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WD 808GB HDD $50. Walk in to Osborne Park Netplus ONLY. Limit 1 Per Person. Offer Finished

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WD 808GB HDD $50. Walk in to Osborne Park Netplus ONLY. Limit 1 Per Person. Offer Finished
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Store RepStopSpending on 15/12/2009 - 15:17 netplus.com.au (704 clicks)
Last edited 16/12/2009 - 20:55

Western Digital's Lucky Drive. 808.8Gb for a CRAZY $50 Only @ NetPlus

Strict terms and conditions as follows;
- Stock is only available in our Osborne Park Store (3 Hector Street, Osborne Park, WA), and Myaree (8/67 McCoy Street, Myaree)
- NO phone or web orders - Walk In cash and carry only
- Limit 1 per person
- There are only about 50 pieces in Osborne Park and 30 in Myaree. Yt is anticipated that they will all go very quickly!
- This Offer starts at 9.30am tomorrow on the 16th Dec 09. (I was sure this was typed in the original submit but have no idea why it didn't turn up)

Customers who purchases other items would be greatly appreciated and will allow us to continue offering such specials!

Computing 808.8GB Computer Component Hard Drive Western Digital

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  • RandomNinja on 15/12/2009 - 15:20

    :O

    Wow, WA is getting some great deals!

  • superforever on 15/12/2009 - 15:23

    Want it in Sydney ….. lol

  • lessismore8848 on 15/12/2009 - 15:29

    Great deal! aahhhh…unfortunately can't make out due to work timing :(

  • jv on 15/12/2009 - 15:44
    -1

    NO web ordering??? Back to the cavemen days….

  • AnthonyH87 on 15/12/2009 - 15:53

    Shame for those of us in Perth that have jobs. Surely deals like this would be better if run on a Saturday or times when most people can actually get into the store? Still a bargain though if you can actually make it in to get one.

    • jv on 15/12/2009 - 16:07
      -1

      How can it be a bargain if you can't get one ???

  • snakeoilos on 15/12/2009 - 16:34

    When I clicked on this URL there were 88 clicks.. hahaha… Enough for a sign for me to get a lotto ticket.

  • coarselanguage on 15/12/2009 - 16:34

    These drives are known to have issues. I would not recommend them. They are the same drives used in the Astone ap-306t dvr/pvr devices which have been plauged with problems. Obviously they still probably have a warranty, but a warranty will only replace the drive, it won't replace all of your lost data.

    • Swiper on 16/12/2009 - 12:43

      Yep, I have been told I will get replacement for mine in my Astone AP-360T Media PVR. Issues they say with firmware compatibility. Enough for me to stay away as well.

  • Mikinoz on 15/12/2009 - 16:50

    funnily enough this is the 888 drive ie the lucky drive yet it has major issues i bet the guys building it were to busy gambling lol

  • bakaneko on 15/12/2009 - 17:01

    i don't see it listed as $50 on the web. do i have to actually go into the shop and ask about it being $50? would be a pain if it's not.

    • Trance N Dance on 15/12/2009 - 17:11
      +1

      read the post title…. it says walk in only no web order

      • bakaneko on 15/12/2009 - 18:16

        well, the people below answer my question…. was this a false deal or bait and switch?

  • jammy2 on 15/12/2009 - 17:06

    Was along the way so I went in to enquire on the offer and was told by the salesperson that the offer is on tommorrow not today =(

  • robs12 on 15/12/2009 - 17:18
    +7

    I just drove 40 minutes round trip to go into the shop.
    They would not honor the deal, despite explaining how far I'd driven & waving cash under noses.
    Nothing about it being tomorrow only in their post above.
    I am very disappointed.

    I have never used Netplus before. I will never darken their door again with service like that….and am in the market for a new self build PC too.

    • chansthename on 15/12/2009 - 17:45

      it doesn't say that so you should at least have been able to get one for your effort, and in the mean time they change the details

    • AnthonyH87 on 15/12/2009 - 17:54

      Austin Computers. Never had any problems & alot of my much 'geekier' friends swear by them.

      • hellrazorone on 15/12/2009 - 19:07

        Last time I went there they have two prices.
        They tried to charge me more than it was listed on the internet.
        Apparently they have a "net price" and "store price" is a complete joke.
        All I had to say was the net price and they quickly adjusted my invoice.

        Are they still trying that one?

        • AnthonyH87 on 15/12/2009 - 19:11

          I believe they still have a net price and an in-store price.
          The net price may possibly be cheaper as you pay on-line then head straight to the 'pick-up point', rather than pay in-store, saving a bit on overheads, transaction fees, etc. At least thats my understanding.
          I have heard good things about Netplus, Austin and PLE, so I generally just go for the cheapest of the three. Although I'm still waiting on PLE to call me about a laptop charger they 'specially ordered in' two years ago…

          • hellrazorone on 15/12/2009 - 19:20

            @AnthonyH87: Try MSY Balcatta (cnr wanneroo and reid)!
            Great prices and I've never had to wait long.

            I don't mind Netplus for buying HDD's, etc. But after being ripped off because they sold me faulty ram and wanted me to pay an $80 service fee (because I had no compatible machine for that memory type) so that they would test and replace the ram if faulty. (… and yes it was the ram) But they provided me with a list of fictitious other problems with my PC build (somehow I think not, I've now built 26 PC's without one stuff up - for example, the guy told me that I had placed the CPU in the motherboard the wrong way, etc. ) Sounds like a good way to try and justify charging me $80.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/12/2009 - 18:00

      Positive removed because of this.

      Fairly important point that should have been included in the post.

    • moo on 15/12/2009 - 18:26

      That is disappointing indeed given that it wasn't stated on the OP.

    • kennethk on 15/12/2009 - 18:54

      well, I was going to drive up to get one but common sense told me to give them a call prior just to check stock and availability… violia.. and I was told it starts tomorrow.

      A phone call can save a lot of trouble for some… thou I must agree that it is pretty stupid not to include the start date / time

      • bakaneko on 15/12/2009 - 19:01

        :o thanks that help me out, wasn't sure if i should ring them. Almost took Trance N Dance's reply and visit the shop to ask about the HDD.. which would have wasted 1hour or more(traffic congestion atm, and round trip)

    • Store RepStopSpending @ NetPlus Computers on 15/12/2009 - 19:02
      +4

      Robs12, and only for you. Apologies for any stuff ups. Please send an email to [email protected] and substantiate that you are indeed robs12 with your full name and address. I will send you one of these drive for free.

  • robs12 on 15/12/2009 - 18:00

    Too late now, I won't be going back.
    Shop was otherwise empty, so good luck to them if they want to turn away cash in current climate!!

    • tatasauce on 15/12/2009 - 18:10

      Hmm… that's no good. Especially when there was no mention of it being tomorrow. I agree that they should've sold one to you for going all the way. I too have had bad experiences with computer companies and their policies. It's not like they will make a loss if they sold you one today.

      I'd vote negative for bad customer service / policy, and for not giving OZBargainers proper details as a rep.

  • SmokeandMirrors on 15/12/2009 - 18:19

    I too was going to give it a + as i got 1 from them last time and its a good deal - that was till i read about robs12 experience. That was quite bad customer service. They should know that things like this spread through the net and that they will get a bad name. If i was them i would give robs12 a free hd to make up for all the trouble he went through.

    • bashar20 on 15/12/2009 - 18:49

      revoking my negative after reps reply to robs12

  • hellrazorone on 15/12/2009 - 19:12

    Not a fan of this walk in crap…

    • Stand in a queue and be lucky to get one, after spending an hour trying to find parking.
    • People start getting their kids to buy one each.

    Just put it on here (with a link or code) and monitor your stock levels.
    Reward the ozbargain users and continue to provide competitive prices.
    I tend to shop at Netplus quite a bit, but always avoid this sort of crap.

    • Store RepStopSpending @ NetPlus Computers on 15/12/2009 - 19:21

      Definately each to their own! I agree, and would never go to Myers the day after boxing day!

      That's why we offer deals for each sort of customers.

      • jv on 16/12/2009 - 10:47
        -1

        But this deal is not available to me… unless i pay a $600 airline ticket…

    • bakaneko on 15/12/2009 - 19:34

      if i remember right, there are 6 parking spot outside of netplus in OB. you can get further parking by parking at supre ot the shop next store.

  • jammy2 on 15/12/2009 - 20:03

    Thanks for the info bakaneko, it took me ten minutes(had to circle for awhile as parking nearby was marked for other businesses) to find parking as the spots right outside were filled. Netplus, how about a free drive for me too =)

  • robs12 on 15/12/2009 - 20:09

    Netplus, I have just e-mailed you reference your kind offer above - I appreciate the effort to make good.

    Whilst we can't rewrite history (& I fail to understand the logic in turning me away empty handed this afternoon), I will retract the part of my post about never darkening your door again! Hope you are busy tomorrow!

    • Store RepStopSpending @ NetPlus Computers on 15/12/2009 - 21:32

      Your freebie is now processed and will be posted out tomorrow.

      Thank You for your understanding.

  • pais on 15/12/2009 - 21:59

    It's good to see that the rep is willing to lose money to rectify a customer issue. That is good customer service, even if it wasn't provided in store. It's unfortunate that it wasn't posted in the listing initially, and I think they should've honoured it for you on the spot (and then run out the back to OzBargain and edit) - but nevertheless, good job rectifying the problem.

    Not for me — because I'd rather my time than my money (in this case, at least), but definitely a great bargain.

  • luztra on 15/12/2009 - 23:14

    The only reason the rep is willing to rectify the situation is because of the publicity they are getting on OZ Bargains.

    • hornoscous on 15/12/2009 - 23:51

      and that may be the case, but i'm quite sure that in any business there has been the case of a staff member making a mistake and it having to be rectified somehow. I think netplus has done everything within their power to rectify it, and if its good enough for rob12, then it should be good enough for us. just shows retailers are humans too. nice resolution netplus.

  • dragonrabit on 15/12/2009 - 23:43

    when sydney got similar deal?

  • robs12 on 16/12/2009 - 00:07
    +3

    For the record, it's more than good enough for me, and I was pleasantly surprised. My opinion has changed and as I said previously, I may well be visiting again as a result.

    Reputation is all (well, almost) & in this instance it has been salvaged IMHO. Mistake made, solution above & beyond expectations. [A lesson for Dell?! ;-)]

    I am a sourcing manager (procurement) for a large international company - if some of my suppliers reacted like this when they got it wrong then I would be a lot happier!!

    • dragonrabit on 16/12/2009 - 00:16
      -1

      calm down mate. Christmas season. be happy u will get reward on this month :)

  • dollybird on 16/12/2009 - 10:51

    Excellent deal - and very nice offer from rep to robs12 - i would be very impressed with an outcome like this.

  • John Dough on 16/12/2009 - 11:37
    +1

    The only reason that its not able to be posted is that they want you to come in to the store and browse for other things whilst you are there. Fair enough deal if you live nearby but for the other 99.99% of Australia, we couldnt care less.

  • Store RepStopSpending @ NetPlus Computers on 16/12/2009 - 12:52

    Seems like the smoke haze and work has kept some people away. There are still some stock available in both branches. So, if you are want this, better get moving!

  • Store RepStopSpending @ NetPlus Computers on 16/12/2009 - 15:01

    Still some left guys! If they don't get sold by today, the price will be back up to $74.

  • kennethk on 16/12/2009 - 15:10

    prob pick one up from myaree at 2pm if its still in stock.. lol I will help you clear stock by picking up two!

  • pliukit on 16/12/2009 - 15:16

    just got one from OB, seems to have a full box and a few left, plenty for the others who is wtill considering to get it. Wished they allowed to buy max of 2 units…nevertheless, great bargain!

  • bennythejet on 16/12/2009 - 16:08

    Hoping I'm lucky and there'll still be some at OP around 4pm. Can't got outta work any earlier. :(

    • bennythejet on 17/12/2009 - 02:16

      w00t! They still had a fair few left when I rocked up at 4:45pm. Stoked! :)

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