argos codes...

QuidProQuo

Here's a suggestion for you.

There are no codes for discounts etc at Argos so why not put a commission junction affiliate link somewhere on this board where the proceeds would help this site. It wouldn't cost the consumers anything, the price is the same but the site would receive 50p commission for any reservations and subsequent purchases (and 2% commission I think).

Just make it clear that Argos are not necessarily the cheapest price and to shop around before buying, there must be a lot of people on here who regularly make reservations and that could be put to good use.

I would use it.;)

pavlovs_dog

i cant promise anything, but i have a sneaky suspicion that the GV offer may be back this half term. i will keep you all posted if i hear anything

rainbow12

My local Argos store are great for compensating incovenience. A few times (mainly around xmas when it is really busy) I have ordered and paid for an item which they then cant find. I ask to speak to a manager, who always offers a refund. I say ' no thank you, I'll have an upgrade to the next available product for no extra cost please' and they agree with no hassles. An example was a punchbag which cost £39.99, upgraded to one costing £59.99 - it shocks me every time they agree to it!

chubbybrown4real

Argos ditched all thier affiliate schemes so = No codes ever again

ben500

Argos ditched affiliation after the first ro came out and half the world was reserving but not buying stuff

jackiegats

I have just seen this on ebay - i'm looking to buy a bed for my daughter and these vouchers would pay for it if it's genuine - does anyone know if this is a good offer or is it some sort of scam?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9521864668&fromMakeTrack=true

pavlovs_dog

jackiegats wrote:

I have just seen this on ebay - i'm looking to buy a bed for my daughter and these vouchers would pay for it if it's genuine - does anyone know if this is a good offer or is it some sort of scam?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9521864668&fromMakeTrack=true

if it seems too good to be true, then it usually is.

you're not actually bidding on a voucher, but a link... which could be to anything.

i suspect it may be to one of the % cashback sites (ie, you buy £100 worth of vouchers, but they offer a small percentage back, ie 5%. so £100 of vouchers would actually cost £95

personally, i wouldnt touch it with a bargepole

EDIT

having read it in more depth, they are selling you some some of affiliate link banner - you earn points for having people click on your banner, and having reached a certain level you (supposedly) get to trade in your points for a £150 argos voucher)

far from a get rich quick scheme

pavlovs_dog

see here for where they bought the link originally

spudmush

Just to add on to the discount that argos staff get, They also receive 20% off at Homebase so you can be very lucky if you know someone who works for the company :-)

takuhii

pavlovs_dog wrote:

oooh, when did this become a sticky?! *is excited*

right, ways of saving money at argos....

1. catalogues are released in january and august, but are printed well in advance of this. by the time you get hold of a book, it could be several months out of date - as could the price you see listed. prices are constantly being reviewed and lowered across the whole range of products, so check online at https://www.argos.co.uk for the current selling price.


2. in addition to the main catalogue, argos also produce sales flyers (in the form of leaflets, brochures, mini catalogues etc), and these are normally renewed every month or so - you will find them in special units in every store. these are first and foremost SEASONAL based sales - ie toys at christmas, jewellery at valentines, home starter kits when us young 'uns are going back to uni. if you are buying an item which would classify as "seasonal", try and plan your purchases around the times of year when offers are likely to take place.

HOWEVER...dont forget that these sales flyers also contain general products. so if you are, for example, after a new kettle, look in the sales flyer first to see what is on offer that particular month. you may be able to live with that one rather than the more expensive one you initially had your eye on in the main catalogue.


3. as i have said, because catalogues are printed so far in advance, things will change, including the adding of new lines or packages. obviously its not possible for us to contact every customer with the new info, so extra pages are added to the catalogues in store to convey this new/updated info. so point 3 is to always check the in-store catalogue before going to the tills to make sure you are getting the best deal.


4. before you get to the tills, have a good look at the displays and sales opportunity baskets that surround the tills. these are there for the same reason they put chocolate by the tills in shops - to tempt you. but it is also where some of the better reductions on cheapish (ie less than £30) items are promoted.


5. be beady-eyed whilst looking at displays on shop floor - especially if it is an item you are going to buy. given the nature of how argos organise their displays, it is possible for incorrect tickets to be left out. in my exeprince, argos are very good at honouring the mistake if you bring it to their attention(in store anyway, no 49p tvs though sadly).


6. if you are buying an item that has been used as part of a display, you can ask for a discount. this is granted because of damage to the item, but given at managers discression. so the nicer you ask, the better your luck!


7. when you get to the till, make the most of your cashier. if you get one with half a brain, they should be able to tell you whats been selling well (indicative of a good offer), make you aware of deals (ie bogofs) and so on. if you are not happy with your dopey or less than helpful cashier, dont be scared to walk away from the tills and try customer services or another cashier elsewhere in the store.

NEVER USE THE QUICKPAY KIOSKS. ASIDE FROM THE FACT THAT THEY NEVER WORK HALF THE TIME, THEY ARE NOT VERY EFFECTIVE AT HIGHLIGHTING THE CURRENT OFFERS, OR LINKED ITEMS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOU. SPEAK TO A REAL PERSON EVERY TIME.


8. at the till you will probably be asked if you are interested in an argos store card. do not apply for this for the sake ofd getting credit, as it has an appaling % rate. However, if you are sensible with your money, it does offer several perks:

3 months interest free credit on all orders over £95
6 months interest free credit on spends over £195
12 months interest free on spends in the £290-300 region (cant remember exact figure)
and longer on certain items (these will be marked in the catalogue)

they also send out regular money off coupons in the post (ie £x off when you spend £y on your argos card, or save £z when you spend this much on *insert product here - ie storage (restricted to a certain range of catalogue numbers)*. offer coupons have in the past also included free delivery.


9. use your premier points up before they expire


10. dont forget you can redeem (but not earn) nectar points at argos (although i dont think this is the best way to get the most value from them). you can also use a whole range of vouchers, including bonus bonds, high st vouchers, choice vouchers, provident vouchers and so on.


11. keep an eye out in the papers (local and national) for the occasional coupons that appear. in particular, if there is a new store opening in your area, you can pretty much guarantee a "£5/ 10% off when you spend £x at our new store" coupon.


12. argos also run a £5 off £50 spend/ £10 off 100 spend promotion, usually to coincide with the school holidays. its a getting people through the door gimmick...and it works. it is only one voucher per transaction, so if you are buying a lot of items, break your shopping down into several orders. the cashiers are not supposed to do it for you, and many will refuse to.

to bump yourself over the limit for a voucher, try filling the tick to give box on the selection form (20p goes to "help the hospices"), but a £1 gift card, or maybe lightbulbs/batteries - small, cheap, and always useful.

remember that the voucher will have an expiry date - dont let it run out.

and if you later return an item, which takes your total spend below the £50/£100 cap, you will be asked to return the voucher, or have its value deducted from the amount refunded to you. this is because it is a promotional gift voucher, and part of the conditions is that you had to spend £x amount to qualify for it.


13. befriend argos employess, in the hope that they will give you the 10% off for friends and family of argos coupons which appear every 3-4 months. if you ask very nicely, some people will use their staff discount to buy things for you, although be aware that the staff discount is intended for the employees' immediate family only, and it is a sackable offence for the employee to abuse the system.

if you do not have any friends that work at argos, these vouchers sometimes find their way onto ebay (but dont pay more than you would save, defeats the object), or some members of the site who moonlight as argos employees offer to send them to other site members (perhaps for the cost of an Stamped Addressed Evelope)


14. when reserving items, especially items which are both on promotion and out of stock, it is very important that you are aware of the fact that the price you pay is the price in store on the day you PAY FOR AND COLLECT the item, irrespective of what it might have been when you reserved the item. this might mean that by the time your item comes into stock, the promo may have ended and the price returned to normal. make sure you check those dates!


15. argos will, on occasion, make a gesture of good will towards those customers whom we have inconvenienced. ask to speak to a manager, explain the situation, and most of all, be polite. if you are rude, they will go out of their way not to help you.


16. points earned for completing surveys for IPSOS can be converted into argos vouchers. a few minutes once or twice a week spent clicking through some surveys could earn you a fair whack of vouchers come next christmas (points can also be converted into boots and w h smiths vouchers)


17. If you are ordering items for home delivery, plan it well. there is a standard delivery charge of £4.95 to be paid per order (irrespective of how many items you order, or how many deliveries the stock comes on). so dont buy a bed on monday, only to go an order a sofa on thursday, as you will be charged £9.90 in delivery fees, when you could easily have got away with paying £4.95 if you'd planned ahead.


18. when you are next in store, pick up the insurance leaflets dotted around the tills (or see catalogue pages 1708-1711). not a lot of people know that the cover often includes accidental damage cover (jewellery and replacement product cover for items under £150 in particular). depending on the type of use the item will get, and the Ts and Cs of your household insurance, this could turn out to be a shrewd investment for you.

the cost of the cover is worked out by price bands. this means that if you but a £50 item reduced to £25, you pay the price for insuring a £25 item. however, if the item does die on you, in the event of a refund/exchange, you are only covered to the value you paid, not the rrp of the item.

DO check the small print before you pay out large amounts. whilst claiming against manufacturing defects or accidental damage is relatively trouble free, claiming on the grounds of theft will require a crime number and so on.


19. use the saynoto0870 website to find geographical numbers numbers for your local store. if you have a problem with your argos card/argos direct, go to customer services in store and act a bit thick. you can often get the cashier to phone up on your behalf, with argos footing the cost of the call.


20. and finally - shop around. whilst it has its perks, argos often fails to compete with other high st/online retailers in terms of price. use a shop bot like kelkoo to make an informed purchase.




hope this has helped people, i will no doubt update as i think of more

Argos's prices ARE NOT out of date when they go to print with the new catalogues, the catalogues are printed about two weeks before they are released and take into account any offers and price drops that may occur in that time frame. I know becuase my flat mate works for the printers that produce that catalogue...