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Ultimate Geek

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#2802674 28-Oct-2021 11:45

Just a reminder that you can currently remove the shipping cost for most in-stock Dick Smith items by using the FREEBIE coupon code.

EDIT: Not valid for a Pixel pre-order as they're not currently in stock, but Dick Smith frequently offer free shipping, so once they actually have the phones...

Dobblar

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#2802683 28-Oct-2021 11:56

Been following this topic very closely and cant wait for someone here to actually get their hands on a pixel 6 to see some answers to all our questions

MKBHD just posted his review of the phone, I find his videos usually pretty honest

https://youtu.be/9hvjBi4PKWA

CapBBeard

211 posts

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#2802697 28-Oct-2021 12:39

I notice on the Dick Smith site it says "Sold by Electronics Superstore", it almost reads like those third party sellers you see on Amazon. Kogan are in that reseller sort of space too right?

I don't recall seeing anything like that on previous purchases there (Pixel 2, 4A 5G), has anyone else bought in this sort of scenario? Looking at my order history, my 4A 5G was "Sold by Dick Smith".

I feel like the service level is already kind of middling with Dick Smith proper, I'm a little uneasy about abstracting that away another level again. Would be nice to have a robust local option, as you're all aware!

toxicbubble

44 posts

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#2802698 28-Oct-2021 12:42

I just pulled the trigger on the Pro from Dick Smith. 5G is not an absolute deal breaker for me as 4G is reasonable enough and I'm on WiFi most of the time, but I hope NZ carriers will sort it out anyway.

I'm not too worried RE that "Sold by Electronics Superstore" on the DS site, I took screenshots of the price being clearly stated in NZD (and this was in fact confirmed again during the transaction), and clearly listing that the price includes GST - if they try charge import duties on top of that it's an easy dispute with the option to charge-back with the bank if needed.

hasp

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#2802706 28-Oct-2021 12:50

toxicbubble:
I just pulled the trigger on the Pro from Dick Smith. 5G is not an absolute deal breaker for me as 4G is reasonable enough and I'm on WiFi most of the time, but I hope NZ carriers will sort it out anyway.

I'm not too worried RE that "Sold by Electronics Superstore" on the DS site, I took screenshots of the price being clearly stated in NZD (and this was in fact confirmed again during the transaction), and clearly listing that the price includes GST - if they try charge import duties on top of that it's an easy dispute with the option to charge-back with the bank if needed.

Thanks for testing the waters. Eagerly awaiting future updates on how this goes for you.

I still can't decide between 6 and 6 Pro. Pro sounds great for camera, but I've got small hands.

gcorgnet

1078 posts

Uber Geek

#2802708 28-Oct-2021 12:52

hasp:
toxicbubble:
I just pulled the trigger on the Pro from Dick Smith. 5G is not an absolute deal breaker for me as 4G is reasonable enough and I'm on WiFi most of the time, but I hope NZ carriers will sort it out anyway.

I'm not too worried RE that "Sold by Electronics Superstore" on the DS site, I took screenshots of the price being clearly stated in NZD (and this was in fact confirmed again during the transaction), and clearly listing that the price includes GST - if they try charge import duties on top of that it's an easy dispute with the option to charge-back with the bank if needed.

Thanks for testing the waters. Eagerly awaiting future updates on how this goes for you.

I still can't decide between 6 and 6 Pro. Pro sounds great for camera, but I've got small hands.

DSE ships 30th of Nov though...

aerir

61 posts

Master Geek

#2802709 28-Oct-2021 12:54

Will pull trigger and buy from DS if they offer more color options ie. muh seafoam

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gcorgnet

1078 posts

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#2802711 28-Oct-2021 12:57

Pulled the trigger on a 6 Pro 128G Stormy Black... Now I have a whole month to come up with $1500 :-)

aerir

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Master Geek

#2802712 28-Oct-2021 12:58

gcorgnet:

Pulled the trigger on a 6 Pro 128G Stormy Black... Now I have a whole month to come up with $1500 :-)

They don't charge your card until it is shipped?

toxicbubble

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#2802713 28-Oct-2021 12:58

aerir:

Will pull trigger and buy from DS if they offer more color options ie. muh seafoam

Given it's $300 cheaper than PI but have to wait a month, I'm OK with it. Think of it like being paid $10 a day to wait 😃

witchdoctorgaz

13 posts

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#2802717 28-Oct-2021 13:01

I'll wait for the 256GB option before ordering. 128GB seems a bit small, 512GB unnecessary for me so the middle size storage hits my sweet spot.

It'll be a few years since I've owned a pure Google Android phone, actually since my old Nexus 4 and 5's.

gcorgnet

1078 posts

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#2802719 28-Oct-2021 13:02

aerir:

gcorgnet:

Pulled the trigger on a 6 Pro 128G Stormy Black... Now I have a whole month to come up with $1500 :-)

They don't charge your card until it is shipped?

Didn't think of that, actually.. but it's still on CC so I guess slightly deferred payment.
And yeah, my CC has been charged already :-(

dolsen

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#2802722 28-Oct-2021 13:06

gcorgnet:

Pulled the trigger on a 6 Pro 128G Stormy Black... Now I have a whole month to come up with $1500 :-)

When you get it, can you try on the kogan plan you should have received with it? Will be interested to see if VoLTE works with it (expect it will based on my PH-1 experience).

emenent7426

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#2802783 28-Oct-2021 13:19

Now have to get it across the ditch 🤣

JPNZ

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#2802938 28-Oct-2021 15:56

CapBBeard:

I notice on the Dick Smith site it says "Sold by Electronics Superstore", it almost reads like those third party sellers you see on Amazon. Kogan are in that reseller sort of space too right?

I don't recall seeing anything like that on previous purchases there (Pixel 2, 4A 5G), has anyone else bought in this sort of scenario? Looking at my order history, my 4A 5G was "Sold by Dick Smith".

I feel like the service level is already kind of middling with Dick Smith proper, I'm a little uneasy about abstracting that away another level again. Would be nice to have a robust local option, as you're all aware!

FYI Kogan owns Dick Smith and Mightyape

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