Argos do not have the LG 58UH635V in stock at £669.00.
Feeling deflated I perused other stockists and came across a pop-up on the John Lewis site stating that they were going to price match anything that they stock against other retailers TODAY only!
I was dubious but telephoned and to my surprise, they price matched without discussion.
I also got 5 year guarantee plus free delivery as standard (chose to collect due to potential BF delivery delays).
Check it out now!
There seems to be no evidence on the John Lewis website to support this post, well meaning though it may be. John Lewis are notorious for NOT matching prices, despite their stated policy, so could we have some evidence that the deal exists please?
- Newbold
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qwerta369
24 Nov 163#3
Are you saying that, for today only, John Lewis are actually going to honour their "Never Knowingly Undersold" promise, by reducing their prices for all when alerted of a cheaper competitor price?
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johnwillowlfc
24 Nov 161#1
Dont john lewis always do these price matches as long as you provide them with were it is cheaper?
eiamhere69 to johnwillowlfc
24 Nov 161#20
No they falsely stated this for MANY years, but no one would ever challenge them, they get away with so much
Kasc4185
24 Nov 161#2
I'm not being rude but genuinely asking - how is this different from what they usually do? Thanks!
Infinitesd to Kasc4185
24 Nov 16#4
I think the difference is online price matching. Before the would only match in store prices.
PollyWollyWow to Kasc4185
24 Nov 16#6
Hi
If you check their small print or contact customer service, John Lewis usually only match to in-store retailers. I have tried in past and they were quite clear that they only price-match under certain conditions. This is definitely NOT their usual policy.
If you have a different experience then no probs but this is a first for me with John Lewis.
Common Sense to Kasc4185
24 Nov 161#9
90% of my requests are refused. They make false claims that there is not a show room or retail outlet, when there is.
They know they are undersold and make false claims.
qwerta369
24 Nov 163#3
Are you saying that, for today only, John Lewis are actually going to honour their "Never Knowingly Undersold" promise, by reducing their prices for all when alerted of a cheaper competitor price?
redmoorphil
24 Nov 16#5
John Lewis normally will not price match items that carry their extended warranty as the item is not then considered 'like for like'. They don't normally match TV prices unless their competitor is also offering a 5 year guarantee included in the price.
josephallen to redmoorphil
24 Nov 16#15
I don't think that's true, unless they have recently changed it. This has not been my experience.
bellboys to redmoorphil
24 Nov 16#19
Not true. The 5 year warranty is classed as included so JL will happily match prices at other retailers (subject to their T&Cs) no matter what warranty the other retailer offers.
Kasc4185
24 Nov 16#7
ok, thanks! Will try too :smile:
PollyWollyWow
24 Nov 16#8
Great!
Creative666
24 Nov 16#10
I just rang and asked if they would price match a phone on the giffgaff website, and they wouldnt do it.
sophiejames to Creative666
24 Nov 161#13
Same here :disappointed:
moob to Creative666
24 Nov 162#18
Likewise - they refused to price match my holiday in Antigua next year. The cheek!
japes
24 Nov 16#11
They only price match against another retailer that has a physical store within X mile radius (50 I think) of a JL store. In my experience they generally reject on first attempt until you prove the other retailer has a store and has stock.....by this time the price has usually gone up and you miss out! That's their usual policy so matching on line prices today is a big step, shame they wont do the same tomorrow!
Newbold
24 Nov 162#12
@PollyWollyWow - could you link to the pop-up please or tell us exactly what it says? I can't find it, and I know from practical experience how difficult it is to get John Lewis to stick by their stated policy on Never Knowingly Undersold.
And even if you do get them to match a price, because it fits their criteria, they rarely ever lower the price they charge to other customers - they just drop it for the person claiming.
They make a huge fuss about 'Today we're matching a competitor's promotion' from time to time, but it's only ever the big companies like Debenhams or House of Fraser where, frankly, they're not going to lose much, if anything. If it's a smaller company, they keep very quiet indeed - even when it meets this definition:
Our high street competitors trade on the same basis as us. They have premises on a high street or comparable shopping destination, which are freely open to the public on the UK mainland. They stock a reasonable range of goods for customers to buy and take away, with clearly displayed prices. Their websites trade under the same brand and on the same basis as their high street shops.
sophiejames
24 Nov 16#14
I phoned a second time & was told they wil NOT price match online retailers
chrisno84
24 Nov 161#16
I don't think that's true I have had two TVs price matched and the warranty is not taken into consideration
cossy3
24 Nov 16#17
Can we take down this post, it's obviously not true?
cheyanneharris
24 Nov 16#21
will this work if a site has a promo code, with they match that price?
onzey to cheyanneharris
24 Nov 16#29
I had a successful price match recently on a TV where the competitors price included a promo code.
dazza99
24 Nov 16#22
OK give us 10 examples then...
I've never had any problems with them honouring their claim but maybe I'm just lucky...
Adster
24 Nov 16#23
I've requested several price matches from JL and never had an issue. Including TV's with 5 year warranties.
DuWolfy
24 Nov 16#24
they are very specific about which stores I had several stores lower in price for a 65" 4K TV last year and they refused in stupid things like
" I am sorry we cannot match that price as in the terms and conditions of xxx if you want to return the item after 30 days you will be charged £6.95 collection fee. This is not something we offer therefore is not the same"
after several emails of I want to buy it not return anything or the model, delivery, warranty etc etc were the same I gave up and spent my £2k at another store.
Won't even bother trying with them again.
snowee
24 Nov 162#25
I've never had a problem with JL price-matching retailers with physical stores.
They have price-matched against Argos TVs that don't have a 5-year guarantee.
They won't match just online stores like Amazon and why should they? Their overheads are much more expensive and they pay their taxes!
Joeltheroll
24 Nov 16#26
Cold. I wanted an argument.
twinkle
24 Nov 161#27
Several of my requests have been refused over the past 12 months. Sometimes because a promo code was used others because the delivery team from the comparator wouldn't delivery up flights of stairs. Others because the returns process wasn't free...that's 3 reasons that come to mind.
bendaw
24 Nov 161#28
I got online price match on e reader yesterday, £25 off which makes it same as Amazon but with additional free 2 year (against 1 year) warranty. Their price match policy isn't consistant
rogparki
24 Nov 16#30
They will always price match a deal where the store has a physical high street presence (Argos, Currys, Halfords etc) so this is not a deal and nothing new (John Lewis price match has been going for years) . The JL guarantee is a bonus and is not taken into account for the price match , thought everyone understood this ?
They will not price match an internet only seller - it would be a deal if you had found they are now doing that .
By the way I get a couple of emails a week from John Lewis saying "Today we are matching a competitors price" (got one this morning ).
rogparki
24 Nov 161#31
Post should be deleted , its just the normal John Lewis price promise - NOT today only - And guess what its been voted hot 233 by the HUKD sheep :confused:
zeberdys
24 Nov 16#32
Out of interest Just spoke to JL about a price match on a big ticket item that i wanted from them as includes 3 year warranty. used Amazon and was told sorry no but also used tesco direct which they do match as they have physical stores. was offered an 8% discount on spot and of cause if price goes down further they will refund the difference.
Moral of the story if you don't ask politely you don't get.
Common Sense
24 Nov 16#33
What will this prove? Panasonic Washing machine, Fridge freezer, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung television to name a few. I would have to go through all my emails. Let users here provide their experience of John Lewis.
They even claimed a shop did not have a show room and was mail order only, which was nonsense.
"I thought it would be important to clarify our position on this matter. I apologise for any misleading information you have been given in prior correspondence regarding making comparable price match queries with The Gas Superstore.
I regret to inform you that The Gas Superstore are not a comparable retailer, as they operate from a Showroom."
This is a store that you can visit and pick up the goods from. You can also order online for delivery. JL refused to match as you can visit the "showroom", see the goods, pay and take way or ask for delivery. What is the difference between that and a store?
PollyWollyWow
24 Nov 16#34
Hi
As a new poster, I have to say that I am surprised by the debate that has developed as a consequence of this post.
This was a genuine post based on a fab deal that I made earlier today.
All that I can say to the cynics is, "CUT THE SARCASM AND STOP MOANING"!!!
Bye.....
rogparki to PollyWollyWow
24 Nov 16#35
Sorry - but not sarcasm - just fact ! - It wasn't a "TODAY only " deal , John Lewis use the slogan "Today we are matching our competitor prices " every day . I realise you didn't mean to (in your 3 posts !) but you obviously misled enough of the HUKD flock to get each post heated . Nuff said (some on HUKD are easily misled !)
Linz37
24 Nov 16#36
For John Lewis to price match it has to be same item in Stock in a store not online same colour then the undersales dept check and get back to customer but because it wasn't in Stock and was done with no form filling etc it unusual.
Opening post
Argos do not have the LG 58UH635V in stock at £669.00.
Feeling deflated I perused other stockists and came across a pop-up on the John Lewis site stating that they were going to price match anything that they stock against other retailers TODAY only!
I was dubious but telephoned and to my surprise, they price matched without discussion.
I also got 5 year guarantee plus free delivery as standard (chose to collect due to potential BF delivery delays).
Check it out now!
There seems to be no evidence on the John Lewis website to support this post, well meaning though it may be. John Lewis are notorious for NOT matching prices, despite their stated policy, so could we have some evidence that the deal exists please?
- Newbold
Top comments
All comments (36)
If you check their small print or contact customer service, John Lewis usually only match to in-store retailers. I have tried in past and they were quite clear that they only price-match under certain conditions. This is definitely NOT their usual policy.
If you have a different experience then no probs but this is a first for me with John Lewis.
They know they are undersold and make false claims.
And even if you do get them to match a price, because it fits their criteria, they rarely ever lower the price they charge to other customers - they just drop it for the person claiming.
They make a huge fuss about 'Today we're matching a competitor's promotion' from time to time, but it's only ever the big companies like Debenhams or House of Fraser where, frankly, they're not going to lose much, if anything. If it's a smaller company, they keep very quiet indeed - even when it meets this definition:
Our high street competitors trade on the same basis as us. They have premises on a high street or comparable shopping destination, which are freely open to the public on the UK mainland. They stock a reasonable range of goods for customers to buy and take away, with clearly displayed prices. Their websites trade under the same brand and on the same basis as their high street shops.
I've never had any problems with them honouring their claim but maybe I'm just lucky...
" I am sorry we cannot match that price as in the terms and conditions of xxx if you want to return the item after 30 days you will be charged £6.95 collection fee. This is not something we offer therefore is not the same"
after several emails of I want to buy it not return anything or the model, delivery, warranty etc etc were the same I gave up and spent my £2k at another store.
Won't even bother trying with them again.
They have price-matched against Argos TVs that don't have a 5-year guarantee.
They won't match just online stores like Amazon and why should they? Their overheads are much more expensive and they pay their taxes!
They will not price match an internet only seller - it would be a deal if you had found they are now doing that .
By the way I get a couple of emails a week from John Lewis saying "Today we are matching a competitors price" (got one this morning ).
Moral of the story if you don't ask politely you don't get.
They even claimed a shop did not have a show room and was mail order only, which was nonsense.
"I thought it would be important to clarify our position on this matter. I apologise for any misleading information you have been given in prior correspondence regarding making comparable price match queries with The Gas Superstore.
I regret to inform you that The Gas Superstore are not a comparable retailer, as they operate from a Showroom."
This is a store that you can visit and pick up the goods from. You can also order online for delivery. JL refused to match as you can visit the "showroom", see the goods, pay and take way or ask for delivery. What is the difference between that and a store?
As a new poster, I have to say that I am surprised by the debate that has developed as a consequence of this post.
This was a genuine post based on a fab deal that I made earlier today.
All that I can say to the cynics is, "CUT THE SARCASM AND STOP MOANING"!!!
Bye.....