Black Friday Sale

Goneinsixtyseconds · 11-24-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

My point is that it's ridiculous paying £1050 for a phone that costs a fraction of that to make. Sorry, Apple just piss me off so much as a company, I think anyone is crazy to fall in to the Apple trap of having to buy multiple products from them.

Nearly everything you buy costs a fraction of the purchase price to make! But the production cost isn't all you're paying for.

330XDave · 11-24-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Nearly everything you buy costs a fraction of the purchase price to make! But the production cost isn't all you're paying for.

Ok I'll rephrase that... a small fraction, not just a fraction. It's not like there are many other large scale company's that grab you by the bollocks like Apple do. Buy 1 and they've got you, you'll be buying a lot more. I mean you can't even have an Apple email address that is easily accessible from anything other than an Apple device.

Anyway, I digress, as you were...

MashinBenzin · 11-24-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

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Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Nearly everything you buy costs a fraction of the purchase price to make! But the production cost isn't all you're paying for.

Ok I'll rephrase that... a small fraction, not just a fraction. It's not like there are many other large scale company's that grab you by the bollocks like Apple do. Buy 1 and they've got you, you'll be buying a lot more. I mean you can't even have an Apple email address that is easily accessible from anything other than an Apple device.

Anyway, I digress, as you were...

Why? I've got an iPhone, had one since 2013. Don't have any other apple products. As a for instance, when I decided I needed a tablet - the much more flexible Surface suited my needs more than an IPad, so I bought that instead.

Up until the summer i always had an android work phone alongside the iPhone and it was the clear superiority of the iphones, for my needs, that persuades me to pay the price they charge.

As for the offer, I would imagine that the business model is clear. Most wont clear the finance and will end up paying interest.

RENT-A-GOAT · 11-24-2019, 01:42 PM

Just waiting for the BMW connected drive sale to get map updates & RRTI for more like the cost it should be and is worth,

SuperHamz · 11-26-2019, 05:30 AM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50551415

saltyamigo · 11-26-2019, 06:14 AM

Lots of the deals are total hype, you have to have an idea of the normal "good" prices of the items your looking for and decide if your happy with the Black Friday offer. Some deals are there, the BMW connected is an example, cheaper than any other time of the year and as many are annual subscriptions it's a good time to buy as you will very likely get a good deal again next year, same as buying mobile phone at Black Friday. If you follow hotukdeals there are some great offers all year round and you can get some great bargains, but you can also end up buying stuff you don't need just because the offer is too good. Got an new iPhone XR for the wife for £398 including 3 month phone contract so I'm happy with that so far.

teaston · 11-26-2019, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperHamz

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-50551415

Well the Amazon Echo devices this week are definitely the cheapest they've ever been!

SuperHamz · 11-26-2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Well the Amazon Echo devices this week are definitely the cheapest they've ever been!

That's only because they'll make a ton of money selling off all your little secrets

teaston · 11-26-2019, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperHamz

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Originally Posted by teaston

Well the Amazon Echo devices this week are definitely the cheapest they've ever been!

That's only because they'll make a ton of money selling off all your little secrets

Yeah well, handy switching and adjusting your lights and heating just by talking init!

JustChris · 11-26-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by SuperHamz

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Originally Posted by teaston

Well the Amazon Echo devices this week are definitely the cheapest they've ever been!

That's only because they'll make a ton of money selling off all your little secrets

Yeah well, handy switching and adjusting your lights and heating just by talking init!

Teaston has lights and heating!

Added to my profile on him.

isleaiw1 · 11-26-2019, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

Teaston has lights and heating!

Added to my profile on him.

That he is too lazy to get up and change - back as you were

2CRO4TV · 11-27-2019, 06:43 AM

Anyone seen any tyre offers. Need some new rears and best I have seen are £250 a corner.

Tyre size
255/30 R20 92Y XL RSC

Cheers

JustChris · 11-27-2019, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Anyone seen any tyre offers. Need some new rears and best I have seen are £250 a corner.

Tyre size
255/30 R20 92Y XL RSC

Cheers

Honestly wow!

I had a little look today for the rate tyre that is the 21inch option on the X3M40d and they were £201 front and rear (even though differing sizes). I'm tempted to get some anyway and store currently.

2CRO4TV · 11-27-2019, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Anyone seen any tyre offers. Need some new rears and best I have seen are £250 a corner.

Tyre size
255/30 R20 92Y XL RSC

Cheers

Honestly wow!

I had a little look today for the rate tyre that is the 21inch option on the X3M40d and they were £201 front and rear (even though differing sizes). I'm tempted to get some anyway and store currently.

Lower profile makes mine more expensive I think. The price really is a joke as I'm considering changing all 4 to non run flats instead of just changing the rears.
Hopefully I find a decent deal by Friday

Wills2 · 11-27-2019, 11:01 AM

Bloody hell those sidewalls are like rubber bands 255x30? wow.

Hooded · 11-27-2019, 12:42 PM

A Couple more of the 4K Amazon fire sticks

2CRO4TV · 11-27-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

Bloody hell those sidewalls are like rubber bands 255x30? wow.

They look nice though and not that much difference in ride quality compared to the 403s on my 328i.

isleaiw1 · 11-27-2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Lower profile makes mine more expensive I think. The price really is a joke as I'm considering changing all 4 to non run flats instead of just changing the rears.
Hopefully I find a decent deal by Friday

That’s your deposit and first months payment on an x3m.... can’t believe anyone hasn’t mentioned it yet...

Man maths time...

2CRO4TV · 11-27-2019, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by isleaiw1

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Lower profile makes mine more expensive I think. The price really is a joke as I'm considering changing all 4 to non run flats instead of just changing the rears.
Hopefully I find a decent deal by Friday

That’s your deposit and first months payment on an x3m.... can’t believe anyone hasn’t mentioned it yet...

Man maths time...

LOL 😂
Sorry can't do the PCP thing (personal preference) plus just refinanced my HP so 'stuck' with mine for at least 2 years (when hopefully the G20 numbers are more realistic)
Nice try though

isleaiw1 · 11-27-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

LOL 😂
Sorry can't do the PCP thing (personal preference) plus just refinanced my HP so 'stuck' with mine for at least 2 years (when hopefully the G20 numbers are more realistic)
Nice try though

Hey, no apology needed. Nor did I until my mileage dropped below 25k a year, and untilresidual values at 4 years old went above £26k... then I decided putting that money into an ISA would be preferable to paying down the car.

This could be my last (famous last words..)

Eimal · 11-28-2019, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RENT-A-GOAT

Just waiting for the BMW connected drive sale to get map updates & RRTI for more like the cost it should be and is worth,

its there now showing 30% off some of the services.

2CRO4TV · 11-29-2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2CRO4TV

Anyone seen any tyre offers. Need some new rears and best I have seen are £250 a corner.

Tyre size
255/30 R20 92Y XL RSC

Cheers

Got them slightly cheaper in the end £247 a corner with free delivery from tyreleader.co.uk. Still bloody expensive though

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