View Full Version : Jessops changes 'Internet Beating Price' policy.
There's a thread on DPReview that indicates that Jessops (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=17211&a=60823&g=106115) has dropped its ludicrous 'Internet Beating Price' policy.
Instead, and this is the good bit, they have reintroduced their internet price match policy :clap: but in addition, :eek: they'll also refund 10% of the difference as well :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
If true, well done Jessops (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=17211&a=60823&g=106115).
OK I am confused lol! Can you give us thick people an example with figures involved? :D
OK I am confused lol! Can you give us thick people an example with figures involved? :D
If the rumours are correct and Jessops (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=17211&a=60823&g=106115) list an item at £200 and you find a ( I'm guessing non grey ) retailer selling for say £190, they'll charge you £190 minus 10% of £200-£190. So you pay £189.
Ah, so that's not much of a discount then, but still it's possibly a good match for an internet purchase price in the high street.
Radiohead
29-10-2006, 18:24
About time as their web arm, Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508), often charges a huge amount less than the "Jessops" side.
Oh yeah, they do take into account shipping costs. So, you don't get that bit knocked off. But as you'd be paying it anyway ...
You need to take along a print out from the site or printed advert, with the price to be matched and the shipping costs.
I had a Jessops (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=17211&a=60823&g=106115) pullout come with a paper last week and it suggested this was just on DSLR's.
Would be handy if this has changed :)
DeadKenny
29-10-2006, 19:10
you find a ( I'm guessing non grey )
That's the 'grey' area (pun intended:D)
Anything on the net that's sufficiently cheap is likely to be a grey market import.
Not sure there are many UK sites selling stock supplied by the official UK suppliers that really beat Jessops prices.
Though in theory anything sourced in the EU should not be labelled as grey imports according to EU law.
Just to clarify, said so in an advert in the paper the other day - tis true OK :thumbs:
They will discount 110% of the difference on UK stock on UK based internet sites verifiable by telephone [again UK] including postage costs as indicated above.
sideshowbob
30-10-2006, 08:12
Not sure there are many UK sites selling stock supplied by the official UK suppliers that really beat Jessops prices.
Well, if you look at ***************** you can see that Jessops is cheapest for some things but often it's quite a bit more expensive than other UK suppliers. Take the Nikon 17-55 DX, £969 at Jessops and £840 at College Cameras (http://www.collegecameras.co.uk/Products.asp?ProductID=668). I bought my 17-55 from College Cameras and it was definitely UK stock.
silverpenguin7
30-10-2006, 08:40
Makes me wish I was in the market for a D2xs, it can be found online for £2700 compared to Jessops (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=17211&a=60823&g=106115) £3500..!!!
Matholwch
30-10-2006, 11:18
Well thats not bad then, Bristol Cameras sell the 5D for £1700, Jessops sell (Body only) for £1950, which means you can get the 5D for £1675 from Jessops, with the cashback, you end up paying £1475.
ajuniper
30-10-2006, 18:38
From an instore leaflet picked up at the weekend:
http://www.ajuniper.f2s.com/jessops.jpg
Fozzybear
30-10-2006, 20:29
It has to be in stock at jessops - when I want anything from them normally they don't have any in stock and have to order it.
emeyedeejay
30-10-2006, 20:33
From an instore leaflet picked up at the weekend:
http://www.ajuniper.f2s.com/jessops.jpg
Is it just me or does the horizon look a little skew in that shot? ;)
Good to see Jessops are price matching again ... I got my D70 originally through a price match.
Matholwch
31-10-2006, 06:48
Should also mention, Jessops are doing 12 months interest free too at the moment on purchases over £199. Food for thought...
puddleduck
31-10-2006, 07:53
I posted this on the Nikon thread, but I guess about 3 people read that :)
Anyhoo.. due to this new price match policy and a voucher (which I can't post as I don't know the T&Cs), you can get a Nikon D200 for £809 delivered from Jessops.com
This is a "billy bargain" as they say.
Matholwch
31-10-2006, 09:25
How do they price match on the internet? :thinking:
Anastasis
31-10-2006, 11:29
Thanks for the heads up on this. Based on this I am hopefully off to my local Jessops later to get a Panasonic Lumix FZ50 for under £340.
Jessops list it for £499.99 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=17211&a=60823&g=106115&url=http://www.jessops.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?SkuId=36166) whereas Purely Gadgets have it in stock including VAT and delivery for £353.95 (http://www.purelygadgets.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=2406).
By my reckoning that makes it £146.04 difference + 10% (£14.60) = £160.64, therefore the price should be £499.99 - £160.64 = £339.35.
Or am I mistaken?
raymondlin
31-10-2006, 11:37
You are correct, I am off to my local one tomorrow to get a 30D, with the £100 rebate starting tomorrow, I should be able to bag one for about £600.
By my reckoning that makes it £146.04 difference + 10% (£14.60) = £160.64, therefore the price should be £499.99 - £160.64 = £339.35.
Or am I mistaken?
They'll add on postage and packaging if the price match source is mail order.
Matholwch
31-10-2006, 12:25
I'm erring and arrring whether to buy the 5D, unfortunately Bristol Cameras are out of stock of 5Ds, so could only price match with Warehouseexpress (means a £55 difference).
raymondlin
31-10-2006, 12:36
I'm erring and arrring whether to buy the 5D, unfortunately Bristol Cameras are out of stock of 5Ds, so could only price match with Warehouseexpress (means a £55 difference).
The 30D in bristol camera have gone up by £40 since last thursday.........not happy !
Matholwch
31-10-2006, 12:38
The 30D in bristol camera have gone up by £40 since last thursday.........not happy !
Interesting, because they've only just dropped the 5D price. Wonder if they're dropping their prices when items are out of stock, and increasing again once back in, to keep people tuned?
raymondlin
31-10-2006, 12:41
I have a print out actually with the lower price, wonder if Jessops will fall for it :p
puddleduck
31-10-2006, 12:55
I was hoping to get a price match on the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 but Jessops are out of stock so no go on that one!
Radiohead
31-10-2006, 12:57
I'm erring and arrring whether to buy the 5D, unfortunately Bristol Cameras are out of stock of 5Ds, so could only price match with Warehouseexpress (means a £55 difference).
So you'd only have to pay £55 more than if Bristol had stock?
Highlander
31-10-2006, 13:01
I was hoping to get a price match on the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 but Jessops are out of stock so no go on that one!
Can you not get them to order you one in to look at, without obligation? I've certainly done that in the past, and then got them to price match when I actually decided I wanted it.
Matholwch
31-10-2006, 13:10
I have a print out actually with the lower price, wonder if Jessops will fall for it :p
Might well, especially if they only call up to confirm stock levels. I've been tempted to go for a print out, and hope they don't call them up to enquire about the stock levels.
puddleduck
31-10-2006, 13:16
Its going back a bit now, but when I got my D70 kit from Jessops and asked for a pricematch they did call up Ebuyer who I was trying to match against.
Matholwch
31-10-2006, 13:42
So you'd only have to pay £55 more than if Bristol had stock?
Yep, they're £50 cheaper than everywhere else, and with the 110% price match, means I'd get the extra £5 price difference off. Making the price £1675 - difference between Jessops instore price and Bristol Cameras are £250 - watch out they'll try and say that Bristol Cameras price includes the £200 cashback :oh-hum: So 10% of £250 being £25 off the Bristol price.
Whilst everyone else sells this for £1750, means you get it for £1730 without Bristol Cameras price match (might even be worse - throw in the postage costs...).
raymondlin
31-10-2006, 15:16
Just notice this
Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508&url=http://www.cameras2u.com/products/details.cfm?PRODUCT=CANEOS30D&tduid=157c2391ebbb471ee37a5b3cd4202a1a)
30D for £737, the best bit is that for orders over £100 is FREE P&P
Meaning it beats the current price of £750 from Bristol camera + £15 P&P.
The site doesn't show the Canon Rebate either so Jessops can't claim it's included. So £737 - £73 - £100 = £564
Which is only £100 more than a 400D online.
I think Cameras2u are a part of Jessops anyhow.
raymondlin
31-10-2006, 15:30
I think Cameras2u are a part of Jessops anyhow.
Then playing at their own game is even better :nuts:
The site doesn't show the Canon Rebate either so Jessops can't claim it's included. So £737 - £73 - £100 = £564
I don't see how you get to this price. I also can't see signs of the £100 cashback on the canon site now. Only off accessories. By my calcs.
Jessops price £819.99-
Cameras2U price £737.95
difference £82.04
110% of the difference £90.24
so Jessops price - £90.24= £729.75-£100 cashback
Total £629.75. Which bit am I missing?
sideshowbob
31-10-2006, 15:50
Your maths is right, wseed. Raymondo was getting over-frothy and knocking off the money from the lower price rather than the jessops price.
raymondlin
31-10-2006, 15:58
oh yeah...oops !
I think Cameras2u are a part of Jessops anyhow.
I heard that cameras2u was set up by a couple of ex Jessops directors. Their links are close, but as I understand it, not that close.
My source may have been talking out of his bottom of course.
Radiohead
31-10-2006, 17:14
I think Cameras2u are a part of Jessops anyhow.
They are indeed - both at the same registered address and use the same invoice format.
They are indeed - both at the same registered address and use the same invoice format.
Oh, fair enough!
Tomfoolery
31-10-2006, 17:58
Might well, especially if they only call up to confirm stock levels. I've been tempted to go for a print out, and hope they don't call them up to enquire about the stock levels.
It'll depend on how busy the store is, whether they can be bothered, and whether they need the money in the till that week.
Just notice this
Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508&url=http://www.cameras2u.com/products/details.cfm?PRODUCT=CANEOS30D&tduid=157c2391ebbb471ee37a5b3cd4202a1a)
Please affiliate these links where applicable.
fanmeister
01-11-2006, 07:19
I posted this on the Nikon thread, but I guess about 3 people read that :)
Anyhoo.. due to this new price match policy and a voucher (which I can't post as I don't know the T&Cs), you can get a Nikon D200 for £809 delivered from Jessops.com
This is a "billy bargain" as they say.
Hmmmm I managed to get it down to £849.99 but not managed to get that last £40 off... Still might go for it though.. Was on the verge of bribing a work colleague to bring me one back from the States.
puddleduck
01-11-2006, 07:40
Hmmmm I managed to get it down to £849.99 but not managed to get that last £40 off... Still might go for it though.. Was on the verge of bribing a work colleague to bring me one back from the States.
If you have a look on DPReview there is a thread asking about the best UK price and it contains a voucher. I can't post it here as I don't know the TCs, but it takes £80 off.
I think the D200 is an absolutely steal at £849.99 anyhow. I'm seriously tempted to buy a 2nd one :nuts:
EDIT - The voucher actually takes £90 off...
5106944
Nikon D200 Digital SLR (Body Only)
In Stock
1 £899.99 £809.99
1Saving
Delivery Details
Free next working day delivery (On Thu 2 November) £0.00
You have added the following Jessops.com voucher:
Save £90 off a - Nikon D200 Digital SLR
Got a Jessops.com voucher code? If so, enter it below
Savings
1 Save £90 off a £90.00
Total Savings £90.00
Total Amount To Pay
£809.99
raymondlin
01-11-2006, 12:03
:lol: :lol: :lol: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Just got home now with a 30D, price match with Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508&url=http://www.cameras2u.com/products/details.cfm?PRODUCT=CANEOS30D&tduid=157c2391ebbb471ee37a5b3cd4202a1a) and the manager didn't even flinch, punched in the computer a few keys and said "fine". Didn't call up to confirm stock or anything. That's not the best bit, the best bit is they made the same mistake I did with the 110%, they took off 10% from £737.95 rather than the difference between Jessop's price and Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508&url=http://www.cameras2u.com/products/details.cfm?PRODUCT=CANEOS30D&tduid=157c2391ebbb471ee37a5b3cd4202a1a)'s price which would be about £10.
So the bill came to £664.15, I was so nervous i got my pin in my card wrong twice !!! :nuts: then got it right on the 3rd go and pick up the camera and got out of there before they realise what had happened. :D
Jessops in Cam have a nice 70-200L f/2.8 in their window just ready to be price matched against WE - must resist!!
Taq
fanmeister
01-11-2006, 14:30
I have confirmed that my local Jessops have a D200 in stock, and they will match 'their' discounted internet price, so .....
I might have a new toy by 6pm this evening.
Now advice on how I explain it to my better half???????
Radiohead
01-11-2006, 14:36
:lol: :lol: :lol: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Just got home now with a 30D, price match with Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508&url=http://www.cameras2u.com/products/details.cfm?PRODUCT=CANEOS30D&tduid=157c2391ebbb471ee37a5b3cd4202a1a) and the manager didn't even flinch, punched in the computer a few keys and said "fine". Didn't call up to confirm stock or anything. That's not the best bit, the best bit is they made the same mistake I did with the 110%, they took off 10% from £737.95 rather than the difference between Jessop's price and Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508&url=http://www.cameras2u.com/products/details.cfm?PRODUCT=CANEOS30D&tduid=157c2391ebbb471ee37a5b3cd4202a1a)'s price which would be about £10.
So the bill came to £664.15, I was so nervous i got my pin in my card wrong twice !!! :nuts: then got it right on the 3rd go and pick up the camera and got out of there before they realise what had happened. :D
:thumbs:
raymondlin
01-11-2006, 14:42
Thanks Radiohead, here she is with the battery grip :)
Not use her yet, still charging some AA rechargables.
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/7251/img3203ky4.jpg
sideshowbob
01-11-2006, 15:25
I have confirmed that my local Jessops have a D200 in stock, and they will match 'their' discounted internet price, so .....
I might have a new toy by 6pm this evening.
Now advice on how I explain it to my better half???????
The words "free" and "box of shreddies" come to mind.
I have confirmed that my local Jessops have a D200 in stock, and they will match 'their' discounted internet price, so .....
I might have a new toy by 6pm this evening.
Now advice on how I explain it to my better half???????
Carfully paint out the '200' and replace it with '50' Then you can tell her it cost less than £300.
:)
Thanks to you guys here I cancelled my order online for a Ixus 850IS and went into Jessops with print outs of their price match policy and two online shops.
They had no problem price matching to the internet shops but the assistant had to go check with her boss when I queried over the 110%.. She came back at first saying it was just for local competitors until I pointed out it clearly said online or high street shops. She went off again and came back in agreement :)
So shelf price of £330, my price £242 - bargain!
...
Not use her yet, still charging some AA rechargables.
Why not just use the battery that came with the camera. You can use the battery grip with just one battery in it.
Anyway, enjoy the new camera!
If you have a look on DPReview there is a thread asking about the best UK price and it contains a voucher. I can't post it here as I don't know the TCs, but it takes £80 off.
I think the D200 is an absolutely steal at £849.99 anyhow. I'm seriously tempted to buy a 2nd one :nuts:
EDIT - The voucher actually takes £90 off...
5106944
Nikon D200 Digital SLR (Body Only)
In Stock
1 £899.99 £809.99
1Saving
Delivery Details
Free next working day delivery (On Thu 2 November) £0.00
You have added the following Jessops.com voucher:
Save £90 off a - Nikon D200 Digital SLR
Got a Jessops.com voucher code? If so, enter it below
Savings
1 Save £90 off a £90.00
Total Savings £90.00
Total Amount To Pay
£809.99
That is a seriously tempting price for a D200! Unfortunately it isn't economically feasible for me at the moment :cry:
Ah well - looks like I will just have to wait until next year when they bring it down further or bring out a nice shiney upgrade! :clap:
raymondlin
01-11-2006, 15:52
Why not just use the battery that came with the camera. You can use the battery grip with just one battery in it.
Anyway, enjoy the new camera!
You can ??? I thought it clearly says 2 of those BP-11 thingys.
sure i've used one battery in my BG-E2 before :thinking:
raymondlin
01-11-2006, 15:56
You can indeed, or 2, or 6 AAs :D
6 AA's don't last long! For emergency use only.
anyone know if this will work against amazon (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=thedvdforums-21&site=dvd)? - as they don't seem to give out phone numbers. Ta
Radiohead
02-11-2006, 09:34
I'm after a nice little compact for the winter months and like the new G7. Jessops are doing it for £448.99, and cameras2u for £324.70 - so am I right in thinking that I could actually get it for £312.27 from Jessops on the high street?
I'm after a nice little compact for the winter months and like the new G7. Jessops are doing it for £448.99, and cameras2u for £324.70 - so am I right in thinking that I could actually get it for £312.27 from Jessops on the high street?
Yes, that looks about right except for any postage costs that Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508) charge.
Radiohead
02-11-2006, 09:52
:thumbs:
It's a hell of a difference between the Jessops and C2U price anyway.
What happened to your Ricoh 'nice little compact?' ;)
Radiohead
02-11-2006, 12:05
Was a little too slow in day-to-day use. Lovely camera, but I found it a bit frustrating.
Plus I like new toys.
raymondlin
02-11-2006, 13:07
Yes, that looks about right except for any postage costs that Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508) charge.
It's free delivery over £100 i think.
fanmeister
02-11-2006, 13:35
It was nearly a disaster.. :cry:
Decided not to go to Jessops last night and went this morning. After checking and confirming they had 2 D200's in stock at 3pm or so yesterday I popped in this morning to be told they'd sold out. Then the manager said but if you can wait there's one coming in today!!
Hour or so later and I had my D200. No haggling over price, the manager was well aware of the Internet price of £809..
Thanks OP and especially AndySymbian :notworthy
sideshowbob
02-11-2006, 13:47
Great stuff - mine arrived this morning, stress free ... ;)
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