Well you could always run it over to CEX for a £240 voucher or £208 cash.
If condition is good it'll be a bargain for someone I think.
Istanbul_Kop to Hiltron09
25 Sep 17#12
I like it!
JohnnyRoller
25 Sep 17#2
Considering cex buy them for more than that, it's definitely worth a punt for anyone wanting a Switch. :smile:
Hiltron09 to JohnnyRoller
25 Sep 17#4
Beat me to it! :thumbsup:
Hiltron09
25 Sep 17#5
And they have gone!
shapalando
25 Sep 17#6
I got one!
joanddan7
25 Sep 17#7
of all the consoles to buy preowned this is one of the riskiest id say unless you can physically see it first.
JohnnyRoller to joanddan7
25 Sep 17#8
How is it any riskier than buying a 3ds/2ds or Wii U or any other handheld device, or even a phone is riskier. I don't understand your logic.
Edit: All that and as stated above you can sell it for more than what you're buying it for if you're not happy = zero risk....
joanddan7 to JohnnyRoller
25 Sep 17#11
Many don't understand my logic get in the queue pal and take a ticket.
NOTHING in this life is zero risk.
JohnnyRoller to joanddan7
25 Sep 17#14
Many things in life are ZERO risk. Are you one of those people who can't drink tap water, won't eat at a restaurant unless it's open kitchen. Doesn't cross a road until the green man appears, eats a steak "Well Done"....
joanddan7 to JohnnyRoller
25 Sep 17#16
MUST. NOT. FEED. THE. TROLL.
Good effort fella.
I just have the money not to scrape round trying to make a few bucks buying and selling second hand consoles for £8.01 cash profit at Cex....
Good luck to you though and I hope financially you get on your feet. You seem a lovely chap.
JohnnyRoller to joanddan7
25 Sep 17#17
Lol what a tool you really are, my point being (which you completely ignored) is if you buy this to keep and it happens to be in a poor condition. You then have 2 options, the first being that you can take it to CEX for profit (if it's still is available for the price or if they accept it in its condition), the 2nd being that you can return it to Grainger games for your money back.
Yes it is that simple, and yes the only thing you've risked is the time taken to go to CEX and/or return to Grainger games. If you get a good condition Switch then for £199 you've got a bargain.
Good day to you my wealthy HUKD compatriot, I hope life keeps you safe and you never have too many risks like buying a pre owned Nintendo Switch.
joanddan7 to JohnnyRoller
25 Sep 17#18
A tool has uses by definition.... :wink: but ill pretend I'm hurt. I have called the serious burns unit...
Enjoy your 8 quid/preowned grubby grainger console. Their "new" stuff is a big enough risk. - oh sorry no such thing as risk.
JohnnyRoller to joanddan7
25 Sep 17#21
Lol, just to add to your burns I haven't bought this offer as I've no need for it. I personally have 2 Nintendo Switch consoles in my household, both bought brand new shortly after release. Both of which rarely get used at the moment (waiting for Mario Odyssey). I commented to help people make a decision which could be a great buy at no risk. You may of helped people miss out on a bargain. But hey who's to say which is the more helpful....
Hiltron09 to joanddan7
25 Sep 17#9
Always protected by distance selling regs. So if it turns up and it isn't great, take it to CEX first. If they won't pay out take it back to grainger.
KCooperman to joanddan7
25 Sep 17#10
I agree with this after seeing the ones In my local CEX. No screen protectors and scratches all over.. and was still charging over £300! But as others have mentioned if its poor condition you can always just take to cex for profit anyway so no risk..
joanddan7
25 Sep 17#13
You just have to look at the facts to see why this is slightly riskier than buying a 3ds...
Switch is still hard to get hold of, place like cex are paying much more than this to trade in, and sell on value privately is high.
Yet these are super cheap. If someone has sold it even less than this to Grainger it would suggest its not in pristine condition, no?
You maybe "protected" buy this and that and can try and trade it in at Cex but seriously I would want to buy it and use it....
either way I would give heat if I could, just clearly is a risky buy....
migavupe to joanddan7
25 Sep 17#24
Switch is not hard to get hold of. I ordered one at 5pm yesterday and it turned up 3 & half hours later, I could have bought loads if needed.
Gamerofgames
25 Sep 17#15
Wow awesome price! Still don't think I'd get a switch though for now but it looks promising if switch prices continue to go down at this rate. Might pick one up once they release metroid prime 4.
mike203uk
25 Sep 17#19
You've both got a valid point, so calm down. The risk is the hassle of having to do a return. But then again you could get a bargain. I bought a used Wii U from Grainger years ago and it was in perfect condition - though of course that may not be the case here due to the screen issues. Also, I've always found Grainger to have great customer service - despite them sometimes sending out 'like new' 'new' games, the cases having been on display.
Curlynob
25 Sep 17#20
I got my Switch new in June and haven't had a single issue with it. I'm a very happy Switch owner. A friend of mine got a used one from CEX shortly after and had the disconnecting joy-con issue. I'm pretty sure Nintendo will fix that for you, but it's just one of the issues that early adopters complained about that I haven't experienced. I'd rather pick up a fresh one.
joanddan7 to Curlynob
25 Sep 17#23
Indeed very valid points and very much what I have been saying. More than any console this one is a big risk to buy second hand for many many reasons.
A point that anyone that has even done the slightest bit of research will know.
luvclub to Curlynob
26 Sep 17#41
I sent my joy-con (from a second hand Switch) to Nintendo and they replaced it without any fuss since it was a known issue and obviously it hasn't been out for a year yet so there was no point in asking for a receipt to see whether if the warranty had expired.
Also they gave me a free digital code for Breath of the Wild for the inconvenience.
Risk!? What risk?
Curlynob to luvclub
26 Sep 17#42
You can't say fairer than that!
steverenia
25 Sep 17#22
Waiting for Mario Odyssey then after that its bye bye Switch. What an awful console.
bass2655 to steverenia
26 Sep 17#37
I picked up a switch a couple of days ago. I got Zelda, mk and splatoon.
I’m really impressed with the console.
I love the fact that it’s such a powerful handheld.
hoisin_ducky
25 Sep 17#25
Thanks! I've ordered one for store collection so if it is too damaged I just won't buy it :smile:
Hiltron09 to hoisin_ducky
25 Sep 17#27
Great plan! I've unexpired deal while they are available again.
Hiltron09
25 Sep 17#26
Available again folks.
Istanbul_Kop
25 Sep 17#28
Same. If it's covered in snot, I'll pass.
sio
25 Sep 17#29
I managed to order one too (pickup from store), thanks OP. :laughing:
SimonOnly
25 Sep 17#30
This looks like a real bargain yes, and I would be tempted, but being 'down south' I have none of these stores with a 100mile radius so not sure it's worth the punt until others get proof.
Their return policy for Hardware products is a bit vague..."Hardware Returns - Faulty Consoles/Gadgets may be returned for a like-for-like exchange: New consoles up to 12 months from the purchase date and pre-owned consoles for up to 6 months from the purchase date. Returned hardware must contain every component part as purchased (e.g. cables, memory cards, etc.) A valid proof of purchase is required for all returns." graingergames.co.uk/ret…icy
So seems you could only return if it's faulty, so if the screen is scratched to hell that might not count.
Keen to see what someone says once they pick one up in-store!?
Istanbul_Kop
26 Sep 17#31
Price gone up to £259.99 now!
Istanbul_Kop
26 Sep 17#32
Hmmm....have Grainger done the dirty here?
I have a confirmation email with order number. But I have nothing on my account and don't have the 'ready for collection' email promised in the order email.
Item showing as in stock (used) at my local store.
Hmmmm....
Rhythmeister
26 Sep 17#33
£260 now :disappointed:
sio
26 Sep 17#34
I hope they honor this. Went in to Hyde branch this morning at opening time but was told there was no stock (showed as 1 online at 10pm last night) and to wait for the second email or buy a new one.
Istanbul_Kop to sio
26 Sep 17#35
Told mine is in store BUT...it is in terrible condition, and one of the joycons doesn't work. Seems like Grainger don't want us to buy. Funny, because I can still order the 1 in stock from my local store at £259.99 this morning. :stuck_out_tongue:
sio to Istanbul_Kop
26 Sep 17#39
I've sent them an email asking for an update on my order.
Istanbul_Kop to sio
26 Sep 17#40
I rang my store.
shaneo632
26 Sep 17#36
Good deal. I got a "like new" one off E-Bay for £190 the other day, so CEX coming close to this is pretty impressive.
spammy
26 Sep 17#38
Now instock at £259.99. Funny that.
Istanbul_Kop
26 Sep 17#43
Went to my local Grainger. They couldn't have been more helpful. There was an issue with the joycon disconnecting but they replaced it. However, I couldn't look past a small but deep scratch on the centre of the screen. I ummed and ahhed over it for a good while, but eventually thought against it. For £50 more, I could have had a brand new one. The scratch would always annoy me.
darrenbleakley
27 Sep 17#44
I ordered one on Monday and its still showing as 'order processing' Doubt its going to arrive this week :disappointed: do not have a great feeling about it now after reading the comments on here.
sio to darrenbleakley
27 Sep 17#45
Keep us posted, did you ask for delivery and did they take the money from your account?
darrenbleakley to sio
27 Sep 17#46
Money has come out and yeah I selected home delivery
sio
27 Sep 17#47
Looks like I'm out of luck, I just received a reply to my email. They said the Hyde store had no stock and I should have been contacted earlier. There was no mention of the miss pricing.
ChrisKavanagh
28 Sep 17#48
Anyone had home delivery yet? My order still saying processing.
darrenbleakley to ChrisKavanagh
28 Sep 17#49
NOPE, NO EMAIL OR NOTHING, STILL STUCK AT PROCESSING. ANYONE CONTACTED THEM YET?
darrenbleakley
28 Sep 17#50
Just been informed that mine will be dispatched on Monday for delivery on Tuesday, here's hoping
ChrisKavanagh to darrenbleakley
28 Sep 17#51
Sounds promising. I didn't want to contact them in case they cancelled my order
stevenhounsell
29 Sep 17#52
Same here Just been informed that mine will be dispatched on Monday for delivery on Tuesday,
darrenbleakley to stevenhounsell
2 Oct 17#53
has yours been dispatched yet?
darrenbleakley
2 Oct 17#54
the drama continues, Have now received the below response from Grainger Games. This was meant to be a birthday present for my son tomorrow:
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me.
I
am really sorry to say that not all of the consoles arrived today for
our web orders so you will not be receiving yours until Wednesday
now.
We only received four over the weekend with yours being the only one outstanding.
Kind regards.
ChrisKavanagh
2 Oct 17#55
I've not had a response to my query but will let you know when I do.
darrenbleakley
3 Oct 17#56
item has been dispatched today and for my trouble they have given me a voucher
ChrisKavanagh to darrenbleakley
3 Oct 17#58
How much did you get if you don't mind me asking?
darrenbleakley to ChrisKavanagh
4 Oct 17#59
ten bucks, device arrived today in near new condition!
ChrisKavanagh
3 Oct 17#57
Just got an email saying it has been despatched. Shocked tbh.
ChrisKavanagh
4 Oct 17#60
Mine arrived too little mark on the edge where the screen joins the plastic but otherthan that can't complain.
ChrisKavanagh to ChrisKavanagh
4 Oct 17#61
Actually it cleaned right off. Well happy
5hooey
6 Oct 17#62
Saw one at Grainger games but the screen wasn't too good. Thankfully a colleague at work is selling his for £225, immaculate and fully boxed so I'm getting that instead.
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£130 cheaper than CEX :grin:
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If condition is good it'll be a bargain for someone I think.
Edit: All that and as stated above you can sell it for more than what you're buying it for if you're not happy = zero risk....
NOTHING in this life is zero risk.
Good effort fella.
I just have the money not to scrape round trying to make a few bucks buying and selling second hand consoles for £8.01 cash profit at Cex....
Good luck to you though and I hope financially you get on your feet. You seem a lovely chap.
Yes it is that simple, and yes the only thing you've risked is the time taken to go to CEX and/or return to Grainger games. If you get a good condition Switch then for £199 you've got a bargain.
Good day to you my wealthy HUKD compatriot, I hope life keeps you safe and you never have too many risks like buying a pre owned Nintendo Switch.
Enjoy your 8 quid/preowned grubby grainger console. Their "new" stuff is a big enough risk. - oh sorry no such thing as risk.
Switch is still hard to get hold of, place like cex are paying much more than this to trade in, and sell on value privately is high.
Yet these are super cheap. If someone has sold it even less than this to Grainger it would suggest its not in pristine condition, no?
You maybe "protected" buy this and that and can try and trade it in at Cex but seriously I would want to buy it and use it....
either way I would give heat if I could, just clearly is a risky buy....
A point that anyone that has even done the slightest bit of research will know.
Also they gave me a free digital code for Breath of the Wild for the inconvenience.
Risk!? What risk?
I’m really impressed with the console.
I love the fact that it’s such a powerful handheld.
Their return policy for Hardware products is a bit vague..."Hardware Returns - Faulty Consoles/Gadgets may be returned for a like-for-like exchange: New consoles up to 12 months from the purchase date and pre-owned consoles for up to 6 months from the purchase date. Returned hardware must contain every component part as purchased (e.g. cables, memory cards, etc.) A valid proof of purchase is required for all returns." graingergames.co.uk/ret…icy
So seems you could only return if it's faulty, so if the screen is scratched to hell that might not count.
Keen to see what someone says once they pick one up in-store!?
I have a confirmation email with order number. But I have nothing on my account and don't have the 'ready for collection' email promised in the order email.
Item showing as in stock (used) at my local store.
Hmmmm....
Doubt its going to arrive this week :disappointed:
do not have a great feeling about it now after reading the comments on here.
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me.
I am really sorry to say that not all of the consoles arrived today for our web orders so you will not be receiving yours until Wednesday now.
We only received four over the weekend with yours being the only one outstanding.
Kind regards.
Thankfully a colleague at work is selling his for £225, immaculate and fully boxed so I'm getting that instead.