computer shops - Page 14

A Corpse · 18th June 2012, 14:23

PBTech Penrose gets a big AVOID from me. I've been trying to work with them to get a coolermaster case part (they're the NZ distributor) for three months now. They never phone me back. Everyone I talk to gives me different answers, and finally when I thought we were getting somewhere they turn around and try to charge me $75 for a US$10 part they told me would be free (to make up for the amount of time it took to get it organised). I'd rather pay the same for that part off Ebay than deal with PBTech again.

Bunch of incompetent shitlords the lot of them.

Stalk3r · 18th June 2012, 14:56

what part is it?/

A Corpse · 18th June 2012, 16:01

One of these. It's OK, got someone buying one in the US and they're gonna forward it to me. Hopefully. o.O

Stalk3r · 18th June 2012, 16:09

lemme know if you dont end up getting one

Draco T Bastard · 12th September 2012, 19:48

A new service launched by PostShop that makes it easier to buy products from the US. Basically it gives you a US address to use when purchasing from the US so that you can buy from on-line outlets that only deliver to US addresses.

I've already had a quick compare between Newegg.com/pricespy.co.nz and, at present exchange rates (NZ$1=US$0.82), can save about ~$100 for a i7 3930k hex core.

Brutus · 13th September 2012, 13:49

According to my rough maths it will cost you about $50 more by the time you account for the Duty and GST on it as its over the $400 threshold.

Just saying.

Cowboy · 13th September 2012, 14:03

Should send your computery business Stalk3r's way. Support the little guy (Ok, he's actually pretty big but you get the idea).

He's a G.C.

Stalk3r · 13th September 2012, 14:10

d'awwwwwww

CCS · 13th September 2012, 14:29

Yeah truth, he's a good guy. He molested me once but he used lube so it wasn't too bad and actually just a little bit enjoyable.

MadMax · 26th August 2013, 09:53

Http://store.emprgroup.co.nz

Laptop parts

smudge · 16th December 2013, 16:35

Sad to see Stalk3r/Compulink seems to have gone under. Does anyone keep in touch with him and knows how he's doing?

Caesar · 12th June 2016, 16:46

Has anyone one brought any hardware from Newegg.com since they started shipping to NZ?

Just looking at the prices of the 1080 GPUs, their about 400 bucks cheaper than over here, but I'm guessing there's shipping to be added to that.

spigalau · 12th June 2016, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesar

Has anyone one brought any hardware from Newegg.com since they started shipping to NZ?

Just looking at the prices of the 1080 GPUs, their about 400 bucks cheaper than over here, but I'm guessing there's shipping to be added to that.

Shipping + GST + Customs Clearance = maybe $100 cheaper at end of the day.

Fx. · 14th June 2016, 03:09

newegg shippin to NZ ? nice

they're my fav computer store; website so good (canadian version anyways)

BF Jax · 15th June 2016, 00:10

Might still be worth it (importing), got an Asus Strix GTX 1080 OC from Dove at dealer rates which finally turned up today, but was still $$$.

Eve does look nice on it though:

The Edge · 15th June 2016, 07:06

I see un-Expert Infotech are (unfortunately) still in business. Makes me ask - how?

Native · 16th January 2017, 23:28

Bump.

Assuming PP and Ascent are still ace. Anyone know who we deal with in Auckland for physical stores?

DrTiTus · 17th January 2017, 00:49

PB Tech is my GOTO in Auckland.

crocos · 17th January 2017, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Native

Bump.

Assuming PP and Ascent are still ace. Anyone know who we deal with in Auckland for physical stores?

PB Tech, PlayTech and ComputerLounge.

YMMV with PlayTech - experience seems to depend on who you talk to there.

Drgnfire · 18th January 2017, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Corpse

PBTech Penrose gets a big AVOID from me.

PB Tech as a whole business get a big avoid from me, they are overpriced on many items, and they randomly change the courier price at the checkout when buying online.

YMMV but I will never deal with them again.

Caesar · 18th January 2017, 23:33

I know of a few people that don't like PBTech actually.

I recently priced up some upgrade bits for my rig and I compared their prices to Ascents and although some stuff was cheaper some was dearer as well so it balanced out to be almost even but I ended up going with Ascent because its free courier and I've been using them for over a decade anyway.

18th June 2012, 14:23	#521
A Corpse talkative lurker	PBTech Penrose gets a big AVOID from me. I've been trying to work with them to get a coolermaster case part (they're the NZ distributor) for three months now. They never phone me back. Everyone I talk to gives me different answers, and finally when I thought we were getting somewhere they turn around and try to charge me $75 for a US$10 part they told me would be free (to make up for the amount of time it took to get it organised). I'd rather pay the same for that part off Ebay than deal with PBTech again. Bunch of incompetent shitlords the lot of them. __________________ Broke my addiction! Bye bye Eve, hello Minecraft. Wait... >_<

18th June 2012, 16:01	#523
A Corpse talkative lurker	One of these. It's OK, got someone buying one in the US and they're gonna forward it to me. Hopefully. o.O __________________ Broke my addiction! Bye bye Eve, hello Minecraft. Wait... >_<

13th September 2012, 14:29	#529
CCS Stunt Pants	Yeah truth, he's a good guy. He molested me once but he used lube so it wasn't too bad and actually just a little bit enjoyable. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

26th August 2013, 09:53	#530
MadMax Stuff	Bump Http://store.emprgroup.co.nz Laptop parts __________________ My degree of sarcasm depends on your degree of stupidity.

16th January 2017, 23:28	#537
Native I... err - Fck It.*	NZ Shops Bump. Assuming PP and Ascent are still ace. Anyone know who we deal with in Auckland for physical stores?

18th June 2012, 16:09	#524
Stalk3r	lemme know if you dont end up getting one

12th September 2012, 19:48	#525
Draco T Bastard	A new service launched by PostShop that makes it easier to buy products from the US. Basically it gives you a US address to use when purchasing from the US so that you can buy from on-line outlets that only deliver to US addresses. I've already had a quick compare between Newegg.com/pricespy.co.nz and, at present exchange rates (NZ$1=US$0.82), can save about ~$100 for a i7 3930k hex core. __________________ Cheers Draco T Bastard

13th September 2012, 13:49	#526
Brutus	According to my rough maths it will cost you about $50 more by the time you account for the Duty and GST on it as its over the $400 threshold. Just saying. __________________ Some people are like slinkies. Not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

13th September 2012, 14:03	#527
Cowboy	Should send your computery business Stalk3r's way. Support the little guy (Ok, he's actually pretty big but you get the idea). He's a G.C.

16th December 2013, 16:35	#531
smudge Ich Bin Ein Grey Lynner	Sad to see Stalk3r/Compulink seems to have gone under. Does anyone keep in touch with him and knows how he's doing?

12th June 2016, 16:46	#532
Caesar	Has anyone one brought any hardware from Newegg.com since they started shipping to NZ? Just looking at the prices of the 1080 GPUs, their about 400 bucks cheaper than over here, but I'm guessing there's shipping to be added to that.

14th June 2016, 03:09	#534
Fx.	newegg shippin to NZ ? nice they're my fav computer store; website so good (canadian version anyways)

15th June 2016, 00:10	#535
BF Jax	Might still be worth it (importing), got an Asus Strix GTX 1080 OC from Dove at dealer rates which finally turned up today, but was still $$$. Eve does look nice on it though:

15th June 2016, 07:06	#536
The Edge	I see un-Expert Infotech are (unfortunately) still in business. Makes me ask - how?

17th January 2017, 00:49	#538
DrTiTus HENCE WHY FOREVER ALONE	PB Tech is my GOTO in Auckland. __________________ Finger rolling rhythm, ride the horse one hand...

18th January 2017, 23:33	#541
Caesar	I know of a few people that don't like PBTech actually. I recently priced up some upgrade bits for my rig and I compared their prices to Ascents and although some stuff was cheaper some was dearer as well so it balanced out to be almost even but I ended up going with Ascent because its free courier and I've been using them for over a decade anyway.