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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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sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 14:00 m.lightinthebox.com (5915 clicks)
Last edited 12/01/2018 - 21:46
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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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    • GateauBoeuf on 11/01/2018 - 18:09
      +1

      ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • Danthemanz on 11/01/2018 - 16:26
    +2

    Awesome, my wife saw mine this morning and tried to steal it!
    Problem sorted!

    • PJC on 11/01/2018 - 16:58
      +5

      So a plus-vote may be appropriate?

  • Gorodemon on 11/01/2018 - 16:26
    +2

    I don't exactly know what it's for but I just bought one. Buy now, think later. Thanks OP!

    • PJC on 11/01/2018 - 16:59
      +2

      Go on, plus-vote the deal. You know you want to really.

  • vovka on 11/01/2018 - 16:52

    "This shipping address is incomplete, please supply all the needed information"

    Neither PayPal nor credit card payment gets through due to some bug in the order form.

    • shaun82 on 11/01/2018 - 18:16

      I had that issue as well due to the phone number being incomplete. Every time I added the phone number it would remove it and and say that the shipping address is incomplete. I got it to work by clicking the button to update the stored address book information. I added the phone number in there and then went back to the checkout.

      • vovka on 11/01/2018 - 18:21

        Ok. Thanks for the info, I'll try it again.

        • shaun82 on 11/01/2018 - 18:26

          No worries. I should also point out that I initially went through the Paypal checkout method and it pre-filled all the information except the phone number. Think that might be why the info was already in the address book as I don't recall ordering anything from the site before.

  • tightm8 on 11/01/2018 - 17:08

    I'm already feeling the future complaints re delivery times… especially with the volume these guys are going to get.

  • starburstyellow on 11/01/2018 - 17:20
    +1

    Is the deal over? coming up as $25AUD now. :(

    • orangetrain on 11/01/2018 - 18:36

      Just bought it at USD 18.80. Maybe you're looking at wrong one?

  • Eevee on 11/01/2018 - 17:24

    Anyone know how wide the canopy of this umbrella is? Is it wide enough to fit two people. I know there's an image of two people in the product description but I'd like to know hands on experiences.

  • Methodical on 11/01/2018 - 17:43
    +1

    Got sucked up in the hype and bought one.

    • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 17:45
      +1

      It isn't. I did my research and chose it. Can't go wrong at this price.

      • eskylidder on 11/01/2018 - 19:44

        What makes it a bargain? The materials or the brand name?

        • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 19:57
          +1

          Price. Materials. Overall brand confidence.

          In that order.

        • PJC on 11/01/2018 - 20:19
          +1

          Also features; build quality. Automatic umbrellas are often much more expensive than this one.

  • plasmapuff on 11/01/2018 - 19:31
    +1

    Does the water repellent layer wash off over time?

    • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 20:02
      +1

      Good question. I got you covered!

      Just follow member muppet's advice to restore water repellency.

  • MuscleRulz on 11/01/2018 - 19:33
    +1

    Couldn't help myself! thanks OP:)

  • ozzpete on 11/01/2018 - 20:23

    My bunnings umbrella was like $5 (maybe $10) and seems the sturdiest umbrella I have ever owned. Maybe it doesn't look the best or most fashionable, but my main concern is not getting wet and having umbrella flip inside out and break when you really need it, in heavy rain and storms.
    Is there anything that makes this umbrella better, other than looking better and being of a lighter weight perhaps than the bunnings umbrella (which is a bit heavier than most umbrellas).

    • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 20:38

      It's very hard to give you reasons. It's just an umbrella after all. An analogy is like trying to compare cars; it's just a vehicle getting you from A to B, so it comes down to your preference in terms of aesthetics, comfort, features etc.

      If you're happy with the Bunnings brella than that's good, but seems you yourself have already pointed out 2 things the Xiaomi one is better :)

      This is a good price to give it a try. I'm happy with mine.

    • stevelo on 11/01/2018 - 20:50
      +2

      Dont know, I just bought 2. May be less rain will attach to the umbrella and auto close is more handy when I get on the car?

  • congo on 11/01/2018 - 20:34

    Can't believe I brought another Xiaomi product!

    • doweyy on 11/01/2018 - 20:45
      +1

      Are you bringing it to me? I hope so.

  • stevelo on 11/01/2018 - 20:44
    +1

    Paid $24.88, pay via PayPal, still got 2 anyway. Thank.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/01/2018 - 21:29

    Deal must be over. Now charging $12 shipping. $37 total via the above link.

  • tvtn295 on 11/01/2018 - 21:38
    +1

    There is no free shipping anymore. Only Postal Service with Tracking

  • sky blu on 11/01/2018 - 22:22
    +6

    Deal finished

    After over 4,000 clicks in 8 hours, I'd say their available quantity to offer at US$18.80 has been exhausted. Looks like there is only one single shipping option with tracking for US$8.82, suffice to say it no longer makes this a bargain, so I'm going to mark post as expired.

    I hope everyone who has been waiting for this was able to get 1 (or 2), as well as the people who have PM'ed me to request/remind. This was the third run and I made announcements way before the deal became active, so if you did miss it, maybe you should see Scotty to have your Ozbargain membership revoked. Thank you all for the upvotes.

    • emoticon on 11/01/2018 - 23:22
      +1

      Thanks buddy

    • PJC on 12/01/2018 - 00:32
      +1

      Superb achievement!

    • ezraheadstone on 16/01/2018 - 22:08

      Sorry, can i ask you general question. I ordered this. Is the shipping information on their order dispatched email normally cut out the state and post code? 1st time ordered via LITB..unsure if it will arrive..

      • sky blu on 16/01/2018 - 22:21
        +1

        Have you tried logging into your LITB account and checking the Order History?

        • ezraheadstone on 16/01/2018 - 22:39

          Yes i did, in order history it actually shows the full shipping address including the postcode and states. just a bit worried when i dont see the postcode and states in the email shipping notice.

        • sky blu on 16/01/2018 - 22:58
          +2

          @stanice: just checked my email receipts from LITB yes it's the same omission of postcode and state. Not a worry, you'll get what you paid for. It's a nice umbrella.

  • jcrew on 24/01/2018 - 09:16

    Has anybody had theirs shipped out? Mine is still processing

    • sky blu on 24/01/2018 - 11:00

      Send the rep a message with your order number for a followup.

  • twodollah on 24/01/2018 - 14:37

    Got an email saying my order is being delayed

  • PLANT on 30/01/2018 - 13:16

    Recieved it on day 19!
    Uploading unbox video on YouTube(no Rhiana)

    Will post when done

    Impressed so far but not used in rain yet?

    • PLANT on 30/01/2018 - 23:27
      +1

      Here is MY 4K Unboxing Video of this Umbrella…sorry No Rihanna

      This is worth looking at: https://youtu.be/GtgtOwUb4Ag

      • sky blu on 31/01/2018 - 14:27
        +1

        LOL my post may become a Rhianna internet meme.

        • PJC on 31/01/2018 - 14:55
          +1

          If she offers to thank you personally, consider it.

        • sky blu on 31/01/2018 - 14:57
          +1

          @PJC: I will, for you.

  • mrtin on 06/02/2018 - 15:49
    +1

    Got mine delivered today!
    Can't wait to use it and in particular, feel its Enhanced Shaft and Rib.

  • twodollah on 07/02/2018 - 10:06
    +1

    Got mine today as well. Love the auto open and close feature however I feel the shaft is quite loose and easy to bend which doesn't inspire the greatest confidence. Might be a design feature to resist the wind though.

    • sky blu on 07/02/2018 - 23:00
      +1

      Would you say it is better than the twodollah umbrellas you had in the past?

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