Kalahari is gone and isn't coming back

[QuintonB]

Kalahari down for good

So long, and thanks for all the deals

 

[Chevron]

So hard to put up a message to say they have merged.

Or at least a redirect.

 

[Swa]

Yup, the kalahari site should redirect with takealot showing the maintenance message.

 

[FiestaST]

So hard to put up a message to say they have merged.

Or at least a redirect.

+1

End of an era though...

 

[mister]

So hard to put up a message to say they have merged.
Or at least a redirect.

They are busy doing that. It will probably take a week or two to get right.

 

[RichardG]

Now takealot website is also down for maintenance. Crossing fingers to a successful merge(database, inventory, store credit etc). Let's hope that everything is smooth sailing without any hiccup.

Farewell Vouchers

 

[Dan C]

They are busy doing that. It will probably take a week or two to get right.

Yes, it takes ages to implement a redirect. Only a few people now how to do it in the internet world.

 

[Dan C]

Now takealot website is also down for maintenance. Crossing fingers to a successful merge(database, inventory, store credit etc). Let's hope that everything is smooth sailing without any hiccup.

Farewell Vouchers

lol.. Takealot is gone and isn't coming back

 

[mister]

Yes, it takes ages to implement a redirect. Only a few people now how to do it in the internet world.

I know that it takes seconds to implement - but this is being done by kalahari, so it will take a week or two!

 

[Bryn]

Such a shame. Firstly, Kalahari is a better name than Takealot. Secondly, no more cut throat competition and awesome vouchers.

 

[Dan C]

I know that it takes seconds to implement - but this is being done by kalahari, so it will take a week or two!

But I suppose it's quite a mission to integrate the two. Maybe they are trying something fancy.

 

[slvR]

 

[Dan C]

Ok seems to be back and merged

 

[Necuno]

Kalahari down for good

So long, and thanks for all the deals

an end to orders not fulfilled.

 

[cpu.]

The thing I hate about takealot (aside from the lack of vouchers) is the wording in all documentation on the site. I hate the 'quirkiness' of it.

 

[RichardG]

Such a shame. Firstly, Kalahari is a better name than Takealot. Secondly, no more cut throat competition and awesome vouchers.

I always did a price comparison between both of them... Always found Kalahari to be cheaper in the long run by applying a voucher... Now without there being any vouchers will think twice before shopping online ....

Kalahari always had awesome deals. Example Black Friday , 3 for the price of 2, bargain box, buy 1 get 1 free, and other promotions ..

Now with their bulk buying power will prices remain the same or go up in price.

I feel very negative about the merge(monopoly).

 

[Bryn]

I always did a price comparison between both of them... Always found Kalahari to be cheaper in the long run by applying a voucher... Now without there being any vouchers will think twice before shopping online ....

Kalahari always had awesome deals. Example Black Friday , 3 for the price of 2, bargain box, buy 1 get 1 free, and other promotions ..

Now with their bulk buying power will prices remain the same or go up in price.

I feel very negative about the merge(monopoly).

At the time the merger was announced, Takealot claimed that the motive was to reduce the competition to restore profitability.

 

[RichardG]

The thing I hate about takealot (aside from the lack of vouchers) is the wording in all documentation on the site. I hate the 'quirkiness' of it.

Agreed on product description..Purchased something from their Daily Deal was just disappointed on the product description not matching(they delist the product from their website). Needed a duffel bag, only to discover the size was incorrect/smaller than mentioned, had to contact their supplier directly .

Takealot app is useless. Prefer Kalahari interface by far. Example under category Electronics will have current promotion, Trends with image shown.. Departments would always have a preference. Example platform, hard drives etc.

With the merger turnaround times are no longer the same. Order today get goodies next day. Now it takes 3 days if you lucky.

 

[RichardG]

At the time the merger was announced, Takealot claimed that the motive was to reduce the competition to restore profitability.

http://mybroadband.co.za/news/internet/108434-takealot-com-buys-superbalist.html

 

[Necuno]

Just start your own Richardgalari ?