cheap 240gb SSD , OCUK to much :(

Kurgen · 11 Oct 2016 at 11:55

im looking for an SSD for a laptop, and will put the existing HDD in the DVD bay..

was going to get from OCUK. but the 240GB SSDs aren't priced competitively.

the Kingston is available at multiple retailers for £59.98 inc free delivery. I get free delivery here but some people wont..

seems £20 plus delivery is quite a price hike? , I could add a budget PC case in for that

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Kingston 240GB SSDNow UV400 Drive SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" (7mm height) Solid State Hard Drive - (SUV400S37/2= £79.99

Total: £88.69
(includes shipping: £8.70)

vanandjuanunited · 11 Oct 2016 at 12:07

is there a question here

sastusbulbas · 11 Oct 2016 at 12:13

I dont think Overclockers UK expect you to only purchase from them otherwise they would aggresively price match each component, that said they cannot be expected to keep tabs on every components prices at competitors, maybe a web note asking for a price match would be worth trying, they can only say no.

Kurgen · 11 Oct 2016 at 12:15

vanandjuanunited said:
is there a question here

for the simpletons

why are 240gb SSDs £20 more expensive

vanandjuanunited · 11 Oct 2016 at 12:17

Kurgen said:
for the simpletons

why are 240gb SSDs £20 more expensive

Cos that is the price they are charging

The simpletons would buy it elsewhere

marc2003 · 11 Oct 2016 at 12:18

Shop elsewhere. It really is that simple.

Kurgen · 11 Oct 2016 at 12:25

vanandjuanunited said:
Cos that is the price they are charging

The simpletons would buy it elsewhere

lol ok ,, I prefer to use ocuk for all my stuff, maybe the other sites are using them as a loss leader or something.

I will have to accept that I wont get any haribo

vanandjuanunited · 11 Oct 2016 at 13:33

£20 buys a lot of haribo

Maundie · 11 Oct 2016 at 13:35

What I don't understand is that you are saying they are £20 more in a really confused manner, it's really not that difficult, you have found a product cheaper elsewhere and now you only have to decide 1 of 2 things:-

1. Buy from here at £20 more
2. Buy from elsewhere £20 cheaper than here.

I don't buy everything from here as I find some items cheaper elsewhere but if the price is similar (within 10%) I will buy from here due to the better customer service.

marc2003 · 11 Oct 2016 at 13:38

BTW, if you think £20 is bad, check the prices of the Samsung 850 EVO 250GB. What was £60 last Christmas when I bought mine is now £120. :eek:

They're available elsewhere for £85. £35 difference is just plain greed.

james.miller · 11 Oct 2016 at 13:43

marc2003 said:
BTW, if you think £20 is bad, check the prices of the Samsung 850 EVO 250GB. What was £60 last Christmas when I bought mine is now £120. They're available elsewhere for £85. £35 difference is just plain greed.

jesus, i bought my 500gb 850 evo for £117 12 months ago.

edit:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sams...olid-state-drive-mz-75e500b-eu-hd-192-sa.html

£200!! :eek:

Its_Me · 11 Oct 2016 at 14:55

Its to do with stock, time or purchase and the slipping £ exchange rates.

Try sending them an email ?

Kurgen · 11 Oct 2016 at 18:54

emailed. price matched

dits · 12 Oct 2016 at 11:46

Its_Me said:
Its to do with stock, time or purchase and the slipping £ exchange rates.

Try sending them an email ?

It's shocking OC charging extra £50 for same item from high street retailer

mmacarthur · 13 Oct 2016 at 09:48

marc2003 said:
BTW, if you think £20 is bad, check the prices of the Samsung 850 EVO 250GB. What was £60 last Christmas when I bought mine is now £120. They're available elsewhere for £85. £35 difference is just plain greed.

What is going on with Samsung SSD pricing? £200 for 500GB 850 Evo! :eek:

nutcase · 13 Oct 2016 at 13:56

Got to pay for losses on a certain phone

Sargatanas2511 · 14 Oct 2016 at 10:27

Except that they're not that expensive in other places if you look

.

Disco_P · 17 Oct 2016 at 09:42

OcUK will generally price match everywhere but the rainforest. Which is great for situations like this.