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Samsung Galaxy S II for $394 @ HN on 26/05/12 Only

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Samsung Galaxy S II for $394 @ HN on 26/05/12 Only
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mastablasta on 24/05/2012 - 20:57 harveynorman.com.au (4238 clicks)
Last edited 26/05/2012 - 09:22

I just heard an ad on TV in Brisbane advertising one of their usual sales at Harvey Norman this Saturday only. My ears only pricked when I heard them say that they will be selling the Samsung Galaxy S2 for $394.

From what I gathered from the ad, this is in-store only, and an outright (unlocked) phone. No mention of phone colours available.

The only other thing I heard them advertise in the ad was a 4GB USB drive for $4.

EDIT: Multiple people have reported seeing this ad on TV and print in NSW and Victoria.

EDIT: Copied from the BOGOF iTunes deal (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/70884), this is the ad in the Herald Sun: http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=28468X864468&site=ietab.net&…

EDIT: Reportedly you can buy it online. You can also get it delivered for a small fee.

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  • aec on 24/05/2012 - 21:03

    my sgs2 is soon to be 1 year old, but still reckon it is a good deal for those who, for whatever reason, have not had this awesome phone.

  • PissLUR on 24/05/2012 - 21:03
    +1

    Todays is the 24 may..

    • mastablasta on 24/05/2012 - 21:07
      +1

      Yes, my apologies - typo in the title.

      • PissLUR on 24/05/2012 - 21:12

        thanks for the info.. might stop by HN this saturday

  • deals007 on 24/05/2012 - 21:07

    Anybody else have seen this advt? I was waiting for it to go under $400

  • Toshi on 24/05/2012 - 21:11
    -1

    Still on their website for $694

    • [Deactivated] on 24/05/2012 - 21:42

      Sat only

      • Toshi on 25/05/2012 - 15:38

        Thankq….Adv subject was updated just aft I posted this comm :)

  • Toshi on 24/05/2012 - 21:12
    +1

    remember SIII is not far away…But if its for under $400 I would buy another one - Good phone

  • effgee on 24/05/2012 - 21:23
    +2

    good price, esp for Hardly Normal.
    Can't wait to see what the more competitive retailers offer now with SIII looming.

    I voted +…maybe I should have waited to see some details, i.e. check its not locked to Telstra! Can anyone confirm its unlocked ?

  • doggykit on 24/05/2012 - 21:24
    -3

    Online or In-Store?
    White and/or black?
    Delivered included or excluded?

    • mastablasta on 24/05/2012 - 21:33

      From what I saw in the ad it seems to be in-store only - it's just one deal in one of their usual sales they have - although this deal is somewhat reasonable.

      It also didn't mention pre-paid, so one can only assume it's an outright (ie. unlocked) phone.

  • scrypton on 24/05/2012 - 21:38

    I wouldn't get my hopes up. My friend tried to buy the 25% off iTunes promotion she found out from OzBargain but Harvey Norman refused to honour it because they said it wasn't on their catalogue. Seeing that they are individual franchises, they can pretty much make their own decision on any promotions.

  • FatGPT on 24/05/2012 - 21:43

    NOOOOOoooooooooo just bought it online yesterday for $465 :'(

  • deals007 on 24/05/2012 - 22:16

    No offence to mastablasta, we have over 25+ votes for this deal so far. Nobody other than mastablasta has seen this ad? I want to confirm that this is a deal or not a hoax.

    • barefoot on 24/05/2012 - 22:30

      I saw it on a shouty TV ad this evening in Ballarat.
      Couldn't find anything on the website to confirm - OzB is the second reference I've seen to it.
      My Dad's thinking about getting a SGS2, so I want to know more. He uses Telstra for the coverage, so I want to find out whether it's locked to any network and whether it's NextG compatible.

  • Super8Tab on 24/05/2012 - 22:24
    +1

    Isn't S3 already out? this should be much cheaper

    • issh on 24/05/2012 - 22:34

      Comes out next week(31 May)

    • highdealer on 24/05/2012 - 22:39
      +8

      out on the 30th may in Europe, mid June in America and god knows when in Australia

      • OzBLover on 25/05/2012 - 09:40
        +2

        any comment that points out how lame we are when it comes to IT and electronic stuffs attracts at least 6 thumb up in my experience.

      • mskram on 25/05/2012 - 11:17
        -1

        It is released on the 31st. http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-australia-…

        • highdealer on 25/05/2012 - 15:43

          what part of UNVEILING didnt you get?
          Its not the release date.
          If you are going to post an article at least read it.
          It clearly said

          As for what you should expect to happen at the event, we will most likely be treated with details on the Aussie carriers to launch the S3, pricing details, and hopefully some release dates.

  • ilbe3354 on 24/05/2012 - 22:30

    is razr better than s2?

    • Fuzor on 24/05/2012 - 22:43

      Really dont like motorola software,. Then again I hate samsung too…
      For this price why not go for an xperia S? JB has it for around $450 or less if you can be bothered to haggle

      • billy_bob on 24/05/2012 - 23:43

        Xperia s, good specs but looks and feels cheap, would rather get s2 or HTC

        • pao2x on 25/05/2012 - 04:46

          S2 looks cheaper than Xperia S. It's all a matter of opinion

  • Aceboy884 on 24/05/2012 - 22:49
    +1

    Nexus also for $399 -

    I will prefer Nexus over S2

  • imaximax1 on 24/05/2012 - 23:04
    +3

    Awesome price for a 4GB USB. + FROM ME!!!

  • mirovich on 24/05/2012 - 23:26

    Its tough to decide which one to buy Nexus, SII or Xperia S :(

      • mirovich on 25/05/2012 - 02:01

        Cheers, it looks like xperia is the winner.

        • giventofly on 25/05/2012 - 12:00

          I have the Xperia S - I find the user experience to better on the SGS2 - it's more fluid, has ICS and seems a lot more stable.

          The camera is better on the Xperia as is the camera functions - also has a dedicated camera key.

          The day to day use though, from phone calls, text, browsing, FB and twitter - I find the SGSII is much nicer to use.

        • mirovich on 25/05/2012 - 12:06

          Thanks mate.
          I was doing research yesterday and it seems that battery is not replaceable/upgradable which is a bit annoying.
          I think I will go for SII.

        • giventofly on 25/05/2012 - 12:19
          +1

          You won't regret it either way. Both decent phones. The battery on the Xperia S is replaceable, ya just have to take out screws…so, it isn't that easy, but it's not impossibru!

        • mirovich on 25/05/2012 - 12:23

          Thanks again rorymeister :P

        • ant-ant on 25/05/2012 - 13:07

          s2 is not bad in sunlight, really depends on what brightness you have it on. Minimum brightness in sunlight is absolutely useless though. I progressively gets better as you turn the brightness up.

  • check on 24/05/2012 - 23:35

    Is sale in Sydney too?

  • BartholemewH on 25/05/2012 - 00:11
    +1

    I've seen this ad at least twice tonight in northern nsw. I was happily laughing at hn's specials the first time, til i saw the sgs II, which i conceded was a good deal. I nearly had an aneurysm, as good deal and hn commercial do not exist together in my world.

  • wtfnodeal on 25/05/2012 - 00:22
    +1

    For those thinking to buy it might also be interested in checking out the Samsung GS2 extended battery for $25 @Telstra Shop. I bought mine yesterday and hope there are still some left for the lucky ozbargainers.

  • KBZ on 25/05/2012 - 01:27
    +1

    Definitely gonna get one!! Even though I have a 4S damn ozb youre making me poor.

  • edBARGAIN on 25/05/2012 - 01:34
    +2

    I can vouche this is a great phone!!

    Worth it for under $400

  • Dan101 on 25/05/2012 - 06:45
    +1

    Just read it in herald sun, they have advertisement for it samsung galaxy s2 $394 1 per customer , satturday 1 day only

  • FabMan on 25/05/2012 - 07:35
    +1

    This is definately the Brisbane store, not Oxley or at the Gold Coast? I'd cry man tears if I made the trip and it was wrong.

    • mastablasta on 25/05/2012 - 08:09

      It didn't specifically say in the ad that it was for Brisbane stores only. Seeing as people in other states are seeing the ad, there's a good chance it would be available on the Gold Coast too.

  • tcjm on 25/05/2012 - 09:11
    +1

    i'm in syd & heard it on the radio while on the way to work, so its for syd stores as well

  • atlinus on 25/05/2012 - 10:02

    Do you think jbhifi will price match HN?

  • brett-au on 25/05/2012 - 11:05

    Hmm. Is it time to upgrade from my well battered Huawei X5. Tempting with the $39.40 gst refund…

    • cave on 25/05/2012 - 11:33
      +1

      It is $35.82

  • giventofly on 25/05/2012 - 11:58

    Just got one of these last night from my father. Amazing phone for its age. It's actually a better user experience than my Xperia S. The screen isn't as sharp, but vibrance and brightness is and it's a lot more fluid now that it has ICS and MY XPERIA S DOES NOT! Blergh, Sony!

    • mirovich on 25/05/2012 - 12:09

      How is the screen viewing under direct sunlight or outdoor? which one is better?

      • giventofly on 25/05/2012 - 12:20
        +2

        The Xperia is great in the sun - it's quite bright.

        I can't comment on the SGSII as I only got it last night and today in Melbourne, i've not seen the sun once :(

        • mirovich on 25/05/2012 - 12:22

          Thanks rorymeister :)

  • abc on 25/05/2012 - 12:55

    Hold your horses with the +ve's guys. We don't know if they have enough stock or not? Checking this morning there was no stock in Hunter/CC Area. Checking now they are starting to report "in stock" - however how much stock we don't know until 2moro…

    • FitzChivalry Farseer on 25/05/2012 - 13:58

      Agree entirely abc. Harvey Norman CBD Adelaide has burned me twice now with claims of 'no stock left' despite turning up as the door opened on one of their mobile sales. Won't trust them ever again. Other stores may be more obliging.

  • abc on 25/05/2012 - 12:57

    BTW is this already upgraded to ICS?

    • giventofly on 25/05/2012 - 13:56

      Yep! Did mine last night. ICS is gooood.

  • Lancerx on 25/05/2012 - 13:38
    +1

    WA too?

    • justhooked on 25/05/2012 - 16:51

      yes was on the radio today

  • cave on 25/05/2012 - 13:58

    Do Samsung phones come with international warranty?

    Edit: from the Samsung's web seems they don't "Except where an International Product Warranty has been provided with your Samsung consumer product" (http://www.samsung.com/au/support/warranty/warrantyInformati…)

  • stig on 25/05/2012 - 14:51

    Heard this a few minutes ago - only thing I heard apart from that it was a Harvey Norman ad.

    Great price!

    ETA: I heard it on the radio. I'm in the Latrobe Valley.

  • KBZ on 25/05/2012 - 14:55

    Deal active at bondi junction NSW!!

    • KBZ on 25/05/2012 - 14:57

      Will post receipt when I get home.

      • MrGareth on 25/05/2012 - 16:08

        It's not supposed to start till tomorrow? Or are all stores releasing them now too? I'm very tempted :(

        • koozzz on 25/05/2012 - 16:09

          it is ridiculous if they start selling them now, can't get out of work right now :S

        • KBZ on 25/05/2012 - 16:15
          +1

          They displayed all the sales for tmr.

          Here is the poster:
          http://i45.tinypic.com/spcdpe.jpg

          Here is the receipt:
          http://i46.tinypic.com/34o5vtv.jpg

          Happy hunting! There was plenty when I left!

        • MrGareth on 25/05/2012 - 16:22

          But the sales are for tomorrow… but they sold it to you for the $394 price today? That's odd for HN… I wonder if any of the other ones will do the same (not holding my breath though).

        • spare13 on 25/05/2012 - 16:24

          Often signs get put up late afternoon the day before as they won't have enough time the next morning.

        • KBZ on 25/05/2012 - 16:25

          Yeah man, called my friends over and they bought it as well. Yeah sparky is spot on. The staff were surprised about the price as well but must not have been told it was for tomorrow… or forgot.

        • brett-au on 25/05/2012 - 16:29

          Groan. "Maynia".

        • superforever on 25/05/2012 - 16:42

          I remember did happen sometime.

  • justhooked on 25/05/2012 - 16:51

    it was on the radio in WA also

  • rumham25 on 25/05/2012 - 19:04

    HTC One X is going for $568 delivered Kogan.
    Still a tossup

  • Suzuki on 25/05/2012 - 20:16

    Nice ad. Samsung Galaxy SIII hitting Aus market soon?

  • carlJack on 25/05/2012 - 21:13

    Can I claim GST in the airport?? I am going overseas next week?

  • leiiv on 25/05/2012 - 21:47

    Anyone can help me in deciding whether to get this one or the vodafone plane here? http://shop.vodafone.com.au/mobile-details/samsung-galaxy-s-…
    I am using optus connect4less prepaid, spending around $10 a month, and happy with the cost/usage.

    • 3252900sl on 25/05/2012 - 22:00

      Depends on your financial situation;

      1) can you pay $394 upfront for an unlocked phone that you can use on your connect4less prepaid
      $394 + 24 months x $10 = $634 total

      OR

      2) pay $29 per month for 24 months = $696 total

    • 3252900sl on 25/05/2012 - 23:06

      nice way to confirm for Sydney

  • doggykit on 25/05/2012 - 23:09

    sorry about the quality, took it from my 3GS :(

    • bennib0i on 26/05/2012 - 08:48

      Great idea! Lennnnnnnnnnnnnngennnnndddarrrryyy

      • FiDad on 26/05/2012 - 09:14

        Yep i bought it too and will pick it up in store, Hopefully will be able to pick it up today itself…….Great deal OP

      • FiDad on 26/05/2012 - 11:16

        I just picked my TV & phone from Auburn store as well………They got lot of TVs left but S2 is sold out

  • terahammer on 26/05/2012 - 08:59

    delivery is just $6. u can easily buy it online as well if u can't be bothered to go in and buy.

  • minimum-size on 26/05/2012 - 09:12

    oos nunawadding, they only had about 10

    • mini_wombat on 26/05/2012 - 09:23

      I ordered one online for pick up in Nunawading … so let's see … it still shows "in stock" for Nunawading.

      • mini_wombat on 26/05/2012 - 21:35

        Update: Got an email that it will take 7 days …

  • ilikeit on 26/05/2012 - 09:13

    Bundall, Gold Coast approx 16 in stock. Probably about 6 left. Good luck.

  • Ronson on 26/05/2012 - 09:36

    Richmond (Victoria) store sold out already. Apparently around 10 people lining up for doors to open this morning.

    • WeiKaiLe on 26/05/2012 - 09:57

      According to the website you can buy online with pick up from sold out stores on back order. But for $6 postage may as well just buy online with delivery.

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