Wtf takealot??

[aggressiveGrey]

Someone explain this to me, On Takealot , they list these headphones as R200 more than the supplier they publicly list on there site, what is more annoying is the massive discount takealot shows as to entice.

 

[Koosie]

They are known for this.

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/business/248797-takealot-guilty-of-fake-prices.html

 

[aggressiveGrey]

They are known for this.

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/business/248797-takealot-guilty-of-fake-prices.html

he complaint that Takealot’s advertisement promising a discounted price was misleading was upheld, and it advised the company not to repeat this advertising.

So they continue?

 

[rubber_otter]

They are known for this.

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/business/248797-takealot-guilty-of-fake-prices.html

This, and they will not stop. Because why? Because **** you, that's why.

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

This, and they will not stop. Because why? Because **** you, that's why.

+1 complaint numerous times about that BS discount pricing, and get the same copy/paste answer

 

[Surv0]

Always cross reference take alots pricing with the suppliers and other resellers... Ive come to learn 99% of the time, something is cheaper elsewhere.

 

[Qrox]

Just ignore the discount or what they say the original price is. Check what they are charging and what other retailers are charging. If its cheaper then get it, if it isn't cheaper then get it somewhere else.

I also hate it when places inflate their initial price just so it looks like they are having a great special, but I've learned through the years, to do research before making a purchase.

 

[malstan]

Just a quick google search shows a varying price range for the same item. Why single one supplier out ???
This is the joys of a free economy. You can go and buy where you feel you are getting the best price and the internet makes comparing the prices very easy. I see the supplier site also shows a large discount so in fact you are not comparing apples with apples.

 

[Sumen]

Someone explain this to me, On Takealot , they list these headphones as R200 more than the supplier they publicly list on there site, what is more annoying is the massive discount takealot shows as to entice.

Check where your arrow is pointing - it seems one of them is pointing to the wrong product.
Anyway - we can't blame Takealot for this - the supplier is the one who is pricing the goods, all Takealot is doing is providing a safe platform for the company to sell their products through.

 

[namzsteve]

It's like the casino, sometimes the prices are lower, then a few hours later, they shoot up. Takealot is pretty infamous for that.
It just sucks because they are more flexible than other suppliers, bought a pair of Shure IEM's a few years back, supplier 1 was much cheaper with R300 delivery fees, takealot was roughly the same with free delivery, went with Takealot literally saved a little under R50

 

[ArmatageShanks]

They are known for this.

But also is there a law that prevents them from charging whatever they want for a product?

 

[SykomantiS]

Just ignore the discount or what they say the original price is. Check what they are charging and what other retailers are charging. If its cheaper then get it, if it isn't cheaper then get it somewhere else.

I also hate it when places inflate their initial price just so it looks like they are having a great special, but I've learned through the years, to do research before making a purchase.

+1
Simple and easy answer- you also save yourself the energy of getting all riled up about something that you really should be deciding with your wallet. It's that simple. Is it cheaper elsewhere? Then don't give them your money.

 

[Exaelea]

Yep, need to know your pricing before shopping on Takealot(of_stupid_people's_money) .. they often sell items on daily deals for more than what it cost on their site the previous day

 

[Ho3n3r]

Your arrows are pointing to different models, to be fair.

EDIT: One of them anyway.

 

[smkungfu]

They are known for this.

But also is there a law that prevents them from charging whatever they want for a product?

Yes that's what the Consumers Act is for.

 

[ArtyLoop]

Yes that's what the Consumers Act is for.

Now that act, has no bite, its all just bark.

 

[wizardofid]

They are known for this.

But also is there a law that prevents them from charging whatever they want for a product?

No there is not, you can charge R300 000 for the item if you wanted to. Google law of sale, if you agree to the price you agreed to the price, whether 5 cents or 11000 cents, if the price increases after the initial agreement, the buyer has the right to cancel sale.

There is certain products that are protected by laws, maize, bread, petrol, electricity, water, precious metals ect has some form of regularity body, which keeps prices in check.

That said there is nothing stopping some one from selling their house from 300 000 more then market value because it has a unique feature, or selling an apple 1st gen ipod still sealed or 1910 apple computer for millions.It is about supply and demand.

 

[msquared]

Someone explain this to me, On Takealot , they list these headphones as R200 more than the supplier they publicly list on there site, what is more annoying is the massive discount takealot shows as to entice.

You must be new...

 

[mr_norris]

I am with everyone with Takealot on their BS pricing, but in this case, it's the reseller who is at fault IMO.

These are sold by Station Vibration. I am sure they are the one setting the price as well as the BS discount.