But why do Argos and Currys offer items online, that they don't or wont hold in stock, causing disappointment, and long delays in getting these items.
Why not just advertise only what you can physically stock. Argos has only recently started with all this "pay or reserve now and get it in several days" business. If I've got to pay £220 from Argos for an item, and then have to wait for it to be delivered, then I'd rather pay £180 from somewhere else for the same product and have it delivered.
I'd be prepared to pay a premium if I can get the item today from the shop stock, but not if I've got to wait several days for it, and I can get it cheaper somewhere else. How is this being competitive?
Take the Miele S6220 detailed above a few posts, in Argos, its £220, they don't hold them in stock any more, and you have to have it delivered, taking several days.
The same S6220 on Freenet (link below) is £177.49 - that's a saving of £42.50, so why should I buy it from Argos?
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