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Old 12-03-2012, 05:26 AM
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found a deal that seamed too good to be true
Indeed, due diligence is always required when these sorts of things come up. In my experience if it seems "too good to be true", 9 times out of 10 it's because it was too good to be true. Go figure :-)
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Old 12-03-2012, 05:39 PM
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Its not just the website offers you have to be careful with. I also do product review checks on stuff in the flyers because at least half the time, the stuff on special turns out to be not such a good deal when its rated 2 stars out of 5 by actual users/buyers.
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Old 12-03-2012, 05:43 PM
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On the plus side, the musical wireless door bell I bought from Dealfind is awesome and works better than the more expensive ones I bought from Rona.
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Old 12-03-2012, 06:36 PM
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Indeed, due diligence is always required when these sorts of things come up. In my experience if it seems "too good to be true", 9 times out of 10 it's because it was too good to be true. Go figure :-)
yeah this is 9/10 true and for 1/10 i just score a brand new 32 G Nexus 7 for $150 on kijiji which blows out any deal out there.
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Old 12-03-2012, 08:29 PM
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The nexus 7 I'd a steal at regular price. Highly recommend it.
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Old 12-04-2012, 05:06 PM
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The nexus 7 I'd a steal at regular price. Highly recommend it.
no kidding, now wife wants it to :-(
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Old 12-06-2012, 02:46 AM
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9hr HD feedback advertised, how close is this to actual performace?

edit - for the nexus 7
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Old 12-06-2012, 07:27 AM
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9hr HD feedback advertised, how close is this to actual performace?

edit - for the nexus 7
I don't own one but I know android and I know Nexus. This is built by Asus for Google as it's flagship tablet for Android. The price is less than $250 new and is speculated to be below or near cost to manufacture.

It is an awesome tablet at an awesome price and I would recommend it to anyone.
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Old 12-06-2012, 02:45 PM
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Yes, I think this 'deal' is too good to be true. There is a reason that these are expensive. They use quality parts. Looking at the ad for this one tells the story. Just my 2 cents. Save your $120 take her out to a really nice dinner.
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Old 12-06-2012, 02:54 PM
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9hr HD feedback advertised, how close is this to actual performace?

edit - for the nexus 7
Yeah that sounds about right. It's a phenomenal tablet
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