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JB Hi-Fi Crazy One Night Sale, 27 July 6-9pm, 10-30% off

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JB Hi-Fi Crazy One Night Sale, 27 July 6-9pm, 10-30% off
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evol on 24/07/2011 - 19:28 jbhifi.com.au (11031 clicks)
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Saw this on the JB Hifi Facebook page:

Here we go again! It's JB's Crazy One Night Sale for friends & family. This Wednesday July 27th, 6pm - 9pm.

Don't miss out on:
20% Off CDs
20% Off DVDs (edit: confirmed applies to Blu-Ray's too)
20% Off Games (excludes gaming console & accessories)
10% Off Apple Computers (excludes iPads)
15% Off Cameras
15% Off Computers (excludes Apple, Sony Vaio & Tablets)
20% Off Portable Navigation
10% Off TVs (excludes Soniq & Okano brands)
30% Off Car Sound (excludes in-car navigation)
20% Off Receivers & Speakers

Discount calculated off ticketed price. The stores will close at 5.30pm & re-open at 6pm.

Check our website for store location details
http://www.jbhifi.com.au/s​tores/

Tip: Go into the store the day before and take a photo of the prices of goods you're interested in, as people have mentioned they sometimes mark up certain items during "sales" ;)

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  • shaun-o on 24/07/2011 - 19:48
    +81

    Instead of always having "sales" just bring prices inline with overseas markets and stop ripping us off.

    • SBOB on 24/07/2011 - 20:01
      +16

      Wasn't aware that JB was an importer (with the exception of their Soniq etc brands)…
      Importers/Distributors are the ones you need to aim your 'complaint' at…

      Why does Sony Australia have a higher buy price than Sony UK for an equivalent LCD for example…
      the price differential starts further down the chain than the shop you walk into…

      • Trance N Dance on 24/07/2011 - 20:05

        No JB is also partly to blame, for certain items and I'm only using Xbox Live Points as an example here. 1500 Xbox Live Points goes for $24 delivered online at Game.com.au and $24.95 instore. Last I checked there are only two distributors of these points in Australia (maybe 3 now with the intro of those cards that are similar to the iTunes), which means if Game can sell it at that price then why does JB charge $28 for it?

        • SBOB on 24/07/2011 - 20:29
          -5

          which is a separate issue to -
          "bring prices inline with overseas markets and stop ripping us off"

          but a difference of $3 is far from 'ripping us off'… im sure we could find examples of game.com.au being $3 more on a particular item than jbhifi

        • EnALup on 25/07/2011 - 01:30
          +3

          Thats an example TND is taking. Secondly its not 3 dollars, its approx 12% of the difference between the stores.

      • chacha on 25/07/2011 - 14:14
        +13

        +1 Vote for
        "Tip: Go into the store the day before and take a photo of the prices of goods you're interested in, as people have mentioned they sometimes mark up certain items during "sales" ;)"

        Last time when they had the sale, they did that and I can confirm. This was just before last Christmas, Family and Friends sale or what ever. They also use 6pm-9pm so they cant ring other stores for price matching (in SA)So be aware and be prepared!!! Go for customers rights!!!

        • LazyAussie on 25/07/2011 - 21:49
          +3

          fooken greed…that will kill us all one day

      • dyziplen on 27/07/2011 - 17:45

        As one of the major retailers in the country, I am sure that they have a say in import prices.

    • ozb-442 on 25/07/2011 - 08:14
      -2

      +41

  • g12345567 on 24/07/2011 - 19:49

    Dissapointing sale. No discounts on blu-ray!!

    • evol on 24/07/2011 - 19:52
      +1

      According to some of the replies on Facebook, looks like Blu-ray's may be under the "20% off DVDs" category.

      • GreatWhiteHunter on 24/07/2011 - 20:22
        +2

        That's what happened at the last 3 sales like this - don't worry you will get discounted blu ray

  • siuol on 24/07/2011 - 19:58
    +45

    "The stores will close at 5.30pm & re-open at 6pm."

    This is exactly what the magic will happen - to mark up the price!

    • dy4me on 24/07/2011 - 20:02
      +15

      thats illegal

      • Daabido on 24/07/2011 - 20:12
        +21

        Yes, but shh, don't tell anyone ;)

        • hectopascal on 24/07/2011 - 22:36
          +5

          You are free to take photos of the price of the items you want beforehand (as stated on the facebook page)

        • EnALup on 25/07/2011 - 01:31
          +1

          so looks like, those with the photos with get the exact bargain :)

        • Eagle on 27/07/2011 - 19:55
          +1

          LOL, here is a forum, everyone will get know. haha

    • ElectroGhoul on 25/07/2011 - 14:17
      +4

      This can sometimes work to your advantage. Look for the one item that they forgot to mark up and demand the discount off that. I've done this in the past with a game. However after having the proof of them marking up in my hands, I'm reluctant to go there anymore. Dodgy F'ers. :P

    • melmac77 on 25/07/2011 - 15:46

      The last time I went to the sale the Staff used the half hour to put up 20% off posters and banners and to change into stupid costumes some had even painted their faces, the previous FF sale to that one that I went to that they used the time to set up a barbie for a sausage sizzle and organise a raffle, no prices where marked up the sale is good and I'm going to get some more blus :)

      • djones145 on 25/07/2011 - 19:07
        +3

        yeah i dont think they can mark up all dvd's within 30 minutes

  • Chewman on 24/07/2011 - 20:11
    +6

    also;
    http://www.jbhifi.com.au/ff/

    if you don't have facebook or whatever.

    • evol on 24/07/2011 - 20:16

      Thanks for the link, will update the info :)

  • savit on 24/07/2011 - 20:14

    These sales are not everyone. 10% off? You must be crazy…

  • Grimezy on 24/07/2011 - 20:20

    One can presume that Blu Rays are included for the 20% off?

  • Zerny on 24/07/2011 - 20:25
    +2

    if Blu Rays are included, JB HiFi is still doing the 2 for $20 sale (details here: http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/BLURAY2FOR20.HTM ) meaning that you can pick up 2 for $16, which is pretty cheap.

    • stanas on 24/07/2011 - 21:03

      Would be good, but JB's around me seem to have a poor range to the sales on-line. Some that are on sale on-line are not even included in the in-store sales.

    • ugoagogo on 25/07/2011 - 01:57

      they did that last time as well

  • Tm15 on 24/07/2011 - 20:25

    15% Off Computers (excludes Apple, Sony Vaio & Tablets)
    10% Off Apple Computers (excludes iPads)

    .. i wonder if the new Air's are included in here somewhere..

    • whaddadeal on 24/07/2011 - 20:44

      yeh its 10 percent off macbookair cos its an apple computer lol…

      • hectopascal on 24/07/2011 - 22:38
        +3

        They don't have the 2011 Macbook airs in stock. JB are currently only selling the 2010 version.

        • keno on 27/07/2011 - 20:56

          Not quite true, the stock of 2011 airs arrived yesterday.

  • MrMaxwell on 24/07/2011 - 20:35
    +5

    I would love to go to my local JB before they close - snap some prices, then go back after 6pm and see if there was any 'price creep'.

    • EnALup on 25/07/2011 - 01:33
      +2

      Stores should note that Customers are waking up :)

  • lovepub on 24/07/2011 - 20:35

    nice…..more bargains.
    Just bought a HP laptop during their 15% off this weekend.
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/49474

    would have gone for a ASUS or ACER if I knew this is gonna happen since the 15% off is for ALL notebooks.
    You think they will give me a Refund simply becoz change of mind?

    computer accessories 15% off too? RAM and Storage and Modem? (anyone know?)

    • evol on 24/07/2011 - 20:39
      +6

      Computer accessories such as RAM and modems I'd go to MSY instead, much cheaper prices.

  • senectus on 24/07/2011 - 20:42

    tsk, no 7" tablet (specifically the samsung galaxy)

  • brett-au on 24/07/2011 - 20:46
    +3

    +1 to Mac Book Air. I'm curious to know if its going to drop.

    • Smigit on 25/07/2011 - 09:17

      Its an "Apple computer" so yes, it should be included as long as there is stock.

  • beachmuscles on 24/07/2011 - 21:05
    +7

    I would be taking snaps of prices the day prior to the sale, rather than day of. Cause they probably spend the day taking off 'sale' prices, so if you went in the arvo of the day of the ff sale, they may already be at the inflated prices. Oh and by the way, it is illegal for price inflation to base 'save' claims on, and they would be in sh*tloads of trouble with ACCC if proven and convicted.

    • Daabido on 24/07/2011 - 21:23

      I'm a bit rusty but there is a lot of grey area, which probably saves JB in situations like this.

      http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/826489 is relevant and talks of prices immediately before a sale and also talks about pricing for a reasonable period of time.

      http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/907240/fro… also makes for interesting reading.

      I think it would turn of the phrase "immediately prior to" and what that meant. One hour, one day, one week?

      • beachmuscles on 24/07/2011 - 22:46

        From my experience, it is generally 4 weeks at one price to set a standard price to base a save statement on. Obviously they could have fine print like 'savings based off RRP' or 'normal sale price' which technically could have been slightly before current catalogue/deal.

        Very much grey area, but would love to see photo proof!

        • ugoagogo on 25/07/2011 - 01:59

          are they actually using a ' save ' statement or just % off ticket ….. whatever that happens to be

        • xpwdx on 25/07/2011 - 10:30
          +2

          I worked at a JB for around 3 years this didn't happen, sales have set promo dates. If a sale occurs after this that’s just what happens. People need to stop coming up with conspiracies about this stuff it doesn’t happen as it is illegal.

          As for pricing stop complaining about Australian retailers and the prices, go and write to the likes of Sony, Warner etc who set price points on these items. Until they change the pricing retailers will be forced to have higher pricing.

        • SBOB on 25/07/2011 - 11:07
          +3

          "I worked at a JB for around 3 years this didn't happen"

          Same, and being the one that wrote most of the tickets (hand written price tickets), you cant exactly redo an entire store, let alone a section in 30 minutes…

  • notout50 on 24/07/2011 - 21:31
    +1

    You can always bargain with JB and get 10% off straight away, then sometimes more. But I guess in this case you don't have to do any work and get a little more off it too.

    • atlas on 27/07/2011 - 20:57
      +1

      Can't really haggle on blurays/dvds.

  • SydStrand on 24/07/2011 - 22:09

    XBLA Point cards included?

    • wartortle on 24/07/2011 - 22:31

      nope. they're not games.

  • morpheu on 24/07/2011 - 22:13
    +1

    well, i'm game to post any 'before' and 'after' shots here, and since it's illegal i suspect if you confront JB with the evidence they will simply bribe you by giving you a bigger discount in exchange for deleting said shots…

  • annoynimous on 24/07/2011 - 22:19
    +6

    I'm done with JB and their shitty no price-matching policy, plus they dare lie to me the last time I was there, have fun guys!

    • kelsey2112 on 24/07/2011 - 22:53
      +1

      are u sure they dont pricematch? last time they had a sale I got them to price match a kmart dvd price, and got the 20% off on top of that.

      • annoynimous on 25/07/2011 - 03:52
        +1

        yeap, they are not price matching the xbox deal from target this week, this is JB melb cbd confirmed by my mate, and on my last visit I reported here,

        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/48261

        go to the bottom for my report.

    • timbo83 on 25/07/2011 - 16:16
      +1

      I'm fine that they don't guarantee price matching. But when they don't even match a price from another JB Hifi that is above their regular 'sale' prices then I call BS. The sales rep even got shitty that the receipt was from OzBargain :)

      But hey, just one more reason to buy these products online. Too bad for the decent sale staff who do a great job, no sympathy for the duds who will hopefully be chopped first.

  • HoracePinker on 24/07/2011 - 22:41
    +7

    Damnit I have a$50 gift card and I have been to the damn shop about 5 times and I cant find anyyhing worthwhile to buy in there :(

    • joannatan on 25/07/2011 - 00:18
      +3

      same as me. nothing special

      • zenex2 on 25/07/2011 - 06:32
        +1

        lol are you serious? I am in exactly the same situation. I thought I was the only one. Hopefully with this sale I can waste it on something. Maybe if they have some galaxy s2 accessories.

        • aec on 27/07/2011 - 12:48
          +1

          s2 accessories like wat? i will definitely buy from ebay. and i am sure it will be much cheaper than in jbhifi, no matter wat discount they offer. i got my case and screen protector for $1 each (totally $2)

    • miao he on 25/07/2011 - 15:16
      +1

      Yeah,
      never find a good deal in JB.

    • annoynimous on 25/07/2011 - 22:15
      +3

      you guys should sell it off for cash, cash is g00d, always g00d.

      the next time someone tries to get me one of these stinking gift cards, i say "put the money in an empty envelope addressed to me thank you!"

      FYI Gift cards have an expiry date, and holy f**k, how da hell can money have an expiry date?! freaking gift card companies, I even called them before to ask where the money goes when the remaining balance is "expired", they have no answer at all, dodgy!

      • lord henry on 27/07/2011 - 10:44

        Letting unused gift cards linger in the liabilities section of their accounts indefinitely would mess with their balances and ratios.
        That said, I'm sure they enjoy that not all gift cards are used before they expire.

      • qazwsx on 27/07/2011 - 21:58

        I used to work at Myer. There are still people with those paper gift vouchers from decades ago because some bright spark didn't slap an expiry date on them. It's stupid especially when you think that Myer has changed hands from Coles Myer to being its own company, and they've had to factor in all those liabilities and everything. It is constricting in many other ways too - e.g. Myer upgraded their POS last year. They had to accomodate those old vouchers in the new POS.

        It's just good business sense to put a cap on such things before you let them get out of hand. It's like how businesses encourage people to take their annual leave instead of letting it accrue.

        • Captain Obvious on 28/07/2011 - 00:07
          +2

          How is it good business to rip off customers? Personally I'm not a fan of gift cards. I mean compared to cash
          - they expire
          - they can only be used at certain locations
          - some cost money to purchase on top of the card value

          If they had something like "spend $50, get a gift card worth $55" it would make sense. As it is, it's ridiculously stupid.

  • aeon on 24/07/2011 - 22:59

    Nice, I just ordered something online this evening, but have cancelled it and will pick up a copy on Wednesday instead!

  • CryptWizard on 24/07/2011 - 23:21

    Has anyone researched which items will become notably cheaper than competitors after the discount?

  • DEvok on 24/07/2011 - 23:26

    Can sum one PLZ confirm if blur ays are sale as well? Cheers.

    • Daabido on 25/07/2011 - 00:17
      +6

      "blur ays" - It was called VHS in my day.

    • melmac77 on 25/07/2011 - 15:48

      They were during the last 2 FF sales

  • grababargain on 25/07/2011 - 07:00

    Are portable hard disks 15% off too?

    • EnALup on 25/07/2011 - 09:18

      I called them and they cannot say it now.

      • lovepub on 25/07/2011 - 13:06

        did they tell u when they can tell u? or just told u to turn up on the day and check it out urself?
        Busy on wed's night…so if it does have the discount…might duck out to get it and back

        • EnALup on 27/07/2011 - 03:33

          I called today also and they have no idea. They said, it will be on Wednesday.

        • CVonC on 27/07/2011 - 17:46

          i just went to Blacktown and they said no. 15% off doesn't include harddrives :(

  • intrasonic on 25/07/2011 - 07:41
    +1

    I wonder if HT/AV accessories will be discounted. I'm looking for a deal on logitech harmony one remotes.

  • ranma on 25/07/2011 - 10:03

    kinda wonder if i should buy a laptop during the sale, or wait for an online store to have a special.. wanted to get that dell xps when it dropped to 850 something but missed out. hmm.

  • dragonballz on 25/07/2011 - 11:17
    +1

    For those who are interested, I worked out the 15% off price for the Nikon D7000 16MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm VR Lens and at the current price of $ 1587, it would come down to $ 1348.95.

    That is a fair bit cheaper than the BHPhotoVideo price of $1384 + Shipping + Customs. Not to mention you also get a local warranty to go with it. Also, it is pretty much the same price as DWI @ $1239 + $ 63 Shipping + Customs.

    Almost can't resist the temptation !!!

    • sydguy87 on 27/07/2011 - 02:44

      I went into one of the Sydney CBD shop today to check out the stock, but unfortunately there's no D7000 kits left in the Sydney city stores (although the standalone body is still available). I managed to get the lady to order it in from another store and give the kit to me with 15% off but I got sucked in to get a whole heap of extras (damn the upsell!). In the end, I got the D7000 kit (with standard 18-105mm lens), an extra 35mm f/1.8 prime lens, 2x 8GB SD, 2x UV filters, 1 lowepro camera bag, 3 years ext. warranty, altogether for $2,000. On the receipt, the D7000 kit was listed around $1300. Good deal?

      • dragonballz on 27/07/2011 - 11:23

        If you got the camera + lens kit for $1300, its definitely a very good deal. Not too sure about the accessories.

      • pedireddla on 27/07/2011 - 11:57

        would you be able to post the receipt plz

  • vlie on 25/07/2011 - 13:40

    Looks like JB does not yet stock the new Macbook Airs from their website?
    http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/apple/

  • DEvok on 25/07/2011 - 14:16

    Blurays= dvd?

  • DEvok on 25/07/2011 - 14:33
    +3

    just called up jb world square, and confirmed discounts also applies to bluray…. Could creater of the thread plz update this.

    • evol on 26/07/2011 - 22:53

      Thanks, updated :)

  • Kustard King on 25/07/2011 - 17:19
    +2

    I rang my local JB in Brisbane - they won't have the new Macbook Air's for a few weeks :(

  • warghh on 25/07/2011 - 17:38

    Not sure if anyone's interested in the Nikon D3100 Twin Lens Kit that was posted a few days ago, http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/49386#comment-540585, but you could try price matching then getting the 15% off. Brings the total to $660.45

    That's a BARGAIN. That's about $20 cheaper than in Hong Kong.

  • Sage on 25/07/2011 - 18:20

    Sweet as.
    I was planning on buying a certain DVD box set from JB this week, instead of $178 I'll grab it for $142.4.

    • grababargain on 26/07/2011 - 07:18
      +1

      Not so fast. Check out box set on Amazon UK. You might be able to get it much cheaper.

      • Daabido on 26/07/2011 - 19:52
        +1

        DVDs in the UK are region 2. We are region 4.

        If you have a multi-region DVD player, it does not matter.

        Also, a lot but not all DVDs are region coded for both 2 and 4.

        Thankfully Blu-Rays are the same region in Australia and the UK. Also a lot of Blu-Rays will play in all regions.

        There is a website which lists all the region codes for BR, but I can't remember what it is called.

        Of course, if HD-DVD had won, we could have bought them from anywhere.

    • Sage on 27/07/2011 - 19:57

      Was sold out. :/

  • RADICALIST on 26/07/2011 - 14:22

    Does it work on game pre-orders?

  • smarter_fool on 26/07/2011 - 15:36
    +2

    There is no need to wait at least for Mac's. I got the new Macbook Air which is supposedly not in next week today at the Watergardens store (Victoria) with the 10% discount inclusive - It is now even cheaper than the education discount that apple offers on their website. Current config Apple Mac Air 13" 128 GB HDD, 4GB Ram for $1280 (Store price $1449.) Ill upload the receipt in a few minutes

    • Kustard King on 26/07/2011 - 18:49

      Cheers Smarter_Fool. Did you just ask for the discount etc?

    • smarter_fool on 26/07/2011 - 19:37
      +2

      The receipt is here - http://upload.ozbargain.com/2011/07/26/6385_obmacair.jpg and yes Pleasure_Paulie I had to confirm the 10% discount first. I am enjoying my first Mac - always wanted one when they finally made it right :)

      • ccrap on 27/07/2011 - 00:22
        +4

        thanks for posting the receipt, but awww you blocked out the other items that you bought.

        now ozbargainers cant scrutinise your other purchases and say "oh man, you saved 10% on the MBA, but why buy crap item x for $y when you can buy it from shop z for less than $y" haha

  • Black Hole on 27/07/2011 - 08:22

    Is this strictly for people with invite? Will the Asus eee pad be included in the discount?

    • ekwj on 27/07/2011 - 10:33
      +1

      Nope, it's open to public. Tablets aren't included in the sale, so no, the ASUS eee Transformer (which is what I'm assuming you're talking about) would not be included.

  • mrsquiggle on 27/07/2011 - 11:08

    Anyone know if game preorders will be included?

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