So what are Currys up to with prices?

Classicgirl

Well I strongly believe that increasing a price by 64% in four weeks without a valid reason IS underhand and of course I shall never buy from Currys again. But you and I have the luxury of checking prices on the internet and consequently the choice of where to place our order. What about people who cannot use a computer - possibly the poorest and elderly - who wander into a Currys store, under the impression that they will be getting a good deal (as Currys like to portray), only for the price to be dropped by anything up to £90 in the next few weeks, just so that they can legally claim customers are making a "saving"? Do you REALLY think that is fair trading? I certainly don't and I believe the law needs to be ammended.

Poppy9

Classicgirl wrote: »

Well I strongly believe that increasing a price by 64% in four weeks without a valid reason IS underhand and of course I shall never buy from Currys again. But you and I have the luxury of checking prices on the internet and consequently the choice of where to place our order. What about people who cannot use a computer - possibly the poorest and elderly - who wander into a Currys store, under the impression that they will be getting a good deal (as Currys like to portray), only for the price to be dropped by anything up to £90 in the next few weeks, just so that they can legally claim customers are making a "saving"? Do you REALLY think that is fair trading? I certainly don't and I believe the law needs to be ammended.

Age doesn't prevent people from using the internet. The poorest can access Internet in Libraries for free (and have assistance).

If they can get to Curry's which is out of Town they can pick up Argos catalogue or look in Dept. stores in City Centre. What about TV adverts. You can often ring to buy.

Friends and family often assist older generation with purchases.

If they are really not using the internet then they will never know the price has dropped.

So are you saying a supermarket should not be allowed to sell bread at £1.40 a loaf one week and £1 the next week?

People have to take responsibility when making a large purchase to ensure they are happy with the price they are paying.

The reality is that people are p!ssed off when they buy something and it's cheaper the next week but if you needed it last week you needed it.

Years ago I bought 3 flights from Virgin. £1200 week 1, £1100 week 2, £1200 week 3, £888 week 4 (I bought), week 5 £800 week 6 £1200.

I would have loved to have paid the £800 but I was happy with the £888 as to me it was a price point I was happy with and there was no guarantee they would be cheaper the following week. So when they went back up to £1200 2 weeks later I was even happier!

Nada666

Classicgirl wrote: »

Well I strongly believe that increasing a price by 64% in four weeks without a valid reason IS underhand and of course I shall never buy from Currys again. But you and I have the luxury of checking prices on the internet and consequently the choice of where to place our order. What about people who cannot use a computer - possibly the poorest and elderly - who wander into a Currys store, under the impression that they will be getting a good deal (as Currys like to portray), only for the price to be dropped by anything up to £90 in the next few weeks, just so that they can legally claim customers are making a "saving"? Do you REALLY think that is fair trading? I certainly don't and I believe the law needs to be ammended.

You'll starve to death in weeks if you extend your principled stand to food.

Cisco001

Classicgirl wrote: »

Well I strongly believe that increasing a price by 64% in four weeks without a valid reason IS underhand and of course I shall never buy from Currys again. But you and I have the luxury of checking prices on the internet and consequently the choice of where to place our order. What about people who cannot use a computer - possibly the poorest and elderly - who wander into a Currys store, under the impression that they will be getting a good deal (as Currys like to portray), only for the price to be dropped by anything up to £90 in the next few weeks, just so that they can legally claim customers are making a "saving"? Do you REALLY think that is fair trading? I certainly don't and I believe the law needs to be ammended.

There is other high street shop like argos, john lewis, co op. The particular model you are after is up the price, but there will be other on offer

Basically, if u don't like them, don't buy from them.

JeannieMac

Have been researching costs of built in appliances for new kitchen. Neff oven prices same everywhere, but found good offers on Co-op for Hotpoint dishwasher (saving £70) and Argos on hob (saving £90) Had already ordered Neff oven in the morning at Curry's when saw afterwards that Curry price matched, so returned to store, after checking with customer services that Co-op would be acceptable even though not listed on price match - as they have retail stores. Result, got appliances for Co-op and Argos prices, thus saving £160 in one fell swoop! Only slight disappointment was that because the three appliances came to over £1000 I didn't get the £100 cashback, as they could not combine offers. However, the whole thing was researched through Quidco, so am also hoping for cashback (10% on diswasher, 1% rest). All companies offered free delivery. The key to the price match seems to be whether there are any retail stores in the comparison and then it is at the manager's decision. Was worth going back to the store!:j

Poppy9

Appliances online are giving £20 cash back for each item bought. I've found them cheaper so far for my kitchen refit but as I don't want appliances delivered until last moment due to storage issues I'm checking frequently prices.

Boots is also competitive but charges £20 delivery but you do get Boots point. Tesco.com also same price as AO but again you get club card points. I now have a spreadsheet with my appliances and prices, points, cash back etc. to see which gives me the best deal.

Curry's the dearest for all my appliances.