*DEAD*FS acomdata 160G HD $59.99

[fastvideo]

FS LINK (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10063479&catid=10484&logon=&langid=EN)

[willy]

Major price error ! (aka X'mas in August sale ... http://www.dolnetwork.com/RFD/smilies/wink.gif)

Buy it now and ask question later ...

Supposed to be :

Our price: $249.99
Discount: -$50.00
Sale Price: $199.99
Shipping: FREE
Mail-in rebate: $70.00
After rebate: $129.99


Now :

Our price: $249.99
Discount: -$120.00
Sale Price: $129.99
Shipping: FREE
Mail-in rebate: $70.00
After rebate: $59.99

http://www.futureshop.ca/multimedia/products/large/10063479.jpg

[dasteve]

Awesome deal!

[Mr Nobody]

Price error on the web. Flyer shows $50 instant saving, $70 MIR. FS has once again mistakenly added the two together and then still offer the rebate.

I suggest printing out the web page and then going to the store with it. Online orders will probably get cancelled.

[WiseOx]

Sweet, got it. Now....the question is, will FS honor it.

[willy]

Sweet, got it. Now....the question is, will FS honor it.
Probably not ... but it's fun, isn't it ?

[WiseOx]

Well, for the last online price error, FS did cancel the order, but gave me a $25 off coupon over $100. Grab it boys and girls, even if they don't honor it, you might get something out of it.

[analyst88]

Nice price ~~

[ARK]

Got one online and printed the web page, will try in lunch time to get another one at nearest store.

Friday Morning Fun :lol:

[fastvideo]

OOS NOW :mad: :mad: :mad:

[comb]

when you purchase online at FS,do they include an receipt? I've had problems in the past for mail in rebates cause of online purchases. No hard copy invoice..

tx

[jla0]

when you purchase online at FS,do they include an receipt? I've had problems in the past for mail in rebates cause of online purchases. No hard copy invoice..

tx

That's weird... cuz rebates always ask for a COPY of the receipt. You never EVER need to send the original.

I've never had any problems.

[willy]

when you purchase online at FS,do they include an receipt? I've had problems in the past for mail in rebates cause of online purchases. No hard copy invoice..

tx
You often can print out a PDF version from your Past Orders screen.

[Mr Nobody]

when you purchase online at FS,do they include an receipt? I've had problems in the past for mail in rebates cause of online purchases. No hard copy invoice..

tx

There should be a packing slip. You use that. But lets worry about it AFTER you get your order...which most likely will be cancelled anyways. :)

[mia2648]

when you purchase online at FS,do they include an receipt? I've had problems in the past for mail in rebates cause of online purchases. No hard copy invoice..

tx

After receiving your item, go online into your order history - you'll see a printable invoice. Print this and submit it with your MIR.

Or as soon as they ship your item, you should be able to log on and see the invoice.

[tomtong]

It shows Stock status: Out of Stock when I checked out. However, the order still accepted. Strange! :confused:

[yell0w_c0w]

Maybe with some luck there are still stock in movement... They're just waiting for the new stock to come in then ship it out.

[comb]

Thanks

No matter my order never got through.... Now OOS... Bastards!!!!!

[Xtreme2001]

I tried. It was OOS for me as well. I hope the honor it!

[Cyrus]

Order.. hopefully I get it or some sort of cash off coupon to compensate.. either way I'm happy. :)

[cipher]

I tried. It was OOS for me as well. I hope the honor it!


It still shows in stock...at 8am CST...I ordered one.

[coolman217]

i'm hoping it doesn't get honoured so i can get a $25 GC.
hm...

[protectivedad]

Shows in stock on the web page, but when I ordered it on the checkout it shows out-of-stock. We'll see.

[cipher]

Price error on the web. Flyer shows $50 instant saving, $70 MIR. FS has once again mistakenly added the two together and then still offer the rebate.

I suggest printing out the web page and then going to the store with it. Online orders will probably get cancelled.

I thought that FS usually honoured online pricing errors IF AND ONLY IF you ordered one of the item in question. If you ordered 2 or more, they would cancel your order.

[yoshi838]

ORdered 2. Hope they will ship it.

[WiseOx]

I wouldn't be surprised to see them honor it, if they caught it this early. I'm curious how many of us jumped on it in time.

[ARK]

I thought that FS usually honoured online pricing errors IF AND ONLY IF you ordered one of the item in question. If you ordered 2 or more, they would cancel your order.


Gr8, I was tempted to order more than one but I decided to order only one.

[X360]

Pricing error...

Ordered one...

Price $129.99 + Tax = $149 - $70 MIR = $79

[sgmtl]

ordered!

hope it goes thru!

[longo]

ordered one as well, are you suppose to still be able to order if it's OOS? :confused:

[cipher]

Now it shows OOS online, but will ship when available.

[ARK]

Status of my order

Approved - In Progress


The billing verification process has been successfully completed for this order and is preparing to ship.

[lindmar]

Is this really a good deal?
The Rebate is mail-in correct? Will there be any issue with that?

[cipher]

Status of my order

Approved - In Progress


The billing verification process has been successfully completed for this order and is preparing to ship.

Ditto.

I wonder if they can still cancel the order. I already printed out my rebate form.

[AirTimid]

Done. Went instore in Dartmouth, NS and the guy gave it to me no questions asked. Came to $150 after taxes plus a $70 rebate. Great deal IMO, assuming the rebate comes.

PS, even better deal. My unit has 2 firewire ports. WEeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Gonna try and get another one at lunch for a bud.

PSS they don't include the $50 firewire cable :( Glad I have one at home :)

[willy]

Ditto.

I wonder if they can still cancel the order. I already printed out my rebate form.
Ha ha .... You really can't wait, eh ? Hee hee .... How about the envelop ?

[Mr Nobody]

I thought that FS usually honoured online pricing errors IF AND ONLY IF you ordered one of the item in question. If you ordered 2 or more, they would cancel your order.

Now that you casted doubt, I'm no longer 100% sure. :mad: :cheesygri

Can anybody confirm? Did everybody get their free logitech keyboard a couple of days ago? :)

Is this really a good deal?
The Rebate is mail-in correct? Will there be any issue with that?

Considering an enclosure is probably around $40, think of it as $20 for a 160gig HD. :)

Have never had any issues with MIRs from FS purchases.

[cipher]

Now that you casted doubt, I'm no longer 100% sure. :mad: :cheesygri

Can anybody confirm? Did everybody get their free logitech keyboard a couple of days ago? :)



Considering an enclosure is probably around $40, think of it as $20 for a 160gig HD. :)

Have never had any issues with MIRs from FS purchases.

As long as they haven't detected the error, they'll keep processing orders...so if you ordered more than one, it might still go through.

This MIR is manufacturer direct and they are in California, so it will be out of Futureshops hands as to how long it takes for the MIR to come back to you.

THis is from Acomdata's site...


Contact AcomData
We have a number of contacts available to help you with specific issues or questions:

AcomData
3410 Pomona Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: (909) 348-0680
Fax: (909) 598-8663

Sales
Have a pre-sales question about an AcomData product? An AcomData representative will be glad to help.

Technical Support
Submit a Tech Support Request Form and get expert help from one of our Tech Support Specialists. You must be a registered customer to use the form. Click on the link to log in. If you are not a registered customer you can register at Customer Registration.

Customer Service
A friendly Customer Service representative is here to help.

Rebates
Use this e-mail contact if you have a question about a rebate offer, or if you want to check the status of a pending rebate submission. Please be sure to include in your message your product's serial number (S/N), which can be found on the bottom of your AcomData product.

Web Master
Contact the Web Master if you have a question specifically about the AcomData web site or if you notice a problem with the site.

[ikeandtike]

Have never had any issues with MIRs from FS purchases.


it isn't a Futureshop MIR though -- it is a acomdata rebate

[comb]

[QUOTE=cipher]Originally Posted by ARK
Status of my order

Approved - In Progress


The billing verification process has been successfully completed for this order and is preparing to ship.




Got that also but...

Item Status Qty. Price
AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) Not Yet Shippable 1 $129.99 $129.99
$70.00 Rebate
Shipment Method: CanadaPost Ground


I'm guessing cause OOS

[Absolute]

Sweeeeetness. Just saw this thread and grabbed one. Thanks! :)

[Absolute]

So can we PM against Staples, or Compusmart? :)

[KennethToronto]

So can we PM against Staples, or Compusmart? :)

well, it isn't in stock online. I don't think Staples will allow the PM

[loot]

Just got mine:

Item Status Qty. Price
AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) Not Yet Shippable 1 $129.99 $129.99
$70.00 Rebate
Shipment Method: CanadaPost Ground $0.00 :D :|

[cipher]

[QUOTE=ark]

Got that also but...

Item Status Qty. Price
AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) Not Yet Shippable 1 $129.99 $129.99
$70.00 Rebate
Shipment Method: CanadaPost Ground


I'm guessing cause OOS


I've had the "not yet shippable" with instock items. I think it just means they still have to package the item.

[comb]

[QUOTE=comb]


I've had the "not yet shippable" with instock items. I think it just means they still have to package the item.

Cool, hope you're right!!!

[Absolute]

My boss bought the Compusmart one when it was on for $90, and just bought this one as his second drive.

I guess he's trying to beat me for the number of drives I have :)

[Xtreme2001]

So far so good!

I just placed the order an hour ago. Just got the confirmation order number. Let's see what happens!

[yoshi838]

My boss bought the Compusmart one when it was on for $90, and just bought this one as his second drive.

I guess he's trying to beat me for the number of drives I have :)
Absolute - Do you need ANOTHER external HDD??? Don't you have 2 x 80GB already?

[hagbard]

Damn! I was hoping you guys wouldn't notice, now they're out of stock online. Guess I'll have to lineup at the store.

[Absolute]

Absolute - Do you need ANOTHER external HDD??? Don't you have 2 x 80GB already?
Lol, I really don't, I just can't pass up more storage space.

I have 2x80GB NAS drives (including the one I bought from you, which is running in excellent condition, thanks!), and 2x80 GB Iomega drives. And now this one :)

[Mr.Manic]

Just ordered one. Seriously, I am killing my bank account this week with deal. So far I have bought the external drive enclosure from tigerdirect for $20, the Hamilton Beach espresso machine from home depot for $69.99 (sale from $99.99), the GB Micro 512MB PC3200 from staples for $30 ($99.99- $35 price error - $35MIR), the Samsung ML2010 for $70 (170-$70-$30MIR) and now this hard drive. Plus I ordered an A/C from bestbuy for $130. I REALLY need to stop buying things online, its just too damn easy!

[Absolute]

Damn! I was hoping you guys wouldn't notice, now they're out of stock online. Guess I'll have to lineup at the store.
You cans till buy it online, they just have their "will ship when available" message up :)

[Keigotw]

I try to order
and on check out
I get this now

" $199.99

PST: 16.00
GST: 14.00
TOTAL: 229.99
"
but it was in the cart As $129.99
guess the caught up

[123434]

deal dead?

when i click "buy now" it show $199 for me

[jla0]

Just got my email confirmation:

"We successfully received your order. We will process it as soon as possible and will send you a Shipment Notice Email when your item(s) ship.



This order contains
Order date: 26 Aug 2005, 05:55:57

Item name Price Quantity
AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) $129.99 1


For your convenience you can view and edit order information 24 hours a day through"

:D

[Absolute]

Phew, mine isn't cancelled yet :)

[KennethToronto]

Just got my email confirm too:

We successfully received your order. We will process it as soon as possible and will send you a Shipment Notice Email when your item(s) ship.

This order contains

Order date: 26 Aug 2005, 06:40:57
Item name Price Quantity

AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) $129.99 1

For your convenience you can view and edit order information 24 hours a day through

I guess that means the early birds lucked out. But given my luck...who knows.

[impulsebuy]

got my confirmation email already
ordered just after 8am

[kevlar]

When I add to cart, it shows up as $199.99 before taxes and shipping. :confused:

[jla0]

When I add to cart, it shows up as $199.99 before taxes and shipping. :confused:

Probably dead now... >:(

[edmonton]

Shouldn't have refreshed the webpage. Now it's corrected.

[nickname]

I just placed my order on the phone actually and the lady did everything for me. But I still think they will not honor it

[Slartibartfast]

$199.99 for me too >:(

[Junkguy]

I just picked it up at B&M futureshop. The $129.99 price before rebates seem to be in their systems too. It scanned that price when I bought it. They also have the $9.99 Logitech Media Keyboard BEFORE $15 rebate (get $5 back) :)

[longo]

i guess they're trying to fix it now

[Michael2004]

I did it.
I went to FS next to Eaton Centre and I bought this drive for 129 +tax. I also received the MIR forms.
RFD thanks for the deal!

[ashpanash]

DEAL IS DEAD!!! it was working until i pressed refresh adn they bugger changed prices on me.. SCREW THAT!!!

[mia2648]

I just got the email confirmation too. I checked my order status and it shows up as "shippable".

[longo]

ya, just got the email as well! SWEET!!! I didn't really need it, i was hoping more for the coupon or gift card, but you can't pass up a deal like this!

[Junkguy]

If you can't get the price online, just go instores. You don't even need to tell them to match their online price, it scans at $129.99 before rebates when you buy it.

[e-man]

If you can't get the price online, just go instores. You don't even need to tell them to match their online price, it scans at $129.99 before rebates when you buy it.


I doubt it will now. I'm sure that all of the systems are linked.

[Analyst]

For those that bought from Compusmart, you can try to PM by taking the online print out to the store and see if they will PM. Be sure to check the store availability and it will print with the online price. I'm going to try in 1 hour when everything opens.

[yoshi838]

PRINT THE MAIL IN REBATE FORM BEFORE THEY PULL IT!

Knowing FS/BB/stOOpleS trick!

[Keigotw]

If you can't get the price online, just go instores. You don't even need to tell them to match their online price, it scans at $129.99 before rebates when you buy it.

but might be updated now to $199.99 just like online ... might be
but who knows

[jbfd]

Damn! I was hoping you guys wouldn't notice, now they're out of stock online. Guess I'll have to lineup at the store.

When you show up at the store and buy one, you should take someone's on-line receipt with you to get the $129.99 price otherwise their computers will have ben reset to ring it up at $199.99. I'm assuming you're in Victoria and the stores there don't open until 10AM PST.

[fastvideo]

i just bought 2 instore@$129.99.
it was print $129.99 on flyer. :) :) :)

[computer01]

Go to stores guys. I just got back.

It scans in at $129.99 and prints the rebate form by itself.

Gogogogogogogogogo.

Already checked Stoopes. They don't carry this drive. :-(

[mia2648]

Checked my order status again. Now it shows up as "releasable". Anyone else got this message?

[S150PM]

me too, 5 mins ago... $129 in-store price

[Absolute]

Their website still states:

Our price: $249.99
Discount: -$50.00
Sale Price: $129.99
Shipping: FREE
Mail-in rebate: $70.00
After rebate: $129.99

With the image on the product even stating its $129.99.

Even though it ads to the cart as $199.99. Perhaps you can call up and get them the honor their "advertised" price.

[can2000]

Hi guys, compare to TD's $59.99 160G +
$17 HD enclosure

Which one is better?
Thanks!

[jbfd]

i just bought 2 instore@$129.99.
it was print $129.99 on flyer. :) :) :)

The clerks in FS can't read their own fine print in the flyer. The flyer states " $249.99 - $70 MIR - $50 IR = $129.99 " They shouldn't be giving $70 off at the register. It's a MIR.

[comb]

Their website still states:

Our price: $249.99
Discount: -$50.00
Sale Price: $129.99
Shipping: FREE
Mail-in rebate: $70.00
After rebate: $129.99

With the image on the product even stating its $129.99.

Even though it ads to the cart as $199.99. Perhaps you can call up and get them the honor their "advertised" price.

Nice...maybe I'll do that.

Just got an email from FS

Dear *******8:

Order ********** was successfully processed today. We will ship each item as it becomes available. There is no extra cost for separate shipments and you will only be charged at the time we ship that item. In addition we will send you a new ship notice email as each item ships from our facilities.

For your convenience you can view and edit order information 24 hours a day through

[impulsebuy]

Hi guys, compare to TD's $59.99 160G +
$17 HD enclosure

Which one is better?
Thanks!
Not sure about that one, but this one is a 2MB buffer but has firewire enclosure

[[buck]]

I can't decide whether to cancel this order or not... maybe i'll offer it to some RFDer at cost... ;)

[Absolute]

The clerks in FS can't read their own fine print in the flyer. The flyer states " $249.99 - $70 MIR - $50 IR = $129.99 " They shouldn't be giving $70 off at the register. It's a MIR.
Thank god for employees who don't care enough to do their jobs properly.... well... in this case.

[Nai]

Update:

I took a walk to Yonge and Dundas and picked up one of these drives for 129.99 + tax - GC ~10:00.



The first person I spoke with was amazed @ the deal once he scanned in the price for a check. However, the checkout rep was going by the flyer... and was equally amazed once I brought the new price to his attention :P

Apparently, RFD has already maxed out my CC... :cheesygri , so I paid on debit amid a rather long process complete with system locks...

During the wait, the first guy I spoke with semi-complained with a smile on his face about how he was fielding calls for the drive immediately following my arrival.

:P

[Nai]

BTW, the person fielding the calls was telling everyone that there were 2 drives left, but unless the other three beside them were a different version...

[computer01]

THREE CHEERS for fastvideo and the original post!

Kudos man... nice deal.

[willy]

BTW, the person fielding the calls was telling everyone that there were 2 drives left, but unless the other three beside them were a different version...
Oh, yeah, those are "employee" versions ... http://www.dolnetwork.com/RFD/smilies/wink.gif

[fastvideo]

Not sure about that one, but this one is a 2MB buffer but has firewire enclosure
it has 1 USB, 2 FIREWIRE PORT.
anyone can confirm if the firewire is working on this.
if firewire works, then this deal is really hot i think.

[longo]

Done. Went instore in Dartmouth, NS and the guy gave it to me no questions asked. Came to $150 after taxes plus a $70 rebate. Great deal IMO, assuming the rebate comes.

PS, even better deal. My unit has 2 firewire ports. WEeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Gonna try and get another one at lunch for a bud.

PSS they don't include the $50 firewire cable :( Glad I have one at home :)

MANNNN, what are the chances these will have firewire ports?!?!

[xb0xb0y]

just scored two instore at FS. rang up at $129.99!!! thanx!!! better deal than the one i bought at CompuSmart! saw at least 3 other ppl picking up the drive!

[Nai]

Done. Went instore in Dartmouth, NS and the guy gave it to me no questions asked. Came to $150 after taxes plus a $70 rebate. Great deal IMO, assuming the rebate comes.

PS, even better deal. My unit has 2 firewire ports. WEeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Gonna try and get another one at lunch for a bud.

PSS they don't include the $50 firewire cable :( Glad I have one at home :)

Did the box only say USB 2.0?

My box didn't display anything about firewire... and I cannot open it until after work :lol:

[cipher]

Checked my order status again. Now it shows up as "releasable". Anyone else got this message?

Not yet...when did you place your order?

[Absolute]

it has 1 USB, 2 FIREWIRE PORT.
anyone can confirm if the firewire is working on this.
Yes, this product has 2 Firewire ports.

Inside your package you'll see a note from Acomdata, stating that their USB-only model was delayed in production, so they shipped out their USB + Firewire model instead.

[xb0xb0y]

it has 1 USB, 2 FIREWIRE PORT.
anyone can confirm if the firewire is working on this.

these are the same batch at CompuSmart, with working FW ports. just look for the notice inside the package explaining why it's FW.

[Keigotw]

Yes, this product has 2 Firewire ports.

Inside your package you'll see a note from Acomdata, stating that their USB-only model was delayed in production, so they shipped out their USB + Firewire model instead.

If that is the case, they probably have different UPC Code
did anyone check the UPC # match the rebate #

or they put it in a USB version box?

[S150PM]

Hi guys, compare to TD's $59.99 160G +
$17 HD enclosure

Which one is better?
Thanks!

Not sure about that one, but this one is a 2MB buffer but has firewire enclosure

Yeah, just check it. This is external Western Digital 160GB has USB2 + firewire... similar to the one compusmart is selling at $99 (after $70 MIR)...

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/5800/wd1604ah.jpg

http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1232&p_created=1091035775

[Nai]

If that is the case, they probably have different UPC Code
did anyone check the UPC # match the rebate #

or they put it in a USB version box?


Isn't that what you need to redeem your rebate?? :-0

[willy]

If that is the case, they probably have different UPC Code
did anyone check the UPC # match the rebate #

or they put it in a USB version box?
Please don't tell me this is the reason FS 'integrated' the rebate into the 'sales' price ...

[mia2648]

Not yet...when did you place your order?

Today @ 4:51 (PST)

[Absolute]

Please don't tell me this is the reason FS 'integrated' the rebate into the 'sales' price ...
I'm sure Acomdata will not have a problem with the rebate. As I recall it's a manufacturer's rebate, so they will know that they only have one product released :)

FYI, it comes in an orange box, not the blue firewire one.

[willy]

For those who already bought the drives, can you post your UPC code please ? I assume all units have FW ports ...

[Absolute]

or they put it in a USB version box?
From the one my boss bought at Compusmart, they placed the firewire model in the USB version's box, so the UPCs will match.

[oc613]

']I can't decide whether to cancel this order or not... maybe i'll offer it to some RFDer at cost... ;)


SHOTGUN! ;)

[Mr Nobody]

it isn't a Futureshop MIR though -- it is a acomdata rebate

I mean: I've never had a problem with a rebate offered with a FS purchase.

[simall]

God I love quebec's laws, where a retailer has to honor the price he advertises (even if it's falsy) :)
http://www.photozip.net/fs.jpg

[Superman]

']I can't decide whether to cancel this order or not... maybe i'll offer it to some RFDer at cost... ;)


why would u want to cancel your order?? this is a great deal!

[S150PM]

For those who already bought the drives, can you post your UPC code please ? I assume all units have FW ports ...
You don't have to worry about this... because Acomdata put the FireWire version inside the box but the box still the USB version only and the UPC code display on the FutureShop printed out is exactly the same as on the box

UPC = 0708769030107

[fastvideo]

check my model # HD160UPE5-72.
check the user's guide, this should be USB and FIREWIRE combo.

[computer01]

From the one my boss bought at Compusmart, they placed the firewire model in the USB version's box, so the UPCs will match.

Yup. The box says nothing about Firewire. I got the note inside saying that the USB only ASICs were delayed. No firewire cable, but that's okay. I have a few anyway.

The casing of the drive is one of the best I've seen. A nice heavy metal feeling to it. Better than the cheap plastic crap most other companies offer.

The UPC is 708769030107 and the SKU is 50500C.

I, uhhh... had to check and make sure everything inside was all right, and it's also a WD1600BB model drive. Specs here: WD1600BB specs (http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1232&p_created=1091035775)

Enjoy folks.

[lithiumli]

wow, 120 people viewing, i think they fixed the price though

[siu-p]

this is what FS site shown right now:

Our price: $249.99
Discount: -$50.00
Sale Price: $129.99
Shipping: FREE
Mail-in rebate: $70.00
After rebate: $129.99

are they trying to "fix" the error, but still mess up?

[willy]

Thanks for all the UPC info !!

Acomdata *should* come with WD HDs coz it is a WD company.

WD1600BB ... I think this is probably the only way you can find a 2MB 160GB nowadays ...

[coolcoolfi]

deal dead already. They changed the online price

[Nai]

Thanks for all the UPC info !!

Acomdata *should* come with WD HDs coz it is a WD company.

But why are they only shipping 2mb version... I thought that these were already phased out.

[computer01]

check my model # HD160UPE5-72.
check the user's guide, this should be USB and FIREWIRE combo.

Huh... I just checked mine also and it's the same model you listed. In the manual, it says that's just USB2, not FW. I guess they just swapped the modules, not the model number. Makes the MIR easier I guess.

[Bob123456]

Got one at the store -- $129+ tax and they printed the $70 rebate form for me. BTW it has the two firewire ports. No cable tho -- any deals on firewire cables out there?

[willy]

But why are they only shipping 2mb version... I thought that these were already phased out.
I guess 8MB is probably overkill for external application. In fact, I think even 7200rpm is not neccessary. The real-life throughput of USB 2 external is probably ~ 20-30MB/s.

[[buck]]

why would u want to cancel your order?? this is a great deal!

it is... but i don't really have a need for this... :|

[lithiumli]

did you print out the error page or just go in and the price was like that?

Got one at the store -- $129+ tax and they printed the $70 rebate form for me. BTW it has the two firewire ports. No cable tho -- any deals on firewire cables out there?

[yoshi838]

I guess 8MB is probably overkill for external application. In fact, I think even 7200rpm is not neccessary. The real-life throughput of USB 2 external is probably ~ 20-30MB/s.
We can always just take the drive out and use it as a internal. For $80 after rebate/tax, why not?

[longo]

']it is... but i don't really have a need for this... :|
haha, neither do i, but you can't pass up a great deal! I've been trying to save money, but every since i've joined RFD......... :|

[ttt]

price is fixed.

[Mr.Manic]

haha, neither do i, but you can't pass up a great deal! I've been trying to save money, but every since i've joined RFD......... :|

I am in exactly the same situation. How can I save any money when i can buy things I don't even need for insanely low prices :twisted:

[willy]

haha, neither do i, but you can't pass up a great deal! I've been trying to save money, but every since i've joined RFD......... :|
My router can block web sites ... Just add "www.redflagdeals.com" to the list ... Hee Hee ....

Oh, Ryan is gonna kill me ...

[kogepan]

price is fixed.
ya i noticed it too ..i was about to order! damn! :mad:

[SeeWhy2]

Got one at the store -- $129+ tax and they printed the $70 rebate form for me. BTW it has the two firewire ports. No cable tho -- any deals on firewire cables out there?
Ditto here at the Belleville store. Mailing in the rebate now. Great deal for $59.99 + tax. Thanks to op :cheesygri
FYI

[lithiumli]

LOL


My router can block web sites ... Just add "www.redflagdeals.com" to the list ... Hee Hee ....

Oh, Ryan is gonna kill me ...

[Eyies]

Damnnn I missed out =( Would've, been a great way to add some HD space to my laptop (when I'm not moving around. haha)

[longo]

My router can block web sites ... Just add "www.redflagdeals.com" to the list ... Hee Hee ....

Oh, Ryan is gonna kill me ...
lol, i'm at work. I must spend half my day on here. Constantly scouring the forums for deals!

[JlF]

Big Thanks to OP and Junkguy for the great deal!

Picked up the 160GB for $149.49 so after $70 MIR = $79.49.
Logitech keyboard for $11.49 and after $15 MIR = - $3.51. :lol:

My question is, I PMed the keyboard from staples not too long ago for $20.14 so after MIR = $5.14, should I go refund it? :cheesygri

[xb0xb0y]

now the wait for the on-line orders!!!

[jla0]

"The billing verification process has been successfully completed for this order and is preparing to ship."

With another email confirmation!! :cheesygri

Can't wait to get it!

[hagbard]

Screw it, I'm not paying $129 after rebate for it. Should have jumped in online but decided to wait until the stores opened. Won't do that again.

[can2000]

My question is, I PMed the keyboard from staples not too long ago for $20.14 so after MIR = $5.14, should I go refund it? :cheesygri


It is the same situation as mine....confused can I get recalculated PM with my FS's $9.99 KB invoice?

[Absolute]

Lol, definately a big thanks for the OP :)

[bcheng123]

just came back from futureshop(markham & 14th) with my new external hd :cheesygri, saw another rfd member there, both of us got the hd without any problem :D

thank you OP!!!

[kogepan]

just came back from futureshop(markham & 14th) with my new external hd :cheesygri, saw another rfd member there, both of us got the hd without any problem :D

thank you OP!!!
that's pretty sweet i thought they will say is a price error by now even if u pm in store..

[hagbard]

You cans till buy it online, they just have their "will ship when available" message up :)

Too late, I didn't read the posts that followed the first one, I didn't know it was a pricing error. $129 after rebate isn't much of a deal.

[scath]

Ordered before price change but I have a feeling it will be canceled.

[Gotcha]

can the HD be removed and replaced easily or is it all encased and rivetted to that you cannot interchange easily... I'm thinking of buying it and give the HD to someone and replace it with a bigger HD...

ANyone knows how versatile it is?

[jla0]

can the HD be removed and replaced easily or is it all encased and rivetted to that you cannot interchange easily... I'm thinking of buying it and give the HD to someone and replace it with a bigger HD...

ANyone knows how versatile it is?

Should work. It's a standard desktop drive. I would imagine you would void the warranty by doing that...

[computer01]

can the HD be removed and replaced easily or is it all encased and rivetted to that you cannot interchange easily... I'm thinking of buying it and give the HD to someone and replace it with a bigger HD...

ANyone knows how versatile it is?

Yup... easy to remove. Pull the back plate off - it's just stuck down with tape on its underside. Remove the 4 screws and pull the plastic plate. Slide the whole metal chassis over the drive unit and you're ready to remove the drive. It's a standard IDE 3.5" HDD.

[can2000]

3.5"" means the CD-ROM/DVD-RW driver cannot fit it?
Yup... easy to remove. Pull the back plate off - it's just stuck down with tape on its underside. Remove the 4 screws and pull the plastic plate. Slide the whole metal chassis over the drive unit and you're ready to remove the drive. It's a standard IDE 3.5" HDD.

[can2000]

can anyone report if this deal is till alive in-store? thx

[gacomeau1]

I just wasted most of my lunch hour driving to Future Shop. It rang up for $199 in Fredericton. I should have gone earlier, but some of us work. :lol:

[yoshi838]

3.5"" means the CD-ROM/DVD-RW driver cannot fit it?
NO, a CDRW/DVD sized drive will not fit in it.

:twisted: Unless you always think your 3.5" is 5.25" :cheesygri

(I will delete if anyone find this inappropiate)

[ares_toronto]

Oh, this time FutureShop is screwed up by themselves big. when I was purchasing the keyborad this morning. The guy helping me didn't seem to be surprised at all and cheered with me about getting money back for purchasing this keyboard. Of course, it ended up all the keyboards on shelf was taken by my colleagues.

[D-3vil]

This deal might still be good at B&M for today, just bought the last unit in Ajax for #129.99 + tax.

[cipher]

lol, i'm at work. I must spend half my day on here. Constantly scouring the forums for deals!


After Sept 1st, most of us will be looking for pricing errors instead of PM deals from Staples.

[Keigotw]

Bought 2 in store no problem

in the mind of the sales rep. the price is $129.99 before the rebate

The cashier told me to keep calling the rebate center after I mail in.
she said just keep bugging them every few days or they won't do anything

[Snocow]

Got one in-store @ 10:02 am this morning....$120 + tax. I was prepared for an arguement but was shocked when shelf tag displayed exactly what was showing online.

Also ordered one online

[ditto]

got four in store at 10am. another guy grabed two, the third one took the last one :)

All scaned at $129 before MIR :D

I dont know how long this deal will last, online is gone!

[michael1996]

After Sept 1st, most of us will be looking for pricing errors instead of PM deals from Staples.

exactly. so act quick.

[sgmtl]

hey guys, is the firewire 4 pin or 6 pin?

[Rogue_77]

Just got back from getting 2 in Burlington. Almost had to fight it as the guy thought the pricing was wrong

[NDman]

Went to the local FS to buy one. It rang at 129.99, before MIR. I didn't even need to pull out the print-out. Thanks for the deal

[yoshi838]

Imagine if Staples carried this product! We would have got ourselves 160GB of external storage for FREE!

[dodo]

they fixed it !! :mad: :twisted: >:( ;) :)

[warren_s12888]

OK I just bought two from FS in Waterloo....

I just noticed that they gave me a 250GB HD by mistake. When the girl scanned it, she scanned the 160GB twice.

So now I have one 160 GB and one 250 GB. Thats good...but now wat do I do with the rebate? Can I still use the the 250 GB UPC code???

[yoshi838]

OK I just bought two from FS in Waterloo....

I just noticed that they gave me a 250GB HD by mistake. When the girl scanned it, she scanned the 160GB twice.

So now I have one 160 GB and one 250 GB. Thats good...but now wat do I do with the rebate? Can I still use the the 250 GB UPC code???
Of course you can't!
So that means you scored a 250GB for $129.99 + tax.... hmm.... NOT HOT anymore.

[sgmtl]

should i bother to go to the local fs?

[warren_s12888]

Of course you can't!
So that means you scored a 250GB for $129.99 + tax.... hmm.... NOT HOT anymore.

I guess I should go return it and get the 160GB

[yoshi838]

I guess I should go return it and get the 160GB
Well it depends, $129 for a 250 ext hdd is not bad considdering CC sells a 250 bare drive for $140.
But when you compare to the 160GB $60 after rebate, the 250GB deal is not as hot!

[Superman]

should i bother to go to the local fs?

if you really need one, then you should, if this is just a want instead of a need, then forget about it, save some gas money

[Superman]

Well it depends, $129 for a 250 ext hdd is not bad considdering CC sells a 250 bare drive for $140.
But when you compare to the 160GB $60 after rebate, the 250GB deal is not as hot!


I wouldn't go back if I were u, just keep the 250GB HD, the price is pretty good!

[cipher]

Of course you can't!
So that means you scored a 250GB for $129.99 + tax.... hmm.... NOT HOT anymore.


Perhaps some RFDer who has bought this drive before the rebate might still have the UPC code for it and can mail it to warren_s12888 so he can redeem both rebates.

[warren_s12888]

Perhaps some RFDer who has bought this drive before the rebate might still have the UPC code for it and can mail it to warren_s12888 so he can redeem both rebates.

I would much I appreciate that gesture. 20$ cash for the person if they are located in Waterloo or Ottawa?

[Keigotw]

OK I just bought two from FS in Waterloo....

I just noticed that they gave me a 250GB HD by mistake. When the girl scanned it, she scanned the 160GB twice.

So now I have one 160 GB and one 250 GB. Thats good...but now wat do I do with the rebate? Can I still use the the 250 GB UPC code???

Return to Future shop. saying you got as a gift. So no receipt
they should give you a gift card for the price of that 250GB
then take the gift card and buy another 160GB
or have a friend go with you to return, if you think they might remember you

just an idea :cheesygri

[Superman]

Return to Future shop. saying you got as a gift. So no receipt
they should give you a gift card for the price of that 250GB
then take the gift card and buy another 160GB
or have a friend go with you to return, if you think they might remember you

just an idea :cheesygri

that will only work if you didn't pay for it with CC, otherwise they can pull up the infomation on their computer

[warren_s12888]

Return to Future shop. saying you got as a gift. So no receipt
they should give you a gift card for the price of that 250GB
then take the gift card and buy another 160GB
or have a friend go with you to return, if you think they might remember you

just an idea :cheesygri


yeah I paid 129.99, would be gettin a 349.99 CG in return....hmmm really tempting

So if I keep the other 160 GB, It's practically free...just that I would stuck with a gift card. Give it to my parents, they need to get a new fridge anyways from FS :razz:

[yoshi838]

Perhaps some RFDer who has bought this drive before the rebate might still have the UPC code for it and can mail it to warren_s12888 so he can redeem both rebates.
I doubt this is possible. These Accomdata packaging are relatively new and I really wonder how many RFD would have bought one when they were not on sale. Remember, these drives almost constantly have rebate associated with them.

Return to Future shop. saying you got as a gift. So no receipt
they should give you a gift card for the price of that 250GB
then take the gift card and buy another 160GB
or have a friend go with you to return, if you think they might remember you
Actually this is a good idea as I had done before. I really received some gifts which I have no use for and they offered me gift card! Good Luck.

[cipher]

Dang...my online order is still in "Not Yet Shippable" status.

[Keigotw]

yeah I paid 129.99, would be gettin a 349.99 CG in return....hmmm really tempting

So if I keep the other 160 GB, It's practically free...just that I would stuck with a gift card. Give it to my parents, they need to get a new fridge anyways from FS :razz:

$349?? damn
you can buy 2 more 160GB with that if you want

[xxx]

Futureshop already fixed their price :

Price fixed (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10063479&catid=10484&logon=&langid=EN)

[tomtong]

Too late, I didn't read the posts that followed the first one, I didn't know it was a pricing error. $129 after rebate isn't much of a deal.

Just got one at Yonge and Eglinton around 12:34pm and have no problem.

[warren_s12888]

$349?? damn
you can buy 2 more 160GB with that if you want

life is good....60$ for the 160 GB after rebate and get a 349 Gift card.... :)

[sgmtl]

hey guys, is it 6 pin or 4 pin firewire?

[KennethToronto]

It's an ok deal. I got one. Comes out to $80 tax incl. (w. rebate factored in)

[mhleung]

Picked one up at Downtown Toronto. I went at 12:00, and the guy there was telling me the price was changed back to $199.99 - $70 rebate. This sales person would not budge. :(

I walked around a bit, and I THINK he went for lunch or something. Then I saw another person (a RFDer may be?) picking this up at $129.99 - rebate. I have dealt with this salesperson many times now, and each time he is courteous and helpful. I cannot disclose his name though, as he might get into trouble by giving us RFDers the best deals...

Needless to say, I have bought this baby! Now just hope the rebate cheque would come.

[TheBurgerMan]

Got mine at the local FS. No haggles and no problem. Nice little case.

Their is a sticker on the box refering to warranty validation if you open the case. Does anyone know what the drive is inside? EIDE, SATA, etc.

Thanks,

[TheBurgerMan]

hey guys, is it 6 pin or 4 pin firewire?
Must be 6 pin, 3 on top and 3 on the bottom. That help?

[xb0xb0y]

yeah I paid 129.99, would be gettin a 349.99 CG in return....hmmm really tempting

So if I keep the other 160 GB, It's practically free...just that I would stuck with a gift card. Give it to my parents, they need to get a new fridge anyways from FS :razz:

IF you can get the full price back or the 250gb, then go for it! if not, i would just KEEP it for $129.99. screw the rebate, that's a great deal for a 250gb. i'd take that over the 160gb!

[Chopramo]

missed on this awsome deal. they fixed the price. dang.

Anyways thanks

[xxx]

And FS website says it is out of stock :-(

[warren_s12888]

IF you can get the full price back or the 250gb, then go for it! if not, i would just KEEP it for $129.99. screw the rebate, that's a great deal for a 250gb. i'd take that over the 160gb!

Yeah I'll try to get the full price back for it, if not, I'll just keep it considering it's 349.99 on FS site.

Ok, I didn't notice it was 250 GB until I opened the shrink wrap....will they care if the wrap is opened? Everythin else inside hasn't been opened

[Superman]

my online order says "Releaseable",.......... whatever that means...........

[herc]

Anyone in Calgary wanting one - Coventry Hills FS has lots on the shelf at $129.99 less $70 rebate.

Thanks for the deal!

[Chopramo]

And FS website says it is out of stock :-(

When they say out of stock, they normally ship it to u later when its in stock but they take your order unlike staples. (thats what i have experienced)

but the price has gone up , i am sooo mad at the moment. should have checked the fourm like half an hour earlier. i was talking to friend abt getting a new HD, :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Johnny Powel]

Anyone in Calgary wanting one - Coventry Hills FS has lots on the shelf at $129.99 less $70 rebate.

Thanks for the deal!


Is the deal still alive instore ?

[yoshi838]

When they say out of stock, they normally ship it to u later when its in stock but they take your order unlike staples. (thats what i have experienced)

but the price has gone up , i am sooo mad at the moment. should have checked the fourm like half an hour earlier. i was talking to friend abt getting a new HD, :mad: :mad: :mad:
Now that the price has been corrected. I bet FS.ca will restock online quantity very soon.

[djzed]

Just picked one up at the Macleod Trail location in Calgary. There was still lots left on the shelf. Rang through at 129.99 and printed out the 70 dollar rebate.

Thanks to the original poster!

[Pseudo Nim]

Just picked it up for $129.99+tax in store, and rebate printed out. So deal is alive in store. I don't know why I got it, as I don't really need it (goddamn RFD syndrome). If someone missed out on the deal, REALLY wants it and is willing to either pick it up or pay the shipping, I'd be willing to send it over... otherwise I think I might just return it.

[EDIT] wow, lots of PMs about selling it. But it has Firewire in it.... apologies, guys, but I think I will consider keeping it. I'm going to remove the drive from inside, sell it (should be able to get $60 - $70 for a 160GB), pop in one of my 300s from my PC and use it over Firewire. Free enclosure, I suppose. :)

-pN

[scath]

Dear Jamie XXXXX:

Order 4XXXXXXXX7 was successfully processed today. We will ship each item as it becomes available. There is no extra cost for separate shipments and you will only be charged at the time we ship that item. In addition we will send you a new ship notice email as each item ships from our facilities.

Looks like it worked

[lastchild01]

i got the compu smart one, i feel stupid now!

Its a 6 pin firewire!

is it still alive? should I go out and get one?

what do I do with my compusmart 1? I didnt mail the rebate yet!

[Absolute]

i got the compu smart one, i feel stupid now!

what do I do with my compusmart 1? I didnt mail the rebate yet!
If you've opened it, buy the FS one and then return it as the Compusmart product. They'll refunded you for the un-opened item, and then mail in the opened CS one with the FS rebate.

[tomtong]

i got the compu smart one, i feel stupid now!

Its a 6 pin firewire!

is it still alive? should I go out and get one?

what do I do with my compusmart 1? I didnt mail the rebate yet!

From the retail box I got just now, I didn't see any Firewire port though. :confused:

[neo1973]

Just picked it up for $129.99+tax in store, and rebate printed out. So deal is alive in store. I don't know why I got it, as I don't really need it (goddamn RFD syndrome). If someone missed out on the deal, REALLY wants it and is willing to either pick it up or pay the shipping, I'd be willing to send it over... otherwise I think I might just return it.

-pN
Do you mind telling me which store did you go to? Thansk! :)

[dealtaker]

I just got the last one at downtown futureshop in Edmonton.
The price on the shelf said $129 NO REBATE.
But it rang in at $199.
So I got it for the $129 and got the cashier to take off the $10 for scanning code of practice.
And the rebate form printed out.
So $128 including tax and $70 rebate.
So if the price is still on the shelf grab it and you should be able to get the drive for $50.

[Absolute]

From the retail box I got just now, I didn't see any Firewire port though. :confused:
Check a couple of posts up, the firewire model is shipped in the USB box, because the USB-only model was not ready for production.

[tomtong]

Do you mind telling me which store did you go to? Thansk! :)

I picked up mine at Yonge and Eglinton at 12:34pm and 2 left on shelf. Good luck!

[akz]

omg.. i dont need one but as soon as I can im heading down to the nearest store.. lol btw guys its 129 in store also right? so no hasstles etc jus buy it? eheh (Damn u RFD!)

[xjune9x]

the 160gb is scanned at $199
they got plenty in stock

i guess they fixed the price....its 199...now
at 16th/yonge

[krazykanuck]

Anyone in the Montreal area get one of these yet?

Wanna make sure I don't waste my time going from FS to FS...

[hagbard]

I've had it with FS. First, this screw up. then I go to the store and try to pricematch the 1GB Cruizer Mini that Compusmart has on for $93.99. Their price is $108.99. They tell me the 110% of the difference is $1.50 or so. What a piece of crap. I buzzed over to Compusmart and bought it from them.

[Keigotw]

Yeah I'll try to get the full price back for it, if not, I'll just keep it considering it's 349.99 on FS site.

Ok, I didn't notice it was 250 GB until I opened the shrink wrap....will they care if the wrap is opened? Everythin else inside hasn't been opened

I think you can return it even is open
just say you don't have firewire nor USB 2.0 in your PC

[warren_s12888]

I think you can return it even is open
just say you don't have firewire nor USB 2.0 in your PC

So basically act dumb...."I thought it was gonna be an internal HD" ;)

[fastvideo]

Anyone in the Montreal area get one of these yet?

Wanna make sure I don't waste my time going from FS to FS...
hurry up before it's too late.
USB and FIREWIRE both working CONFIRMED.

[SeeWhy2]

I've had it with FS. First, this screw up. then I go to the store and try to pricematch the 1GB Cruizer Mini that Compusmart has on for $93.99. Their price is $108.99. They tell me the 110% of the difference is $1.50 or so. What a piece of crap. I buzzed over to Compusmart and bought it from them.
I think that that is correct :) $108.99 - $93.99 = $15.00 X 10% = $1.50. So the final price would be $93.99 - $1.50 = $92.49.
FYI,

[69dude]

Its dead they fixed the error at least here in edmonton. Its $199 at the till and 129 after rebate, its also printed that way in the flyer.

[xjune9x]

Deal Is "DEAD"

[warren_s12888]

Deal Is "DEAD"

Where are you from? Deal might be alive in other places.....

[xjune9x]

Where are you from? Deal might be alive in other places.....

Ontario

[akz]

deal dead for me here in markham .. jus verified both stores.. hwy7 and warden hiding stock and saying its "in transit" and price is 199.. 16& yonge has a few left but at 199.99 ..

gonna see other palces when I head out hehe... this is no longer a game .. its an ADDICTION!

[jla0]

Ontario

Hmmm... city of Ontario... never heard of it! :confused:

[yoshi838]

OntarioLMAO! You must have been driving around ONTARIO since this morning to confirm that deal is dead for us. Thank you.

[SaraLee]

Got one in Waterloo for $129.99 + tax with rebate. The sales guy was quite happy for me. Now should I send in my rebate through regular mail? This is my first mail-in rebate.

[jla0]

Got one in Waterloo for $129.99 + tax with rebate. The sales guy was quite happy for me. Now should I send in my rebate through regular mail? This is my first mail-in rebate.

Pretty much. Staples is the only one that I know of that takes rebates online.

[yoshi838]

Got one in Waterloo for $129.99 + tax with rebate. The sales guy was quite happy for me. Now should I send in my rebate through regular mail? This is my first mail-in rebate.
Yes, regular mail is more than OK. Just make sure you have these 3:
1. UPC from the box
2. Original receipt (FS usually prints a duplicate for you anyways)
3. Of course the rebate form itself and make sure you fill in the blanks neatly.

Make a photocopy of what you send in for prove for dispute.

[xjune9x]

LMAO! You must have been driving around ONTARIO since this morning to confirm that deal is dead for us. Thank you.


I was driving around ontario,,alright,,,every FS store i came across had it scanned at 199 around 1:30....i guess they fixed the pricing around 12:40pm

Man,,,what a bloody waste of time,,,,,,spent close to 2 hrs driving,,in my broken up car

[warren_s12888]

Got one in Waterloo for $129.99 + tax with rebate. The sales guy was quite happy for me. Now should I send in my rebate through regular mail? This is my first mail-in rebate.

Yeah I think I had the same sales guy...tall..shaved head? He was so surprised it came out as 129.99 then 70 rebate on top of it

[yoshi838]

I was driving around ontario,,,,,every FS store i came across had it scanned at 199 around 1:30....i guess they fixed the pricing around 12:40pm

Man,,,what a bloody waste of time,,,,,,spend close to 2 hrs driving,,in my broken up car
PM Pseudo Nim, I think he wants to sell his cause he won't use it.

[cipher]

Yes, regular mail is more than OK. Just make sure you have these 3:
1. UPC from the box
2. Original receipt (FS usually prints a duplicate for you anyways)
3. Of course the rebate form itself and make sure you fill in the blanks neatly.

Make a photocopy of what you send in for prove for dispute.

I'm trying to remember, but does FS ship an invoice with online orders?

[SaraLee]

Yeah I think I had the same sales guy...tall..shaved head? He was so surprised it came out as 129.99 then 70 rebate on top of it

Yes, Warren. Lol. His name is Dana.

[yoshi838]

I'm trying to remember, but does FS ship an invoice with online orders?
Not exactly an invoice... It looks more like a shipping slip to me but yes, it is packaged within the box. For this, you will have to make photocopies for warranty!

[Keigotw]

Got one in Waterloo for $129.99 + tax with rebate. The sales guy was quite happy for me. Now should I send in my rebate through regular mail? This is my first mail-in rebate.

With the value of the rebate being $70
I usually mail in with the option that require signature
so that way I can track it and be sure they got it

so they can't give you the excuse that they didn't receive it or got lost

[xxx]

With the value of the rebate being $70
I usually mail in with the option that require signature
so that way I can track it and be sure they got it

so they can't give you the excuse that they didn't receive it or got lost

you can check your rebate status here :

Rebate Status (http://www.rebatestatus.ca/search.aspx)

[Trym]

Anyone in GTA can post the receipt with $129 before rebate? I greatly appreciate.

[tchai]

MY order from this morning is still "Not shippable yet"
Hope they honour it

The last time I got the BenQ DW1620 for $30. They did honour selling me the drive for $80 and then mailed me rebate check for $50 to bring the price down to $30

Hope this time is the same case. :D




Too bad they fixed the website already, or else I'll get another one. Ebay has one of those going for US$69+shipping and the auction isn't over yet !

[capital_region]

Just checked my online order status, and found the shipment was cancelled :( . No excuse e-mail yet.

[Pseudo Nim]

Btw, for those interested - we opened up the one my friend picked up, and it's a Western Digital inside, and warranty (on his, anyway) is valid till August 20, 2008 (so literally 3 years' warranty). It is NOT marked as an OEM drive (unlike drives bundled with computers), so if something happens, you can just return it to WD for a replacement. So it'd be safe to sell to someone else and just keep the enclosure.

[xxx]

Yeah I think I had the same sales guy...tall..shaved head? He was so surprised it came out as 129.99 then 70 rebate on top of it

Me too....Well , I am sure the hard drive will come down in price soon...

[warren_s12888]

Me too....Well , I am sure the hard drive will come down in price soon...

Funny, I called that guy in the morning at 10 when FS opened. I asked him can he hold one for me, he said that he had tons and not worry about selling out.

But I did get worried, so I left work and got them rite away.

Now I guess hes' wondering why he sold many today.

[xxx]

Funny, I called that guy in the morning at 10 when FS opened. I asked him can he hold one for me, he said that he had tons and not worry about selling out.

But I did get worried, so I left work and got them rite away.

Now I guess hes' wondering why he sold many today.

You are so LUCKY !!!! I wish I can get one too :-(

[Keigotw]

Me too....Well , I am sure the hard drive will come down in price soon...

an OEM Western Digital 160GB HD 8mb cache is $94

and external enclosure with 1 buttom back us is like $45

[willy]

Btw, for those interested - we opened up the one my friend picked up, and it's a Western Digital inside, and warranty (on his, anyway) is valid till August 20, 2008 (so literally 3 years' warranty). It is NOT marked as an OEM drive (unlike drives bundled with computers), so if something happens, you can just return it to WD for a replacement. So it'd be safe to sell to someone else and just keep the enclosure.
Interesting ... Those HDs in the Iomega externals do not have seperate warranty.

[mahjongmaniac]

ah *****...

i can't believe i missed out on this 1... damn! :(


deal DEAD since FS has changed back to correct price now...




oh well, i guess there's always next time... :twisted:

[xxx]

deal dead for me here in markham .. jus verified both stores.. hwy7 and warden hiding stock and saying its "in transit" and price is 199.. 16& yonge has a few left but at 199.99 ..

gonna see other palces when I head out hehe... this is no longer a game .. its an ADDICTION!

I went to the one at Markham RD and 14 Avenue and a few salesman were talking about the price error ...anyways I asked them if they had any...OOS.

[treasureseeker]

then I go to the store and try to pricematch the 1GB Cruizer Mini that Compusmart has on for $93.99. Their price is $108.99. They tell me the 110% of the difference is $1.50 or so. What a piece of crap.

Their math is correct. What were you expecting?

[OnTheVerge]

Got one in Toronto - North York today as well. $129.99!

Got one in Waterloo for $129.99 + tax with rebate. The sales guy was quite happy for me. Now should I send in my rebate through regular mail? This is my first mail-in rebate.

[KennethToronto]

Just checked my online order status as well.

"Shipment Cancelled"

Oh well, didn't really need it.

[yoshi838]

OH CRAP, order got cancelled too!?!?!?!?.............

Sucks to be working office hours!
Maybe I should suggest to my boss so I can alawys get Friday morning off!

[xxx]

Got one in Toronto - North York today as well. $129.99!

Where in North York ?

[warren_s12888]

OH CRAP, order got cancelled too!?!?!?!?.............

Sucks to be working office hours!
Maybe I should suggest to my boss so I can alawys get Friday morning off!


Just leave work like I did. No one even noticed. :)

[mia2648]

Just checked my online order status as well.

"Shipment Cancelled"

Oh well, didn't really need it.

My order status has changed from releaesable to released for over an hour now. Doubtful it'll be shipped now. :( But still hoping. :D

Checked a minute ago, still released.

[computer01]

Just leave work like I did. No one even noticed. :)

Heh... nice. One of the advantages I have of being manager of my dept is I can just tell people I'll be going out for a while. I like it!

[Pseudo Nim]

Interesting ... Those HDs in the Iomega externals do not have seperate warranty.

Yup. I guess this company isn't big enough to negotiate OEM pricing with WD, so they get retail drives at low cost and just package them.

an OEM Western Digital 160GB HD 8mb cache is $94
and external enclosure with 1 buttom back us is like $45


This drive is a 2MB, but it's a combo USB/Firewire - those are a bit more expensive AFAIK.

And since Firewire has significantly lower CPU utilisation than USB, this is actually not that bad. The only problem is that the connector used to mount the HD is hardwired in place (not a ribbon cable), so just like with the PS2 network adapter, you must get a drive that fits. I was planning on putting in a Maxtor 300 into it, but I'm not 100% certain whether it will physically fit. I guess we'll see.

[Keigotw]

Just leave work like I did. No one even noticed. :)

Me too hahahhahah :D

[warren_s12888]

Heh... nice. One of the advantages I have of being manager of my dept is I can just tell people I'll be going out for a while. I like it!

or being a co op student on his last day of work lol

[master_toto]

Anyone in the Montreal area get one of these yet?

Wanna make sure I don't waste my time going from FS to FS...

I got one at the FS on Taschereau blvd. The shelf price is 129. I don't think they're even aware there's a mail-in rebate, when I asked for a copy of the mail-in rebate form, CSR had to go look on the net to get one.

[pawlusho]

Hi,
Went to a Futureshop in D Anjou in Montreal around 11:30AM. Thought it would be too late. Correction not made yet. $129.99 label on the shelf and at the cashier. But the duplicate receipt and MIR was not printed by the cashier. Asked for a copy of the MIR at CS. Since Futureshop is not giving us the rebate, I presume it will be accepted by the HD company in CA. This scenario reminds me of the Benq 1620 fiasco where B & M FSs were giving an instant rebate and online one had to send a MIR form. I feel we will be seeing a few of these similar situations in the future.

[Pseudo Nim]

I got one at the FS on Taschereau blvd. The shelf price is 129. I don't think they're even aware there's a mail-in rebate, when I asked for a copy of the mail-in rebate form, CSR had to go look on the net to get one.

I got one at the downtown store at 12:30pm, but they were all out by 13:30 and looked clueless and surprised as to why they were all out.

[Keigotw]

Yup. I guess this company isn't big enough to negotiate OEM pricing with WD, so they get retail drives at low cost and just package them.



This drive is a 2MB, but it's a combo USB/Firewire - those are a bit more expensive AFAIK.

And since Firewire has significantly lower CPU utilisation than USB, this is actually not that bad. The only problem is that the connector used to mount the HD is hardwired in place (not a ribbon cable), so just like with the PS2 network adapter, you must get a drive that fits. I was planning on putting in a Maxtor 300 into it, but I'm not 100% certain whether it will physically fit. I guess we'll see.

as long as is 3.5" drive should be the same size

[warren_s12888]

I got one at the downtown store at 12:30pm, but they were all out by 13:30 and looked clueless and surprised as to why they were all out.

suffering from the RFD effect.

[jbfd]

My on-line order was just cancelled by FS. Kinda expected that to happen. East coast buyers BM win this one.

[willy]

as long as is 3.5" drive should be the same size
Yeap, some are thinner but they will not go bigger.

[paaji]

any luck in bc or just east only

[WiseOx]

My on-line order was just cancelled by FS. Kinda expected that to happen. East coast buyers BM win this one.

How many units did you order? I'm still showing "Released" and preparing for shipment. Only ordered 1 unit.

[Pseudo Nim]

as long as is 3.5" drive should be the same size

Not necessarily. The physical placement of the IDE 40-pin connector is SLIGHTLY different on various drives. For instance, a Seagate doesn't fit into my PS2 network adapter, while a Maxtor fits fine.

[impulsebuy]

mine hasnt been cancelled yet..but the status is"released"
is that good or bad?

[Pseudo Nim]

Yeap, some are thinner but they will not go bigger.

Drives aren't thinner. There was one Seagate model line which was half of 3.5" height (I'm not talking 2.5" here, though - 3.5" form factor, but half height), but they only made up to 4GB drives if I'm not mistaken. Since then, I don't believe anybody has made half-height 3.5" drives, so they're all the same physical volume. Just connector placement is slightly different.

[Keigotw]

Not necessarily. The physical placement of the IDE 40-pin connector is SLIGHTLY different on various drives. For instance, a Seagate doesn't fit into my PS2 network adapter, while a Maxtor fits fine.

I see, so if you get a 300GB WD then should be fine

[kmltick]

Just checked and mine was cancelled...

oh well...

[fastvideo]

just test it, firewire connection is 2 times faster than usb.
sending my rabate now. :lol:

[Keigotw]

Drives aren't thinner. There was one Seagate model line which was half of 3.5" height (I'm not talking 2.5" here, though - 3.5" form factor, but half height), but they only made up to 4GB drives if I'm not mistaken. Since then, I don't believe anybody has made half-height 3.5" drives, so they're all the same physical volume. Just connector placement is slightly different.

40GB Maxtors drives still 3.5" but slim

[willy]

mine hasnt been cancelled yet..but the status is"released"
is that good or bad?
I wonder what exactly "released" means ?

My C$9.99 Logitech tech kb suddenly turned "released" too ... It was "Not Yet Shippable" early this morning ...

[cipher]

Just checked and mine was cancelled...

oh well...

Same here!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Pseudo Nim]

I see, so if you get a 300GB WD then should be fine

Yep, since they use the same casing.

Then again ..... I've heard that some external enclosures don't support drives over a certain size limit. I don't know why, it shouldn't matter, theoretically - but apparently, some people had a problem with that. So YMMV. The enclosure I read this about worked fine with a 300GB, but did not with a 400GB. It was a ByteCC enclosure, so this one might not have that issue - no clue.

[Absolute]

Damn, cancelled here too

[jla0]

Damn, cancelled here too

Me as well.

Just sent them a nasty email. We'll see what that does. :mad:

[tomtong]

My Order Number 43885XXX, placed on August 26, 2005 at 5:46 (PST). was cancelled too. Luckily, I picked up one in B & M. :rolleyes:

[hardwarenut]

They cancelled my order too. Too bad I live on the west coast and the deal was already dead in store when it opened. I was really hoping to get this too. grr futureshop.

[longo]

or being a co op student on his last day of work lol
hahaha! Same here! too bad i don't have a car, and didn't really feel like busing it

[nickname]

Same here I kinda played it dumb and called their CS and asked them why was it cancelled it took the lady 30 min to tell me that was a pricing error. Man next time we should get it in store oh well better luck next time

[Absolute]

hahaha! Same here! too bad i don't have a car, and didn't really feel like busing it
Same here, if I had a car I would have gone to South Keys at least.

[warren_s12888]

hahaha! Same here! too bad i don't have a car, and didn't really feel like busing it

Hey are u from UW? and working at the UW campus?

[Superman]

what the heck does "Released" mean??

[longo]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Oh well, i really didn't need it either. Now i won't feel so bad when i buy a motorola v3 tonight! lol

[Absolute]

what the heck does "Released" mean??
I think it means that your payment was processed, and it's ready to ship when available.

[[buck]]

We should all complain about getting our order cancelled like we did for the BenQ DVD burner and earn ourselves some digital dollars! :twisted:

[cipher]

Me as well.

Just sent them a nasty email. We'll see what that does. :mad:

They won't do anything about it. I just got off the phone. I spoke to a CSR then I spoke to a supervisor. :mad:

[Pseudo Nim]

what the heck does "Released" mean??

It refers to the feeling of release, similar to a sexual climax, that a CSR experiences when he catches an RFD post and cancels all orders that were trying to order it.

-pN

[Nonopeno]

Got one at 16th and Yonge FS, 129.99 -70 rebate~ sweeet, my 120 maxtor just died on me!

and it's got firewire too! just how good is firewire? is the speed the only difference?

[impulsebuy]

for everyones order that was cancelled..was ur billing verification completed?

[Absolute]

They won't do anything about it. I just got off the phone. I spoke to a CSR then I spoke to a supervisor. :mad:
Figures, damn you FS.

[Superman]

I think it means that your payment was processed, and it's ready to ship when available.

ya right, last time my order from FS got "Released" as well, and it got cancelled!

[[buck]]

They won't do anything about it. I just got off the phone. I spoke to a CSR then I spoke to a supervisor. :mad:

BB gave us all a $10 credit last time, what's to say FS won't do it? :twisted:

[cipher]

for everyones order that was cancelled..was ur billing verification completed?

Yes.

[Superman]

for everyones order that was cancelled..was ur billing verification completed?

yup

[pawlusho]

Hi,
It is much easier to order online than to physically go out to the store and pick it up. Online FS has time to correct their errors whereas once you leave the store, they will not run after you and ask you to return the merchandise. I understand that not everyone has the luxury of not working full time from Mon-Fri., but if you want to snatch up deals like this, the early bird gets the worm.

[Absolute]

ya right, last time my order from FS got "Released" as well, and it got cancelled!
I've had OOS items "released" several times before. It doesn't mean that it won't be cancelled, but that it's been flagged for shpping.

[cipher]

Anyonw know who I can email at FS to lodge a complaint?

[cipher]

']BB gave us all a $10 credit last time, what's to say FS won't do it? :twisted:


I asked for a discount on the product, but they refused to budge.

[impulsebuy]

ok thanks..damn mine hasnt been cancelled and im holding on to a glimmer of hope that FS will honour this.
I did get the BenQ burner that had a pricing error where it was 1c after MIR, that others had cancelled so fingers crossed

[krammark23]

Says in stock online but when I went, there were none left :(.

M

[Pseudo Nim]

Says in stock online but when I went, there were none left :(.

M

They are probably hiding it.

[cipher]

ok thanks..damn mine hasnt been cancelled and im holding on to a glimmer of hope that FS will honour this.
I did get the BenQ burner that had a pricing error where it was 1c after MIR, that others had cancelled so fingers crossed

The supervisor I spoke to said that all orders that were on hold will be cancelled. I placed my order at 5:51 PST, so anything after that will most likely be cancelled.

[dasteve]

Got mine in store at Markham & 14th at around 10:30 in the morning. The rep there was excellent he didn't even ask to see my printout of the web price. He also pointed out they had 6 media keyboards for $9.99 - $15 MIR. I didn't take em as I already have one and I'm sick of having tonnes of keyboards around.

He also gave me a free 3 month rogers internet signup (no contract + starter kit free) no contract! That's awesome considering I'm moving to a new house early next month! 3 free months free no contract! Sweet!

In any case, my 160gb unit says USB on the box. But inside it's also got 2 firewire ports. Wow! Once again awesome deal!

BTW on my way out I saw another RFD'er asking me if I got the deal on the drive, I pointed him to go to that rep!

[Absolute]

Anyonw know who I can email at FS to lodge a complaint?
Better Business Bureau?

[xxx]

Got mine in store at Markham & 14th at around 10:30 in the morning. The rep there was excellent he didn't even ask to see my printout of the web price. He also pointed out they had 6 media keyboards for $9.99 - $15 MIR. I didn't take em as I already have one and I'm sick of having tonnes of keyboards around.

He also gave me a free 3 month rogers internet signup (no contract + starter kit free) no contract! That's awesome considering I'm moving to a new house early next month! 3 free months free no contract! Sweet!

In any case, my 160gb unit says USB on the box. But inside it's also got 2 firewire ports. Wow! Once again awesome deal!

BTW on my way out I saw another RFD'er asking me if I got the deal on the drive, I pointed him to go to that rep!

I went to the same store you did this afternoon and they said they have none left.

[dasteve]

I went to the same store you did this afternoon and they said they have none left.

Yeah they had like 10+ of them at 10:30am ... musta sold out pretty fast considering that rep was letting everyone know the great deals ;)

[yell0w_c0w]

My Shipping got cancelled snif snif

[bcheng123]

Got mine in store at Markham & 14th at around 10:30 in the morning. The rep there was excellent he didn't even ask to see my printout of the web price. He also pointed out they had 6 media keyboards for $9.99 - $15 MIR. I didn't take em as I already have one and I'm sick of having tonnes of keyboards around.

He also gave me a free 3 month rogers internet signup (no contract + starter kit free) no contract! That's awesome considering I'm moving to a new house early next month! 3 free months free no contract! Sweet!

In any case, my 160gb unit says USB on the box. But inside it's also got 2 firewire ports. Wow! Once again awesome deal!

BTW on my way out I saw another RFD'er asking me if I got the deal on the drive, I pointed him to go to that rep!
that me :D
i got the drive but not the same rep

[hagbard]

Their math is correct. What were you expecting?

100% of $14 is $14. My next fs purchase was going to be a $2500 washer/dryer combo. I'm going to Sears instead.

[Ilikethisdeal]

hahaha! Same here! too bad i don't have a car, and didn't really feel like busing it
No chance in Ottawa. I went there about 10:30AM, the price in-store is $199.99 before rebate. I asked a sales rep. to check the online price. The "sale price" $129.99, but also the price "after rebate" is the same. I tried to argue, but the sales rep. said it's the same as in-store. :|

[TheFishingCook]

me too dangnamit...i wanted the cheapy HD...oh well, I didn't really need it...

My Shipping got cancelled snif snif

[WiseOx]

I ordered online at 5:29PST and I'm still showing "Released". Come on FS!! Let a few ride!!

I think I'm turning into an RFD crackhead. This week alone, I got this, got the $35 ram, and order the frickin' Audiovox PVR. Someone stop me, I'm outta control!!!

[Fantaz]

I HATE MIRs!! They never come. :(

[ttt]

I ordered online at 5:29PST and I'm still showing "Released". Come on FS!! Let a few ride!!

I think I'm turning into an RFD crackhead. This week alone, I got this, got the $35 ram, and order the frickin' Audiovox PVR. Someone stop me, I'm outta control!!!

come on, you can do better.. you aren't out of control until you've pm at least 4+ logitech optical mice :lol:

[cipher]

me too dangnamit...i wanted the cheapy HD...oh well, I didn't really need it...


I would suggest that anyone who had their order cancelled to take a few minutes to write an email to service@futureshop.com to express their displeasure. Perhaps if enough of us do this they'll do something about it.

[impulsebuy]

my order is also released still..been refreshing constantly
order places at 5:11 (PST).
i wouldnt be surprised if FS might let a few through.. if not its ok since ive gotten in on 4 dell iomega drives and the compusmart deal on this drive
thank u rfd!

[xxx]

I HATE MIRs!! They never come. :(

I never got my Intel Web Cam rebate

[treasureseeker]

100% of $14 is $14.

True, but it has no relevance to them beating competior's prices by 10% of the difference

[xxx]

Just a quick question : which is faster ?

Internal HD or External HD with USB2.0/Firewire ?

Thank

[Absolute]

Just a quick question : which is faster ?

Internal HD or External HD with USB2.0/Firewire ?

Thank
External USB is definately slower

[xxx]

External USB is definately slower

what about the firewire one ?

[WiseOx]

come on, you can do better.. you aren't out of control until you've pm at least 4+ logitech optical mice :lol:

Good, good....I've only PM'd 2....you mean this week, right?

[treasureseeker]

what about the firewire one ?

If it's the same HD specs and only the one firewire device, with current HD specs (eg the current 7200 rpm variety) you probably won't notice a huge difference but external would be slower

The difference would become more noticable as HDs become faster or more firewire devices were in use (the firewire subsystem is already the bottleneck)

Same idea as USB but USB is already more noticeable (USB is slower than firewire)

[xxx]

If it's the same HD specs and only the one firewire device, with current HD specs (eg the current 7200 rpm variety) you probably won't notice a huge difference but external would be slower

The difference would become more noticable as HDs become faster or more firewire devices were in use (the firewire subsystem is already the bottleneck)

Same idea as USB but USB is already more noticeable (USB is slower than firewire)

Thanks for the info :-)

[xxx]

External USB is definately slower

Thanks for the info :-)

[tatanka]

I placed my order online this morning around 8:30am (Eastern). It went through, and was stuck on payment verification all day, and now I got this message:

"Your order has been cancelled and no fees have been applied to your credit card. To replace this order a new order will have to be created."

What the heck? I got my order in before some other people here who successfully got theirs through. I should have gone to the store and tried my luck there.

[William W]

Just went to the Kanata store in Ottawa. Picked one up at around 1pm, no question ask. They charged me $129+Tax, end up paying around $150 with tax.

[ricedion]

I placed the online order early this morning, but was stuck on payment verification all morning as well. so I kinda had a feeling that it would be cancelled (it IS now). luckily i saw some posts stating that they got lucky in store, so I got mine instore at around 12:30pm. (i think they fixed the instore register soon after I got mine) so so lucky!! :cheesygri

[Averroes]

Does FS usually send an email informing that the order has been cancelled?

[nickname]

I placed my order online this morning around 8:30am (Eastern). It went through, and was stuck on payment verification all day, and now I got this message:

"Your order has been cancelled and no fees have been applied to your credit card. To replace this order a new order will have to be created."

What the heck? I got my order in before some other people here who successfully got theirs through. I should have gone to the store and tried my luck there.
no one got it through yet
Can anyone confirm if instore still the same?

[Pseudo Nim]

what about the firewire one ?

Anything external is guaranteed to be slower. However, it's "fast enough" for most things; I wouldn't boot your system off it or use it as primary storage (apps, etc) - but it's definitely good enough for downloads, MP3s, etc. Firewire is better than USB because it has a lower % CPU utilisation.

[xxx]

Anything external is guaranteed to be slower. However, it's "fast enough" for most things; I wouldn't boot your system off it or use it as primary storage (apps, etc) - but it's definitely good enough for downloads, MP3s, etc. Firewire is better than USB because it has a lower % CPU utilisation.

I guess it would be much better for me to buy an internal HD then since I still have one slot left for a HD.

[Lostd]

Just came back from the Downtown Vancouver FS. They had a notice with a correction acknowledging the price error (s/b $129.99 after rebate, not before). The notice was addressed nationally to all managers, and said to post the immediately...ouch (for us). And they were OOS.

Oh well.

[huntlaptop]

I placed my order online this morning around 8:30am (Eastern). It went through, and was stuck on payment verification all day, and now I got this message:

"Your order has been cancelled and no fees have been applied to your credit card. To replace this order a new order will have to be created."



Me 2

[Rogue_77]

Just came back from the Downtown Vancouver FS. They had a notice with a correction acknowledging the price error (s/b $129.99 after rebate, not before). The notice was addressed nationally to all managers, and said to post the immediately...ouch (for us). And they were OOS.

Oh well.

Kinda late for it though, I would assume alot of the stores would be OOS

[Ilikethisdeal]

I would suggest that anyone who had their order cancelled to take a few minutes to write an email to service@futureshop.com to express their displeasure. Perhaps if enough of us do this they'll do something about it.
I did it. ;)

[Nubee]

Kinda late for it though, I would assume alot of the stores would be OOS

For the 4 nearest to me, all stores have stock. Especially now that the correction notice is out, they will not try to hide them.

[Averroes]

Does FS usually send an email informing that the order has been cancelled?

Anyone know the answer?

[junkinthetrunk]

Anyone know the answer?

Here's what I was sent:

Dear xxxx xxxxxx,


On your recent visit to FUTURESHOP.ca you made a purchase for an AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50). An incorrect price was displayed on the site for $129.99. The correct price for this product should have been $249.99 – a $50 instant rebate - a $70 mail-in rebate = for a net price $129.99 after rebates.

As explained in our Web Site Use Agreement, futureshop.ca strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, as maintenance of our website is a human process, errors do occur. After examining this situation, we regret to inform you that FUTURESHOP.ca will not be fulfilling your recent order for the AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50).

FUTURESHOP.ca would like to offer you a $5 eCertificate towards your next purchase of over $30 on Futureshop.ca for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Your eCertificate will be valid until September 15th, 2005. Please note that the e-certificate cannot be used towards gift card purchases.

Your eCertificate Code is: $xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

To redeem it, you simply login to your account and enter your code inside the shopping cart when you proceed to check out. If you have any questions regarding the redemption of e-certificates, please refer to our online Information Centre, or Click Here


We would like to recommend that you replace your order for this product with the $5 eCertificate as our current sale price of, $249.99 – a $50 instant rebate - a $70 mail-in rebate = for a net price $129.99 after rebates, for the AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) – 10063479 will be valid until Thursday September 1st, 2005.

We at FUTURESHOP.ca appreciate you taking full advantage of our web store opportunities and are working hard to prevent any issues similar to this matter in the future.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this matter may have caused you.

We thank you for shopping at FUTURESHOP.ca and hope to serve you again in the near future.

Sincerely,

FUTURESHOP.ca

[Averroes]

Here's what I was sent:

Thanks. I just found the email in my inbox. WOW!!! A whole $5!!!! That is so lame.

If it weren't illegal, I would buy something from FS, take it home, then call up my credit card company and have them issue a chargeback. See how they like it when someone unilaterally renegs on an agreement.

[Nonopeno]

lol 5 bucks.. this is pretty funny because I got one in store and cancelled my order online at 1 something.. and then they still send me 5 bucks.. sweet i guess~ hope for some discount dvdrs before sept 15th!

[nickname]

Anyone know the answer?
yes they do that is what I got On your recent visit to FUTURESHOP.ca you made a purchase for an AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) - 10063479. An incorrect price was displayed on the site for $129.99. The correct price for this product should have been $249.99 – a $50 instant rebate - a $70 mail-in rebate = for a net price $129.99 after rebates.



As explained in our Web Site Use Agreement, futureshop.ca strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, as maintenance of our website is a human process, errors do occur. After examining this situation, we regret to inform you that FUTURESHOP.ca will not be fulfilling your recent order for the AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) - 10063479.



FUTURESHOP.ca would like to offer you a $5 eCertificate towards your next purchase of over $30 on Futureshop.ca for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Your eCertificate will be valid until September 15th, 2005. Please note that the e-certificate cannot be used towards gift card purchases.

[yoshi838]

$5 for clicking on the screen a few times in the morning. Why not!

[hagbard]

I did it. ;)

I did so hours ago.

[[buck]]

WTF? Only half of what BB gave AND a $30 minimum AND only 20 days to redeem? That's crap.

I'll probably just order some small thing worth $5 along with $25 of useless junk, and return the "useless junk".

[protectivedad]

I just got back from FS. Plus I noticed my online has been cancelled. When I was in FS just two hours earlier I went to purchase the drive with printout in hand. Of course, they checked the web and found the price had changed back. I assured them that this morning it was as advertised and they called the website. After 20 minutes they are told it was a price error, yadda, yadda, yadda. So, I explain very nicely how I came into the store because of the print out and I feel almost like a bait and switch target. Quickly explaining I'm sure it's not their fault, but . . . I also explain about getting my son ready and coming by bus, yadda, yadda, yaddda. So the CSR supervisor calls another manager and explains . . . Gets off the phone and says sure, we can do that for you :) .

Now, if only I can argue with the website and get my order reinstated I'd be golden.

[cipher]

Thanks. I just found the email in my inbox. WOW!!! A whole $5!!!! That is so lame.

If it weren't illegal, I would buy something from FS, take it home, then call up my credit card company and have them issue a chargeback. See how they like it when someone unilaterally renegs on an agreement.

I haven't received a single email from them after I placed my order this morning. No confrimation of order, no cancellation notice and no $5 ecertificate. I got nothing.

[Superman]

I haven't received a single email from them after I placed my order this morning. No confrimation of order, no cancellation notice and no $5 ecertificate. I got nothing.


same here!

[treasureseeker]

Wasn't the consumer protection law recently revised to cover online stores?

[byroncheng]

i did... not a happy one.... $5??? what am i gonna do with that????? and it expires sept 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Byron Cheng,

On your recent visit to FUTURESHOP.ca you made a purchase for an AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) - 10063479. An incorrect price was displayed on the site for $129.99. The correct price for this product should have been $249.99 – a $50 instant rebate - a $70 mail-in rebate = for a net price $129.99 after rebates.

As explained in our Web Site Use Agreement, futureshop.ca strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, as maintenance of our website is a human process, errors do occur. After examining this situation, we regret to inform you that FUTURESHOP.ca will not be fulfilling your recent order for the AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) - 10063479.

FUTURESHOP.ca would like to offer you a $5 eCertificate towards your next purchase of over $30 on Futureshop.ca for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Your eCertificate will be valid until September 15th, 2005. Please note that the e-certificate cannot be used towards gift card purchases.



Your eCertificate Code is: XXXXXXXX


To redeem it, you simply login to your account and enter your code inside the shopping cart when you proceed to check out. If you have any questions regarding the redemption of e-certificates, please refer to our online Information Centre, or Click Here

We would like to recommend that you replace your order for this product with the $5 eCertificate as our current sale price of, $249.99 – a $50 instant rebate - a $70 mail-in rebate = for a net price $129.99 after rebates, for the AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) – 10063479 will be valid until Thursday September 1st, 2005.

We at FUTURESHOP.ca appreciate you taking full advantage of our web store opportunities and are working hard to prevent any issues similar to this matter in the future.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this matter may have caused you.

We thank you for shopping at FUTURESHOP.ca and hope to serve you again in the near future.

Sincerely,

FUTURESHOP.ca

[huntlaptop]

i did... not a happy one.... $5??? what am i gonna do with that????? and it expires sept 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Yes, Agree. Crap

[protectivedad]

Wasn't the consumer protection law recently revised to cover online stores?
If someone knows where to get the information, please post it.

With all the price "errors" I am starting to wonder if it isn't some type of "bait'n switch". It sure does get a large group of people suddenly focused on a product and I wonder how many of them fall for the "switch" as stated in their e-mail:
"We would like to recommend that you replace your order for this product with the $5 eCertificate as our current sale price of, $249.99 – a $50 instant rebate - a $70 mail-in rebate = for a net price $129.99 after rebates, for the AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) – 10063479 will be valid until Thursday September 1st, 2005."

They have effectively taken a 129.99 - 70.00 rebate product gotten a lot of exposure and switched it with a 199.99 - 70.00 rebate product. Plus to make you feel like you are getting a "deal" they add a token product to grease the customer (5 instant rebate).

[cipher]

If someone knows where to get the information, please post it.

With all the price "errors" I am starting to wonder if it isn't some type of "bait'n switch". It sure does get a large group of people suddenly focused on a product and I wonder how many of them fall for the "switch" as stated in their e-mail:
"We would like to recommend that you replace your order for this product with the $5 eCertificate as our current sale price of, $249.99 – a $50 instant rebate - a $70 mail-in rebate = for a net price $129.99 after rebates, for the AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) – 10063479 will be valid until Thursday September 1st, 2005."

They have effectively taken a 129.99 - 70.00 rebate product gotten a lot of exposure and switched it with a 199.99 - 70.00 rebate product. Plus to make you feel like you are getting a "deal" they add a token product to grease the customer (5 instant rebate).


I think a class action lawsuit should be considered.

[hagbard]

True, but it has no relevance to them beating competior's prices by 10% of the difference

Its 110% of the difference, not 10%. Here is their reply to my email:

Dear *****:

Thank you for your e-mail.

I have looked into this for you and the drive was a misprinted price on
the website and has now been corrected. (Stating the obvious here)

If you are applying for a price protection and the difference in price is
$22.50 you would get a discount of $24.75 applied to our price.

We would like to thank you for shopping at futureshop.ca. Should you have
further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at
1-800-663-2275 or via e-mail at websupportcan@futureshop.com.

So, it would appear the sales staff don't understand the policy or just ignore it to hookwink customers.

[huntlaptop]

I think a class action lawsuit should be considered.
Is it possible?

[dealtaker]

Okay to put this into real simple math for you.
Staples Price : $50.00
FutureShop : $72.50

Difference in price: 22.50
Discount of 24.75 from Futureshop's Price
72.50 - 24.75 = $47.75
They beat Staples price by $2.25, which is 10% of the difference.
Which is what everyone has been trying to say.
110% of the difference subtracted from Futureshop's price, just like your note below said.
So it doesn't look like it is the staff that doesn't understand the policy.




Its 110% of the difference, not 10%. Here is their reply to my email:

Dear *****:

Thank you for your e-mail.

I have looked into this for you and the drive was a misprinted price on
the website and has now been corrected. (Stating the obvious here)

If you are applying for a price protection and the difference in price is
$22.50 you would get a discount of $24.75 applied to our price.

We would like to thank you for shopping at futureshop.ca. Should you have
further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at
1-800-663-2275 or via e-mail at websupportcan@futureshop.com.

So, it would appear the sales staff don't understand the policy or just ignore it to hookwink customers.

[Pseudo Nim]

Anybody who owns this drive: have you gotten it working with Firewire? Did it come up with a hardware detection box saying "DMI HID"? It works fine with USB, but Firewire isn't working for me.... anybody know what's up?

[fastvideo]

Anybody who owns this drive: have you gotten it working with Firewire? Did it come up with a hardware detection box saying "DMI HID"? It works fine with USB, but Firewire isn't working for me.... anybody know what's up?
same with me, hardware detection box saying "DMI HID", but it works fine and 2 times faster than usb.

[Mr.Manic]

Everyone that had their order canceled by futureshop should write in a formal complaint letter as outlined by the Ministry of Goverment Services. http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/contact_us.htm#complaintletter

I'm sure its pointless since futureshop has a posted online policy that they can correct "accidental" errors, but it can' hurt.

Your name
Your address

Today’s date

Business/company name and address


Dear Sir/Madame:

On (date of the contract), I purchased (rented or leased) a (product or service) from you; model xyz, at a price of...(give as much detail as possible – model or other identifying number that might apply).

The purchase agreement was made at your store located at (give details about the location of the store, the person you dealt with and any particular or relevant representations made to you about the product, goods or services).

Describe the problem here.

Then state exactly what you want from the business/supplier.

I look forward to your immediate reply. You can contact me at my home telephone number at...(Conclusion: indicate that you are expecting an early response/resolution to/of your complaint and your emergency and/or other contact information).

Yours truly,

Sign the letter and send it by registered mail, fax or courier.

[treasureseeker]

Its 110% of the difference, not 10%. Here is their reply to my email:

Dear *****:

Thank you for your e-mail.

I have looked into this for you and the drive was a misprinted price on
the website and has now been corrected. (Stating the obvious here)

If you are applying for a price protection and the difference in price is
$22.50 you would get a discount of $24.75 applied to our price.

We would like to thank you for shopping at futureshop.ca. Should you have
further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at
1-800-663-2275 or via e-mail at websupportcan@futureshop.com.

So, it would appear the sales staff don't understand the policy or just ignore it to hookwink customers.

Going way back to what you first posted:

Compusmart has on for $93.99. FS price is $108.99

$108.99 - (108.99-93.99) x 1.10 = $92.49

which is the same as

$93.99 - (108.99-93.99) x 10% = $92.49 as I originally wrote

I still don't know how $1.50 off the lower price (ie $93.99 - 1.50 = $92.49) is anything different than you should have expected.

[byroncheng]

i got another reply from futureshop... :mad: :mad: :mad: BS is in BOLD

Dear Mr. Cheng:

We are replying to your correspondence of August 26, 2005. Please refer to the terms of the Web Site Use Agreement which governs your use of the Futureshop.ca web site and the services and goods provided through the web site. The advertisements on the web site are invitations for purchase orders, and are not offers to sell. Your properly completed and delivered order form constitutes your offer to purchase the goods or services referenced in your order. Your order is to be accepted only if and when futureshop.ca sends an order acceptance and shipping notice email to your e-mail address.

Occasionally errors in pricing do occur. A unique aspect of conducting business on the Internet is that when a pricing error occurs, that news passes quickly through cyberspace to buyers trying to purchase in hopes of a windfall. As well, in this particular case, the error was very obvious.


We regret any inconvenience you may have suffered. However, we cannot process your order at the misprinted price. To view our online policy pertaining to misprints, please consult the following link:

http://www.futureshop.ca/informationcentre/en/onlinepolicies.asp?
logon=&langid=EN&dept=0#05

Sincerely,

Karen
Customer Care
Future Shop

[ARK]

same here!
I received both confirmations from them and now my status is showing as "released"

[huntlaptop]

I received both confirmations from them and now my status is showing as "released"
What did u mean? u got that HD from FS?

[Mr.Manic]

I just called in to ask why my order was canceled and they just essentially told me to they really don't care. I'm writting to the head office now, even though it won't do any good either, at least it will make me feel good.

[Snocow]

I just called in to ask why my order was canceled and they just essentially told me to they really don't care. I'm writting to the head office now, even though it won't do any good either, at least it will make me feel good.

I called too...the Supervisor didn't even have the courage to speak with me.
I told the CSR to tell the person that I called them a Pussy. I filed a complaint and have requested a telephone response which is supposed to happen in 2 - 6 days.

[silicone]

I wrote them a letter in response -- bastards!!! :(

[cipher]

I just called in to ask why my order was canceled and they just essentially told me to they really don't care. I'm writting to the head office now, even though it won't do any good either, at least it will make me feel good.

This is what I got after I e-mailed my complaint...

Thank you for your recent e-mail.


We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We would like
to thank you for shopping at futureshop.ca. Should you have further
questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by phone at
1-800-663-2275 or e-mail us at websupportcan@futureshop.com.

Sincerely,

Kim.
Customer Care
Future Shop


Customer care? I think it should changed to we don't give a XXXX.

[ARK]

What did u mean? u got that HD from FS?
This is what I mean

Shipment 1 - Shipping In Progress


Item Status Qty. Price
AcomData 160GB 3.5" Push Button Hard Drive (E50) Released 1 $129.99 $129.99
$70.00 Rebate
Shipment Method: CanadaPost Ground $0.00




Sub Total: $129.99

PST : $10.40
GST : $9.10
Total: $149.49

[kmltick]

someone change the title to a Dead deal. For thsoe that did get it by fluke congrats... otherwise let the thread die

[cipher]

I think we should get the media involved.

[treasureseeker]

I guess in the future we should cancel CC charges after we get the items and let them know they weren't agreements to purchase, just "letters of interest" to their "invitations for purchase orders"

I wonder what constitutes "an order acceptance and shipping notice email to your e-mail address"? I got an email saying that the order had been processed and it would be shipped when available

[Averroes]

I wonder what constitutes "an order acceptance and shipping notice email to your e-mail address"? I got an email saying that the order had been processed and it would be shipped when available

Exactly!

Order 438XXXXX was successfully processed today. We will ship each item as it becomes available.

It is hard to see how an order can be successfully processed without that entailing that the order has been accepted.

[dawei1031]

This time is a clear mistake made by FS, must file a compliant!!! :evil:

At least, we should get some coupons in return!

Otherwise, see you on TV, fu@%shop!!!

[michael1996]

that is the futuresuck. :lol:

[Superman]

I received both confirmations from them and now my status is showing as "released"


released does not mean your drive will be shipped!

[Superman]

i got another reply from futureshop... :mad: :mad: :mad: BS is in BOLD

Dear Mr. Cheng:

We are replying to your correspondence of August 26, 2005. Please refer to the terms of the Web Site Use Agreement which governs your use of the Futureshop.ca web site and the services and goods provided through the web site. The advertisements on the web site are invitations for purchase orders, and are not offers to sell. Your properly completed and delivered order form constitutes your offer to purchase the goods or services referenced in your order. Your order is to be accepted only if and when futureshop.ca sends an order acceptance and shipping notice email to your e-mail address.

Occasionally errors in pricing do occur. A unique aspect of conducting business on the Internet is that when a pricing error occurs, that news passes quickly through cyberspace to buyers trying to purchase in hopes of a windfall. As well, in this particular case, the error was very obvious.


We regret any inconvenience you may have suffered. However, we cannot process your order at the misprinted price. To view our online policy pertaining to misprints, please consult the following link:

http://www.futureshop.ca/informationcentre/en/onlinepolicies.asp?
logon=&langid=EN&dept=0#05

Sincerely,

Karen
Customer Care
Future Shop



This is not BS, I also learn about this in my law class. Please do not make a mockery of the laws in Canada. Even if what is stated in the ad is completely bogus, it's only an invitation to offers, you are the one who is making an offer, and it is up to FS to either accept or not accept the offer.

[hagbard]

Okay to put this into real simple math for you.
Staples Price : $50.00
FutureShop : $72.50

Difference in price: 22.50
Discount of 24.75 from Futureshop's Price
72.50 - 24.75 = $47.75
They beat Staples price by $2.25, which is 10% of the difference.
Which is what everyone has been trying to say.
110% of the difference subtracted from Futureshop's price, just like your note below said.
So it doesn't look like it is the staff that doesn't understand the policy.

It should be off Staples price. Makes their pricematch pretty much worthless.

[hagbard]

i got another reply from futureshop... :mad: :mad: :mad: BS is in BOLD

Dear Mr. Cheng:

We are replying to your correspondence of August 26, 2005. Please refer to the terms of the Web Site Use Agreement which governs your use of the Futureshop.ca web site and the services and goods provided through the web site. The advertisements on the web site are invitations for purchase orders, and are not offers to sell. Your properly completed and delivered order form constitutes your offer to purchase the goods or services referenced in your order. Your order is to be accepted only if and when futureshop.ca sends an order acceptance and shipping notice email to your e-mail address.

Occasionally errors in pricing do occur. A unique aspect of conducting business on the Internet is that when a pricing error occurs, that news passes quickly through cyberspace to buyers trying to purchase in hopes of a windfall. As well, in this particular case, the error was very obvious.


We regret any inconvenience you may have suffered. However, we cannot process your order at the misprinted price. To view our online policy pertaining to misprints, please consult the following link:

http://www.futureshop.ca/informationcentre/en/onlinepolicies.asp?
logon=&langid=EN&dept=0#05

Sincerely,

Karen
Customer Care
Future Shop

One point. The error was definately not "obvious". Compusmart had an offer of $99 after rebate just the week before. I didn't see it as an error until it was pointed out here. There are other places to shop, I'll give them a pass on some high ticket items, at least, I'll feel better.

[ccubed]

To the OP - great post - thanks for the info!

To the lucky ones that got the deal at the store - way to go. If you got a bunch (one poster said he got 4!), why not share with some of your fellow RFDers who missed out - you don't need to make a huge profit on EVERY one!

To the many that ordered online and got cancelled - good luck with that. This is far from the first and certainly far from the last time this will happen. If some RFDer here has the $$$ to start legal action - I say give it a try. I've been burned more than once and I've come to accept that as long as it takes several hours for these online retailers to process their orders, we have to expect that the orders will be caught and cancelled.

I'll stay tuned..

[masterc]

I called too...the Supervisor didn't even have the courage to speak with me.
I told the CSR to tell the person that I called them a Pussy. I filed a complaint and have requested a telephone response which is supposed to happen in 2 - 6 days.

ROTFL :lol:

[Superman]

One point. The error was definately not "obvious". Compusmart had an offer of $99 after rebate just the week before. I didn't see it as an error until it was pointed out here. There are other places to shop, I'll give them a pass on some high ticket items, at least, I'll feel better.

None of you guys read! It's and invitation to an offer, you are the one making the offer!

[Averroes]

The advertisements on the web site are invitations for purchase orders, and are not offers to sell.

True, but acceptance of the offer to purchase does constitute a contract between the two parties. As treasureseeker pointed out, it is hard to see how the second email is anything but an acceptance of the offer to purchase.

Order 438XXXXX was successfully processed today. We will ship each item as it becomes available. There is no extra cost for separate shipments and you will only be charged at the time we ship that item. In addition we will send you a new ship notice email as each item ships from our facilities.

[jbfd]

I think it is only fair that FS should divulge how many orders were cancelled. A mass letter campaign could be tried by contacting Acomdata suggesting that they were given a bad name by a faulty sales pitch from FS. Who knows, Acomdata might be kind enough to give those with proof of cancellation a voucher as well for future purchase of one of their products, ( but not from FS?).

[etcbq]

Did anyone actually get a shipping confirmation?

[Superman]

True, but acceptance of the offer to purchase does constitute a contract between the two parties. As treasureseeker pointed out, it is hard to see how the second email is anything but an acceptance of the offer to purchase.

the second email is nothing but billing verification, only when consideration (goods exchanged for money) is provided is when a contract is established.

also, there must be clear "intent to establish legal relationship" to produce an enforceable contract. by receiving a letter of clarification afterwards clearly outlining their intentions, a contract was never established. There is no contract formed no matter how you look at it.

[Averroes]

the second email is nothing but billing verification, only when consideration (goods exchanged for money) is provided is when a contract is established.

Not for online transactions.

The contract is completed when confirmation of acceptance is communicated to the offeror. Until that time, the offer may be withdrawn. In face-to-face transactions, acceptance may be communicated instantly by receiving payment and handing over the goods.

[AandN]

in my opinion we should accept the situation. we knew since the begining it can work or not. this time it didn't work, next time, we have to go to the store and buy it.
there will be another mistakes, this is for sure!

[Superman]

Not for online transactions.

and why is that?

[Superman]

and why is that?

I think all you guys who are still nagging about this, are just too naive to accept this as a fact. quit whinning!

[TheBurgerMan]

Just a point. Since the stores were scanning the item at $129.99 (no haggling required) and some said the drives were posted at the price in store, then wouldn't be discrimentory to say people shopping on-line were not allowed to purchase at the same price as people in the store?

The "resaonable man" might say that in-store shopping should be more expensive as you have the overhead of the store. This situation is the exact opposite, so it is NOT resonable to allow in-store purchases (without haggling) and dis-allow on-line purchases!

Just a thought.
Thanks.

[Averroes]

I think all you guys who are still nagging about this, are just too naive to accept this as a fact.

Straw man? I personally didn't really care about the drive -- I care more about the principle, that they made an offer, and that they should therefore stand by it.

why is that?

You're the law student, not me -- I don't know why the law is what it is.

[krazykanuck]

I was lucky...really lucky. I was able to get it from the Greenfield Park FS for 129+tax. But this was only because there was another client that had a printout from the mornings' web page. The clerks had tucked them away deep on the bottom shelf...no price tag or nothing. She took two and I took the last one. We required the manager, and he simply said "Hey, we have to respect the lowest price avertised, do it for her, and him too" (I love the Quebec Consumer protection laws).

Thanks OP...but yah..deal dead now..it made up for me missing the 160Gig HD from TD

[Superman]

[QUOTE=Averroes]Straw man? I personally didn't really care about the drive -- I care more about the principle, that they made an offer, and that they should therefore stand by it.

you still don't get it, you are the one making the offer, not them!!! I give up....

[hagbard]

None of you guys read! It's and invitation to an offer, you are the one making the offer!

Not where I come from. If you say you're selling at $x you're selling at $x. Anything else is dishonest imo. We don't work on the "haggle" system here. But no point in pressing it, they way to deal with it is to deprive them of much of your future business.

[tchai]

:mad: Damn FS !
All I got was a letter of appology saying that they f*cked up
And they just gave me a $5 off $30 certificate for future use at fs.ca !
Don't think I'll be shopping at their store any time soon ! :mad:

[Averroes]

you still don't get it, you are the one making the offer, not them!!! I give up....

It is YOU who does not get it. I acknowledge that the advertisement is an invitation, and that I am making an offer to purchase, but I maintain that their second email is an acceptance of that offer, hence a contract. WOW! How can you not get this???

The issue isn't whether the advertisement is an invitation. The issue is whether they accepted our offers to purchase or not. I maintain that the email which states that they have successfully processed the order constitutes an acceptance of the offer. Of course, you may disagree, but this is the legal issue, not the straw man issue you raise whether an advertisement is an invitation.

It our particular situation, there is a grey area. Usually, processing the order and charging the credit card occur simultaneously, but since the drives were out of stock, our orders were successfully processed but our credit cards were not charged. So the question is, when is the deal sealed? When is a contract established? (A) Upon successful processing of the order or (B) upon the charging of the credit card?



On-line Contracts: Electronic Creation of Effective Contracts

© 2001, 1997, Deeth Williams Wall LLP. All Rights Reserved.

By: Michael Erdle

Contract Formation

Generally speaking, there are no formal requirements under Canadian law for the formation of a contract. Contracts may be formed by oral or written agreement or by the conduct of the parties. However, some statutes and regulations impose specific writing or signature requirements for the contract to be enforceable in a court of law.

Electronic commerce presents new challenges to existing contract principles in several areas. Issues such as offer and acceptance, the location of the contract, and implied terms and conditions offer new scope for disputes between contracting parties. As yet, there is little or no case law in Canada with respect to electronic contracts and it is impossible to know how the courts will resolve these issues. However, one may make some educated guesses on the strength of past responses to new technology such as the public postal service, telegraph, telex and facsimiles.


Offer and Acceptance

In Canada, a contract is formed through the exchange between the parties to the contract of an offer and an acceptance of that offer1. In electronic transactions, it may not always be clear which party is making an offer, in the contract sense, and which one is accepting. For example, an advertisement is generally not viewed as an offer to sell but as an "invitation to treat" or a willingness to consider offers to purchase. The prospective buyer makes the offer when he or she offers to buy the advertised goods or services. This may be done in person, for example in a retail store, or remotely, when a person fills in the order form in a mail-order catalogue. Or it may be made when someone enters their name in an electronic order form on a computer network.

In each of those instances, [(A) - my insertion] acceptance of the offer occurs when the retail merchant, mail-order house or on-line service provider receives the offer and processes the order. [(b) - my insertion] If the customer is offering to pay with a credit card, for example, acceptance of the offer may be given only when the credit card company has authorized the transaction.

The contract is completed when confirmation of acceptance is communicated to the offeror. Until that time, the offer may be withdrawn. In face-to-face transactions, acceptance may be communicated instantly by receiving payment and handing over the goods.

However, various forms of communication have given rise to problems determining when and where acceptance has been communicated to the offering party. The rules governing communication of acceptance, first adopted in the United Kingdom, have been widely followed in Canada over the years. The general rule is that the contract is not complete until the acceptance has been received by the offeror. The principle exception to the rule arises in the postal acceptance or "mailbox" cases, in which acceptance has been held to be complete upon posting a letter or dispatching a telegram, even if the letter or telegram is delayed or lost2. However, the courts have held that with modern forms of instantaneous communication, the rationale behind the "mailbox rule" does not apply. Therefore, acceptance by telephone, telex and facsimile is effective only when it is received.3

According to one view, the mailbox rule is a limited exception, based on the practical limitations and delays inherent in conducting commercial transactions by mail. It was introduced to accommodate the new postal and telegraph technologies of the 19th century and should not be extended further than necessary. However, the view has also been expressed that the general rule requiring actual receipt of notice of acceptance should apply where the means of communication is instantaneous and bi-directional (for example, by telephone), but that the postal exception should apply where communication is time-delayed and unidirectional (which would include facsimile and telex, as well as mail and telegram).4

If this understanding of the rationale behind the rule is correct, Canadian courts may apply the general rule to situations where acceptance is communicated instantaneously, such as Internet transactions, but adopt the mailbox rule, perhaps in some modified form to adapt it to the new technology, where acceptance is communicated by electronic mail or via a third-party EDI network.

Issues may also arise when use of electronic commerce results in situations where acceptance is communicated and received by a computer, rather than a person. When the exchange of messages making up the offer and acceptance have been made entirely automatically, have the parties really agreed? Who bears the risk of communication errors? These questions have not yet been answered in Canada.

The United States case Corinthian Pharmaceutical Systems Inc. v. Lederle Laboratories5 serves as a guide. In that case, an "order tracking number" issued by an automated telephone ordering system was found to be merely an acknowledgment of the order, rather than an acceptance which formed a binding contract. Applying the same reasoning to common electronic commerce practices, this could mean that a computer-generated message acknowledging receipt of an electronic order may not be sufficient to create a binding contract. The purpose of the message may be solely to confirm receipt of the order. It does not necessarily signify acceptance.

In some circumstances, the requirement for communication of acceptance may be waived, expressly or by implication. For example, conduct such as delivery of goods or services or payment of money have been held to constitute acceptance. Similarly, a course of dealing between the parties over time may lead one party to reasonably expect that an order has been accepted unless it is expressly rejected. Electronic trading partner agreements typically contain provisions that sending a specific message -- or the failure to send a specific message within a stated period of time -- constitutes acceptance of the proposed contract.

[LimboMan]

I'm one of the lucky ones who picked a unit up at the local B&M FS. On my way home I ran out and picked up some Firewire cables. Plugged everything in and WinXP proceeds to detect the drive and starts looking for drivers... and now I get the "Cannot Install this Hardware" window.

Does anybody know where I can find drivers for the Firewire connection to the acomdata drive? Do I even need them? Perhaps I should look for the CD in the box, but I figured it'd be pretty much plug-and-play.

Thanks!

[X360]

wow, buying online need to know law too...

acceptance of the offer may be given only when the credit card company has authorized the transaction.

The contract is completed when confirmation of acceptance is communicated to the offeror

From our orders, the billing verification is completed... Is it mean
FutureShop accepted our offers? and they did send emails confirmation too... sound like the contract is completed...

[LimboMan]

Well, I closed the window showing that WinXP couldn't find the driver but then the hard drive appeared in My Computer, labeled "EXTERNAL". I guess that's it? I'll run a scan to make sure there are no errors...

[Flipper]

I emailed FS to complain that my order was cancelled.

They gave me a tracking number and requested that I quote the number for all future correspondence to this matter.

Does this mean that I'm any closer to having them process my order or is this just to simply make things easier for them to track which BS reasons they have given me so far!!

The other day they screwed up the pricing on the keyboards, Were any of those orders cancelled? My keyboard happens to be sitting in release status.

So they cancel orders for one error but not the other?? :mad:

[Superman]

wow, buying online need to know law too...


From our orders, the billing verification is completed... Is it mean
FutureShop accepted our offers? and they did send emails confirmation too... sound like the contract is completed...


all of you nut bags who think that the billing verification email is considered acceptance of a contract, you are out of your mind. go study some Canadian law, then talk. No intention, no consideration, no acceptance, contract my ass!

[akz]

It is YOU who does not get it. I acknowledge that the advertisement is an invitation, and that I am making an offer to purchase, but I maintain that their second email is an acceptance of that offer, hence a contract. WOW! How can you not get this???

The issue isn't whether the advertisement is an invitation. The issue is whether they accepted our offers to purchase or not. I maintain that the email which states that they have successfully processed the order constitutes an acceptance of the offer. Of course, you may disagree, but this is the legal issue, not the straw man issue you raise whether an advertisement is an invitation.

It our particular situation, there is a grey area. Usually, processing the order and charging the credit card occur simultaneously, but since the drives were out of stock, our orders were successfully processed but our credit cards were not charged. So the question is, when is the deal sealed? When is a contract established? (A) Upon successful processing of the order or (B) upon the charging of the credit card?


seriously.. your taking advantage of their price error to begin with if they give it to you your lucky if not then w/e.. you could have went out urself like the other people who got in instore.. i believe someone got the cancelation email as well but he went to the store to grab one beforehand.. your making too much out of nohting..

[nacho113]

From our orders, the billing verification is completed... Is it mean
FutureShop accepted our offers? and they did send emails confirmation too... sound like the contract is completed...

"Applying the same reasoning to common electronic commerce practices, this could mean that a computer-generated message acknowledging receipt of an electronic order may not be sufficient to create a binding contract. The purpose of the message may be solely to confirm receipt of the order. It does not necessarily signify acceptance."

[Superman]

seriously.. your taking advantage of their price error to begin with if they give it to you your lucky if not then w/e.. you could have went out urself like the other people who got in instore.. i believe someone got the cancelation email as well but he went to the store to grab one beforehand.. your making too much out of nohting..


I totally agree! Averroes is really making too much of a deal out of it. Oh Averroes, you don't have to quote an article on how a contract is formed, I've studied law.

[Averroes]

nacho, it is not the acknowledgement of receipt of the order, but the processing of the order that is relevant. Erdle claims that the merchant has accepted the offer when he has received the order and processed it.

In the second email I got, it says

Order 438XXXXX was successfully processed today

[Averroes]

I totally agree! Averroes is really making too much of a deal out of it. Oh Averroes, you don't have to quote an article on how a contract is formed, I've studied law.

It certainly appears that you have. I, of course, am trying to cobble together an understanding of law from whatever resources I can find, so you will forgive me if much of what I say is beneath you.

[protectivedad]

Well I used my $5 off $30 coupon. I purchased the SMC7004VBR router for $57.49 after tax - $50 mail-in rebate. Next week when I'm near FS I'll repurchase in store using my GC. That'll bring my price down to $45.99 after tax - $50 mail-in rebate.

Since I was able to buy it instore anyway. I've received:
One external drive and one router for $45.58 after tax after GC.

Thanks FutureShop!

[Junkguy]

Oh Averroes, you don't have to quote an article on how a contract is formed, I've studied law.
go study some Canadian law, then talk.
I also learn about this in my law class.
As far as I know, law is a common course in every high school -_-

[treasureseeker]

None of you guys read! It's and invitation to an offer, you are the one making the offer!

Even if it IS "an invitation to an offer". Their confirmation that the item will ship when available could be considered the "acceptance or our offer in response to their offer"


Sorry, but I don't believe there is such a thing as "an invitation to an offer"

It IS an offer to sell

We are accepting that offer.

Using their logic, who says my order is an offer that they can accept or not, maybe I'm just inviting them to make me an offer

[treasureseeker]

As far as I know, law is a common course in every high school -_-

They didn't offer it at my high school

[dawei1031]

all of you nut bags who think that the billing verification email is considered acceptance of a contract, you are out of your mind. go study some Canadian law, then talk. No intention, no consideration, no acceptance, contract my ass!

I rather study Hong Kong Basic Law, Charter #23 :lol:

[Superman]

I rather study Hong Kong Basic Law, Charter #23 :lol:


lol>>>>

[Superman]

Even if it IS "an invitation to an offer". Their confirmation that the item will ship when available could be considered the "acceptance or our offer in response to their offer"


Sorry, but I don't believe there is such a thing as "an invitation to an offer"

It IS an offer to sell

We are accepting that offer.

Using their logic, who says my order is an offer that they can accept or not, maybe I'm just inviting them to make me an offer

Ya, that is what I used to believe too, until I was corrected by my law prof.

[Averroes]

Ya, that is what I used to believe too, until I was corrected by my law prof.

Superman, have you studied law?

[g5cubed]

If anyone wants to pursue this matter, I would suggest calling the Regional Manager, he manages almost all Ontario and Quebec FS's. This is an undisclosed number, which aquired through social hacking. i am pretty sure he will be able to do something about this. Anyway, his name is Jim Mathar and his number is 905 494 7011. good luck.

[Pseudo Nim]

Okay, in case anyone cares, the reason the "New Hardware Found - DMI HID" box comes up with Firewire is cause you have to install the damn push button manager. Then it stops coming up. I wonder if I can get rid of this stupid useless thing.....

[Superman]

Superman, have you studied law?


Ya, I took a few courses in university, but I'm certainly no lawyer. I know for a fact that we cannot hold FS accountable for what happened. So all this talk about taking civil action against FS is really BS.

My order still says Released, and I never got the $5 ecertificate letter. I don't really care if it doesn't go through, I guess I'll have to think that it's better to keep the $150 in my wallet instead. Oh well............

[Superman]

If anyone wants to pursue this matter, I would suggest calling the Regional Manager, he manages almost all Ontario and Quebec FS's. This is an undisclosed number, which aquired through social hacking. i am pretty sure he will be able to do something about this. Anyway, his name is Jim Mathar and his number is 905 494 7011. good luck.


Great, let's all call this number on Monday morning. :)

[akz]

ppl need to chill :P

[wi-fi]

Just got home and followed up with this thread.

I picked up one of these drives at noon today at the Merivale store in Ottawa; the cashier just scanned it in and the price come up as 129.99.

Maybe the price varies from store to store?

Anyways, thanks again to the original poster.

[ldrafter]

Even if it IS "an invitation to an offer". Their confirmation that the item will ship when available could be considered the "acceptance or our offer in response to their offer"


Sorry, but I don't believe there is such a thing as "an invitation to an offer"

It IS an offer to sell

We are accepting that offer.

Using their logic, who says my order is an offer that they can accept or not, maybe I'm just inviting them to make me an offer

Technically, the legal term is "invitation to treat", which essentially means an advertisement is an invitation by the seller to a prospective buyer to make an offer. It's well established in law that an invitation to treat is not an offer and so a person responding to it cannot be said to be accepting an offer.

To my mind, the argument that the confirmation e-mail is evidence of the acceptance by Futureshop of a would-be buyer's offer is not without merit but I don't think it is conclusive. Moreover, whether a contract is enforceable is not wholly dependent on offer and acceptance. Other contractual principles may come into play, like mistake.

[Averroes]

Moreover, whether a contract is enforceable is not wholly dependent on offer and acceptance. Other contractual principles may come into play, like mistake.

Thanks ldrafter, that was very informative. Some of the literature on the topic of mistake is fascinating.

[BeaverLiquor]

damn !@#$ $%#! *%$#@! i just checked my email.....cancelled

should have gotten my ass out of bed and picked on of these up.......but fs can take the $5 off $30 e-coupon and e-shove it.......

[kaimui22]

i really don't understand why some people have to make such a big deal out of it...its like, you saw an impossible deal, you knew the pricing was an error, you tried to take advantage of it and then fs discovered the fault. so they COMPENSATE you with $5 e-coupon...in the end, all you lost was an attempt to take advantage of a situation but you gained a free $5 bux...

you didn't lose any money! you didn't lose any product....all you lost was an opportunity to TAKE ADVANTAGE of someone else....and you're complaining??

everyone makes mistakes...its like a bank. if they gave you extra money, i think they have like 20 or some odd days to take it back...so if a company makes a HUMAN ERROR, they should also have the opportunity to correct that situation....and in the end, they already lost $$ selling those at the B&M stores and giving out all those $5...

so....too bad if you missed out on cheating someone while surfing the net

and good for you if you got out of your chair, drove to a fs and picked one up.

[akz]

i really don't understand why some people have to make such a big deal out of it...its like, you saw an impossible deal, you knew the pricing was an error, you tried to take advantage of it and then fs discovered the fault. so they COMPENSATE you with $5 e-coupon...in the end, all you lost was an attempt to take advantage of a situation but you gained a free $5 bux...

you didn't lose any money! you didn't lose any product....all you lost was an opportunity to TAKE ADVANTAGE of someone else....and you're complaining??

everyone makes mistakes...its like a bank. if they gave you extra money, i think they have like 20 or some odd days to take it back...so if a company makes a HUMAN ERROR, they should also have the opportunity to correct that situation....and in the end, they already lost $$ selling those at the B&M stores and giving out all those $5...

so....too bad if you missed out on cheating someone while surfing the net

and good for you if you got out of your chair, drove to a fs and picked one up.

w0rd man .. couldnt have said it better myself hehe altho i did few pages back hehe :)

p.s..
ATTN: IMPULSE BUYERS **READ THIS**

I was unable to grab one of these drives today, but if anyone here was able to buy it and it was TOTALLY an impulse buy and you do not want it. I will buy it off you.

(must include recipt + rebate) otherwise I will pay for the price after the rebate :) I on the other hand is in a dire need of one of these.


thanks for reading :)

contact: PM ME :)

[bmaz]

Okay, in case anyone cares, the reason the "New Hardware Found - DMI HID" box comes up with Firewire is cause you have to install the damn push button manager. Then it stops coming up. I wonder if I can get rid of this stupid useless thing.....
Did you check Device Manager to make sure everything is all clear.
Also have you used the drive to do any backups yet?

[Ilikethisdeal]

i really don't understand why some people have to make such a big deal out of it...its like, you saw an impossible deal, you knew the pricing was an error, you tried to take advantage of it and then fs discovered the fault. so they COMPENSATE you with $5 e-coupon...in the end, all you lost was an attempt to take advantage of a situation but you gained a free $5 bux...

I wrote an email to complain not because they cancelled my order, but because they didn't give me any notice after they cancelled my order. That's the only point for me to complain.

[Mr.Manic]

$129.99 sale price for a $249.99 isn't an impossible deal. They had that Microsoft Keyboard/mouse combo 3.0 deal for $39.99 from $120, thats 66% off, which is even more then the roughly 50% off that the acomdata drive would be, before the MIR from the manufacturer.

I'm still going to keep complaining until either they honour the price of the order I submitted, or until I get bored of it. And since I doubt they would honour the deal under any possible circumstances, I will probably get bored of it eventually. Then again, I was REALLY looking forward to that extra HD space....

At least this situation has shown that staples is in fact the better store. Sure, they have a few bad managers at stores that refuse to PM, but overall they have always treated me far better then FS and usually have similar if not better prices then FS anyways (specially after PM).

[neo1973]

At least this situation has shown that staples is in fact the better store. Sure, they have a few bad managers at stores that refuse to PM, but overall they have always treated me far better then FS and usually have similar if not better prices then FS anyways (specially after PM).
I do agree. :)

[jeremy31]

I agree too,,better that Futureshop & Bestbuy.

I do agree. :)

[Cyrus]

At least this situation has shown that staples is in fact the better store. Sure, they have a few bad managers at stores that refuse to PM, but overall they have always treated me far better then FS and usually have similar if not better prices then FS anyways (specially after PM).

I don't see how. At least Future Shop didn't cancel the order then say out of stock, has bee discontinued or whatever crap. Staples has done this to me many times.

[hagbard]

i really don't understand why some people have to make such a big deal out of it...its like, you saw an impossible deal, you knew the pricing was an error, you tried to take advantage of it and then fs discovered the fault. so they COMPENSATE you with $5 e-coupon...in the end, all you lost was an attempt to take advantage of a situation but you gained a free $5 bux...

you didn't lose any money! you didn't lose any product....all you lost was an opportunity to TAKE ADVANTAGE of someone else....and you're complaining??

everyone makes mistakes...its like a bank. if they gave you extra money, i think they have like 20 or some odd days to take it back...so if a company makes a HUMAN ERROR, they should also have the opportunity to correct that situation....and in the end, they already lost $$ selling those at the B&M stores and giving out all those $5...

so....too bad if you missed out on cheating someone while surfing the net

and good for you if you got out of your chair, drove to a fs and picked one up.

It was not an "impossible deal".

[Pseudo Nim]

Final word for anybody interested: it works fine with 300GB drives. I took out the WD, put in a Maxtor, and it works beautifully. A note: the IDE connector doesn't fit 100% (should fit all WDs, but looks like it's a bit wide for a Maxtor), so take an Xacto knife and file off about 1mm from the OUTER edge of the connector (it fits fine on the inner edge) - and bang, you got you a bigger removable drive.

Too bad it can't be powered ONLY by Firewire, though - that'd be sweet :(

[bmaz]

Final word for anybody interested: it works fine with 300GB drives. I took out the WD, put in a Maxtor, and it works beautifully. A note: the IDE connector doesn't fit 100% (should fit all WDs, but looks like it's a bit wide for a Maxtor), so take an Xacto knife and file off about 1mm from the OUTER edge of the connector (it fits fine on the inner edge) - and bang, you got you a bigger removable drive.

Too bad it can't be powered ONLY by Firewire, though - that'd be sweet :(
Do you have it running with Firewire now? Are you using Win XP? Any probs during installation (driver issues)? What speeds do you achieve when transferring files?

It took me over a day (30+ hours) to backup (transfer + verify) 110GB worth of files using the software.
My speeds started at over 400 MB/min and then dropped to ~80 MB/min using USB2.0, which is why I want to get the firewire working.

[hagbard]

Do you have it running with Firewire now? Are you using Win XP? Any probs during installation (driver issues)? What speeds do you achieve when transferring files?

It took me over a day (30+ hours) to backup (transfer + verify) 110GB worth of files using the software.
My speeds started at over 400 MB/min and then dropped to ~80 MB/min using USB2.0, which is why I want to get the firewire working.

Somethings not right there. I backed up one drive with about 80gb on it, took about half an hour.

[remmuh]

damn.. slept in and missed the deal.

[Pseudo Nim]

Do you have it running with Firewire now? Are you using Win XP? Any probs during installation (driver issues)? What speeds do you achieve when transferring files?

It took me over a day (30+ hours) to backup (transfer + verify) 110GB worth of files using the software.
My speeds started at over 400 MB/min and then dropped to ~80 MB/min using USB2.0, which is why I want to get the firewire working.

It works fine using Firewire. The speeds I got, with write caching off, is ~24MB/sec using USB 2.0, and ~21MB/sec using Firewire (your result of 80MB/min is probably because you don't have USB 2.0 --- 80MB/min is about the right amount for USB 1.1). Main difference between USB 2.0 and Firewire: USB 2.0 -> ~36% CPU utilization (spikes to 50% sometimes), Firewire - steady 8-10%. Note: these speeds were achieved using the 160GB drive. Using a 300GB Maxtor with 16MB cache, I was able to get 24.5MB/sec using the Firewire port.

No driver issues, as long as you install the stupid push button manager.

I don't use it for backups - I ripped out the internal 160GB, replaced it with one of the 300s in my system and put it external so that I only have 2 drives inside my case (and have a free IDE port). Now I can return to a mid-tower case and have proper cooling (having 3 300GB HDs isn't cooling-friendly....)

[Pseudo Nim]

damn.. slept in and missed the deal.

Uh .. that was yesterday. That's quite a sleep-in ;)

[impulsebuy]

So did everyone who ordered get a cancellation email or have their orders status changed to "cancelled"? because I havent gotten either but I think I was one of the first to jump on this deal friday @ 8am.

[remmuh]

Uh .. that was yesterday. That's quite a sleep-in ;)


that's what i said when i woke up... -yawn-

[dasteve]

So did everyone who ordered get a cancellation email or have their orders status changed to "cancelled"? because I havent gotten either but I think I was one of the first to jump on this deal friday @ 8am.

I jumped in friday @ ~7:30am. Mine says Released. That's all it's been so far, no cancellation yet. Will see what'll happen.. hope we get them..

[michael1996]

I will keep it, if I receive the ieee1394 one.

I ordered at 7:58am after thirty minutes thinking. :lol:

[lithiumli]

i bought one friday mourning, went to the fist store and they wouldn't sell it to me for 129 before rebate so i had to go to another FS. at the 2nd FS it was actully advertised on the shelf for 59.99 after rebate so i picked one up. sweet deal.

[Mr.Manic]

Damnit, I really want one of these drives now. If I had access to a vehicle at the time, I would have driven to the store. Unfortunatly I am a poor university student and only have limited access to a parent's vehicle when its not in use.

After calling them on the phone and emailing them a couple of times, I had decided to give up. Now I think I will still send a physical letter of complaint before I give up on this. If it was advertised on the shelf as $59.99 after rebates, then its a lot more then a simple error on the website like they originally claimed.

[Superman]

my online order has been shipped!!!!! ya baby!

[mia2648]

my online order has been shipped!!!!! ya baby!

Mine has been on released all day. Read your post and checked my order status, and my order has been shipped too. :D

[Superman]

Any one know of any good deals on firewire cables?? Any comments are appreciated.

[WiseOx]

....and my order has been shipped too. :D

Mine three!!!! Excellent. Looks like a few of us early birds got it online.

[elty]

Ditto goes for me!

And if you don't believe me in that I had REALLY wanted this harddrive, check out my post on this HD before this "deal"

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2058142#post2058142

I had bought it from Compusmart b/c I ran out of HD space on my computer but the one I got was a major dud :(

I want to get it too ><

[michael1996]

Shipment Method: Canada Post $0.00
Tracking numbers

when did fs used canada post? :D

The Tracking numbers is not working. What can I do?

[BeaverLiquor]

wtf i ordered mine at 8:30..........

[ARK]

Shipment Method: Canada Post $0.00
Tracking numbers

when did fs used canada post? :D

The Tracking numbers is not working. What can I do?

Tracking # will work tomorrow, it takes one day to update.

Mine is also shipped today, I ordered at 8:20 am

[LoYPS]

My FS status shown "shipped" as well.

The time on the order shown was 5:38PST.

[impulsebuy]

sweet! shipped! ordered at 5:11 PST
thanks to the OP

[akz]

new page.. once again :)

Any Impulse Buyers who bought this and dont need it I will gladly take it off your hands :)

PM Me THX :)

[y2tattle]

Mined has shipped and I don't think I ordered it that early.. Pretty Random.

[etcbq]

Surprised: package came via Canadapost this afternoon! So I guess some of us actually did get the order filled after all.

[WiseOx]

Received......formatting it to NTFS as we speak.....

[dealforme]

Moving to Hardware section since the deal is dead

[yoshi838]

sweet! shipped! ordered at 5:11 PST
thanks to the OP

Mine was ordered 6:09 PST and it was cancelled the same day. Was I 50 minutes late? Or was it because I ordered 2?

Did anyone order 2 and recevied both drive? Maybe I shouldn't have been that greedy.

[Superman]

Mine was ordered 6:09 PST and it was cancelled the same day. Was I 50 minutes late? Or was it because I ordered 2?

Did anyone order 2 and recevied both drive? Maybe I shouldn't have been that greedy.

Maybe, I only ordered one, and I got it.

For those we got their online orders, were you able to print off the online invoice???

[tomtong]

Mine was ordered 6:09 PST and it was cancelled the same day. Was I 50 minutes late? Or was it because I ordered 2?

Did anyone order 2 and recevied both drive? Maybe I shouldn't have been that greedy.

My order is 5:46 PST and got cancelled too. I only ordered one. :mad:

[treasureseeker]

My order confirmation email (for one unit) was at 08/26/2005 - 10:36 am
and I got the order processed email at 08/26/2005 - 11:30 am

I got the cenellation email at 08/26/2005 - 05:20 pm

That is all EST

[Stevey_Y]

Any one know of any good deals on firewire cables?? Any comments are appreciated.

If you are going to get anything during NCIX flat 5.99 shipping (ends today), then you could also add a cable for relatively good price. Search there using "1394 cable" for other various more expensive ones, 6p interface on drive, depends on what you are connected to on other end for 4p (laptop) or 6p (most PCs).

$7 or $8, for 2m or 3m cable. Might even be worth it alone compared to other places with the shipping and no PST outside BC.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=22292C&vpn=1394MM-0206A&manufacture=BAFO%20TECHNOLOGIES

I got the drive as well in-store on Friday AM for $129 (scanned up that way) when I thought it might be warm deal (didn't really want USB2), but when I found out it had firewire, no way I am giving this up. I have a 4p-6p 1394 cable now, but I'm going to get a 6p-6p as well.

[ARK]

I also received this shipment by Canadapost today. Thanks RFD

[y2tattle]

Does anyone now how to take it apart, i'm thinking about swapping it with the 80gb one in my computer..

i know it's small

[Pseudo Nim]

The rear panel, the one near the USB/Firewire ports, is GLUED on. Meaning you have to gently pry it away, and below it, you will find screws to take the thing apart.

I just left the metal panel off after that. It really adds no features whatsoever and is annoying if you ever want to change the drive inside.

[etcbq]

Maybe, I only ordered one, and I got it.

For those we got their online orders, were you able to print off the online invoice???
Yes.

[akz]

ATTN!!!

still looking for those impulse buyers :)

really in need of one bad ~_~ help a rfd'er out instead of posting them on ebay guys... thanks. PM Me..

[y2tattle]

The rear panel, the one near the USB/Firewire ports, is GLUED on. Meaning you have to gently pry it away, and below it, you will find screws to take the thing apart.

I just left the metal panel off after that. It really adds no features whatsoever and is annoying if you ever want to change the drive inside.


Thanks!.. inorder to switch the harddrive with the one currently in my computer should i use a ghosting program, or is there something easier out there

[Pseudo Nim]

What could be easier than Ghost? :) Disk -> Copy to Disk -> Start.

[treasureseeker]

Easier would be sticking in the new drive as one of the two allowable slave drives

[Flipper]

I'm argueing with FS that they should have honored my on-line order. I think if I provide proof that they processed orders at 129.99 before the rebate I still might be able to get in on this deal.

I let you know if this works.

Thanks!!

[Mr.Manic]

I'm still emailing them about this. I can't even afford the drive now if I wanted it, but I'm just incredibly pissed off about all the canned emails. I think they even tried to just get me to stop emailing by saying the email had been forwarded to the appropriate dpartment. I waited like 4 days without any response and when I finally asked which department they were refering to, I got another canned response saying they reserve the right to do as they please.

They have never answered any questions or concerns, either though email or on the phone. I am almost certain they never read the emails sent to them. They are the worst customer service department I have ever had to deal with. Then again, I haven't dealt with customer service for many other stores so I guess they could all be this useless for all I know.

Oh well, I will just continue to send short and polite complaint emails.

[fastvideo]

did anyone get this rebate yet?????????

[Mr Nobody]

did anyone get this rebate yet?????????

Not yet, but I haven't got my keyboard rebate yet either (around same time). Have got all my rebates back in the past, so I'm not worried yet.

[SeeWhy2]

did anyone get this rebate yet?????????
Not here either :mad:

[fastvideo]

i am waiting to get this big $70.00 for my X'mas shopping. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[WhiteFlagDeals]

WTF?!!! I still haven't gotten my rebate back. Will they honor it? I bought it for $129.99 in store. I am going to burn FS down if they don't honor it... :evil: :mad: :twisted: :cheesygri :D

[michael1996]

WTF?!!! I still haven't gotten my rebate back. Will they honor it? I bought it for $129.99 in store. I am going to burn FS down if they don't honor it... :evil: :mad: :twisted: :cheesygri :D

please teach me how to burn FS down. :D

[JlF]

I received the rebate for the keyboard (purchased same day with the harddrive) yesterday.
I guess I will give another week for the harddrive...

[WhiteFlagDeals]

please teach me how to burn FS down. :D

well, first you have to be a certified arsonist, then you locate the nearest FS and apply your skills.

[OnTheVerge]

Use Google for all of your criminal activity research needs. May want to do that at a cyber cafe though and pay cash.

please teach me how to burn FS down. :D

[willy]

Use Google for all of your criminal activity research needs. May want to do that at a cyber cafe though and pay cash.
I think I have that 'cookbook' somewhere ... http://www.dolnetwork.com/RFD/smilies/wicked.gif

[impulsebuy]

This rebate is through Acomdata isnt it, not FS?
I know someone has received their $70 rebate from the Compusmart deal (which im waiting for too)
so im still waiting for 140 bucks..i better get 'em
check rebatestatus.ca and u can file a complaint with them as well..

[fastvideo]

i got all rebates that's after this one.
i am still waiting to get this big $70.00 for my X'mas shopping. :mad: :mad: :mad: :evil: :mad: :evil:

[NDman]

Called them today. They said mine rebate is fine. They were just slow. No reason given, but told me that my cheque will be mailed out within the next 7 business days

[WhiteFlagDeals]

I noticed that the receipts are printed with crappy ink that fades over short period of time.

[tomtong]

Called them today. They said mine rebate is fine. They were just slow. No reason given, but told me that my cheque will be mailed out within the next 7 business days

You called FS or Acomdata?

[Nonopeno]

I sent them an email, and this is what i got yesterday:



Thank you for recent inquiry on your AcomData Rebate offer :

We have received your rebate claim and it has been qualified. A $70.00 rebate check is scheduled to be printed and mailed to
you on 11/25/05.


Please allow 3 to 8 business days to receive your rebate check.

Thank you for choosing AcomData for your data storage solution.

Sincerely,

Mari Oki
Rebate Dept.
Acomdata
3410 Pomona Blvd
Pomona, CA 91768

Tel: 909-348-0680
Fax: 909-598-8663
Email: Rebates@acomdata.com

[NDman]

You called FS or Acomdata?
Acomdata. They run on Pacific time so don't call too early. :)

[SeeWhy2]

Called them today. They said mine rebate is fine. They were just slow. No reason given, but told me that my cheque will be mailed out within the next 7 business days
Ditto for me as well. I'll give them 'til the end of this coming week before I call again :cheesygri

[SeeWhy2]

Called them today. They said mine rebate is fine. They were just slow. No reason given, but told me that my cheque will be mailed out within the next 7 business days
Hi all,
Got it today - 70 smackeroos :cheesygri
This ended up to be 1 great deal - 160 Gigs for $59.99.
FYI,

[William W]

Still haven't got mine. I'm getting alittle bit worried. >:(

[WhiteFlagDeals]

Don't worry, I haven't gotten mine either.

We'll do something collectively if we don't get it :twisted:

[acb82]

Got it today - 70 smackeroos :cheesygri
This ended up to be 1 great deal - 160 Gigs for $59.99.
FYI,Ditto, got my rebate yesterday as well.

[NDman]

Got my rebate cheque today. Sweet. Now the deal is complete

[JlF]

Just sent an email to Acom, hopefully everything is fine...

[fastvideo]

Still haven't got mine. I'm getting alittle bit worried. >:(
still waiting :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Nonopeno]

got mine last week. sweet deal! I still remembered my trip to FS that day~ =)

[William W]

still waiting :mad: :mad: :mad:

Still waiting too.... >:( :mad: >:( :mad: And they haven't replied to my email. :mad: :mad:

[JlF]

So do I... emailed them for a week and still no reply...

[DaWongsta]

They didn't reply to my e-mail either (and I provided the S/N that they requested too), so I gave them a call. After telling them my name and S/N, the lady told me she had a cheque and it should arrive in 8 days...so I guess they didn't send mine. The number for Acomdata is 1-800-470-4495 - just follow the prompts to the rebate line. I suggest you just give them a call.

[platinum_dragon]

So do I... emailed them for a week and still no reply...

You might want to call them about it. I called and the person took my name and number and said she'll forward my inquiry and get back to me. That night at like 9 or 10pm I got a call back from them telling me the day it was shipping out and that it would take 3-10 days to get here.

Happily report that I received it last week! :)

[fastvideo]

They didn't reply to my e-mail either (and I provided the S/N that they requested too), so I gave them a call. After telling them my name and S/N, the lady told me she had a cheque and it should arrive in 8 days...so I guess they didn't send mine. The number for Acomdata is 1-800-470-4495 - just follow the prompts to the rebate line. I suggest you just give them a call.
i called them, and they say the check will send out tomorrow.
This is very bad :twisted: , you need to call them to have your rebate check sent, :mad: :mad: :mad:

[shawnly1000]

I bought my 80gb external HD from FS in June and havent gotten a rebate. I called them and they said thing they said to DaWongstaThey didn't reply to my e-mail either (and I provided the S/N that they requested too), so I gave them a call. After telling them my name and S/N, the lady told me she had a cheque and it should arrive in 8 days...so I guess they didn't send mine. The number for Acomdata is 1-800-470-4495 - just follow the prompts to the rebate line. I suggest you just give them a call.

BTW on the Better Business site it got an F!

[sans]

i called them, and they say the check will send out tomorrow.
This is very bad :twisted: , you need to call them to have your rebate check sent, :mad: :mad: :mad:

same thing they said to me when i called last week. csr told me they have a cheque for me and it'll be sent out next day. she said i'll receive it in about 8 days.

keep in mind when i made this call it is week 13 and a half after i had sent in the rebate.

in total, i made 2 calls and sent 1 email:

1st call on week 9 - nothing shows up in their system...no record of my mir, was told to calll back in 2 weeks.

read the messages here about others getting their cheques sent out, figured company was finally sending it out.

week 11 - emailed. i know i should have called since mir said to call. but someone mentioned they responded to email i emailed them. figured this is best since the cheque is most likely be here any day now if they're sending out to people on this board. no response to email.

week 13 1/2 - my last call which i outlined above.

for those who didn't get their mir, call them.

they're suppose to send mir 8 weeks after receiving a qualifying rebate, so what the hell were they waiting for. :mad:

horrid, horrid company.

[JlF]

Thank you for everyone's advice, will call them tomorrow and see.

[tomtong]

Oh! Their working hours is 8:30 to 5:30 PST. :(

[sans]

received check today. :cheesygri

but found out CSR lied about having a check for me and will be sending it off next day after i had called. :mad:

i called on dec. 15, she said it'll be sent next day.

check is dated for dec. 20, and mail is postmarked on dec. 21.

if i had not made the final call, i doubt i would have the check today.

[Mr Nobody]

received check today. :cheesygri

but found out CSR lied about having a check for me and will be sending it off next day after i had called. :mad:

i called on dec. 15, she said it'll be sent next day.

check is dated for dec. 20, and mail is postmarked on dec. 21.

if i had not made the final call, i doubt i would have the check today.

I decided to call but found out they are on holidays until after the new year. Then I checked the mail and found my cheque. Cheque was dated Dec 21st as well. So either Acomdata just started sending out cheques now, or all the calls you guys made sparked them to start sending out cheques to everybody and not only to those that called.

[fastvideo]

received check today. :cheesygri

but found out CSR lied about having a check for me and will be sending it off next day after i had called. :mad:

i called on dec. 15, she said it'll be sent next day.

check is dated for dec. 20, and mail is postmarked on dec. 21.

if i had not made the final call, i doubt i would have the check today.

got the checque this morning, checque was issue on the 23rd.
for those not getting the rebate checque should call.

[tomtong]

got the checque this morning, checque was issue on the 23rd.
for those not getting the rebate checque should call.

Got mine yesterday. Cheque date 23rd postmark 27th.

[Junkguy]

Can somebody please post the phone number that I must call to ask about the rebate? Or if possible, please post the details at the bottom of the rebate form under the terms and conditions. I photocopied mine but that part is cut off :| Thanks.

[Mr Nobody]

Can somebody please post the phone number that I must call to ask about the rebate? Or if possible, please post the details at the bottom of the rebate form under the terms and conditions. I photocopied mine but that part is cut off :| Thanks.

1-800-470-4495

T&C is too long to type, but its the standard stuff.

[Junkguy]

Thanks, Mr Nobody.

They sent the cheque after I called them :|

[SaraLee]

I just called and they said that I wasn't qualified because they had received it after the postmark date, which was Oct 3, 2005. I had sent it throught xpresspost on Sept 30 and I defined the definition of postmark date to him. He then changed the status and said the cheque would be sent out next Monday.

[William W]

I'm begining to get worry. They responded my email, and said a cheque will be mail out on 23rd of December. As of today, I'm still waiting for mine.

[bob318]

Kindly reminder, you may need to send them an email to get your rebate.

[William W]

I called and emailed them, they said they'll send it out, but I still haven't received it yet. This really sucks. :mad:

[legend]

Called and 'reminded' them the rebate around Jan 3rd and finally received the cheque today....... :razz: ....So you must to call them to get your rebate...
Good Luck :)

[etcbq]

I think this is really frustrating for people. However, it seems to be true what most people are saying: you must call to get your rebate. I waited and waited and finally I called, and the cheque has arrived.

[WhiteFlagDeals]

I called 3 times and found this out in the last conversation with the rep:

my cheque was issued on Dec 29th and post-marked on Jan 3, but the check was returned on Jan 7. Which, if true, means that the cheque never really left the sorting facility. I asked the rep whether Canada was included in the address and she said no, just Toronto, ON and the postal code. I suspect the postal worker had no idea how to interpret the address without telling them that it's Canadian. They will re-mail my rebate again and I hope to receive it soon...

I recommend people to call Acomdata: 1-800-470-4495-1 (english)-2 (rebate center). As whether they issued one for you and whether they mailed it already. Then, if you still haven't received them, ask them to check their returned cheque list. At least their CS is working and I was able to talk to a human rep each time.

Bottom line: this is the last time I will ever purchase anything with mail-in rebates.

[Mr Nobody]

I think this is really frustrating for people. However, it seems to be true what most people are saying: you must call to get your rebate. I waited and waited and finally I called, and the cheque has arrived.

I didn't call and got my cheque.

Well....technically I called, but got their answering machine cause they were off during the holidays. I did not leave a message.

[bcheng123]

finally re'cd the cheque today

Cheque date 18th, postmark 19th :D