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Xiaomi Mijia Automatic Umbrella - USD$18.80 (~AUD$23.95) Shipped @ LightInTheBox

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Xiaomi Mijia Automatic Umbrella - USD$18.80 (~AUD$23.95) Shipped @ LightInTheBoxAffiliate
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Lowest price to date ladies and gentlemen.

Don't forget Cashback links below!

Recap:
First post @ US$19.99 - this is the introduction to Rihanna and my 2-cents about why I chose to buy the Xiaomi umbrella over the Blunt umbrella deal.

Second post @ US$18.99 - beating the first post and sold out fairly quickly.

Due to popular demand, I present to you the Xiaomi Umbrella at US$18.80 - not a big drop in discount, but I'm trialling a new direct link method with LITB. There is no limit to the amount you can buy, no need to fumble with the discount code. However, during my test, I noticed that the "free shipping" option is greyed out if the quantity is more than "1", so I guess the workaround is just to make multiple orders.

LITB Checkout process:
1- Add to cart and proceed to checkout
2- Select "Postal Service - No Tracking" US$0.00
3- Untick shipping insurance
4- Choose payment method (default should bePaypal, unless we have Nigerian princes on OzB who want to pay by Western Union)
5- Verify final payable price is "$18.80" (USD) before proceeding to Paypal

Yes, Gearbest is currently a bit better with their service and shipping times (with the "Australia Priority Mail" option for a measly ~15 cents extra, but IMHO LITB is catching up and because this deal does not have a discount code, it'd qualify for the cashback from:

CashRewards - 5% cashback - link here, or
PricePal - 3.60% (founder) or 2.00% (regular) link here

So with Cashrewards, you'd get US$0.94 back so technically you'd be out of pocket US$17.86, which is around $22.75 AUD.

I have just received my umbrella from the last Xiaomi deal, so I haven't used it yet, but it comes in a typical white Xiaomi thick box. My very first impression upon unboxing is that for a product like this, with such packaging and stuff, if it were to be sold in department stores like Myer and David Jones, you'd probably be happy to fork out $40+ for it.

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  • pax on 11/01/2018 - 14:04
    +3

    "for Sunny and Rainy Days"

    2-in-1 parasol and umbrella-ella-ella-ella

  • RichDad PoorSon on 11/01/2018 - 14:10
    +12

    thanks op, bought one. don't know why

    • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 14:13
      +25

      Thank you for upvoting. Next up is the Wiha Screwdriver Set, hopefully next week yeah.

      Trying for Mi Band 2 as well, as mentioned in this timeline.

      • doweyy on 11/01/2018 - 14:14
        +12

        You're a legend, telling people when the deals are coming is awesome!

        • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 17:21
          +11

          I am actually a regular OzBer so I don't have any leverage to expedite or request priority over their stock or sales plan. I don't have any commercial interest in my posts.

          I just practice persuasion and negotiation techniques to hopefully cajole the reps for a cheaper price with the sole intention to share with this great community.

        • Markmosis on 11/01/2018 - 18:41

          @sky blu: Too easy mate - thought you were a rep. Seems I came across too blunt with all those negative votes I got!

        • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 20:16

          @Markmosis: It is a popular product. I'll try to secure a deal with sufficient stock and will, of course, give y'all some heads-up before the deal is live.

        • ebosh on 11/01/2018 - 20:25

          @sky blu: if you could swing a deal on the Amazfit Bip for under $80au that would be peachy

        • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 20:29

          @ebosh: Too many things on hand at the moment, but I'm not saying challenge not accepted :).

        • ebosh on 11/01/2018 - 20:30

          @sky blu: thanks legend. I'm not expecting anything but if you can wrangle it then I'm in for 2

  • Cordova on 11/01/2018 - 14:22
    +7

    Just wondering if there are any differences between this umbrella and similar umbrellas that you can get in Myer etc.

    I've tried reading the website but it's somewhat undecipherable eg: "Seiko Secret Agents" does this mean it's suitable for injecting pellets of ricin into enemy spies who are waiting for the bus?

    • Ti-au on 11/01/2018 - 14:34
      +3

      Yes.

    • dasher86 on 11/01/2018 - 14:38
      +15

      it's.. Xiaomi and this is ozbargain. :P

      • Cordova on 11/01/2018 - 14:55

        I see, in that case, does it take Eneloops?

        • CacheHunter on 11/01/2018 - 22:40
          +1

          No, but it can be configured to receive band 28 and you can change the color to different shades of pitch black using the MiHome app.

    • SmiTTy on 11/01/2018 - 15:36
      +1

      Check out OP's "first post" link above.
      More description of umbrella in previous post that might be helpful

  • zakarados on 11/01/2018 - 14:24
    +4

    w00t got one at last… now to wait 35 business days.

  • hippyhippy on 11/01/2018 - 14:24

    has anyone actually used this umbrella yet?

    • Ti-au on 11/01/2018 - 14:33

      No.

    • Trishool on 11/01/2018 - 18:27
      +3

      It actually doesn't exist. You're just buying the picture of it on their website.

  • tightm8 on 11/01/2018 - 14:25

    This one lets UV through… do us Ozbargainers pay the extra $7 for the 'better' version?

    • PLANT on 11/01/2018 - 14:33

      UV in WTF?

    • Killerbala on 11/01/2018 - 14:45

      UVtex FABRICS coating with high color fastness, high strength and other characteristics, has the features of great light shading, excellent shielding and heat insulation, which can effectively block the harmful ultraviolet rays and do achieve UV protection.

      That's from the description

  • citybargainhunter on 11/01/2018 - 14:27
    +1

    what's so special about this umbrella

    • Make it so on 11/01/2018 - 14:31
      +57

      It's automatic. It uses bluetooth to connect to your smartphone, downloads weather data from across the world, runs a predictive rainfall model, and then opens and closes accordingly (watch your head as it does so).

      • decr on 11/01/2018 - 14:42

        Best description ever.

      • asa79 on 11/01/2018 - 15:10
        +2

        So you need to keep holding it over your head incase it opens?

        • Kontiki on 11/01/2018 - 15:25
          +18

          A small price to pay for so much convenience.

        • Make it so on 11/01/2018 - 16:30
          +3

          Actually it's the closing part that gets you, especially as you're crossing the road.

        • Guybrush- Threepwood on 11/01/2018 - 17:40

          @Kontiki:

          This is my favorite OzB comment yet.

        • Trishool on 11/01/2018 - 18:28

          Strap it.

      • citybargainhunter on 11/01/2018 - 17:39
        +4

        I have a thing about umbrellas so I really don't get what the fuss is all about. Why buy an umbrella made by a company whose main products are electronic goods?

        If you're looking for a good quality umbrella that looks great and doesn't break the bank look no further than Clifton.

        https://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Public/brands/Clifton?…

        And if you've got money, there are more expensive alternatives out there as well:

        http://www.foxumbrellas.co.uk/acatalog/Gents-Umbrellas.html

        • Guybrush- Threepwood on 11/01/2018 - 17:43
          +3

          Come back when you have a xiaomi link please.

        • GateauBoeuf on 11/01/2018 - 17:59

          There's also UV protective material to consider.

          Also, greetings non-clifton-associated user. :p Enjoy your clicks.

        • kahn on 11/01/2018 - 19:44
          +1

          Ha! Reminds me of the bookmark I've had for years in case I ever earn good money and want to waste some on a fancy umbrella.
          https://www.james-smith.co.uk/product-category/umbrellas/gen…

        • PJC on 11/01/2018 - 20:14
          +1

          @kahn: I like the Polished Acacia. The metal band would have PJC engraved on it.

        • virhlpool on 11/01/2018 - 20:24

          Peters of Kensington is a super expensive store… almost everything overpriced. That's why people have to resort to an electronics manufacturing company which, thankfully, happens to be good at making umbrellas too.

        • kahn on 11/01/2018 - 20:26
          +1

          @PJC:
          And scab would grab one of those root-knob umbrellas.

        • PJC on 11/01/2018 - 20:28
          +2

          @kahn: I think he'd be wearing gloves.

  • Viospeed on 11/01/2018 - 14:29
    -3

    Not really a bargain, I can walk into my local target or big w and get cheaper.

    • pizzaguy on 11/01/2018 - 14:32
      +2

      Where is that again?

    • woteva on 11/01/2018 - 14:55

      Or you can sit at home and get this one delivered.

    • RichDad PoorSon on 11/01/2018 - 15:05
      +6

      same token as you can use a plastic bag and cover your head with it

      • AlexG on 11/01/2018 - 15:39
        +11

        plastic bag costs $0.15. True OzB covers head with empty KFC box from 9 for $9.99 deal.

        • edfoo on 11/01/2018 - 15:46

          You get free plastic bags when shopping at Coles or Woolies.

        • hunter_syd on 11/01/2018 - 16:09

          @edfoo: not for too much longer. They're getting rid of plastic bags in 2018

    • myusername on 11/01/2018 - 15:15

      post links for the cheaper ones and get yourself some credit here

      negged for no links to better deal

    • magic8ballgag on 11/01/2018 - 15:17
      +2

      There always has to be one…

      Congratulations for being that person.

    • tessel on 11/01/2018 - 21:25
      +1

      What is this "walk" you speak of?

  • Dealayed on 11/01/2018 - 14:30

    Got mine from last GB deal in less than a week thanks to the almost free priority shipping.

    • tightm8 on 11/01/2018 - 14:31

      Are these any good?

      • Dealayed on 11/01/2018 - 14:43

        It looks like it's well made. Haven't put it to test in the recent storms yet. All I wanted was something small enough to fit in the backpack and big enough for maximum protection from the rain.

        • Ultraman on 11/01/2018 - 15:38

          Imagine if you were using this in the recent hailstorm in Melbourne… 5 cm balls rained down in my area lol.

        • Dealayed on 11/01/2018 - 15:46

          @Ultraman: You would need one of those Kingsmen umbrellas.

        • edfoo on 11/01/2018 - 15:48
          +1

          @Dealayed: Or the Captain America's vibranium shield.

    • edfoo on 11/01/2018 - 15:27

      Almost free? That's still not free :p

  • PLANT on 11/01/2018 - 14:32

    Took a minute to find "Black Umbrella"
    Ordered after making sure Credit card conversion not PAYPAL, unticking insurance and changing to Free Shipping time….
    Used Cashrewards…..
    No Code to make cheaper?

    28 degrees…..$23.88

  • Henray on 11/01/2018 - 14:33
    +12

    Picked up a couple while travelling in China.

    My quick summary would be good build quality, feels heavier and sturdier than most cheap small umbrellas, automatic release and unfolding when you press the button, automatic collapse when you press the button (need to manually compress the stick portion though), but the main perk is the water repellant texture. Makes it easy to shake off water when you're done with the rain and to put it away.

    I personally thought it was worth it.

    • PAXA359 on 11/01/2018 - 14:58

      How much did you payed for one in China if you don't mind me asking? Would it be also around $22 AUD mark?

      • DaddysBelt on 11/01/2018 - 15:32
        +2

        They are 99 yuan on their online Chinese store. This is approx $19.30AUD at current rates.

        Obviously that does not include shipping to Australia.

        I am not sure what they cost at a physical store.

    • Draxxx on 11/01/2018 - 15:10

      Was wondering about the water repellent material.
      Thanks for the confirmation.

  • PJC on 11/01/2018 - 14:35
    +3

    A better than ever price for a great automatic brolly. As for that Rihanna video … she's undressing me with her eyes.

    • PLANT on 11/01/2018 - 14:41
      +1

      I just help her in getting to 382 million views of that video it better been with this umbrella!

  • Machaon on 11/01/2018 - 14:38
    +2

    Bought one thanks

  • bryans on 11/01/2018 - 14:42

    Does this integrate with their MiHome app?

    • xev on 11/01/2018 - 14:46
      +1

      you can link it with the water sensor to automatically open

  • voldemort on 11/01/2018 - 14:47

    Bought one but it came up as $25 something :-/

    • rickb on 11/01/2018 - 15:00

      $18.80 = US Dollars, $25.something = Australian dollars when converted by LITB.

    • viperfx07 on 11/01/2018 - 15:05
      +4

      What I did
      1. Chose USD
      2. Paid with Paypal
      3. Used my Coles Gift MasterCard (or any MasterCard)
      4. Amount deducted was AUD$23.99 from my Coles Mastercard

      • To avoid higher currency conversion rates and to get cheapest price from these Chinese websites, always choose to pay in USD, (Choose "USD" from top left hand corner) and set your Paypal so it "bills you in the currency on Seller's Invoice". To set your PayPal account this way permanently, follow the steps shown in these snapshots(paypal-community.com) [Highly recommended]

      ref: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/353307

  • tempura on 11/01/2018 - 14:49

    When Rihanna sang that song .. did she not mean Umbrella?

  • Simoneee on 11/01/2018 - 14:54
    +1

    All the best with delivery guys

    • Zinger on 11/01/2018 - 15:04
      +5

      just in time for winter!

      • tightm8 on 11/01/2018 - 15:19

        Ironically it rains more in Spring/Summer…

  • rhimes on 11/01/2018 - 15:04
    +2

    All I think of when I hear that song is :

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlH_sZ6LhEE

    • havebeerbelywillsumo on 11/01/2018 - 15:22

      Thanks for that, watched the original for 30 sec and that was an effort, your one to the end….and with a smile or three.

  • DaddysBelt on 11/01/2018 - 15:17

    Purchased - thanks OP. Housemate starting to make fun of me with all the Xiaomi stuff laying around..

    Oh well, looking forward to the Mi Band 2 deal!

    • Salmando on 12/01/2018 - 00:38
      +1

      Buy a Xiaomi roommate.

  • amsaini15 on 11/01/2018 - 15:39

    Shipping to parcel locker is ok?

  • Matt88 on 11/01/2018 - 15:40
    +2

    I'm waiting for the "Air umbrella" to become a thing (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1243275397/air-umbrella). Can be used to keep you dry while spraying everyone around you with water.

    • amsaini15 on 11/01/2018 - 15:43

      lol.. Did anyone received this?

    • lostinsydney on 11/01/2018 - 15:46
      +2

      That was a scam.

    • Salmando on 12/01/2018 - 00:40
      +1

      Wonder if wearing a Dyson bladeless fan around your neck will work

  • s732 on 11/01/2018 - 15:54

    Thanks got one

  • ExpressCoffee on 11/01/2018 - 15:58
    +1

    thank you! just got one as i've never really owned an umbrella before haha.

  • harkoliar on 11/01/2018 - 15:59
    +2

    I got one as well. Will compare again my blunt and euroschim umbrellas

    • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 16:07
      +2

      Do report your findings please.

  • mattomatic on 11/01/2018 - 16:00
    +2

    If you choose express delivery it might arrive in time for 2019

  • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 16:07
    +1

    Will my post reach 100 upvotes?

  • batrarobin on 11/01/2018 - 16:16
    +11

    Lowest price to date ladies and gentlemen

    Missing punctuation, can be misleading :p

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