From tomorrow for a week, Big W has 3-for-2 deals on all its Blu-ray and DVD titles (which in effect means you get the cheapest one in a bundle for free). Big W rarely has the range of rivals such as JB Hi-Fi, but this could still be a cheap way to enhance your collection or stash some presents. [Big W via OzBargain]
From today until the end of the month, Big W is offering free shipping for online orders over $50. That offers some good potential for savings, though as usual with Big W it pays to check the fine print: items which ship directly from vendors (which often includes bulky goods) aren’t included. [Big W via OzBargain]
Hot on the heels of Apple dumping all iPad 2 models except the 16GB and Dick Smith selling off the entire range at bargain prices, Big W has joined the fray. Its prices are mostly $1 lower than Dick Smith, and I’d imagine other retailers will also be playing in similar areas. Worth considering if you don’t need that extra pixel density and processor grunt. [Big W via OzBargain]
$51.35 through Big W’s online store is the cheapest price we’ve seen so far for the basic prepaid X1 (a solid if ageing Android handset), beating last month’s $60 offer at ALDI even when you add in postage (around $4). Like that deal, it’s network-locked to Optus. [Big W via OzBargain]
We don’t feature printer ink deals often, but this seems notable: from today until February 1, Big W is offering half-price off the second ink cartridge if you buy two at the same time (an effective 25 per cent saving). The deal is also available online and there’s no postage charge, so that might be a better bet than seeing if the right cartridge is in store at your local branch. [Big W]
Big W’s online shop front has become an unattractive Christmas destination after it announced it will be suspending order processing due to unexpectedly high order volumes. As a result, purchases will not be shipped until December 12 at the earliest.
Big W has copped flak in the past for selling the Kindle for more than Amazon itself, but this isn’t a bad deal for the local market: a refurbished Kindle with keyboard for $99 — $60 less than a brand-new version (and you still get a 12-month warranty). [Big W via TopBargains via Gizmodo]
Woolworths’ iPhone and Android apps have proved popular, and the retailing giant appears to have a bunch more mobile enhancements up its sleeve. As well as rolling out a Big W price comparison app for iPhone users, it is also planning future enhancements including direct shopping from its apps and click-to-collect services.
When the new Kindle Fire and other models was launched last week, we noted that it could prove difficult for Woolworths, which was selling older model Kindles through Big W and Dick Smith. Big W has now started taking pre-orders for the new more compact Wi-Fi model Kindle, which at $139 is cheaper than its predecessor.
