $188
- rle02 on 22/10/2009 - 10:48
  
  +3
  
  According to their website it is $244…
RickyNelson on 22/10/2009 - 11:11

There is a little bit difference between the iPod Touch 8 GB 'Gen 2' and 'Gen 3':
http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.filereader?4adfa2d2043d267…
- MrGareth on 22/10/2009 - 11:39
  
  +1
  
  From what I can see on all the websites, the 16Gb and 32Gb "Gen 3" models have updated insides (same CPU and graphics chip from the iPhone 3GS).
  
  The 8Gb model has an updated chassis, but the insides are the same as the older "Gen 2" model. :(
  
  Please correct me if I'm wrong.
brillian on 22/10/2009 - 11:14

Hey guys, do you know how do we have to pay for these items? CC is out of option I think.
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 11:33
  
  You can use your Credit Card to pay via PayPal or Bpay.
  (some promotion is exclusive to PayPal only)
bensl on 22/10/2009 - 11:36

-1

jbs paper catalogue advertises it for $188
- MrGareth on 22/10/2009 - 11:41
  
  Is this for your local store only? I haven't received a new JB paper catalogue in the mail for a while. :(
- xception on 22/10/2009 - 12:26
  
  -1
  
  I'mm heading off to Leichhardt JB hifi now to check it out (and get a few other things)
  Hopefully the next item is not the Ipod!
  
  Edit: I got the catalog right here, it says "$188 for Ipod Nano 8gb" but they're really selling it for $178.
  So please remove your negative vote.
  
  Xception
- mastablasta on 22/10/2009 - 12:27
  
  Are you sure you're not confusing an iPod with an iPod Touch? What they're selling here is an iPod Touch.
00 on 22/10/2009 - 12:02

+1

[code=GATEWAY_TIMEOUT] A gateway timeout occurred. The server is unreachable. Retry the request.
At 12:02pm
- rle02 on 22/10/2009 - 12:05
  
  working just fine for me
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 12:09
  
  We are monitoring the server, the server timeout is around 3% at the 1st 5 mins, but it's getting much better after 12:05pm
scotty on 22/10/2009 - 12:03

+2

Guys — I am sticky this one to the front page for the next 24 hours for ShoppingSquare Hot Hour discussion. Hopefully their server will survive better than CatchOfTheDay's from last time :P
- Duriankun on 22/10/2009 - 12:05
  
  wow, 5 star treatment from the admin himself, hope other REPs get this advantage ;)
  - scotty on 22/10/2009 - 12:09
    
    +3
    
    Well. Feel free to email me and request. We are happy to do the same for merchants that have already proven themselves.
ozblogger on 22/10/2009 - 12:06

+2

Wii Nunchuk for $9 + $9.99 shipping … hardly a deal !
- mightyhawks23 on 22/10/2009 - 12:07
  
  at least the site didn't die on me like COTD.. for this one anyway
- xception on 22/10/2009 - 12:09
  
  $5.99 for me :D
  Now I need to buy a wii :S
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 12:10
  
  Postage $5.99 if pay by PayPal Express
  $3 shipping for addition unit
  Free shipping for Wii Remote
  - xception on 22/10/2009 - 12:13
    
    Hmmm if only I read this earlier LOL
    
    notes down to self for next deal
rumham25 on 22/10/2009 - 12:13

Wheres the link?
I can only see the newsletter
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 12:31
  
  You can try this link
Buzz on 22/10/2009 - 12:14

I think it's unfair that crumble will miss out on getting the votes, it was originally posted first by them here - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/17843 as dansor pointed out yesterday, why isn't that post being used?
- scotty on 22/10/2009 - 12:20
  
  Sorry about that.
  
  Even before the sales go live, this post has already received more votes (+18/-2 at 12pm sharp) and I did not realise that there was an existing thread on the same topic. The software does not let me merge two threads easily, but I will see what I can do.
  - crumble on 22/10/2009 - 12:24
    
    +1
    
    Thanks Buzz! Appreciate the comment, it's nice not to be forgotten :)
    
    But on the whole it's cool Scotty. Better to have the bargain on the front page so everyone can see it. Let's all just enjoy the sale/carnage :)
    - Buzz on 22/10/2009 - 12:32
      
      No probs :)
      
      Now to sit back and wait for the next item up for grab.
    - danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 12:34
      
      Scott, you can consider the +vote in the post belong to cumble's post
      
      coumble, I hope you have chance to win the competitions because of this post :)
      for sure, your won't be forgotten.
      - crumble on 22/10/2009 - 12:48
        
        @danilochan: Thanks mate, much appreciated :)
Pixus on 22/10/2009 - 12:15

When I try to pay by palpal express I get a total of $20.98 ?

Subtotal: $9.00
Delivery & Handling After Paypal Express Discount: $5.99

TOTAL:
$20.98
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 12:40
  
  If the total come up incorrect amount. please confirm the order and send a ticket to us under the order. We will help to credit back the different, and it will help us to investigate the bugs (if any)
pongie on 22/10/2009 - 12:17

How long do each item last for? waiting for wii nunchuks to go away…
- xception on 22/10/2009 - 12:25
  
  1 hour each
pongie on 22/10/2009 - 12:28

ah, I though all the preview items will be within the hour.
RickyNelson on 22/10/2009 - 12:32

What is the link to see the special in each hour?
maf101 on 22/10/2009 - 12:46

This is what the banners say.

Wii Nunchuck $9
Navman S300T GPS $299.95 (after $100 Paypal cashback)
Lego Bricks Box $4.95
4GB MP3 Player with FM Radio $9.95
Oricom Cordless Phone Twin pack $19.95 (after $30 Paypal cashback)
BlackBerry iPhone Skin $0.00
Lacie 1TB External hard drive ??
Benq G2420HD 24" LCD monitor ??
Nintendo DSi $199
Sony PSP Go $249
IBM NetVista Desktop PC From $9 (after $30 Paypal cashback)
iPod Touch 8GB 3rd Gen $178 (after $50 Paypal cashback)

How long does it take to claim cashback?
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 13:01
  
  All cashback will be done by 22nd Nov 2009
manbearpig on 22/10/2009 - 12:48

i'm curious as to whether the nunchucks are actually genuine or not. they say they are, yet the pictures show japanese packaging and all the fakes that you find on ebay use fake japanese packaging
- maf101 on 22/10/2009 - 12:59
  
  I've bought cameras from them. They were imported. I doubt they sell fake stuff but they do sell imported models.
  - danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 13:15
    
    We sell some imported version items, and offer 1 Year full warranty service in Australia with no extra charge
    - maf101 on 22/10/2009 - 13:27
      
      No complaints from me. I love my cameras. I was able to claim TRS at the airport and you supplied Australian adapters and English Instructions.
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 13:14
  
  No worry, all items from ShoppingSquare must be genuine as it stated. Over 1000s of Wii sold sold last couple month, And we never complain of genuine issue.
HOT SCOOPZ on 22/10/2009 - 12:50

Any word on how much postage will Be for PSP Go?
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 13:27
  
  It will be Free Shiping if Pay by PayPal Express
rle02 on 22/10/2009 - 13:01

+2

LCD is up
Price aint fantastic at $199.95
- ash on 22/10/2009 - 13:07
  
  Not for me. The $30 postage killed it.
  
  a lot of shops on staticice has it around $230-$240 mark.
  
  might be a good deal for those who don't have easy access to these store tho…
  - manbearpig on 22/10/2009 - 13:08
    
    +2
    
    he said the price AINT fantastic and i agree it's not
    - ash on 22/10/2009 - 13:11
      
      +1
      
      ah……now i see it…..
      me bad…..still having my coffee.
      - manbearpig on 22/10/2009 - 13:15
        
        @ash: :)
  - crumble on 22/10/2009 - 13:11
    
    Bear in mind there it is possibly less if you use PayPal Express. Can anyone confirm?
    - maf101 on 22/10/2009 - 13:14
      
      Someone in another forum said shipping via Paypal is $19.95
  - danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 13:16
    
    +1
    
    Postage is $19.95 if Pay by PayPal Express.
HOT SCOOPZ on 22/10/2009 - 13:26

The website says that they are sold out of PSP Go's
- maf101 on 22/10/2009 - 13:30
  
  It said the nunchucks were sold out before they went onsale. I wouldn't worry about it.
- danilochan on 22/10/2009 - 13:34
  
  +1
  
  the PSP Go will be avialable when promotion is on
rle02 on 22/10/2009 - 14:01

lego is up now… or DIY IBM netvista lol
- crumble on 22/10/2009 - 14:11
  
  Yep the lego. Maxiumum is 3. You get approx $5 off shipping for each additional item after the first. So roughly $10, $15, $20 for shipping for 1,2, and 3 items. There doesn't appear to be any PayPal express option for this item that I can see, just standard PayPal.
manbearpig on 22/10/2009 - 14:10

so if the ipod touch is the last item, anyone know what time that would be?
- RickyNelson on 22/10/2009 - 14:16
  
  There are 12 items then the iPod Touch will be at mid-night.
  - maf101 on 22/10/2009 - 14:20
    
    QLD doesn't have day light savings. It ends 11pm for us.
    - crumble on 22/10/2009 - 14:57
      
      Perhaps to be a bit more precis, assuming 12 items in the sale, I believe this means the final item comes online at 11:00 for NSW and similar states and at 10:00 for QLD.
- crumble on 22/10/2009 - 14:38
  
  +1
  
  I know you said "if" but just in case, to the best of my knowledge it could be anytime between now and then.
  - rle02 on 22/10/2009 - 14:42
    
    Danilo said that it would be the last item
    - crumble on 22/10/2009 - 14:47
      
      I think Danilo said it was the last item "in the preview". Which means it was the last item to be revealed prior to the sale. They have been slowly revealing items this week. The ipod was the last revealed. It may be that it will be last in the sale, but I don't think we can be sure.
      - manbearpig on 22/10/2009 - 14:53
        
        @crumble: oh…well looking at it as a marketing strategy, i'm just going to assume it will be. it would make sense to make the 'big item' the last one so that people like me will stick around and check what item they have up every hour. this is exactly what I don't want to have to do though.. hec i don't even know if i want one
holdenmg on 22/10/2009 - 14:12

IBM NetVista Desktop PC v Windows7
lol…
anthony on 22/10/2009 - 14:51

+1

If I buy a few different things would at the end of the day it be possible to have a better shipping rate calculated seeing it will be one parcel of many things?
Ultraman on 22/10/2009 - 14:52

I was thinking of buying the lego for $4.95, but it ain't worth it after $9.99 shipping! lols.
fma007 on 22/10/2009 - 15:05

woo hooo .. got the psp
- mightyhawks23 on 22/10/2009 - 15:09
  
  me too… finally got one of these 1day bargains :)

This was posted 15 years 2 months 1 day ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

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