AUS DVD 12 RE WTB PIONEER A06 FOR LESS THAN 526 35
From: "John" (jliang@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 17:55:13 +1000


It is the same as A05 or 105, going by the tip Sir Pudgie I have even flash the firmware to Pioneer v1.30 (the cracked version), it burns some 1x shintaros in 2x and works just as well as a Pioneer a05.
"SmakDaddy" <archangel@no-spam> wrote in message news:3ef493a5$1@no-spam >
> > For $357 you won't get a A05, the cheapest re-badged a05 I have seen is > $325
> > which >
> unless its a 105 which is just the OEM version of the A05.. same firmware > and all...
>
> from Smak >
>






From: "GB" (news@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 21:47:15 +1000

with a 10% margin I could sell the A06 OEM for $474 once released aprox next week
"John" <jliang@no-spam> wrote in message news:DtTJa.123$JS.5669@no-spam > It is the same as A05 or 105, going by the tip Sir Pudgie I have even flash > the firmware > to Pioneer v1.30 (the cracked version), it burns some 1x shintaros in 2x and > works just > as well as a Pioneer a05.
> "SmakDaddy" <archangel@no-spam> wrote in message > news:3ef493a5$1@no-spam > >
> > > For $357 you won't get a A05, the cheapest re-badged a05 I have seen is > > $325
> > > which > >
> > unless its a 105 which is just the OEM version of the A05.. same firmware > > and all...
> >
> > from Smak > >
> >
>
>


From: "The Gadget Shop" (gadgets@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:50:35 GMT

fyi Pricejapan offers these for around A$547. When they are released locally, check www.razorprices.com for the best prices...

On 24-Jun-2003, "GB" <news@no-spam> wrote:
> with a 10% margin I could sell the A06 OEM for $474 once released aprox > next week
Who are you and do you have a webshop? I see dilithium has the following notice:
Until further notice, with the exception of orders for AL3 chassis, we will no longer be processing retail customer pre-paid orders. Only orders with account customers (you know who you are, ie: CM(MM), ABRI, MRob, ST.J,
STMMSPWD) will be processed. We are not closing, all warranties for everyone and everything is valid, we are simply focussing on some of our major corporate clients rather than general retail sales which do not provide return on investment.. Prices may be updated for reference, however orders directly via this web site will not be processed until further notice. If you have a specific requirement, and don't mind waiting for order processing, email us. We are still here, but this site is reducing in functionality.

So you still sell?

Cheers, Jason (remove ----- to reply)

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From: "Alias" (alias_dvd@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 02:33:07 +1000

> with a 10% margin I could sell the A06 OEM for $474 once released aprox next > week
What's OEM?


Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
From: Codswallop (chunkylover53@no-spam)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:06:26 GMT

On Tue, 24 Jun 2003 16:33:07 GMT, Alias wrote in aus.dvd:

>> with a 10% margin I could sell the A06 OEM for $474 once released >> aprox next week > > What's OEM?

Original Equipment Manufacturer
Basically, if you bought a Retail DVD-R drive it'd come with a nice box,
software and (often) a nice instruction manual. An OEM DVD-R drive would come in a plain cardboard box, probably no software and maybe a leaflet explaining installation of the drive.

OEM stuff is cheaper and if you know what you're doing then you may as well get that.
-- - Cods
pbqfjnyybc@no-spam (un ROT-13 to e-mail)


From: "Tezza" (tezza2002@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 10:18:08 +1000

"Alias" <alias_dvd@no-spam> wrote in message news:3ef87d48_1@no-spam > > with a 10% margin I could sell the A06 OEM for $474 once released aprox > next > > week >
> What's OEM?

Original Equipment Manufacturer. Usually refers to anything that doesn't come in a retail box with
all software and accessories.


From: "GB" (news@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 19:07:56 +1000

yes it is www.dilithium.com.au, but as you read I'm not really doing retail sales anymore.

Case in point: You order the drive, I am at the mercy of my supplier for delivery. You get sick of witing, or find someone else selling for $1 less and suddenly cancel the order while the goods are in transit or even dispatched COD.. I'm left with a drive I didn't want, possible COD fees,
freight in/return costs and a lot of wasted time.

In the end its just not worth the hassel selling small items retail while trying to raise a 2yr old.
Instead I'm wholesaling to one of Australia's largest retail merchants for their parts centres (they know what they want and order small to large qtys)
and supplying and servicing a few schools and other small clients.

If your serious about a drive, contact me direct by email, but be quick as stocks will be limited to start with. Payment would be prepaid via EFT to the company's account.

Cheers Guy
"The Gadget Shop" <gadgets@no-spam> wrote in message news:bd9hes$oj2$1@no-spam > fyi Pricejapan offers these for around A$547. When they are released > locally, check www.razorprices.com for the best prices...
>
> On 24-Jun-2003, "GB" <news@no-spam> wrote:
> > with a 10% margin I could sell the A06 OEM for $474 once released aprox > > next week >
> Who are you and do you have a webshop? I see dilithium has the following > notice:
> Until further notice, with the exception of orders for AL3 chassis, we will > no longer be processing retail customer pre-paid orders. Only orders with > account customers (you know who you are, ie: CM(MM), ABRI, MRob, ST.J,
> STMMSPWD) will be processed. We are not closing, all warranties for everyone > and everything is valid, we are simply focussing on some of our major > corporate clients rather than general retail sales which do not provide > return on investment.. Prices may be updated for reference, however orders > directly via this web site will not be processed until further notice. If > you have a specific requirement, and don't mind waiting for order > processing, email us. We are still here, but this site is reducing in > functionality.
>
> So you still sell?
>
> Cheers, Jason (remove ----- to reply)
>
> Macrovision Disablers - http://gadgets.shorturl.com > Photo Folio, 300 Images - http://webpics.shorturl.com > Paid Online Surveys - http://emailcashaustralia.shorturl.com

From: "GB" (news@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 19:08:47 +1000

yep, just means bare drive. You probably won't even get an IDE cable.

"Tezza" <tezza2002@no-spam> wrote in message news:bdapnj$g27$1@no-spam >
> "Alias" <alias_dvd@no-spam> wrote in message news:3ef87d48_1@no-spam > > > with a 10% margin I could sell the A06 OEM for $474 once released aprox > > next > > > week > >
> > What's OEM?
>
> Original Equipment Manufacturer. Usually refers to anything that doesn't come in a retail box with > all software and accessories.
>
>


From: "Sir Pudgie" (nice@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 21:22:10 +1000

> I don't think even the retail boxes have an ide cable.

Correct; just the pamphlets, a couple of blanks (one RW) and a few shovelware discs IIRC! ;-)


From: "John" (jliang@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2003 20:02:07 +1000

The reason why there is a good market for OEM packages is because OEM are basically bare drives with no additional software, some people may already have the supplied software from the retail package or have better softare than the retail pack, so there is no need for them to spend the additional money for inferior software or software they already have. I saw the new Pioneer 106 DVD+/-
writer today at swap meet, the retail package is $460 and OEM bare drive is $430.
For the extra $30 the software provided and free blanks are well worth it,( that is only my opinion). The Sony is available at $540.

"GB" <news@no-spam> wrote in message news:3efe6244$0$30818$afc38c87@no-spam > hence why there is a good market for OEM packages...
>
> "Sir Pudgie" <nice@no-spam> wrote in message > news:3ef985dc$0$31514$5a62ac22@no-spam > > > I don't think even the retail boxes have an ide cable.
> >
> > Correct; just the pamphlets, a couple of blanks (one RW) and a few > > shovelware discs IIRC! ;-)
> >
> >
>
>


From: "Sir Pudgie" (nice@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 2003 20:29:08 +1000

> For > the extra $30 the software provided and free blanks are well worth it,(
that > is only > my opinion). The Sony is available at $540.

Some ppl might agree, not me though! ;-)

I bought a retail pack, because that was all that was available when I purchased my drive, had I been able to go OEM and save $$$ on software I've never used I would have jumped at it, and I'd have gladly anted up for a couple of blanks instead! :-)


From: "John" (jliang@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:58:26 +1000

For someone like you who bought retail pack for a05, it would not be worth it to spend the extra $30 on the retail pack, I would probably get OEM if I am to buy a06.
"Sir Pudgie" <nice@no-spam> wrote in message news:3efebf6f$0$23118$5a62ac22@no-spam > > For > > the extra $30 the software provided and free blanks are well worth it,(
> that > > is only > > my opinion). The Sony is available at $540.
>
> Some ppl might agree, not me though! ;-)
>
> I bought a retail pack, because that was all that was available when I > purchased my drive, had I been able to go OEM and save $$$ on software I've > never used I would have jumped at it, and I'd have gladly anted up for a > couple of blanks instead! :-)
>
>


From: "Sir Pudgie" (nice@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 02:15:32 +1000

> For someone like you who bought retail pack for a05, it would not be > worth it to spend the extra $30 on the retail pack, I would probably > get OEM if I am to buy a06.

For sure! If I were buying now, there's no way I'd go retail - it'd be OEM all the way for me. ;-)

As I said, at the time I bought my drive, there were no OEM drives available anywhere, all I could get from any supplier was the retail pack! I can tell you - this tightarse wasn't very happy about that! :-(


From: "John" (jliang@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 14:55:04 +1000

"Sir Pudgie" <nice@no-spam> wrote in message news:3eff109e$0$23109$5a62ac22@no-spam > > For someone like you who bought retail pack for a05, it would not be > > worth it to spend the extra $30 on the retail pack, I would probably > > get OEM if I am to buy a06.
>
> For sure! If I were buying now, there's no way I'd go retail - it'd be OEM > all the way for me. ;-)
>
> As I said, at the time I bought my drive, there were no OEM drives available > anywhere, all I could get from any supplier was the retail pack! I can tell > you - this tightarse wasn't very happy about that! :-(

I know you were few of the first people to buy the Pioneer A05 before A05
OEM was available, I was too.


From: "ACETECH Computer Supplies" (sales@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 16:43:18 +1000

Pioneer A06 - $470

"Harry88" <harryts@no-spam> wrote in message news:Z6bHa.80$oC.3030@no-spam > The cheapest Pioneer A06 I have found in Australia is $526.35 GST INC, has > anyone seen it cheaper?
>
>
> Harry >
>
>
>


From: "ML :|" (no@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2003 01:50:14 GMT

where?

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"ACETECH Computer Supplies" <sales@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f012d54$0$59956$c30e37c6@no-spam > Pioneer A06 - $470
>
> "Harry88" <harryts@no-spam> wrote in message > news:Z6bHa.80$oC.3030@no-spam > > The cheapest Pioneer A06 I have found in Australia is $526.35 GST INC,
has > > anyone seen it cheaper?
> >
> >
> > Harry > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>


From: "GB" (news@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 12:30:07 +1000

actually the OEM A06 does come with a CD of software.

Nero Express, VideoStudio, DVD MovieFactory, DVD PictureShow and a DVD Player.

$30 is $30, why spend it on a coloured box and $8 of media?

"John" <jliang@no-spam> wrote in message news:LOyLa.613$_I3.35694@no-spam > The reason why there is a good market for OEM packages is because OEM are > basically bare drives with no additional software, some people may already > have > the supplied software from the retail package or have better softare than > the > retail pack, so there is no need for them to spend the additional money for > inferior > software or software they already have. I saw the new Pioneer 106 DVD+/-
> writer > today at swap meet, the retail package is $460 and OEM bare drive is $430.
> For > the extra $30 the software provided and free blanks are well worth it,( that > is only > my opinion). The Sony is available at $540.
>
> "GB" <news@no-spam> wrote in message > news:3efe6244$0$30818$afc38c87@no-spam > > hence why there is a good market for OEM packages...
> >
> > "Sir Pudgie" <nice@no-spam> wrote in message > > news:3ef985dc$0$31514$5a62ac22@no-spam > > > > I don't think even the retail boxes have an ide cable.
> > >
> > > Correct; just the pamphlets, a couple of blanks (one RW) and a few > > > shovelware discs IIRC! ;-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>


From: "ON2DVD" (mark@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 12:32:06 +0930

>
> $30 is $30, why spend it on a coloured box and $8 of media?
>
Where do you get a Pioneer 4X DVD-R disk and a Pioneer 2X DVD-RW disk for $8?
Answer....you don't!


From: "GB" (news@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 18:44:12 +1000

"ON2DVD" <mark@no-spam> wrote in message news:EiMNa.541$kY2.29897@no-spam >
> >
> > $30 is $30, why spend it on a coloured box and $8 of media?
> >
> Where do you get a Pioneer 4X DVD-R disk and a Pioneer 2X DVD-RW disk for > $8?
> Answer....you don't!
>
>

For one, Pioneer don't manufacture media any longer, get them while stocks last...


Second: My listed buy price for Pioneer 4x media is $6.00 , 2x RW is $10.30
but Verbatim (which Pioneer themselves now recommend as preferred media)
4x -R $4.40
2x -RW $5
$9.40

Then there is shintaro:
4x -R $2.20
they don't make a 2x -RW ATM
Split the diff, sure $8 low but not much and was off the top of my head. At MOST the media is
$16.30 to me. The same price difference to me for OEM vs Retail is $33. ($383 vs $416).


Still not worth it...


From: "The Gadget Shop" (gadgets@no-spam)
Subject: Re: WTB: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2003 13:02:54 GMT

oem from $455 plus postage as listed at razorprices...
http://tinyurl.com/g50y
Cheers, Jason (remove ----- to reply)

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From: "Brad Tierney \(KM Computers\)" (salesNO@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 01:12:33 GMT

"ML :|" <no@no-spam> wrote in message news:qZLMa.147$JI4.3292@no-spam > where?
>
>

Maybe you should try www.acetechcomputers.com.au?

>
> "ACETECH Computer Supplies" <sales@no-spam> wrote in message > news:3f012d54$0$59956$c30e37c6@no-spam > > Pioneer A06 - $470


From: "Neale" (no@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2003 13:56:04 +1000

Or perhaps he could try somewhere cheap.

This is an old thread. These drives can be bought for $330 now.

"Brad Tierney (KM Computers)" <salesNO@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f5a8600@no-spam >
> "ML :|" <no@no-spam> wrote in message > news:qZLMa.147$JI4.3292@no-spam > > where?
> >
> >
>
> Maybe you should try www.acetechcomputers.com.au?
>
> >
> > "ACETECH Computer Supplies" <sales@no-spam> wrote in > message > > news:3f012d54$0$59956$c30e37c6@no-spam > > > Pioneer A06 - $470
>
>
>


From: "Brad Tierney \(KM Computers\)" (salesNO@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 12:43:10 GMT

"Neale" <no@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f5aac44$0$6523$afc38c87@no-spam > Or perhaps he could try somewhere cheap.
>
> This is an old thread. These drives can be bought for $330 now.

Damn the news server I'm on. It keeps throwing these damn old threads at me as if they're new ones. :)

I actually got an extremely old thread the other day from late last year that came up as unread. I don't normally take any real notice of the date the thread started or the last post date.

My bad. :)


From: "trey" (sinistermotives@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 00:55:28 +0800

I paid 329 for mine
"Brad Tierney (KM Computers)" <salesNO@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f5a8600@no-spam >
> "ML :|" <no@no-spam> wrote in message > news:qZLMa.147$JI4.3292@no-spam > > where?
> >
> >
>
> Maybe you should try www.acetechcomputers.com.au?
>
> >
> > "ACETECH Computer Supplies" <sales@no-spam> wrote in > message > > news:3f012d54$0$59956$c30e37c6@no-spam > > > Pioneer A06 - $470
>
>
>


From: "Movation" (sales@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 05:52:35 GMT

PLUSTECH have them for $285 with delivery
"trey" <sinistermotives@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f86e597$1@no-spam > I paid 329 for mine >
> "Brad Tierney (KM Computers)" <salesNO@no-spam> wrote in message > news:3f5a8600@no-spam > >
> > "ML :|" <no@no-spam> wrote in message > > news:qZLMa.147$JI4.3292@no-spam > > > where?
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe you should try www.acetechcomputers.com.au?
> >
> > >
> > > "ACETECH Computer Supplies" <sales@no-spam> wrote in > > message > > > news:3f012d54$0$59956$c30e37c6@no-spam > > > > Pioneer A06 - $470
> >
> >
> >
>
>


From: "Kevin Hendrikssen" (spam@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 17:05:33 +1000

link?

"Movation" <sales@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f879aa2@no-spam > PLUSTECH have them for $285 with delivery

From: "Me" (r@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 17:14:13 +1000

You beat me to it.

I can't find it.

"Kevin Hendrikssen" <spam@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f87abbc$0$23608$5a62ac22@no-spam > link?
>
> "Movation" <sales@no-spam> wrote in message > news:3f879aa2@no-spam > > PLUSTECH have them for $285 with delivery >
>
>
>
>


From: "Optarse News" (cfarley@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 01:25:27 +1000

Can you let this thread die please? The message you replied to was on the 7th of September.. the other origianl post has been expired on many news servers for a few months now... Check the dates guys before replying.....
please?!?!?

"trey" <sinistermotives@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f86e597$1@no-spam > I paid 329 for mine >
> "Brad Tierney (KM Computers)" <salesNO@no-spam> wrote in message > news:3f5a8600@no-spam > >
> > "ML :|" <no@no-spam> wrote in message > > news:qZLMa.147$JI4.3292@no-spam > > > where?
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Maybe you should try www.acetechcomputers.com.au?
> >
> > >
> > > "ACETECH Computer Supplies" <sales@no-spam> wrote in > > message > > > news:3f012d54$0$59956$c30e37c6@no-spam > > > > Pioneer A06 - $470
> >
> >
> >
>
>


From: "The Gadget Shop" (gadgets@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 04:30:53 GMT

Starting a new thread?

Razor prices search:
http://tinyurl.com/qlzz
Cheers, Jason (remove ----- to reply)

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From: ck (ck@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 09:50:52 GMT

On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 04:30:53 GMT, "The Gadget Shop"
<gadgets@no-spam> wrote:

>Starting a new thread?
>
>Razor prices search:
>http://tinyurl.com/qlzz
Did a a06 search and it said the cheapest was $334
Thats a bit rich isn't it?

Hope that site gor permission from all those stores. If not that are in deep legal hot water.

>
>Cheers, Jason (remove ----- to reply)
>
>Component-VGA Adapters - http://gadgets.shorturl.com >Paid Online Surveys - http://emailcashaustralia.shorturl.com

From: "Poppy79" (poppy79@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A06 for less than $526.35 ?
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 20:42:39 +1000

Try pacstar Australia Pioneer A06 $285
www.pacstarcomputer.com.au (02) 9868 6962


From: "Tezza" (tezza2002@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 21:29:19 +1000

"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message > On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 04:30:53 GMT, "The Gadget Shop"
> <gadgets@no-spam> wrote:
>
> >Starting a new thread?
> >
> >Razor prices search:
> >http://tinyurl.com/qlzz >
> Did a a06 search and it said the cheapest was $334
> Thats a bit rich isn't it?

Try Pioneer 104. $278.

> Hope that site gor permission from all those stores. If not that are > in deep legal hot water.

They pay to be there.


From: ck (ck@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2003 17:03:36 GMT

On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 21:29:19 +1000, "Tezza"
<tezza2002@no-spam> wrote:

>
>"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message >> On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 04:30:53 GMT, "The Gadget Shop"
>> <gadgets@no-spam> wrote:
>>
>> >Starting a new thread?
>> >
>> >Razor prices search:
>> >http://tinyurl.com/qlzz >>
>> Did a a06 search and it said the cheapest was $334
>> Thats a bit rich isn't it?
>
>Try Pioneer 104. $278.

That's very very expensive then.
>
>
>> Hope that site gor permission from all those stores. If not that are >> in deep legal hot water.
>
>They pay to be there.

ok.


From: "DS" (nospam@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 08:55:13 +0800

"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message news:3u8iovsa8lkltdqonov91ca1o4dpq10bu7@no-spam > On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 04:30:53 GMT, "The Gadget Shop"
> <gadgets@no-spam> wrote:
>
> >Starting a new thread?
> >
> >Razor prices search:
> >http://tinyurl.com/qlzz >
> Did a a06 search and it said the cheapest was $334
> Thats a bit rich isn't it?

Its a price search site with about 6 retailers on it so its not the place to be looking for cheap gear.
>
> Hope that site gor permission from all those stores. If not that are > in deep legal hot water.

They do, think retailers ask to be on it, not many are on it so it wouldnt appear that popular.


Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
From: Codswallop (chunkylover53@no-spam)
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 02:23:44 GMT

On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:55:13 GMT, DS wrote in aus.dvd:

>> Did a a06 search and it said the cheapest was $334
>> Thats a bit rich isn't it?
> > Its a price search site with about 6 retailers on it so its not the > place to be looking for cheap gear.

You do, of course, mean twenty-six, right?

>> Hope that site gor permission from all those stores. If not that are >> in deep legal hot water.
> > They do, think retailers ask to be on it, not many are on it so it > wouldnt appear that popular.

Seems quite popular to me; most retailers aren't proactive which is why they're not there. No idea why not, it's free advertising if their prices are competitive.
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From: "Tezza" (tezza2002@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:34:42 +1000

"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message > On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 21:29:19 +1000, "Tezza"
> <tezza2002@no-spam> wrote:
> >"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message > >> On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 04:30:53 GMT, "The Gadget Shop"
> >> <gadgets@no-spam> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Starting a new thread?
> >> >
> >> >Razor prices search:
> >> >http://tinyurl.com/qlzz > >>
> >> Did a a06 search and it said the cheapest was $334
> >> Thats a bit rich isn't it?
> >
> >Try Pioneer 104. $278.
>
> That's very very expensive then.

Doh! 106.


From: ck (ck@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 05:46:02 GMT

On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:34:42 +1000, "Tezza"
<tezza2002@no-spam> wrote:

>
>"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message >> On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 21:29:19 +1000, "Tezza"
>> <tezza2002@no-spam> wrote:
>> >"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message >> >> On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 04:30:53 GMT, "The Gadget Shop"
>> >> <gadgets@no-spam> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >Starting a new thread?
>> >> >
>> >> >Razor prices search:
>> >> >http://tinyurl.com/qlzz >> >>
>> >> Did a a06 search and it said the cheapest was $334
>> >> Thats a bit rich isn't it?
>> >
>> >Try Pioneer 104. $278.
>>
>> That's very very expensive then.
>
>Doh! 106.

Well you posted it was a pioneer a04 for $278.


From: ck (ck@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 05:55:21 GMT

On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 02:23:44 GMT, Codswallop <chunkylover53@no-spam>
wrote:

>On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:55:13 GMT, DS wrote in aus.dvd:
>
>>> Did a a06 search and it said the cheapest was $334
>>> Thats a bit rich isn't it?
>> >> Its a price search site with about 6 retailers on it so its not the >> place to be looking for cheap gear.
>
>You do, of course, mean twenty-six, right?
>
>>> Hope that site gor permission from all those stores. If not that are >>> in deep legal hot water.
>> >> They do, think retailers ask to be on it, not many are on it so it >> wouldnt appear that popular.
>
>Seems quite popular to me; most retailers aren't proactive which is why >they're not there. No idea why not, it's free advertising if their >prices are competitive.
Maybe because they have to pay them money to be listed.
Its not a site I've ever heard of before the person posted it.

And looking at the expensive prices its not a site I'll be going back to any time soon.

I go to best bits in wa which has every retailer listed along with all the prices on most things. Not seen any site as good as the best bits site.


From: "Kevin Hendrikssen" (spam@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:12:39 +1000

"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message news:6ifkov06cra86fgaj5j1hmoa4523sl96o0@no-spam >
> I go to best bits in wa which has every retailer listed along with all > the prices on most things. Not seen any site as good as the best bits > site.

which is...?


Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
From: Codswallop (chunkylover53@no-spam)
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 06:21:56 GMT

On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 05:55:21 GMT, ck wrote in aus.dvd:

>>Seems quite popular to me; most retailers aren't proactive which is >>why they're not there. No idea why not, it's free advertising if >>their prices are competitive. > > Maybe because they have to pay them money to be listed.
> Its not a site I've ever heard of before the person posted it.

Umm, no, it's FREE.
http://www.razorprices.com/index.php?view=retailers&action=join
It costs money to ADVERTISE on the site, but being a listed price crawling site is FREE, costs nothing, nix, zero...
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From: "Memnoch" (randmtask attt optushome.com.au)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:24:27 +1000

"Kevin Hendrikssen" <spam@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f8a4256$0$23598$5a62ac22@no-spam > "ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message > news:6ifkov06cra86fgaj5j1hmoa4523sl96o0@no-spam > >
> > I go to best bits in wa which has every retailer listed along with all > > the prices on most things. Not seen any site as good as the best bits > > site.
>
> which is...?
>
>
>

Let google be your friend :)

http://bestbits.iinet.net.au/

Memnoch

From: "Kevin Hendrikssen" (spam@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:28:49 +1000

"Memnoch" <randmtask attt optushome.com.au> wrote in message news:3f8a43d0$0$29372$afc38c87@no-spam
> Let google be your friend :)

I did try...

> http://bestbits.iinet.net.au/

Unfortunately "The script being run failed to run correctly."


From: "Memnoch" (randmtask attt optushome.com.au)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:50:05 +1000

"Kevin Hendrikssen" <spam@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f8a4622$0$23604$5a62ac22@no-spam > "Memnoch" <randmtask attt optushome.com.au> wrote in message > news:3f8a43d0$0$29372$afc38c87@no-spam >
> > Let google be your friend :)
>
> I did try...

Thats how I found what the hell he was talking about :)

> > http://bestbits.iinet.net.au/
>
> Unfortunately "The script being run failed to run correctly."

Works fine for me *shrug*

Memnoch

From: "Kevin Hendrikssen" (spam@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 17:00:01 +1000

"Memnoch" <randmtask attt optushome.com.au> wrote in message news:3f8a49d2$0$15134$afc38c87@no-spam >
> "Kevin Hendrikssen" <spam@no-spam> wrote in message > news:3f8a4622$0$23604$5a62ac22@no-spam > > "Memnoch" <randmtask attt optushome.com.au> wrote in message > > news:3f8a43d0$0$29372$afc38c87@no-spam > >
> > > Let google be your friend :)
> >
> > I did try...
>
> Thats how I found what the hell he was talking about :)
>
> > > http://bestbits.iinet.net.au/
> >
> > Unfortunately "The script being run failed to run correctly."
>
> Works fine for me *shrug*

I mean the Prices section, it works for Processors but none of the others do.


Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
From: Codswallop (chunkylover53@no-spam)
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 07:01:30 GMT

On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 06:24:27 GMT, Memnoch wrote in aus.dvd:

> Let google be your friend :)
> > http://bestbits.iinet.net.au/

I had trouble finding the site through Google, also. I find that sometimes you just aren't typing in the right combination... ;)
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From: "Memnoch" (randmtask attt optushome.com.au)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 17:09:39 +1000

"Kevin Hendrikssen" <spam@no-spam> wrote in message news:3f8a4d6f$0$23606$5a62ac22@no-spam > "Memnoch" <randmtask attt optushome.com.au> wrote in message > news:3f8a49d2$0$15134$afc38c87@no-spam > >
> > "Kevin Hendrikssen" <spam@no-spam> wrote in message > > news:3f8a4622$0$23604$5a62ac22@no-spam > > > "Memnoch" <randmtask attt optushome.com.au> wrote in message > > > news:3f8a43d0$0$29372$afc38c87@no-spam > > >
> > > > Let google be your friend :)
> > >
> > > I did try...
> >
> > Thats how I found what the hell he was talking about :)
> >
> > > > http://bestbits.iinet.net.au/
> > >
> > > Unfortunately "The script being run failed to run correctly."
> >
> > Works fine for me *shrug*
>
> I mean the Prices section, it works for Processors but none of the others > do.

Ahh. I only looked in processors.

Memnoch

From: "The Gadget Shop" (gadgets@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 08:49:21 GMT

On 12-Oct-2003, ck <ck@no-spam> wrote:
> Hope that site gor permission from all those stores. If not that are > in deep legal hot water.

Also search on 106, which is the oem version, or just use the link I posted which is an 06 search in DVD section...

The shops listed do not pay anything, but they have to apply for approval to be listed, and have an online price list somewhere with their items listed in a certain format. eg something like an excel file with product, price,
description etc to match RazorPrices requirements for automatic updating each day...

The kick back to Razor is that they can charge for banner ads...

Cheers, Jason (remove ----- to reply)

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From: D3xx@no-spam (Jim)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: 13 Oct 2003 21:55:07 -0700

msy.com.au has the 106 for $270.
FluidTek has it for $265
http://www.fluidtek.com.au/category17_1.htm

From: ck (ck@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 05:15:29 GMT

On 13 Oct 2003 21:55:07 -0700, D3xx@no-spam (Jim) wrote:

>msy.com.au has the 106 for $270.
>FluidTek has it for $265
>http://www.fluidtek.com.au/category17_1.htm
ask if it comes with a pioneer serial number.
if not then its a imported drive which means if you contact pioneer they won't help you. cheaper to buy frim the us for about $220 aus after freight than buy it from a importer.


Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
From: Smiling Bob (usenet@no-spam)
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 06:08:34 GMT

D3xx@no-spam (Jim) wrote in news:254b506.0310132055.25805d3c@no-spam > msy.com.au has the 106 for $270.
> FluidTek has it for $265
> http://www.fluidtek.com.au/category17_1.htm
Bear in mind that most if not all of these Pioneer A06
drives at price points around AUD$300.00 are not official Pioneer imports, and Pioneer Australia will not offer any form of support for them.

AFAIK, they're being imported by grey market specialists NASA.com.au (A little company in North Ryde, Sydney (formerly near Central Station in the City)) who have been grey importing a lot of stuff, Kodak digicams, Ricoh,
TDK, etc burners, Laser CD and DVD media, and assorted other junk. They operate the stand at North Rocks right next to the chicken shop every Sunday.

The Pioneer A06 drives are, AFAICS, genuine Pioneer product, but you've gotta understand that your only form of support will be from a dodgy little Chinese takeaway company, and not the manufacturer's representative in Australia.

Couple of key differences: The Pioneer Australia product has a physically larger box, includes various authoring and burning software, cable, and a couple of pieces of DVD media.

The chinese takeaway (grey market) version has a smaller box, one CD with a couple of useless author/burn tools on it, no DVD media, and sometimes not even a cable.

Ultimately, you still get the drive, and all the other bits and pieces are probably not worth the extra $$$
that the Pioneer Australia import costs. Food for thought though.

Pioneer Australa have a 'warning' on their web site...
http://tinyurl.com/qu3q
Note also that the grey imports are NOT ILLEGAL under Australian law. Once upon a time, everything from music to shavers to computer components were treated as illegal imports unless the original equipment manufacturer, or someone authorised by same, was doing the import. People like Microsoft used to tie up heaps of Australian Customs'
time chasing after people who imported perfectly legitimate 'Microsoft Mice', for example, in parallel to Microsoft's official imports.

Recent changes to Australia's parallel import laws (remember when all music CDs suddenly dropped by $10-$15 in price?)
means that parallel imports are now legal, but at the same time, the 'official' vendor is not usually under any obligation to provide support for procduct that someone else 'grey'
imported.

Bob

From: "Tezza" (tezza2002@no-spam)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 20:49:09 +1000

"ck" <ck@no-spam> wrote in message > On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:34:42 +1000, "Tezza"

> >> >Try Pioneer 104. $278.
> >>
> >> That's very very expensive then.
> >
> >Doh! 106.
>
> Well you posted it was a pioneer a04 for $278.

Which is probably why I said Doh! and corrected myself.


From: D3xx@no-spam (Jim)
Subject: Re: Pioneer A/106 for less than $278 ?
Date: 9 Nov 2003 21:08:15 -0800

D3xx@no-spam (Jim) wrote in message news:<254b506.0310132055.25805d3c@no-spam>...

> msy.com.au has the 106 for $270.
> FluidTek has it for $265
> http://www.fluidtek.com.au/category17_1.htm Pluscorp are selling the 106 for $240 inc delivery