After the new PSP? [CLOSED]

biglugs

So there's a bit of a rush to get in and buy one? Or is this marketing at it's cleverist?

Bit like the PS2 launch - sell a load early on, keep back supplies until the hype builds up, then release boat loads of them in time for Xmas. Bit predictable really.

Luvly.cuppa.T

I thought it may have been. I've not ever really been in the position to buy this things (nor did I want to pay full price, and always waited for the reductions to come!), but my OH wants one. As he's being brilliant (am going to Australia without kids and himself for over 2 weeks) I thought that I would hear his wantons and indulge him for his burfday in October!!

I'm weighing it up though. Quite a bit to spend out on one thing isn't it?

What about buying one from Australia? would it be cheaper? (It's his birthday the day I get back!)

Or as an and added thought, getting one from America seeing as the dollar is good?

nemo183

Have posted this elsewhere, but although Argos are not by any way the cheapest, they will sell you a 3 year insurance policy for £29.95.

Don't know about you, but very rare for this kit to last 3 years in the hands of small child - so just worth considering.

BTW, never had any problem getting replacement or vouchers back from them under this scheme.

RosWright

Just posted in the Great PSP hunt - I have ordered online from Boots - there is a code for 1500 extra points in the discount codes forum - and it's triple points week online - so I have 3719 (£37.19) points on my advantage card to spend at Boots - They sell the value pack online only at 184.99

kinster_2

Do you know if Boots actually have them in-stock? Is their stock system in real-time?

Rikki

Does Kays send out a conformation e-mail? I haven't had one.

biglugs

What about buying one from Australia? would it be cheaper?

Maybe but you will have to declare it to Customs when you get back, and may have to pay import duties and VAT on it? I'm sure someone on the forum knows the legal situation regarding importing from Oz?
Boots system claims they are in stock and has always been correct when I ordered anything (e.g. PS2s last year - when they said in stock they were).

adazza

On the Boots website it says the triple points offer exlcudes "Boots Entertainment" - would the PSP come under this?

RosWright wrote:

Just posted in the Great PSP hunt - I have ordered online from Boots - there is a code for 1500 extra points in the discount codes forum - and it's triple points week online - so I have 3719 (£37.19) points on my advantage card to spend at Boots - They sell the value pack online only at 184.99

thegoon

i got mine from ebay. version 1.5 with 2 games, dynasty warriors and tokyo street racing, got it within a week and it cost $220 delivered and i also had a 15% off from ebay code! No import tax to pay or anything! Just got a 512 mb duo to play emulated games etc, anyone know where to get a cheap 1gb duo??

Lantik

Goon,
I got a 1gb sandisk memory stick from ebay, £50 inc P&P from japan. took a week to arrive.

HTH