[PRICE ERROR] Kindle Paperwhite 300PPI Wi-Fi for $99 - Dick Smith Boxing Day Sale

Lsystmworks on 24/12/2015 - 17:57
Last edited 24/12/2015 - 20:48 by 2 other users

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Email says "Beat the rush - online now" but the price on the website is still $179.

Link to product (price not $99 yet)
http://www.dicksmith.com.au/ereaders-accessories/kindle-pape…

I believe this is the 2015 model (3rd generation) - has been popular here on OzBargain for $150+ during eBay 20% off sales etc, so $99 is a steal.

Model #:B00QJDU3KYCatalogue #:TA7040

The all-new Kindle Paperwhite now has a 300 PPI display with crisp, laser quality text that reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight. A built-in adjustable light evenly illuminates the screen for perfect reading anytime, anywhere.

It is a great choice if you already have a high-speed internet connection and wireless router set up in your home.

  • All-new 300 PPI display reads like real paper without glare, even in direct sunlight.

  • Built-in adjustable light evenly illuminates the screen for perfect reading, day or night.

  • Millions of books, low prices and downloads books in less than 60 seconds.

  • A single battery charge lasts weeks*, not days, even with the front light on.

  • Based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 10

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Comments

  • nismo on 24/12/2015 - 18:05
    +1

    There's also free shipping for orders over $99 so would be good once the price drops (to $99)
    http://www.dicksmith.com.au/delivery-information

    24/12 - 26/12

  • Harry Krishna on 24/12/2015 - 18:11
    +12

    I am getting one. Anyone who buys many to turn a profit, may you get a particularly sore throat

    • AFC 23 on 24/12/2015 - 18:34

      You'll love it! Great little device

    • gimli on 24/12/2015 - 19:49
      +5

      I'm going to buy many and also buy some strepsils

  • TheContact on 24/12/2015 - 18:11

    Front page is has it as $165 on mobile. I'm thinking they messed up, but fingers crossed.

    • unity1 on 24/12/2015 - 18:13

      They always mess up. The deal is supposed to be live now, but it is not. These people won't be happy https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/225733

      • redcreek200 on 24/12/2015 - 18:18

        That deal scored 92+ for $146.
        This one's going to go through the roof.

      • TheContact on 24/12/2015 - 18:23

        Not so much not being live, but pricing wise. The $165 wasn't even live when I had checked either.

      • quilgy on 24/12/2015 - 18:37

        Yep. Paid $179 a couple of weeks ago as a Chrissy present. I think my Mastercard has some kind of 'if you see it cheaper within 30 days we'll refund the difference' thing on it so might still work out for me.

        • cnut on 24/12/2015 - 18:49

          If it is indeed $99 and not a pricing error I'm trying the same thing. Do we need a screenshot or what exactly are they after?

        • TALLBALLER on 25/12/2015 - 23:06

          @cnut:
          this came through in a to email me check yours

        • cnut on 25/12/2015 - 23:47

          @TALLBALLER: Yeah I saw the subsequent email. I think I mentioned in another post yesterday that it was most likely an error to do with the Kindle Touch. Turns out the Touch is $99, so someone probably just mixed the two up.

        • TALLBALLER on 26/12/2015 - 19:54

          @cnut: they did correct it hours later

    • nismo on 24/12/2015 - 18:17

      Same issue with this TV deal https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/227107

      Both are advertised offers, supposed to be starting at 4pm but not updated yet.

  • CheapCoffee on 24/12/2015 - 18:18

    Was just looking for this :)

  • diarlin on 24/12/2015 - 18:19

    Still waiting for the website to be updated! Hoping this isn't a mistake…

  • pcxnet on 24/12/2015 - 18:20

    Yeh is $165 now on the site
    http://bit.ly/1YzyiLd

    • redcreek200 on 24/12/2015 - 18:23

      Ouch.

    • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2015 - 18:32
      +3

      Damn that's disappointing. Wanted one only today, and thought I had struck it lucky for a change. But I got dicked!

  • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2015 - 18:23
    +1

    If this is real, I will get one!

  • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2015 - 18:26

    179$ here

    • systmworks on 24/12/2015 - 18:39

      Where? :D

      • [Deactivated] on 25/12/2015 - 08:42
        +2

        On ma browser

  • grababargain on 24/12/2015 - 18:30

    The attached picture had Mates Rates in the header.

  • puffinfresh on 24/12/2015 - 18:36

    I'm waiting for the price drop to take effect on the phillips sound bar that is on the front page too. I was about to buy it at $98.50 plus postage. It's now $79 with free postage since I'm buying a couple of other things to get me over $99. Well it will be once the site updates.

    • puffinfresh on 24/12/2015 - 20:15

      Sweet. The price finally updated for me. Bought with a gift card with 10% extra value from Woolies that was bought with an egift card from Groupon for 10% off.

  • CheapskateQueen on 24/12/2015 - 18:39

    can someone fill me in on the benefit of a kindle if you already have a tablet (or a big phone)?

    • systmworks on 24/12/2015 - 18:41
      +2

      Apparently the ePaper displays are easier on the eyes (less eyestrain) than backlit LCD screens.

      Battery lasts about a month on standby… and about a week straight of actual reading/changing pages so you dont need to charge them often.

      They weigh less than LCD tablets.

    • WorkingLowJam on 24/12/2015 - 18:42
      +1

      Much better battery life, much better for your eyes, lighter and more portable, excellent backlight and readability outdoors.

      I have a number of different sized tablets and a Kindle Paperwhite, nothing comes close to the comfort of reading on the Kindle. My best tech purchase of 2014.

      • Last Seen on 24/12/2015 - 18:46
        +1

        Same experience here, big fan of the kindle

        • CheapskateQueen on 24/12/2015 - 18:55
          +1

          interesting! thanks.

          hm i don't neeeed one, but since y'all think it's a steal, might just have to grab one.

  • 11112007 on 24/12/2015 - 18:45

    I have the 2014 version, bought from Dick Smith for $129 and they sent me the 3G version by accident!

    I've heard the backlight is really good on this version, don't use the 3G much so will spend the next day thinking hard to get this one!

    • WorkingLowJam on 24/12/2015 - 18:51

      The two are very similar, I have the 2014 version but can't see much point in upgrading even at this price. There are comparison videos on YouTube

  • lostn on 24/12/2015 - 18:45

    Very good price. I paid $200 on ebay. Haven't even used it yet.

  • cnut on 24/12/2015 - 18:45

    So was that a pricing error (someone screwed up with the Touch?) or is the price not updated yet? $99 seems like an error.

    • unity1 on 24/12/2015 - 18:51

      Never know with Dick. Wasn't long ago they had a price error on the Sony M5

      • cnut on 24/12/2015 - 18:55

        I thought the code error for $146 was good. But this. This is a whole different dick. I mean deal.

    • AussieDaddy on 24/12/2015 - 19:01

      In 2 days time, from 26th.

      • cnut on 24/12/2015 - 21:34

        Alas, it looks like it was a pricing error. They sent a subsequent email to fix it up.

        • AussieDaddy on 24/12/2015 - 21:53

          That sucks! I've slightly an older model (the previous generation) and would have bought this new model for $99. Well, another day and another Dick trick.

        • cnut on 24/12/2015 - 22:12

          @AussieDaddy: I bought it when it was $146 or something from the previous deal and it's awesome. Is yours the paperwhite too? If so, the upgrade isn't worth the price in my opinion. But if you don't have a back-light, it might be worth looking at an upgrade.

        • AussieDaddy on 24/12/2015 - 22:35

          @cnut: Yeah, it's the paperwhite (6" one I think. I can't even remember its actual name lol) and it's a back-light model as well. When I saw '$99' my OB senses started tingling but now that I've read your point I might keep my current one for another year and get whatever model they'll make mid-to-late next year (probably one of the color ones, like Fire or whatever they call them).

  • AssociatedBamBam cheapsk8 @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 24/12/2015 - 18:46

    Dreaming.

  • AussieDaddy on 24/12/2015 - 19:00

    People who are asking about the price, it says on top that the deal will start from the 26th so that's probably why it isn't showing $99 yet.

    • wazza23 on 24/12/2015 - 19:02
      +5

      I don't know how to bold so I'll caps instead…

      IT SAYS ONLINE NOW SO WHO CARES WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT 26TH

      • AussieDaddy on 24/12/2015 - 19:38

        You win, my caps friend. ;)

        PS: I thought the 'now' referred to being able to buy this deal online rather than in-store, and not necessarily right at this moment. But I might have misunderstood.

  • puffinfresh on 24/12/2015 - 19:02

    The website has reverted back to the advertising it had before the boxing day sales where shown. Looks like it went live early.

    Edit: I'd doubt it's a price error when they've made a banner for it!

  • congo on 24/12/2015 - 19:04

    Bookmarked. Now waiting

  • November14 on 24/12/2015 - 19:04

    I was just looking to buy this! Does anyone know if I will be able to pricematch at Officeworks? Reason is I have Myer-coles gift card to use.

    • sween64 on 24/12/2015 - 20:00

      As long as it's not marked as a clearance item, should be.

  • cevad on 24/12/2015 - 19:05

    If I add to cart now, will the price in cart update on 26th?

  • fozzie on 24/12/2015 - 19:09

    i want one but only for $99. When will it be this price?

    • carlenet on 24/12/2015 - 19:13

      Have you used one before!?

    • frozenblaze on 24/12/2015 - 19:15
      +1

      Mate go away

    • robism on 24/12/2015 - 19:20

      print snobs… ughh

    • TheContact on 24/12/2015 - 20:34

      The hell are you talking about?

      300dpi is standard in the print industry, and can drop to 150dpi for large format posters.

  • frozenblaze on 24/12/2015 - 19:15
    +2

    Mate works for DS and told me This will go live before Boxing Day, just getting all stock ready for online so delayed. Probably not tonight though

    • fozzie on 24/12/2015 - 19:19

      Thanks mate, I will keep an eye on it.

      • frozenblaze on 24/12/2015 - 19:23

        No problem, I've been happy with a kindle I bought a number of years ago, but at this price too good not to upgrade!

        • puffinfresh on 24/12/2015 - 19:31
          +1

          You might want to revoke that neg then

    • systmworks on 24/12/2015 - 19:46

      Thanks for the update. Why the neg vote?

    • unity1 on 24/12/2015 - 20:36

      Time for your mate to start putting stock back into storage. Won't be many sales at this price.

  • AssociatedBamBam cheapsk8 @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 24/12/2015 - 19:59

    179-> 165

    Currently at 165. At this rate it will be $99 6am 25th dec.

  • ectogammat on 24/12/2015 - 20:03

    Does Dick Smith use Australia Post or Star Track for delivery?

    • Trantor on 24/12/2015 - 20:10

      Same thing, Star Track is owned by Auspost.

      • [Deactivated] on 26/12/2015 - 11:51

        But they are separate services.

    • xixia on 24/12/2015 - 20:10
      +3

      Last time I bought from them, they use Toll

      • mmd on 24/12/2015 - 20:42
        +2

        They use Toll

        • puffinfresh on 30/12/2015 - 02:39

          And what a fine job they do. They picked up my order from the Bunbury store today, and rather than dropping it off at my house which is 5 minutes away, or even bringing it to the local Toll depot which is 15 minutes away, they took it to Perth, which is 2 hour away.

          I would have happily done click and collect, but it wasn't an option. Lucky delivery was free.

        • mmd on 30/12/2015 - 02:51

          @puffinfresh:
          That is extremely inefficient.
          They will have to drive +2.5hrs to redeliver it???

        • puffinfresh on 30/12/2015 - 09:52

          @mmd: Yep. Delivery hasn't been attempted yet. It'll make the 2 hour trip down to the local depot, then will likely be delivered tomorrow… when ironically, I'll be in Perth.

        • puffinfresh on 30/12/2015 - 13:37

          @puffinfresh: Well I'm impressed. I put a complaint in online late yesterday and they called me today to explain. They don't have a depot in Bunbury (Toll IPEC do, but not Toll Priority - they are different divisions). They can arrange delivery first thing tomorrow, but since I'm heading up to Perth today, they are going to arrange for it to be available for pick up from the Perth depot this afternoon.

          Good thing too, because it delivery was attempted tomorrow, it would have made it's way back to Perth, and I wouldn't be able to collect it until Jan 15.

          I'm not sure why the divisions don't share depots, or why the driver didn't just swing around and delivery it, but I guess it's all internal bureaucracy, rather than what makes sense.

  • senorclean on 24/12/2015 - 20:12
    +1

    I just got an email from dse

    "Woops! Let's try that again - Beat the Boxing Day Mayhem! Here's How…"

    Which lists the paperwhite as $165 - looks like it was a pricing error…

  • jimbler on 24/12/2015 - 20:13
    +5

    Dick's cocked it up again

    • Christop86 on 24/12/2015 - 20:24
      +1

      Dicky still owes me money from click and collects that were never in stock :(

      Just be aware ozbeeps - They may take your money and not have stock, and you won't hear back from them via e-mail or contact forms. PayPal probably the way to go.

      • cnut on 24/12/2015 - 21:09

        Happened to me too but they refunded the money within a week. A few days on their end then a few days to hit the credit card.

  • SBOB on 24/12/2015 - 20:24

    Pricing error…
    Oh dick…. You've done it again

    • systmworks on 24/12/2015 - 20:26
      +1

      Looks like Dick's graphics department have fat fingers…. :(

  • grababargain on 24/12/2015 - 20:26
    +2

    It's not a bargain for $165. Please delete the post.

  • FrankMt on 24/12/2015 - 20:26

    Not a pricing error, of item is listed on ozbargain its too cheap. The private investors who run DSE use this website tlcause they are tight arses.

    • systmworks on 24/12/2015 - 20:28
      +2

      Let's try that again.. This time with more English :)

      • FrankMt on 24/12/2015 - 20:34

        Now you've locked me out of editing my mobile phone comment :(

  • FrankMt on 24/12/2015 - 20:38
    +1

    I thought there was going to be an actual deal on boxing day for once. Disappointing again, just regular "sales" which are a common occurrence across the year.

  • Loki556 on 24/12/2015 - 20:39

    No deal at this price, sorry

  • CheapskateQueen on 24/12/2015 - 20:42
    +14

    now im annoyed that i won't get something that i didn't know i wanted only several hours ago -_0 lol

    • azvc on 24/12/2015 - 21:23

      Touché.

  • tarken on 24/12/2015 - 20:42

    No deal sorry op

  • Tech5 on 24/12/2015 - 22:40

    Are there different paperwhite models? Could've sworn i bought it for $139 or so off dicksmith

    • Sage on 24/12/2015 - 23:31

      Looks like it's the same one.
      It's so cheap that I have doubts whether anyone will manage to get one at this low price.

  • CheapskateQueen on 24/12/2015 - 23:30
    +2

    Btw.. you guys can still get this for either $135 or $142.50 with a little effort.

    1. Get your 10% off Woolworths gift cards I assume you have a stack of
    2. Use your 10% off cards to buy $150 worth of Dick Smith Gift Cards from Woolworths. This week there's the 10% bonus value offer. So you actually get $165 in Dick Smith Cards.
    3. Do your maths = $150 x 90% = $135 (i.e. that's how much you actually paid)

    If you don't already have 10% off WW gift cards, you can either:
    1. Buy WW ecards from CR for 5% discount = $142.50 for kindle
    2. Buy WW scoopons at 10% off and wait it out until Jan but risk the sale being over = $135

  • Shwayne on 25/12/2015 - 00:06
    +1

    For what it's worth it may be a promotional error, the 6" touch is currently $99.

    http://www.dicksmith.com.au/ereaders/kindle-6-black-touch-wi…

    • FrankMt on 25/12/2015 - 00:12
      +2

      save $8, what sort of a knock out deal is that. $99 is more believable on the kindle paperwhite for boxing day.

      • Shwayne on 27/12/2015 - 00:22

        It's not actually believable, as that's pretty much no profit for the retailer.

        The Touch for a measly $8 discount is more believable.

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