Adelaideltpc Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Hi, Just been to JB and been told that due to the contract with 7, they are not allowed to give any discount on the RRP ($699). So what's the best price for a TiVo (particularly in Adelaide)? Cheers....
FMB Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Hi,Just been to JB and been told that due to the contract with 7, they are not allowed to give any discount on the RRP ($699). So what's the best price for a TiVo (particularly in Adelaide)? Cheers.... There was a post in the other TiVo thread yesterday about someone getting one for $600. I paid $548 a month or so ago but that was kind of a freak occurrence. I guess it just depends how good your negotiating skills are. Judging by your first response, they may need some work.
Robert E Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Hi,Just been to JB and been told that due to the contract with 7, they are not allowed to give any discount on the RRP ($699). So what's the best price for a TiVo (particularly in Adelaide)? I thought retail price maintenance was illegal.
Adelaideltpc Posted March 6, 2009 Author Posted March 6, 2009 There was a post in the other TiVo thread yesterday about someone getting one for $600. I paid $548 a month or so ago but that was kind of a freak occurrence. I guess it just depends how good your negotiating skills are. Judging by your first response, they may need some work. Yeah, i saw the other post ($600) and i was willing to get one for the same price. Gotta hone my neg skill a bit more ...
Adelaideltpc Posted March 6, 2009 Author Posted March 6, 2009 I thought retail price maintenance was illegal. I hope so ...
Hyped Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I was told the same thing from JB Hifi and walked out intending to investigate further - more on principle then for not saving $50 or so. The only way I think this could occur is if Ch7 still own the Tivo stock and can then set the sell price as they wish (using JB and others as a point of presence only) and they would thus just receive a flat rate based on the number of units sold. With that said I walked into HN up the road and got a Tivo for cheaper than the retail price so JB can take their unsold Tivos and stick them up their.... yeah never mind
Adelaideltpc Posted March 6, 2009 Author Posted March 6, 2009 I was told the same thing from JB Hifi and walked out intending to investigate further - more on principle then for not saving $50 or so.The only way I think this could occur is if Ch7 still own the Tivo stock and can then set the sell price as they wish (using JB and others as a point of presence only) and they would thus just receive a flat rate based on the number of units sold. With that said I walked into HN up the road and got a Tivo for cheaper than the retail price so JB can take their unsold Tivos and stick them up their.... yeah never mind Yeah, what JB told me really doesn't make sense since other members reported getting their TiVo for less than RRP. BTW, what did you pay for yours?
BurnieM Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Yeah, i saw the other post ($600) and i was willing to get one for the same price. Gotta hone my neg skill a bit more ... It was me at JB HiFi Hornsby (northern Sydney) on Thursday night. They had a sign with $699 crossed out and 'ask us for a deal'. No negotiating; $600 was the first number the guy said and I bought it straight away (just a TiVo HD, no network adapter). They had a pile of about 20 boxes in the store with the sign on top. Previous weekend I had gone into a JB on the south side and the best they would do was $684! Edited March 6, 2009 by BurnieM
glenncol Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I picked one up today from DSE in Preston for $600 and will be grabbing another once the home network package upghrades is released
goldgxl Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 It was me at JB HiFi Hornsby (northern Sydney) on Thursday night. Any chance you can post up a link to a copy of your receipt? I bought one from DSE this morning and they wouldn't discount. I'll return it unless they provide a discount.
Adelaideltpc Posted March 7, 2009 Author Posted March 7, 2009 Any chance you can post up a link to a copy of your receipt?I bought one from DSE this morning and they wouldn't discount. I'll return it unless they provide a discount. It'd be more effective if you can get a copy of the receipt from "glenncol" - He bought his from DSE for $600. ........ Just wonder if Myer stocks TiVo at all - They are having a 15% sale on electronic/electrical (ends Mon).
BurnieM Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 Went To JB Hifi at Chatswood midday Saturday and the best they would do was $659
Adelaideltpc Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 Just wonder if Myer stocks TiVo at all - They are having a 15% sale on electronic/electrical (ends Mon). Talking about Myer, Gee.... Trying to call Myer to find out if they sell TiVo at all - First call got through after 5 minutes ringing - saleman asked me to hold then HUNG UP. Second call still ringing after 9 minutes 25 second ..... And Myer management is wondering why their business is not doing too good! Even BigW, Kmart, Target handle phone calls a lot better than that. rant off.
crystalcruiser Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Bought mine at H N at Colonades before xmas for $620
AJBrown Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Wow I'm glad I got mine when I did. Went to DSE Powerhouse in Preston. $600 for TiVo, wireless adapter and HDMI cable. Andrew
glenncol Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Wow I'm glad I got mine when I did.Went to DSE Powerhouse in Preston. $600 for TiVo, wireless adapter and HDMI cable. Andrew No way, damn how long ago was that?
Adelaideltpc Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 Just got mine from HN for $640 including wireless adaptor.
Adelaideltpc Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 Wow I'm glad I got mine when I did.Went to DSE Powerhouse in Preston. $600 for TiVo, wireless adapter and HDMI cable. Andrew That's the 2nd best deal I've heard - the best deal was $400 (in the other TiVo thread).
ozpanda Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 I am still trying to negotiate a group buy of TiVo. Will let you know if I have any luck. I also read that they are about to launch a promotion to DOMINOES PIZZA staff when they turn on the ordering system via TiVo. Anyone work there and can suss this out?
Amoeba with special needs Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Just got mine from HN for $640 including wireless adaptor. Nice one, which HN store was that, and did they do that price willingly, or was it the old "I have to talk to the manager" crock
AJBrown Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 No way, damn how long ago was that? It was just before Xmas. I pride myself on my negotiating skills. The best thing is to ask for a low price you've seen in this thread. And then if they say no just say "well that's ok, JB or HN said they'd do it for that". See how quickly they change their tune. Andrew
AJBrown Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 That's the 2nd best deal I've heard - the best deal was $400 (in the other TiVo thread). Yeah wish I went to that trades show. It doesn't really count anyways because it was direct from TiVo and they had to get rid of the stock.
Adelaideltpc Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 Nice one, which HN store was that, and did they do that price willingly, or was it the old "I have to talk to the manager" crock HN - Marion (SA). Rang them up, first quote was $649 - told them some people paid just $600 (no wireless adaptor) @ DSE - requoted $640 with wireless adaptor. It's a reasonable price for me, so I went for it. No manager approval required!
David Williams Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 I got a wireless adaptor with mine that I don't need. If anyone wants to buy one PM me.
Spero D. Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 HN - Marion (SA). Rang them up, first quote was $649 - told them some people paid just $600 (no wireless adaptor) @ DSE - requoted $640 with wireless adaptor. It's a reasonable price for me, so I went for it.No manager approval required! So in the end did you get it from Marion and for which price?
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