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GREAT PS2 XMAS SHORTAGE SCAM OVER
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Hi Johntea, don't forget to claim your free items with the PS2 from Argos as per the deal in their Christmas catalogue. 882/4350 Tri Steering Wheel & 882/4367 Additional Controller FOC. When they drafted this catalogue, the deal was meant for the old PS2, however they will supply with todays equivalant which is the new slimline version. For full details see my post on the link below:-
http://forum.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Urgents;action=display;num=1103297562
Go get em! ;D
How do I get them to do this?
reserved the ps2 on its own, do i put down the extra cat numbers on the order slip and let them tell me they're free?0 -
Was it really a scam? XBOX is still nowhere to be found other than in high-priced bundles. I was under the impression XBox sold out because of earlier shortages of the PS2. When I asked in my local Game, the guy behind the counter told me that they'd been told not to expect any more xbox stock until February!!!0
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How do I get them to do this?
reserved the ps2 on its own, do i put down the extra cat numbers on the order slip and let them tell me they're free?
Johntea, yes, add the codes to your order and tell them it is a deal in their Christmas catalogue. (Note, the codes will not be recognised online, not sure about ring & reserve, but they will show on Argos computers). If that doesn't work, go to customer services once you have your PS2 in your hand. See my post (referenced above) for full details of page numbers etc. For some it has worked, others have been told "sorry we don't have those items in stock and offers are subject to availability". Not bad freebies atall, customer services told me the wheel was £29.99! ;D
Give it a whirl and let us know how you get on. Good luck
ChuKKy.0 -
all you people who wanted a PS2 and still cant find it without the inflated prices i have a few that i was plannign to sell on ebay but only just arrived! so i cant be bothered now! the slimline ps2 comes with an extra controller and steering wheel for £125- mthey are being returned next week so if you want one just pm me and you can either come and collect or i will post it! ;D you can also email me on lailaandshaf@hotmail.com but put moneysavingexpert in the heading! First ones to pm get them=
Learn from the mistakes of others - you won't live long enough to make them all yourself.0 -
Didn't rip me off
I dont remember Save garages but I'm sure there management and shareholders all did wellVal0 -
I managed to get a PS2 from Argos but we didn't get the extras that were shown in the Christmas brochure.
What do you think the chances of claiming the freebies retrospectively?
And for anyone who thinks I do have a chance, can they tell me the best route.
I was so keen to get one reserved it was only after the event that I noticed I should have had some extra kit!
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phone head office and tell them that you asked for freebies but been refused, can they help you to confirm for the manager when you go back to the shop. you have 16 days to return it.Have you got something to share - Do it.
When you don't know - Ask.0 -
phone head office and tell them that you asked for freebies but been refused, can they help you to confirm for the manager when you go back to the shop. you have 16 days to return it.0
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I tried to get the free items to no avail. They said the offer was 'over' and showed me the 'new' bundles.
Ended up with a PSTwo, Spiderman 2, Crash Nitro and Hit and run for £130.
Worth arguing with Argos CS?0 -
I managed to get a PS2 from Argos but we didn't get the extras that were shown in the Christmas brochure.
What do you think the chances of claiming the freebies retrospectively?
And for anyone who thinks I do have a chance, can they tell me the best route.
I was so keen to get one reserved it was only after the event that I noticed I should have had some extra kit!
Thanks
I followed the advice of another poster.
I phoned customer services, and read out the thread from the member, told her exactly what he had done to get his freebies.
She went away for a minute, came back and said that it was part of a bundle that is no longer available. She said the steering wheel had been withdrawn after compatibility problems, and she could only offer me the extra gamepad.
As I hadn't any knowledge of this compatibility problem, I couldn't argue with her, so accepted my reservation of a gamepad.If only everything in life was as reliable...AS ME !!
robowen 5/6/2005©
''Never take an idiot anywhere with you. You'll always find one when you get there.''0
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