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US/USA/EU/Europe to AU/Australia AC Socket Travel Charger Plug Adapter for $0.01/Free Shipping

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US/USA/EU/Europe to AU/Australia AC Socket Travel Charger Plug Adapter for $0.01/Free Shipping
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Store RepBudgetGadgets on 06/09/2011 - 12:03 budgetgadgets.com (1630 clicks)
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BG5504001200

WARNING: This item does not have approved certification to be imported to Australia so "do it at your own risk". See related discussions here. —scotty

Hey guys: Get this Socket Travel Charger Plug Adapter for only $0.01 with coupon BG5504001200! It’s limited to first 200 orders! Hurry to get yours and share with your friends!
http://www.budgetgadgets.com/ususaeueurope-auaustralia-socke…

How to use the coupon? It's easy.

  1. Add this item to your cart and checkout
  2. Sign up or Log in, then choose Airmail Paravion(Not Registered) as shipping method for you order
  3. Choose paying method for your order and enter the coupon code, then continue
  4. Confirm the order details and Login to your PayPal account to confirm your shipping address
  5. Your order has been successfully processed!
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  • wisc on 06/09/2011 - 12:08
    +4

    worth noting that USA uses 110 Volts unless the device is switching voltage it will go boom…

    IE dont plug in US devices in australia if your unsure… also this plug is not grounded…

    erm who negged me without giving a counter argument?

    • undercut on 06/09/2011 - 12:09
      +2

      thanks for the heads up!

      • neil on 06/09/2011 - 12:13
        +1

        True. Computers, shavers, camera chargers, and phone charger will most likely be auto switchable. Always read the plug. Good deal, can never have enough of these with all of the good Amazon deals posted here.

      • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 12:13
        +4

        Hey guys:

        Thank you very much for your information.

        Following is a review from one of our Austrilia customer, order if you like and in need~

        Pros:
        This adapter fits Australian sockets just fine, although the design isn't one you'd see in an Australian store. It's cheap and cheerful and gets the job done.
        Cons:
        The shape makes it a bit awkward to use - the prongs don't sit in the socket particularly tightly and the adapter doesn't hold on to the US plugs I tried it with particularly strongly so it can disconnect rather easily, sometimes even just with the weight of the plug.

        It obviously doesn't have an earth connection, although that's not an issue for two prong plugs.
        Overall:
        You'll probably want to go for the slightly more expensive three prong types simply because they are a bit sturdier.

        Thanks~

        Lily
        Budgetgadgets.com

    • altomic on 06/09/2011 - 15:47

      japan is also 110 volts.
      I made the mistake with a G4 mac :(

      • Wally on 06/09/2011 - 19:33

        You sure!? G5 were the problematic models
        http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:4Yxg1uw…
        You should have been able to to manually switch the voltage

        • altomic on 12/09/2011 - 17:42

          You should have been able to to manually switch the voltage.

          I should have manually switched the voltage. I was reminded to switch the voltage by the internal voltage warning mechanism , i.e. smoke and bang!

    • mikk on 06/09/2011 - 18:28

      Always check the voltages your device supports and if it is auto or manual switching. These are illegal to import. The pins are too exposed. I've briefly zapped myself with one before. Be careful using them.

      You won't find better than 1c, although when in a previous job I had in a store we had many better, 3pin, insulated, legal ones. We used different cords on the appliances they came with, so I was giving them away for free.

  • newguy on 06/09/2011 - 12:12

    how do I know if the website is trustable?

  • morpheu on 06/09/2011 - 12:13
    +2

    these are just simple straight pin 2 pin adaptors the 110/240v issue doesn't apply here, i've been using this kind for years, apart from a bit of corrosion they are ok

    • wisc on 06/09/2011 - 12:20
      -8

      I cant neg you enough… think you need to do a bit of research before you tell people that… you know how usafe that advice is!?

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets

      many devices are auto switching (take both 110 and 240 volts) however when they dont, doubling the voltage of the device WILL be an issue!

      you probably use european 240V devices!

      • CarbonTwelve on 06/09/2011 - 12:24
        +2

        The point that morpheu is making is that that is irrelevant to whether or not the pin adapter is a bargain. The pin adapter makes no different to whether or not the device is 110v or 240v. If you're going to buy a device here, sure, pay attention to whether it is auto switching, but again, that's irrelevant here.

        • wisc on 06/09/2011 - 12:29
          -1

          sounds like what he is saying is - because its only a two prong adaptor, 110 devices will work fine- at lest thats how it reads.

    • cyssero on 06/09/2011 - 12:30
      +2

      I think morpheu is saying the 110/240 issue does not apply to the adapter, but the transformer/PSU itself.

      I might be wrong but do the pins have anything to do with voltages? I was under the impression it was what you plug into the socket that matters.

      EDIT: Beaten

      • wisc on 06/09/2011 - 12:34
        +1

        yep thats true, but people should be aware before plugging us devices into this plug that they need to be auto switching/dual voltage. if the plug is designed to allow you to fit 110 volt devices in it, then thats the point!

  • rinbond on 06/09/2011 - 12:18
    +13

    Just a word of warning
    These plugs are illegal to use in australia as they are not partly insulated on the active and nuetral pins and dont conform to au standards.The insulation standards was designed to stop small children getting zaped when trying to pull the plug out of the wall whilst turned on and their fingers touching the active part of the pin.

    • Jabba the Hutt on 06/09/2011 - 12:37
      +6

      Sure it isn't just illegal to supply new non-conforming products in Aus?

      Plenty of older appliances/cords in use that lack insulated pins.

    • eug on 06/09/2011 - 12:44
      +3

      It took 75 years for insulated pins to become a standard. Makes you wonder how many deaths were actually caused by uninsulated pins as opposed to real accidents or stupidity. 75 years is a very long time.

      • slowmo on 06/09/2011 - 13:05
        +1

        I don't know, 75 years covered WW2….

        • eug on 06/09/2011 - 13:07
          +3

          People stopped using electricity during WW2?

    • gibbo_au on 06/09/2011 - 12:46
      +6

      "Since 3 April 2005 insulated live pins have been mandatory for all plugs (and appliances with integral pins). Approval Certificates for items having non-insulated pins were cancelled on that date. In the interests of enhanced electrical safety and to ensure rapid dispersion into the marketplace, each Australian State and Territory and New Zealand Electrical Regulator required that all electrical equipment was supplied with insulated pin plugs, at all points of sale, by 3 April 2005."

      These are for the Chinese market where insulated pins are not required. They are illegal to use here as they don't have an Approval Certificate, but the chances of being caught are slim to none.

    • slowmo on 06/09/2011 - 13:06
      +1

      This is however a bargain for households who don't have kids and not planning on having kids nor intending to invite kids to their homes…

      but seriously, if you've been looking around rental places like granny flats, you'd be shocked (literally) at how adhoc the wiring is done..

    • spodosaurus on 06/09/2011 - 13:26
      +1

      Thanks for the information. I like knowing bits and pieces like this :)

    • llama on 06/09/2011 - 14:38

      Agreed - this item is totally illegal. Even if it had insulated pins, without the mandatory approval number it would be illegal anyway.

      I don't understand why people use these adapters, when you can buy an approved, safe, genuine Australian Plug at the local hardware or electrical shop for a dollar or two.

      • Tarnsie on 06/09/2011 - 14:43
        +8

        $1 is a 100 times the price. Are you crazy?

      • Jabba the Hutt on 06/09/2011 - 15:17

        I wonder if there isn't a double-standard here with respect to concerns about electrical compliance. Take the Philips shaver deal from Amazon.com from a few weeks ago. Electric razors are declared articles in NSW, and for these:

        Overseas Certificates of Approval and approval marks, such as the CE mark, are not acceptable in Australia.

        My grey-import Panasonic shaver bears none of the approved marks, while my Myer-purchased Braun has the RCM mark. The question is - is it illegal for an individual to purchase or bring from overseas, for personal use, electrical goods which have not received local approval.

        • A3Australia on 06/09/2011 - 15:45

          is it illegal for an individual to purchase or bring from overseas, for personal use, electrical goods which have not received local approval.

          "Bring"? No.
          Import, yes.

        • eug on 06/09/2011 - 17:01
          +2

          Dunno why this post got singled out.

          Every deal that involves importing electronics from overseas could be illegal. e.g. the recent Asus Transformer from Amazon deal would be "illegal" as the charger would not be approved. Same with the first HP TouchPad deal from bestbuy.com. There was also a Philips shaver deal from Amazon which would be just as illegal on the same grounds.

          and llama - where do you buy approved plug converters for $1-2?

  • undercut on 06/09/2011 - 12:18

    Thanks Budget Gadgets!

  • Johnny-Kun on 06/09/2011 - 12:39
    +1

    Thanks, This will be helpful for when I import Japanese products ^_^ "Yes, these do work for some part of Asia, well from the look of the picture anyways"

  • lovepub on 06/09/2011 - 12:40

    good deal. Safety is one of the issue without the earthing. But I never had any problem with the similar ones I have. Safety switch at home would come in to play once there is a concern on getting zapped!!
    Or maybe will just have to use these things at places kids are not able to reach. Othewise I guess it's time to upgrade to a better/newer appliance so the electrons dont leak.

    • stewy on 06/09/2011 - 23:59

      You would obviously only use this on a double insulated appliance that doesn't need an earth (ie the US plug was only 2 pin and not 3 pin).

  • Jabba the Hutt on 06/09/2011 - 12:41

    Typically you're plugging weighty little power bricks into these things, and slimline two-prong adaptors like these don't sit against the socket as securely and can be a bit of a problem when the power point's internals are a bit 'loose' and don't grab the pins tightly to hold everything in place.

  • whitenite on 06/09/2011 - 12:47
    +1

    Like morpheu, I have also bought eletcrical items from overseas which come supplied with this adaptor. I have been using them ages with no prob. It is merely a 2pin adapter, I wouldn't call it a "travel charger plug adapter".

  • lovepub on 06/09/2011 - 12:48

    only allows u to buy 1. coupon code takes away -0.87 dollars. Making it 0.01 dollar.
    Not bad…~~~could do with one sitting around whenever i need it.

  • dustint on 06/09/2011 - 13:13

    Damn, I could have saved myself 99% off price i bought this for $1 OMG LOL

  • issh on 06/09/2011 - 13:23

    Coupon still works
    just bought it

  • MrMaxwell on 06/09/2011 - 13:37
    +1

    I have used many dodgy plugs, a lot worse than the looks of this one, with no problems at all. Just be careful when plugging in/plugging out and you will be fine. Just plain common sense people!

  • MattyD on 06/09/2011 - 13:44

    Still good. Hmm, used PayPal but just now wondering if CBA will still charge me a $7 conversion fee on my USD$0.01. That would defeat the purpose.

    • GreenHornet on 06/09/2011 - 13:51
      +2

      nah, it's all good - Paypal do the conversion and charge your account the converted amount

      • MattyD on 06/09/2011 - 13:55
        +2

        Sweet, thanks GH. I'm going to '+' you but only if you '-' me for being so lazy and not looking that up myself :)

  • GreenHornet on 06/09/2011 - 13:52

    Damit! i'm still waiting for my 'activiation email'… aarrgh! :)

    • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 13:57
      +2

      Hey GreenHornet:

      Sorry for the inconvenience brought to you.

      Would you please send email to [email protected] with your BG account and I will activate it for you? Thank you very muc!

      Have a nice day~

      Lily
      Budgetgadgets.com

      • GreenHornet on 06/09/2011 - 14:05

        Thanks Lily,
        I've just emailed you at the email addy you provided.
        Do i then still wait for an activation email?
        or can i just try ordering it again?

      • Lazer on 06/09/2011 - 14:32

        Yeh been waiting for activation here also for 30 mins still nothing

        • GreenHornet on 06/09/2011 - 14:42
          +1

          Lily has just emailed me back - my account is now activated.

          Just send an email to the addy above with your account details(you used to sign up with)
          and she'll get it sorted!

        • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 15:06
          +1

          Hey Lazer:

          Thanks for your concern for GreenHornet~

          We are currently on rest time here when I replied to your questions, it's noon here in China, hehe, and while I was having my lunch I didn't turn my screen on, that's why I didn't notice GreenHornet's message timely and when I got it earlier I immediately activated his account and replied back to him.

          Here I want to thank GreenHornet again for your support! Hope you guys enjoy shopping with Budgetgadgets and share with your friends!

          Thanks again for all your support, the coupon has none left yet. Please focus on BG for more cool gadgets at huge discounts everyday here: http://www.budgetgadgets.com/daily_deals.php

          Hope you have a wonderful day~

          Lily

          Budgetgadgets.com

  • MrMaxwell on 06/09/2011 - 13:53
    +3

    Dammit - I got upsold and also bought an iPhone USB cable for $1.74! The pain!

  • adamwf on 06/09/2011 - 14:05

    Hmm, I select standard pay pal and it keeps changing to pay pal express when I try to do final checkout

    • llama on 06/09/2011 - 14:39

      Then use Express. There is no difference for you as the buyer. Sheesh!

  • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2011 - 14:27
    +1

    Just a heads up, last time I ordered from these guys http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/49904
    it took over 4wks for the product to arrive (I sent a follow up email after 3 & it magically arrived).
    But the product was fine.

    As for the plugs, I grabbed a few of these from Vietnam (50c each - damn I got ripped), they work a treat.

    • MattyD on 06/09/2011 - 14:44
      +2

      4,900% markup. So much for cheap asian electronics :)

    • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 14:48

      Hey Supabrudda:

      Thanks you sooo much for your information here. Glad you like the item though it arrived late as you expected. :)

      It normally takes 7-15 working days to arrive Australia, but we can't promise all the orders will come to our valued customers as what we said for the common situation.
      There are other reasons for some orders delaying, for example, the bad weather or some shipping problems when BG get your orders sent out in 24 hours but it took nearly a month on the way as you said.

      I am sooo sorry for that problem, all we want to do our best for you guys~ Hope all of you get this item as soon as possible. If any problems please feel free to write to [email protected] and we will get back to you for further help, thanks!

      And we really appreciate if you could leave a comment on our facebook when you get the item: http://www.facebook.com/BudgetGadgets and leave a comment here to help others choosing BG for more cool gadgets: http://www.resellerratings.com/store/BudgetGadgets. Thank you very much in advance!

      Hope you have a great week~

      Lily

      Budgetgadgets.com

  • Nvidia Fxxk You on 06/09/2011 - 14:48

    BudgetGadgets Could u check order no.72627 it cost me 0.88？

    • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 15:00

      Hey Zlasuka:

      Thanks a lot for your support!

      I had checked the coupon in our system and there's none left~ You guys rock!
      Don't worry, I will check with our customer service later with paypal account and will get back to you via your BG account email as soon as possible. Because I only has 5 replies here to answer your questions. Oh, how I wish I could reply to you as many as possible~ :)

      If we do charged you for this order, we will refund you the money.

      Thanks again for shopping on Budgetgadgets.com and hope you share with your friends!

      Have a nice day!

      Lily
      Budgetgadgets.com

    • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 16:04

      Hey Zlasuka:

      I had checked our system and found out you didn't use that coupon to get this item! That's why you had been charged for $0.88.
      Here you can see from your order:

      BudgetGadgets.com

      Order Number: 72627
      Detailed Invoice: http://www.budgetgadgets.com/account_history_info.php?order_…
      Date Ordered: 2011-09-05 23:36:30

      Products
      1 x US/USA/EU/Europe to AU/Australia AC Socket Travel Charger Plug Adapter (ID=5504) = $0.88

      Sub-Total: $0.88
      Airmail Paravion (Not Registered): $0.00
      Total: $0.88

      And if you had used the coupon, it should be like this:

      Products
      1 x US/USA/EU/Europe to AU/Australia AC Socket Travel Charger Plug Adapter (ID=5504) = $0.88

      Sub-Total: $0.88
      Discount Coupon BG5504001200 applied: -$0.87
      Airmail Paravion (Not Registered): $0.00
      Total: $0.01

      So, if you don't want this item for $0.88, please reply to me as soon as possible and we will refund you the money, we normally send out your orders in 24 hours.Thanks!

      Thanks again for your waiting!
      Hope you have a nice day!

      Lily
      Budgetgadgets.com

  • CodeXD on 06/09/2011 - 14:59

    The coupon code you have entered is no longer valid. damn XD

    • Gracey on 06/09/2011 - 15:20

      Same here :(

  • cotinh on 06/09/2011 - 15:09

    coupon died in one hour after post?
    is this bargain :(

    • lovepub on 06/09/2011 - 15:22

      If it's free….it wont even last 1 hour!!
      too many tight-arses here on ozbargain!! I bought 1~~~wanted to buy 10…but couldn't.
      Guess it's one cent too expensive which made the deal sold out well after 1 hour.

  • lovepub on 06/09/2011 - 15:20

    USD$0.01 ===> AUD$0.0095

    umm…do I still get charged 1 cent after the conversion with the strong aussie dollar?
    Why not give it away for free with sign up to a BG account….thought that's what BG is trying to achieve….get more email subscribers!

    I dont mind paying 1cent, and dont mind getting emails from BG with bargains…..but 0.01….u guys are making a loss. Might as well give it away for free which sounds better and ozbargainers will LOVE U EVEN MORE!!
    (first 200 buyers only…..u making USD$1.95…..surely u dont care about this $1.95)

    • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 15:56

      Hey Lovepub:

      Thanks for your support!

      Would you please tell me details about How the USD $1.95 come? I am a little confused for this item with this coupon was only $0.01, thank you very much!

      And if you have any problems about BG or any others, welcome to send emails to [email protected] because I am not sure now how many replies I could reply here, lol.

      For those who haven't got this bargain, please focus on http://www.facebook.com/BudgetGadgets or http://twitter.com/#!/budgetgadgets for more deals in the future.

      Hope you all have a nice day~

      Lily

      Budgetgadgets.com

      • lovepub on 06/09/2011 - 19:15

        Haha…..coz its onoy the first 200.
        So BG would be making a quick 200 sale. Which is usd2.00wich is abt aud1.95 i calculated.

        I bought one myself. With the coupon. Without any trouble. Graet deal i meant.
        Keep these things coming

    • apu on 06/09/2011 - 16:50
      +2

      You still get charged one cent because it's Paypal which does the conversion, not the vendor.

      • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 18:08

        Hey Apu:

        Thank you sooo much for your information!

        It's charged by Paypal for confirming the paypal account when one signs up a Paypal account first time and the Paypal will refund the money back after 3-7 working days, right? I think this is the whole case here.

        Thanks again for your help and welcome to take a check of BG facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BudgetGadgets for more deals.

        Hope you have a great day!

        Lily
        Budgetgadgets.com

  • Sydster on 06/09/2011 - 15:28

    Damn good offer but missed it by that much :-(
    Hope 99 can help :-)

  • striker5950 on 06/09/2011 - 18:04
    -2

    damn! that thing looks housemade, quality looks Shit

    • eug on 06/09/2011 - 18:06
      +1

      can you make and ship a better one for 1 cent?

      • Store RepBudgetGadgets @ BudgetGadgets.com on 06/09/2011 - 18:16

        Hey Eug2:

        Thank you sooo much for your support!

        I really appreciate your understanding and your support means a lot for my work~
        Hope you enjoy shopping with Budgetgadgets always~
        If any problem, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

        Thanks again for your help!

        Have a great day!

        Lily
        Budgetgadgets.com

  • rmamila on 06/09/2011 - 20:02

    I just tried to order one and the coupon code is no longer valid :( please update the post..

  • mustkill on 06/09/2011 - 20:05

    not working?
    "http://www.budgetgadgets.com/checkout_payment.php?error_message=The+coupon+code+you+have+entered+is+no+longer+valid."

  • vertixy on 06/09/2011 - 23:37

    For those who want one but missed out, I would suggest you give eBay a try.
    I have previously bought a few of these for 1~6 cents delivered. Takes around 3 weeks to arrive.
    Examples:
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/US-EU-AU-Travel-Adaptor-AC-Power-…
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Travell-Power-Plug-EU-US-Adap…

  • Daniel15 on 07/09/2011 - 08:36

    If you're paying 1 cent by PayPal, won't that all get taken by PayPal as a fee (and the vendor doesn't actually get anything)?

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