Do you buy less from ocuk now?

subbytna · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:35

I find myself buying less from the site now due to the new layout of the site. I would be classed as being an impulse buyer. Now I find myself skipping the main site all together and coming to the forums directly. This has saved my wallet and also made me think, "How many others buy less now due to the new layout of the site?"

Even this week only deals don't tempt me to go to the site any more now. Anyone else "feel" the same?

Thekwango · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:36

what new site? what have I missed?

mpj88 · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:38

Do you mean the MM?

There will always be people that want to buy new!

subbytna · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:38

The main ocuk site. The move to the new format and layout from the old site.

Glaucus · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:40

It is absolutely terrible, still don't understand how a computer shop can be so bad at websites. And yes, not that I purchase a lot. But did want a new mouse and ssd, went else where, didn't even look on ocuk.

chroniclard · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:41

Step backwards for me, find it more difficult to find things. Used to browse a lot for parts but now its a bit of a chore. Just look at the offers.

Ayahuasca · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:42

Don't see what the issue is, the new site is a little more OTT but it's still very easy to filter what you're looking for.

Pyr0m@nI@]{ · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:43

I have to agree, I really dislike the new layout of the shop.
I can't pinpoint any one thing, but it just feels like hard work to browse and find items now since the update

Thekwango · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:43

ah ok, so this is just a roundabout rant about the new website layout? to be honest the layout, while I don't particularly like it, wouldn't stop me from shopping. price is my main consideration when I make a purchase, so I don't care if the sellers website is professional looking or looks like an explosion of clickable tiles.

that said, I am not really an impulse buyer. so I could quite easily understand the new layout putting the weak willed among us off!!

Cosimo · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:44

Do I think that the site looks horrible? Yes
Will it stop me from buying from OcUK? No

Xire · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:44

Tend to agree with the OP.

The old site just seemed to work...

arc@css · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:44

I quite like the new layout and still buy primarily from here.

Greboth · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:45

I do buy less from OcUK now than I used to though nothing to do with the new site.

Midlife Crisis · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:45

My PC is pretty up to date other wise I would be buying, new site is fine by me

kaptainmarc · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:48

I think it looks absolutely horrible.

if i was a new customer I would be put off buying as it looks a bit amateurish (just my opinion)

PapaLazaru · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:48

Cosimo said:
Do I think that the site looks horrible? Yes
Will it stop me from buying from OcUK? No

This.

If I want something, I shop around, factor in any potential savings of going elsewhere and always shop at OcUK even for the sometime slight premium. I just type it in the search bar.

Service is key, even if you don't like the look of a website.

Ordered a NXZT fan controller a couple of weeks ago. Is only a tenner. Sent a message today as still not in stock and they are now sending me the Phanteks one, which is £3 more for free. Any I just got an email saying it is coming by DPD next day.

tom_e · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:50

It's got an almost early 2000s knocked up for some IT coursework look about it, but then if I'm buying computer kit I normally known exactly what I want rather than just aimlessly browsing so it wouldn't stop me from searching for it.

DaleTheWhale · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:50

subbytna said:
Even this week only deals don't tempt me to go to the site any more now. Anyone else "feel" the same?

It hasn't stopped me from buying from OcUK, but it has stopped me from speccing builds in GH, I don't like the popup and basket, it's quite slow to respond which makes it irritating when tweaking 3-4 baskets.

MooMoo444 · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:51

I buy less ever since I didn't get Haribo in a £600 order. Still salty.

Locky · 15 Dec 2015 at 16:51

going to be honest and say I use ocuk less due to the site amongst other things.