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| Thread ID: 53565 | 2005-01-21 02:39:00 | Computer Stores in Auckland | growlin_stan (938) | PC World Chat |
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| 316315 | 2005-01-21 02:39:00 | I just moved back to Auckland (been away for 4 years) and love to find a good deal when it comes to computer-related parts and accessories. I have found some great online retailers and look forward to checking out their "bricks 'n' mortar" stores. I would love to know about any experiences people have had with Auckland retailers - the good, the bad and the ugly! One stoe i have already been to is PB Tech in Penrose. It was a good size, items were clearly priced and well laid out and there were some bargains too! |
growlin_stan (938) | ||
| 316316 | 2005-01-21 03:02:00 | QMB Computers. http://www.qmb.co.nz Very good prices (unless you are paying to have it shipped to you). |
somebody (208) | ||
| 316317 | 2005-01-21 04:19:00 | Well I find that sometimes OEM Computers, E-one Computers in Manukau City and SuperCheapPC in town has prices that are sometimes cheaper than QMB | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 316318 | 2005-01-21 04:36:00 | Fairly recently I came across a store that has been around for seven years - it moved from Northcote to Link Drive in Glenfield . They seem to be very well organised indeed . They are called "Advanced Computers" . On the Saturday I asked for a Transcend USB flash drive 512 mgs (which some of the more discerning members of PressF1 had put me onto :thumbs: ) . They did not have that particular brand in store but had it in by Monday, two days later . The price - total of $109 . I really get the feeling that they would sort any problems out pronto . They also have had the seal of approval in some ways from the Mayor of North Shore George Woods (I think the name is - he is low key but very effective) . The reason for this blessing is that they get involved with the aged folk (like me - in the not too distant future :eek: ) who are learning computer technology . They are probably far, too far, away for you (you speak of Penrose) . QMB has been mentioned - from my very (admittedly) limited experience tend to quickly pass over problems to you . I will try to look out a previous thread which detailed my particular experience with them . They are cheap . . . but then remember that is what you are paying for (and regretting later ?!!) I had thought they may be better because that is where Chill gets his CD-R's from -- but then he did not say they are good --only that their CD's are cheap !! My two-penny worth ( me showing my age again - should be two cents worth ! :@@: ) Misty PS - Welcome to another Jaffa ! |
Misty (368) | ||
| 316319 | 2005-01-21 06:49:00 | There's hundred of good shops and hundreds of crap shops. Where exactly are you in Auckland? Hope you already know about PriceSpy (http://www.pricespy.co.nz) |
~sy~ (95) | ||
| 316320 | 2005-01-21 11:17:00 | A good store? As with most things this depends a lot on your own knowledge and experience and the service level you require or expect. There is one local store in West Auckland that I won't go near due to a supercilious prat who "served" me 10 years ago. For the big things I usually deal with one particular local small firm as I respect their knowledge and their willingness to answer my questions even if it doesn't result in a sale at the time. There again, when it comes to a dead mouse, disks or odd small things I tend to buy wherever I happen to be at the time. |
Mercury (1316) | ||
| 316321 | 2005-01-21 11:37:00 | I've dealt with both OEM and E-One on a few occasions and would never deal with them again. Shonky shonky shonky. | ninja (1671) | ||
| 316322 | 2005-01-21 19:50:00 | Yep, there are 'good' and bad ones. In my experience the bad ones outweigh the good by a long shot. Try the following: look for what you want on price spy... See if the site lists in stock/out of stock... Phone the store... Pray that the person on the phone speaks english... If they speak english try asking a few 'tech' questions and you'll quicky get an idea how much they know about what they are selling... Check again that they have the item in stock... Check the price includes GST... Check yet again that they actually physically have it in stock by getting the guy to rattle the box over the phone... (not joking here!) I have been told many times on the phone "Yes we have one of those", race down to the place only to be told "We have one of those LISTED and can order one for you". I have used Ascent's web site just because it saves all the hassles with idiot young guys who think they are 'cool' because they work in a computer store and don't know squat. The Ascent site is informative, you know if they've got it available and service is good/quick. |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 316323 | 2005-01-21 20:13:00 | Most web sites showing availability refer to their supplier having stock in NZ. When it comes to the crunch Ascent will be in the queue with every other dealer for the items. | PaulD (232) | ||
| 316324 | 2005-01-21 21:36:00 | Working in a computer shop makes someone cool? woohoo.....And all this time i thought it was my beer belly and receding hairline that drove others insane with jealosy. |
Metla (12) | ||
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