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Crucial M4 256GB - $173.95 USD, $206.21 USD Delivered, until 18th June

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B&H has dropped their price again, apparently, down to $179.95 this time, until the 18th. I know the other bargain thread is alive, just thought I'd post a new one so the post doesn't get lost. This price, though, is cheaper than Amazon at the moment, surprisingly, although the shipping does kill it a bit. Either way, good price, especially with the recovering dollar (above par again).

The site is currently not allowing online ordering for a few hours though until 9:45 PM EDT (maybe maintenance or something?), which is around midday tomorrow (Sunday) for us. So, for now, I guess this is more of a heads up.

Edit: looks like online ordering is back up. Just a note, although the end date is 18th for this deal, it's the 18th on EDT time zone, which is actually about 2 PM on 19th for us.

Edit 2: wow, price dropped again. $173.95 USD, $206.21 USD delivered. Title editted.

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  • hihihehe on 16/06/2012 - 21:41
    +1

    damn. i just bought this last week from same store with $20 more expensive.grr

    • Sobieski on 17/06/2012 - 19:40

      I feel your pain, I did the very same thing. Grr indeed.

  • jaygee on 16/06/2012 - 21:43

    $217 from BuyDig (delivered) so this is $5 cheaper. Good find :)

  • mr-anderson on 16/06/2012 - 22:09

    So very tempting…I don't think I can hold off till Xmas :)

  • jeremytw on 16/06/2012 - 22:13
    +1

    Anyone jump onboard for group order this time ?

    Can only order totally 5 drives to avoid the tax as duty free allowance is AUD $1000

    $180 x 5 + Shipping $43 / 5 = $189 each, and only takes 6 days to arrive once ordered.

    Send me message if interested !

    • jaygee on 16/06/2012 - 22:16

      Don't forget they take into account delivery costs as well for GST (I ordered something once a few years ago, they asked for postage value and seems they charged for that too)

      • jeremytw on 16/06/2012 - 22:18

        Better just do 4 drives then ! But 5 drives + shipping = $943 = AUD$935 , should just be under the limit.

        • jaygee on 16/06/2012 - 22:28

          Yea true. $187 each then. But, how do you sent it to each person if everyone lives in different states?

        • scrimshaw on 16/06/2012 - 22:32
          +1

          These drives are physically very small. If you flat pack them (squish the box) and put everything into a satchel, you can ship it for $10-11 AUD.

          e.g Prepaid Parcel Post Plus 3kg Satchel = $11.40

      • ash on 16/06/2012 - 23:02
        +3

        Actually the A$1000 threshold does not include shipping cost , it is simply the declared value of the imported items alone.

        But in the event your goods are valued over A$1000, then the GST is calculated on the value of the goods plus shipping and applicable tariff.

        eg GST payable = (Goods value + Tariff (if any) + shipping ) / 11

        I have imported stuff around $800-$900 value with shipping cost well over $200

        EDIT: typos

        • jaygee on 17/06/2012 - 00:06

          Oh I sorry I meant if the item is over $1000 value then they take into account delivery costs.

        • cwongtech on 17/06/2012 - 03:19
          +1

          Correct.
          It seems like a desperate grab for money (by Customs) if you ask me since when you pay for the shipping costs initially - it's to the FedEx or UPS in America, obviously the service is delivered by their Australian division, but still I think it's a bit silly to slap on GST for shipping costs paid to overseas if you break the $1000 threshold (there's also some lame customs fee apparently.. I think it's $50 or so ontop of the 10% you have to pay on the item and the shipping costs).

        • Trance N Dance on 17/06/2012 - 11:57

          I don't think it's a desperate cash grab by the Government.
          It's more of a deterrent for people to not shop overseas and buy local. (Protectionism at it's best)

      • furythree on 17/06/2012 - 16:31

        um Why not use a shipping forwarder if you guys are gunna group buy?
        better rates

  • jeremytw on 16/06/2012 - 22:31

    The regular parcel with tracking and insurance via AUS Post cost $12

    • googolplex on 16/06/2012 - 22:33
      +2

      Is it worth it for a savings of $10?

      • aec on 16/06/2012 - 22:47
        +5

        $10 is a lot, if you are a true ozbargainer.

        chance is that we can do groupbuy based on the same city. anyone from sydney??

        • keenbeans on 17/06/2012 - 00:29
          -2

          I am, and willing to groupbuy with you! :)

          EDIT: PM, if you are going ahead :)

      • supersabroso on 16/06/2012 - 23:04

        $10 is not. However, if you are in the same city then a $26 difference is a darn good discount.

  • nfr on 16/06/2012 - 22:36

    Anything else good to buy to average down postage?

  • googolplex on 16/06/2012 - 22:41
    +1

    Maybe if they also sell the 128GB model cheap then postage can be split 5 ways.

    edit: they do the 128GB for $119

  • 51ngh on 16/06/2012 - 22:47

    Have a group buy for each city …so person can pick locally.
    I am in Sydney and damn interested for $189.

    I'm sure there would be three others in Sydney interested in this drive ?

    • Mikinoz on 16/06/2012 - 22:49
      +1

      Great idea i would be keen

    • cranial on 16/06/2012 - 22:53

      Interested as well…

    • igoforthebest on 16/06/2012 - 22:57

      Interested as well

    • aec on 16/06/2012 - 22:58
      +1

      i just want to know how to put this into my laptop? someone said it was possible. i have no idea.

      • igoforthebest on 16/06/2012 - 23:22
        +1

        quite easy, the location of the hdd is usually easy to access. It just depends on the make and model of your laptop.

      • 51ngh on 16/06/2012 - 23:24
        +1

        Here, one is for Apple, other for Wintel
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1znGkycMQa4&feature=relmfu
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk4mshBB7DQ

      • Mikinoz on 16/06/2012 - 23:25

        If your laptop is made in the last 3 years it should have the connection required ie sata, if you remove your current hard drive and insert this one swapping over the rails or rubber parts it should work fine.

        Keep in mind the hard disc will be blank and will need to be loaded with an operating system. Usually most laptops come with recovery cds, to reload the operating system,

        edit: one more thing to consider is the size, rarely but some thinner laptops have a 1.8" hdd which is different to this 2.5" hdd

      • tarken on 16/06/2012 - 23:37
        +1

        if you don't want to reinstall your Windows OS then create an image of your current windows and restore it your SSD. Just make sure the image size is smaller than the SSD size and copy the image on a external drive.

        • aec on 17/06/2012 - 14:02

          thanks guys, all of you above.

  • kulprit on 16/06/2012 - 22:47

    About $30 cheaper than a local Sandisk Extreme. Worth it for the "better" drive, even though no warranty?

    • samfisher5986 on 16/06/2012 - 22:51
      +4

      I guess it depends how much time and money it will cost you if its DOA.

      Personally I don't mind paying extra for warranty, especially because I don't want my OS or game hard drive to go missing for a few months if its broken.

      • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 00:25

        Agreed, it's the inherent costs & hassle involved in RMA return shipping that often sway me away from international purchases on big ticket items!

  • tyb1987 on 16/06/2012 - 22:49

    I am interesting with this sales too. I am in Sydney.

    Is the SSD from amazon come with warranty or without?

    • issh on 17/06/2012 - 00:22

      With warranty

  • supersabroso on 16/06/2012 - 22:51

    $219AUD is an OK deal if you need one now. I bought one from Amazon last time for $208AUD in total.

    I recommend that people start posting their cities if you want to share the shipping cost which will make it cheaper. You guys could buy one for $193AUD each if say 5 people from Sydney were to want it which would be the best deal to date. $205 if you're in a different city and want a Prepaid Parcel Post Plus.

  • 51ngh on 16/06/2012 - 23:04

    OK, just did some more exploring…
    If you guys want protection, I think its covered too, for international customers. Someone just needs to explore the fine print. Any lawyers out there ?

    There is a Sagemax 2-year protection Plan available for this drive.
    http://www.bandhsagemax.com/CoverageBenefits.asp

    Coverage:

    For covered products under $200
    Coverage begins on date of purchase
    2-year coverage available
    Benefits:

    Effective immediately
    2 years of protection
    Defects in workmanship & materials
    Covers normal wear and tear
    Power surge
    Failure caused by heat, dust & humidity
    Transferable – FREE
    No out of pocket expenses
    Call toll-free number anytime 24/7/365
    Receive a check for the full purchase price including sales tax
    No lemon policy
    Free shipping to return product
    No need to register your product
    International customers call collect
    Translation service available

    Apparently, its $32.99 for 4 drives (which is the no. for one order)
    So, ($179.95 x 4) + $32.99 = $752.79

    But the sub-total jumps from $752.79 to $851.76 even before shipping.
    Can someone explain why ?

    • supersabroso on 16/06/2012 - 23:08
      +1

      Not sure if you want this. There is already a 3 year warranty on these drives. In 3 years time a 256GB SSD will be a joke. (Much like a 256MB USB is right now.)

      • jeremytw on 16/06/2012 - 23:11

        Yeah, protection plan it's just like a junk insurance product

      • 51ngh on 16/06/2012 - 23:22

        I understand that, but this might just negate the need for sending it back at your own expense, if need arise, and if 4 people can benefit from this, I think its a good investment.

    • KD3735 on 16/06/2012 - 23:26

      (179.95x4) + (32.99x4) = 851.76

      • 51ngh on 16/06/2012 - 23:35

        bummer !

        Thanks

  • jeremytw on 16/06/2012 - 23:15
    +1

    Melbourne's here !

    • st4ffh on 16/06/2012 - 23:56

      Melb here too. Central location. Would be great to order several and save on shipping!

      • jeremytw on 17/06/2012 - 00:33

        Can you please message me, thx !

    • Easy Money on 17/06/2012 - 00:06

      Registering interest. Located around city and SE suburbs

    • jaygee on 17/06/2012 - 00:08

      Yea I'm in the SE suburbs as well.

      • jeremytw on 17/06/2012 - 00:33

        Please message me, thx !

    • BigLeviathan on 17/06/2012 - 10:40

      Hi Jeremytw, I'm interested too…I've PM you just now

      • travy92 on 17/06/2012 - 18:52

        Same :)

  • ballsofsteel on 16/06/2012 - 23:32

    Any Perth Peeps willing to share?

  • sukiya on 16/06/2012 - 23:49
    +1

    Melbourne here!

    • jeremytw on 17/06/2012 - 00:34

      Please message me thx !

  • st4ffh on 17/06/2012 - 00:00

    Does anyone know a firm in Melbourne that installs SSDs in iMacs?

    • jaygee on 17/06/2012 - 00:09
      -2

      Apple? No idea tbh..

  • lin.integra on 17/06/2012 - 00:08
    +1

    Sydney CBD, want to join to any group whom will be purchasing these!

    • tarken on 17/06/2012 - 00:25
      +1

      Sydney CBD here too.

    • keenbeans on 17/06/2012 - 00:29

      I'm in for Sydney as well. A bit west, but in the CBD most of the week.

    • gareth630 on 17/06/2012 - 01:25

      sydney a bit north macquarre park…

      • Andreu on 17/06/2012 - 11:59

        me too in Macquarie Park..
        Please count me in if there's still spots left.. :)

        • lin.integra on 17/06/2012 - 12:03
          +1

          Tarken is arranging them right now. Pm him..

        • edzknows on 17/06/2012 - 22:25

          I can do macq park too, i drive through on my way to/from work.
          PM me if someone is going to organise it here.

        • edzknows on 18/06/2012 - 20:06

          Nevermind, i just ordered one myself. Bargain even with $$ postage.

    • Tenebrae on 17/06/2012 - 04:36

      Another from Sydney here.

    • netbies on 17/06/2012 - 07:22

      another sydney here.

    • lin.integra on 17/06/2012 - 09:36

      So who want to coordinate this? I'll be around the castlereagh street mon to fri? Sat and sun around george street.. How do we get to collect the money first? 18 hours to go..

      • tarken on 17/06/2012 - 10:57
        +1

        I am happy to co-ordinate this for Sydney CBD pickup. I am at Market St during business days. Please message me if you are serious. Collect from CBD and can pay me by cash or DD.

        • lin.integra on 17/06/2012 - 18:54
          +1

          So? how does it go? haven't heard anything from you

    • aec on 17/06/2012 - 14:17

      CBD here. market street, anyone?

    • boretentsu on 17/06/2012 - 16:52

      Sydney CBD. Buying 2 extra (3 total). PM me if you want to partake. (USD $191.50 each, allow slight variance for exchange)

  • The Quote Train on 17/06/2012 - 01:01
    +3

    Anyone in ADELAIDE interested?

    • pennyless on 17/06/2012 - 13:35

      I'm here for that

      • pennyless on 17/06/2012 - 15:09

        Wish Amazon shipped to oz, $32 p&p is steep compared to their charges.

    • aerona on 17/06/2012 - 14:46

      I would but i'm only interested in the 128gb unless the 256gb continues to lower even more

  • tryonthis on 17/06/2012 - 01:23

    Would this be a worthwhile upgrade from my ~2-3 year old G.Skill Falcon 2 SSD?

    • supersabroso on 17/06/2012 - 01:42

      I'd say yes, but it probably wouldn't be too noticeable unless you have a SATA III interface. However, the space is definitely an upgrade.

      • tryonthis on 17/06/2012 - 02:08

        I do have SATA III. The extra space would be nice, but I've got all my torrents set to a directory onto a 3TB HDD. First World Problems, eh? :/

  • 51ngh on 17/06/2012 - 02:11

    B&H have bought the price of Crucial M4 at Amazon.com down as well.
    Its now $189.99, down from $202 earlier today.

    • ozbpro10 on 17/06/2012 - 17:49

      $179.99 on Amazon now. However, they do not ship to Australia. :(

      • 51ngh on 17/06/2012 - 18:10

        ordered one yesterday for $179.99 from Amazon.
        Relos will ship from US to Aus.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/06/2012 - 04:45

    Too many people on ozb on a sat night! And why am i checking in here after a night out? darn thats even worse :P

  • yrneh on 17/06/2012 - 08:42

    Melbourne here, pls msg thanks

  • b00gie on 17/06/2012 - 09:51

    anyone in Brisbane wanna groupbuy?

    live Brisbane central, prefer pickup by everyone to reduce delivery costs :)

    PM me

    • Foolio on 19/06/2012 - 11:25

      B00gie, if its not too late to join in I'll be keen to part take in your Brisbane group buy.
      My PM is not working, perhaps you could pm me your contact details (email or phone), ta.

  • cmdwedge on 17/06/2012 - 11:13
    +1

    I am happy to organise a Canberra group buy. Message me if interested.

  • tanksinatra on 17/06/2012 - 16:10

    so tempting!

  • Vyktor vale on 17/06/2012 - 19:08

    Sydney here interested in a group buy.

  • soandso on 18/06/2012 - 02:37

    Interested in joining the Sydney Group Buy if I'm not too late. Thanks

  • Bellyup on 18/06/2012 - 09:42

    the site now has it for $173.95, 6 bucks less!

  • Maizoku on 18/06/2012 - 10:11

    Currently at $206~ish!!

    Buy it because the Foreign Exchange is in our favour by a lil bit!

  • bonbon on 18/06/2012 - 11:46

    just got 4 total $US 731.06

  • coffeeboy on 18/06/2012 - 15:48

    am i too late to join? In melbourne

  • blublu on 18/06/2012 - 16:24

    Amazon is 179.99 but I can't get it to ship to AUS, not PO box…

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W2JL2A/ref=ox_sc_act_ti…

  • B3 on 18/06/2012 - 23:21

    I'm in Canberra and ordered 3 which cost $190 each. If you'd like one please message me.

  • ironpaw on 19/06/2012 - 13:54

    Got one - thanks!

  • edzknows on 19/06/2012 - 18:47

    Price back up to $209.89

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