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KKraig on 29/03/2012 - 16:46 ecogamer.com.au (32995 clicks)
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As if Harvery Normans Game sale wasnt enough, this one could be bigger!

Dick Smith are apparently getting out of the games market so they are selling off all stock.
Starts Monday 2 April

See below for more info

http://www.ecogamer.com.au/dsearticle.html

http://i.imgur.com/hWkCP.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/r2kfb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/zRl7u.jpg

http://www.vooks.net/story-20776-Dick-Smith-to-cease-selling…

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  • OnlyFans on 29/03/2012 - 18:52
    +10

    Time to spend all my centrelink money!!!

  • videoman on 29/03/2012 - 18:53

    Fake for sure.

  • jonskeez on 29/03/2012 - 18:55
    -5

    Is this going to be instore or online? :S

  • yeahnah-nahyeah on 29/03/2012 - 18:57

    Just left lidcombe dick smith … Overheard a few people asking about the sale. The staff mentioned that they weren't aware of anything but to just " wait 4 days and come back and see ".

    Game selections were pretty slim anyway. Contrary to the stock levels online there were no ps3 consoles … Dunno abt Xbox or wii tho .

  • arthy90 on 29/03/2012 - 18:58
    -6

    faakkeee

  • AssociatedPlasma @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 29/03/2012 - 19:00
    +7

    Hmmm. Going to see what the details of this are tomorrow at work.

  • Purt on 29/03/2012 - 19:00
    +39

    Redesigned shop fronts for Monday 8am: http://i.imgur.com/rwfCI.jpg

    • 51722 on 29/03/2012 - 19:01
      +3

      You forgot to replace the other face!

      • Purt on 29/03/2012 - 19:03
        +8

        I've got an assignment due tomorrow! :(

  • Krabboss on 29/03/2012 - 19:03

    They've listed a lot of these items as being on clearance, which I think means they aren't going to ship them. We're limited to click and collect if we shop online, it seems.

  • No on 29/03/2012 - 19:03

    Which Perth CBD store has the most game stuff? I just want GTA4 but its not online :(

  • Draxxx on 29/03/2012 - 19:08
    +12

    I'm neg'ing.

    Most of the hardware I checked, PSPs, PS3's, keyboards and mics, are already "Out of Stock".

    Overstating stock to garner hype is not cool.

    • letmecry on 29/03/2012 - 19:56
      +4

      I've just checked many items from the list.
      Almost all of them don't exist so I voted +1 for you.

    • Tal_Shiar on 30/03/2012 - 00:33
      -1

      Negging a deal because of a lack of stock, 3 days in advance? o 0kay

      • Draxxx on 30/03/2012 - 08:23
        +3

        You know why DSE aren't advertising this? Because its illegal. They are relying on word of mouth..

        http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Businesses/Advertising_and…

        "It is an offence to advertise goods for sale knowing that you will be unable to supply those goods for a reasonable period. You are responsible for ensuring that there are enough supplies available to cover a sale. You still may not be able to meet the demand during a sale but you should have at least planned for it and have reasonable stock or offers available. This is not just common sense, it’s the law."

    • ugoagogo on 30/03/2012 - 01:18

      half the stuff on the list are probably 1 onlys and the stores might be realising the products have actually been stolen and are writing them off as we speak…..of course staff could just be reserving them on dockets and just waiting for the price drops as well..

  • anglais on 29/03/2012 - 19:08
    +31

    Insane deal OP. I've split all this (very roughly) into a spreadsheet so you can at least sort by console and price. Grab it here: http://jamesrayers.com/oz/DSEgamesale.xls

  • KangaBanga on 29/03/2012 - 19:12

    This sounds good for the gaming market, finally cheaper and more affordable games for all.

    The made in Australia games are really made in Australia. Dropped by JB Hifi for my game earlier and saw the friendly guys there inserting game cover, disc into green xbox cases one by one then sealing them up with the clear plastic.

    Anyone seen something similiar at their local games store?

    • Cluster on 30/03/2012 - 00:48

      The discs and boxes are made in Australia. The game design, development and parent company are all overseas based and owned. We have no real gaming industry left in Australia.

  • ps3_andy on 29/03/2012 - 19:19

    FML, just came back from harvey norman with my uncharted twin pack for $28.50, i was chuffed, then look at this and see it for $10 :(

    • Shaw on 29/03/2012 - 19:24
      +3

      No guarantees here mate.

      • ps3_andy on 29/03/2012 - 19:26

        Yeh, upon further inspection it looks too good to be true. Many of the games are 50% of what they are from the UK. Can't be possible!

        • [Deactivated] on 29/03/2012 - 19:33
          +1

          I'd say it's probably true - last huge Dick Smith deal had these sort of prices. Thing is with everyone knowing about it in advance and unknown stock levels there's no guarantees you'll get a copy of anything you're after (suspect that was more what shaw was getting at).

        • Shaw on 29/03/2012 - 20:37
          +1

          I was covering all bases :)

    • cyrax83 on 29/03/2012 - 19:35

      Got uncharted twin for $40 from ozgameshop and was happy! Anyone thy can get it for 10 is laughing. They probably only have a couple in stock

  • IceCreamBandit on 29/03/2012 - 19:24
    +34

    So Harvey Norman goes nuts, and now Dick Smith, I reckon EB will respond by putting their prices up just to even things out :P

    • cyrax83 on 29/03/2012 - 19:34
      +2

      EB preowned are more than these HN and DSE new sale games

    • AssociatedJayskies @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 30/03/2012 - 00:33

      Doubtful anyone will match or better us

  • Newtz4 on 29/03/2012 - 19:37
    +1

    Got a feeling this is an april fools joke….

    • Pevdog on 30/03/2012 - 05:44

      Not a bad little advertising tool if it is!

  • arnieb on 29/03/2012 - 19:38

    o shiii I'm gettin a ps3 come 2nd april.

  • billybrown on 29/03/2012 - 19:42
    +15

    to be honest im kinda hoping its fake. if its real i know ill probs miss out. rather it be fake than handle the disappointment of missing out.

  • Azza123 on 29/03/2012 - 19:48
    -1

    This has to be fake.

    • letmecry on 29/03/2012 - 19:59

      I believe it's real but all stock are kept behind the shops before they will open their store on Monday.

    • tetsuma on 29/03/2012 - 22:33
      +3

      I had the list in my hands tonight. Another casual I was working with walked out with eight games pre-emptively, one of them being Medal of honor @ $5…

      My manager told me later on that it'll be delayed until the 11th due to this list going public, so we'll see what happens. Most definitely real.

      • TivTiv on 29/03/2012 - 23:02
        +1

        I had a manger told me it'd be delayed until the 11th too

    • AssociatedJayskies @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 30/03/2012 - 00:32
      +1

      Doubters will be ragers when they miss out :)

  • Miami Mall Alien on 29/03/2012 - 19:49
    +1

    I've already Google mapped routes to all 7 of my nearest DSE's.

    The only problem I can see with this promotion is that every DSE I've been to in the last 4 months or so has a pitifully low and limited range of games in stock; I honestly don't know where they've been hiding a lot of these titles that are supposedly on offer.

    • Sage on 29/03/2012 - 19:59
      +43

      No, please no one do this.
      Don't be greedy, buy only single copies for yourself.

      You're not ripping off Dicksmith if you resell these games, you're ripping off other Ozbargainers.

      • j4ck on 29/03/2012 - 20:21
        +2

        As much as I would love everyone to adhere to this rule, you KNOW there are going to be a ton of people who will hoard :(

        • abc on 29/03/2012 - 20:29
          +5

          Wheres Broden and Broden Jnr?

        • A Banana4scale on 29/03/2012 - 21:25
          +5

          @abc

          camping

  • DEvok on 29/03/2012 - 19:57
    -1

    Most stock assuming would be in warehouse, and some in stores, I wouldn't be surprised.

  • dzd on 29/03/2012 - 20:08
    +8

    hope dick doesn't shaft us with this deal.

  • A Banana4scale on 29/03/2012 - 20:14
    +9

    I'm Going to Start listing all really good bargains

    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/YG7038/world-of-warcraft-wir… FROM $150 to $5

    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/YG1096/turtle-beach-mw3-ear-… $199 to $40

    Pastebin here guys. Feel free to Mark good Deals

  • woodyagw23 on 29/03/2012 - 20:15

    checked an item earlier and it was in stock in 2 stores near me
    now saying in stock in one store and "low stock - call store" in the other
    you think a DS employee has set aside for themselves?

    • ChadHominem on 29/03/2012 - 20:38
      -4

      or some people are getting them now, going in to pick up on monday, cancelling and then buying it for the sale price. jerk move guys, this is why ozbargain shouldn't be involved in these deals lol.

      • apexplosive on 29/03/2012 - 20:40
        -1

        You just gave me an idea

        • ChadHominem on 29/03/2012 - 20:48

          yeah someone mentioned it earlier, but i'm quite sure dick smith won't be happy with people who do it. what can i say, dick smith has really delivered this time and i don't feel right exploiting them? =P stupid conscience

  • Zed on 29/03/2012 - 20:16
    +2

    dsi for $20? somehow i think chances of this being real are next to 0. You can always dream…

  • [Deactivated] on 29/03/2012 - 20:25
    +1

    Hmm, might have to take the day off for this!

    • A Banana4scale on 29/03/2012 - 20:42
      +27

      FFFFFFFUUUUUUUU

      • Shaw on 29/03/2012 - 20:45
        +4

        Lol what lazy idiots..

        • [Deactivated] on 29/03/2012 - 20:48

          hahahahahaha. naw shaww

    • Phesto on 29/03/2012 - 20:46
      +1

      yes

  • Twodogs on 29/03/2012 - 20:46
    +1

    I hear the sale is getting moved to the 11th due to the leak

    • Baa on 29/03/2012 - 20:47
      +1

      Confirmed via twitter sale is starting on Apr 2nd - http://twitter.com/#!/dicksmith

      Looks like I will be taking morning off work, local shopping centre has two dick smiths

      • Twodogs on 29/03/2012 - 20:49
        +1

        well i hope its true , mate just told me it got moved to the 11th due to the leak " he works at Ds "

        Just checked the twitter link " ty ".

  • fieldafar on 29/03/2012 - 20:48
    +1

    I have a Woolworths discount card, will it apply here? :P

    • Miami Mall Alien on 29/03/2012 - 20:52
      +1

      I'd imagine so as I've always been able to use my discount card in the past on top of promotional discounts and sales.

    • Shaw on 29/03/2012 - 20:53
      +3

      Can't see why not…

    • AssociatedJayskies @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 30/03/2012 - 00:29
      +1

      Sure will apply - the benefits of working for a great company :)

      • dy4me on 30/03/2012 - 09:17

        enjoy while it last. DSE wont be part of Woolworths too long

    • [Deactivated] on 30/03/2012 - 13:17

      "I have a Woolworths discount card, will it apply here? :P"

      what is a woolworths discount card? and how can i get one?

      • theguyrules on 30/03/2012 - 15:02

        It's an employee discount card. 5% off

  • mop36 on 29/03/2012 - 20:54
    -2

    u realise they might be saying its out of stock right now so they can still sell some of it on monday

    • johnno07 on 29/03/2012 - 21:01
      +14

      Right so they would stop people buying games at the full price so they can sell them for a pittance. Don't think so, man.

  • ldstr on 29/03/2012 - 21:02
    +23

    If anyone is interested I have taken the text list from ecogamer and:
    - Ordered it by price then name: http://pastebin.com/jgPwDxsu
    - Ordered it by platform then price then name: http://pastebin.com/VcP0CvFb

    Excuse some of my incorrect categorisation of some accessories; it was accidental.

    • wonderboy on 29/03/2012 - 21:13
      +1

      Rage is $20

    • A Banana4scale on 29/03/2012 - 21:13
      +1

      what we need now is a before and after price and/or a % saving column. I'll try to do some of that, but without the catalogue codes it is very difficult to find the items

      • dd22qq on 29/03/2012 - 21:33

        And then sorted by genre. With each title given a rating out of 5. And hyperlinked to its corresponding Wikipedia page.

        • A Banana4scale on 29/03/2012 - 21:40

          you work on that, and then we will trade copies, k?

    • Twodogs on 29/03/2012 - 21:13
      +1

      Nice work jackthehacker thank you

  • blitz on 29/03/2012 - 21:11
    +114

    I hope this doesn't turn out to be a Dick's Myth.

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU

    • A Banana4scale on 29/03/2012 - 21:15
      +10

      It's official, if Dickies doesn't honour the deal, the Entire promo will be called

      Dick's myth.

      I must congratulate you on one of the best puns ever

    • RemoteMan213 on 29/03/2012 - 21:15
      +3

      Solid! :D

    • billybrown on 29/03/2012 - 21:19
      +3

      simply beautiful

    • fieldafar on 29/03/2012 - 21:21
      +5

      Just in time for the Melbourne Comedy Festival, too.

    • MHLoppy on 30/03/2012 - 04:15
      +3

      noted in the history books http://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/epic_threads

  • falafelandlahme on 29/03/2012 - 21:44

    What about delivery for online orders??? What will the prices be?

  • mop36 on 29/03/2012 - 21:45

    I'm guessing that both start on Monday?

  • parcus on 29/03/2012 - 21:47

    Alright got my list sorted out, if I end up getting everything I'll be $101 poorer come Monday.

  • letslogin on 29/03/2012 - 21:52

    $100 - Xbox360 468 & RWC Game ?? what is this?

    • letslogin on 29/03/2012 - 21:55

      and the regular "slimline" 250gb isn't listed on the dse website… they're all kinect bundles (which I would consider "up to date")

    • chansthename on 29/03/2012 - 21:55
      +22

      it's an xbox with a road worthy certificate.

    • AssociatedGrimezy @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 29/03/2012 - 22:11
      +3

      4GB Console with the Rugby World Cup 2011 Game.

    • SmokeandMirrors on 30/03/2012 - 01:09
      +1

      I think OCR was done on a document. The 6 was a G and the 8 was a B.

      • Ace on 01/04/2012 - 17:22

        ^This. I noticed a few other things with letters/numbers mixed up.

  • Dlite on 29/03/2012 - 22:10
    +1

    Very few items seem to be available online… nearly all in store only. I don't think DSE have officially released any product list or prices, so the sale may be a mix of fact and fiction.

    • superklue on 29/03/2012 - 22:18

      I think you're right. Some items don't seem to be listed on their website at all????

    • ecogamer on 29/03/2012 - 22:22
      +1

      The original tipster implied in the post to me that if its on the list then at least one store in Australia has at least one copy of it. I haven't got the exact wording of the submission right now.

  • GoldPhoenix0 on 29/03/2012 - 22:17
    +20

    if sale == true
    {
    bank_account = 0
    sleep = 0
    dick_smith_ranking = 9001
    }
    else
    {
    rage = "FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"
    happyness = 0
    bank_account = bank_account
    }

    Just thought that it was a big enough deal that my emotions could not be put into words…

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