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Idea re: expensive ebuyer postage

Hi folks
Like many others, I've been very annoyed about UK computer company delivery prices for Northern Ireland customers, like ebuyer and therir 20 quid minimum delivery charge... Might it be an idea to group together and place orders en masse between several people, splitting the postage cost and thereby making it more reasonable? I don't actually need to order anything at the moment, the thought just occurred to me. Obviously, this would be more suitable for people based in Belfast, as items wouldn't need to be reposted. I'd be interested in hearing anyone's thoughts about this.
Thanks,
Andrew
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  • CL
    CL Posts: 1,537 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I would be up for it
  • BigAl94
    BigAl94 Posts: 1,919 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Just do what I do and shop elsewhere!
  • That's fine if you can get a good price elsewhere, but some things are just so much cheaper on ebuyer than in other places, especially compared to local shops.
    Andrew
  • pob
    pob Posts: 49 Forumite
    try using komplett - they use parcelforce for delivery so can be really competitive.

    there's also a local company called mplex in duncrue industrial estate at the docks who are pretty reasonable pricewise
    I used to promote my band here...
  • Thanks pob, the prices at Komplett look pretty good! And 5 quid delivery, great! Ta muchly.
    Andrew
  • eddmed
    eddmed Posts: 38 Forumite
    I found this site recently and it has some good deals. Not sure bout delivery though!
    http://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/
  • DesG
    DesG Posts: 1,291 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I found this site recently and it has some good deals. Not sure bout delivery though!
    http://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/

    Scan used to be dear for delivery, and then they were reasonable, and now they are woeful again :(

    Cheers, Des.
  • gbeman
    gbeman Posts: 3 Newbie
    Hi Guys,

    Try www.c3computers.co.uk, give these guys a ring as they are sure to beat any price on the market, i rang scan and overclockers and they beat them hand down

    J
  • D.A.
    D.A. Posts: 1,162 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Anyone want to bet that the post above is from an employee of the company?
  • nickcardwell
    nickcardwell Posts: 346 Forumite
    pob wrote: »
    try using komplett - they use parcelforce for delivery so can be really competitive.

    there's also a local company called mplex in duncrue industrial estate at the docks who are pretty reasonable pricewise
    on the lookout for a case went onto kompletts site they have closed up!

    To all visitors of Komplett.co.uk,
    As of 1 July 2008, Komplett.co.uk has closed down its UK operations. We regret to inform you that it is no longer possible for UK customers to make any purchases from Komplett.co.uk anymore.
    We value the customers who bought products
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