dodgy prices Halfords?

hothothot_3

Was going to buy a cd player to install, seemed a good deal at the time (sale) but refrained from doing so.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_548107_langId_-1_categoryId_165474?cm_mmc=E-Mail-_-Dec09Wk5-_-SALE-3112-HTML-_-sendaicd889

Have a look at the price changes; (current price is now 59.99)

• £62.99 between 16/12/09 and 23/12/09 inclusive
• £69.99 between 13/10/09 and 24/12/09 inclusive
• £69.99 between 13/10/09 and 16/12/09 inclusive
• £139.99 between 15/09/09 and 12/10/09 inclusive

There seems to be a new "sale" every week. What im wondering is it just a sucker sale and I could get this cd radio or equivalent elsewhere at about the same price?

It makes out it is a massive saving (from £140 quid) but surely that must just be fool to pay at that price? someone please explain if halfords is good value im new to using them

Radsteral

Good service but almost everything overpriced . i only go there for some thing i need urgently as they open till 8 pm.Normally buy online or elsewhere.

the cd player always 69 quid as much as i remember in my life
Never remember a cd player to break down so why dont you get one from ebay, amazon or lidl /aldi for 40 quid .

custardy

for that sort of price i would shop elsewhere and get a known brand
eg
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/10431.html

hothothot_3

so pretty much the place of last resort. Should rename themselves Halfrauds.

catflea

Commonly known in (motoring) circles I move in as:

• HellFrauds
• HalFwits
• HalFrauds

Etc etc etc.

Very overpriced - most items they sell can be obtained from a motor factor for substantially less (in the case of ICE you are far better looking online)

As has been said though, for some bits the convenience is worth it (i.e. when the car fails its MOT at 5pm and you want it back in the garage first thing in the morning - I did this once when he failed the car on brake discs being a bit thin and a dodgy wheel bearing)

goldspanners

try ebay for a stereo, your sure to find something on there, ive bought a few second hand units and theyve all been fine, but there is a good selection of new units aswell.

halfords are also offering a large halfords advanced socket set for £89, reduced from £189. i wonder if they will do trade on it aswell?

waynedance

Got my last radio from pixima as it was the cheapest at the time but may not be for all brands.

Search the net..........

molerat

The normal price for that radio is £69.99. Halfords are now as bad as DFS for their "Half Price" sales.

The socket set should be on trade for about £85, it was never really £189, well it was for a short period, just another "Better Than Half Price" con.

ukjoel

I bought that radio


I saw it when it was £139, and then when it was £69 but when it went £59 with free fitting I thought go for it.

Ok its not a brand name but its got 30+ reviews of which vast majority are very very positive and they will fit it for free.

What the OP hasnt spotted is the best bit - To fit this on a focus requires a plastic cover, and a wire converter. Halfords price £18 each.

Internet price £7 for the pair delivered.


I think its a decent deal for people looking for a cheap stereo that will handle their ipod. Not everyone wants to fit these so free fitting is useful.

These guys have oveheads in running the massive stores, carrying stock, and employing the monkeys working for them. They have to make a profit.

Most shops use sale prices in this way. They only do it because people are too lazy or stupid to do their research or shop around. Cant blame the shops for that.

hothothot_3

ukjoel wrote: »

I bought that radio


I saw it when it was £139, and then when it was £69 but when it went £59 with free fitting I thought go for it.

Ok its not a brand name but its got 30+ reviews of which vast majority are very very positive and they will fit it for free.

What the OP hasnt spotted is the best bit - To fit this on a focus requires a plastic cover, and a wire converter. Halfords price £18 each.

Internet price £7 for the pair delivered.


I think its a decent deal for people looking for a cheap stereo that will handle their ipod. Not everyone wants to fit these so free fitting is useful.

These guys have oveheads in running the massive stores, carrying stock, and employing the monkeys working for them. They have to make a profit.

Most shops use sale prices in this way. They only do it because people are too lazy or stupid to do their research or shop around. Cant blame the shops for that.

Thanks Joel, I also need a cover, £15 from halfords (for a piece of plastic)

so will do as you suggest

your post makes total sense. :T

Crabman

For anyone who may be eligible for a Halfords trade card, take a look at the following thread:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=676691

(the last post is updated with latest prices and discounts)