What are my options?

1halfsingh · 11-12-08, 07:56 PM

Alright here's the problem.

I kinda promised my other half an ipod touch for xmas, which I know is only round the corner now. I'd planned to get it as a custom order. She just text me asking whether I was gonna get her it or not, because her dad wants to buy her a speaker dock for xmas. I can't let her down and now her old man wants to get her a dock it's made things even more bloody difficult. She'll be really disappointed if I don't come up with the goods.

Problem is i've only got 6 greens on gameconsole.ga and the ipod touch 8gb is £155.51 on amazon, which is £5.51 over, and I don't expect special treatment or anything from Giveaway. Although it might be worth pointing out that I did get 2 greens too many when I ordered my xbox from them about a year ago, before the new features got implemented, just in case Tab sees this by any chance

, although I'm probably clutching at straws.

Believe me i've been trying like crazy to get this extra green and i've got nowhere, just a huge amount of yellows. Ratio is like 1:50 or maybe even worse than that

Basically my back's againt the wall, and don't want my gf to think i'm messing her about, and her dad won't be too pleased either. Really can't be doing with screwing things up because we're doing pretty well at the moment.

So people what exactly are my options?

Harvez · 11-12-08, 07:59 PM

dont make promises u cant keep

crispyste · 11-12-08, 08:02 PM

I would say your only option is a trade, preferably a green for cash trade. Just offer a tenner or something for someone to go green, but state that it must be one of the instant credit offers.

Not sure which offers they are, anyone?

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Originally Posted by harvez

dont make promises u cant keep

Helpful!

1halfsingh · 11-12-08, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvez

dont make promises u cant keep

I know that, but didn't realise how elusive this last bleeding green would be.

crispyste · 11-12-08, 08:06 PM

Just seen in another thread - Coral credits in an hour, so I'd pay someone £10 (more if necessary) to complete Coral. A tenner isn't much for your girl's xmas pressie, right?

1halfsingh · 11-12-08, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crispyste

I would say your only option is a trade, preferably a green for cash trade. Just offer a tenner or something for someone to go green, but state that it must be one of the instant credit offers.

Not sure which offers they are, anyone?

Helpful!

problem is I don't have a card at the moment cos had to have my card cancelled and online banking has also been suspended cos of this problem I had with my details being stolen. Really don't know what to do lads!

Also, no coral on giveaway bro.

Florrie · 11-12-08, 08:12 PM

Can't you get a custom order of a bank transfer for your 6 greens, then pay the difference for the ipod?

I hope you sort this out soon cos it might be a struggle getting it delivered in time.

crispyste · 11-12-08, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1halfsingh

problem is I don't have a card at the moment cos had to have my card cancelled and online banking has also been suspended cos of this problem I had with my details being stolen. Really don't know what to do lads!

Also, no coral on giveaway bro.

No PayPal balance either? Then what about green for green trade? Alternatively what Florrie said, good idea Florrie.

1halfsingh · 11-12-08, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crispyste

No PayPal balance either? Then what about green for green trade? Alternatively what Florrie said, good idea Florrie.

Nope, also can't do trade cos haven't got a card to complete any offers.

claire80 · 11-12-08, 08:22 PM

cant you find it £5 cheaper somewhere ? must be some deals about somewhere

SelfSilent · 11-12-08, 08:23 PM

Agreed, by the time they verify and get it sent, you might be leaving it late.
Get a bank transfer and get down to the Apple shop in Bluewater.

FurbtasticM · 11-12-08, 08:24 PM

If you manage to verify without losing any of the 6 greens, I can send you an Amazon voucher to cover the difference. What the heck, it's Christmas

Edit - 4,400 posts

rhysjones_1 · 11-12-08, 08:27 PM

surley GA won't mind £5?

ash at RI gave me something for £27 inc postage for 1 referral

couldn't you pay the £5 extra?

if he cashes out he'll get the cash rate so will have to pay more . . . .

Praj07 · 11-12-08, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurbtasticM

If you manage to verify without losing any of the 6 greens, I can send you an Amazon voucher to cover the difference. What the heck, it's Christmas

Edit - 4,400 posts

hows that for a solution?! no wonder you have 6 blobs, props to you furb

(tried repping but need to spread, sorry i know how much you hate to hear that!!)

1halfsingh · 11-12-08, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FurbtasticM

If you manage to verify without losing any of the 6 greens, I can send you an Amazon voucher to cover the difference. What the heck, it's Christmas

Edit - 4,400 posts

Mate, you don't understand how grateful I am for the offer, and it's reassuring to see good will this time of year, but really it'd only help if you sent the voucher to tab lol. Either way you're repped bro.

My greens would give me £150 in online purchases (£25 per ref). Problem is if I order amazon vouchers, i'll only get 90% of 6*£25, so i'd only be getting £135 in vouchers, and so there'd still be a pretty big shortfall.

I've looked all over the net but haven't managed to find one for £150, as it needs to be the new version with the games etc.

Haggisuk99 · 11-12-08, 09:59 PM

Ive got two options for you.
Firstly all gen ipod touches will play games, its just that the first gen ipod touch has a lower cpu the 400mhz and the second gen is a 533 mhz, both play games its just the second gen will play games better than the first. Also the second gen unit has a better battery life I think its 6 hours of video vs 5 hours for the 1st gen unit.
If playing games isnt going to be the main usage of the unit then you can get a 1st gen model at PcWorld for £126.50 as I said both will play games as the o/s is identical on them.
If a second gen is vital to you then you could ask Tab if he would get the unit from Dixons they are doing the second gen for £155.51 and use this voucher code at the checkout its valid until 22 dec
VOUCHERCODES3
This will bring the price down to £150.84 with free delivery. I am sure that you can sort something out with Tab that can cover the 84p it is Xmas

Hope this helps you

1halfsingh · 11-12-08, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haggisuk99

Ive got two options for you.
Firstly all gen ipod touches will play games, its just that the first gen ipod touch has a lower cpu the 400mhz and the second gen is a 533 mhz, both play games its just the second gen will play games better than the first. Also the second gen unit has a better battery life I think its 6 hours of video vs 5 hours for the 1st gen unit.
If playing games isnt going to be the main usage of the unit then you can get a 1st gen model at PcWorld for £126.50 as I said both will play games as the o/s is identical on them.
If a second gen is vital to you then you could ask Tab if he would get the unit from Dixons they are doing the second gen for £155.51 and use this voucher code at the checkout its valid until 22 dec
VOUCHERCODES3
This will bring the price down to £150.84 with free delivery. I am sure that you can sort something out with Tab that can cover the 84p it is Xmas

Hope this helps you

Cheers mate, you've done me a right favour.You're a diamond.

Haggisuk99 · 13-12-08, 03:39 PM

More than welcome and have a good xmas m8

mcgrou · 13-12-08, 03:44 PM

haggisuk99 = repped

11-12-08, 07:56 PM	#1
1halfsingh iPod 20gb Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gravesend, Kent Posts: 751	What are my options? Alright here's the problem. I kinda promised my other half an ipod touch for xmas, which I know is only round the corner now. I'd planned to get it as a custom order. She just text me asking whether I was gonna get her it or not, because her dad wants to buy her a speaker dock for xmas. I can't let her down and now her old man wants to get her a dock it's made things even more bloody difficult. She'll be really disappointed if I don't come up with the goods. Problem is i've only got 6 greens on gameconsole.ga and the ipod touch 8gb is £155.51 on amazon, which is £5.51 over, and I don't expect special treatment or anything from Giveaway. Although it might be worth pointing out that I did get 2 greens too many when I ordered my xbox from them about a year ago, before the new features got implemented, just in case Tab sees this by any chance, although I'm probably clutching at straws. Believe me i've been trying like crazy to get this extra green and i've got nowhere, just a huge amount of yellows. Ratio is like 1:50 or maybe even worse than that Basically my back's againt the wall, and don't want my gf to think i'm messing her about, and her dad won't be too pleased either. Really can't be doing with screwing things up because we're doing pretty well at the moment. So people what exactly are my options?

11-12-08, 07:59 PM	#2
Harvez Mini Mac Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: l33dz Posts: 9,490	dont make promises u cant keep __________________ Freebiejeebies \| Free iphone \| Free Blackberry \| Free Wii U \| Free laptop Someone once said "Life is what you make it", I disagree sometimes life makes you into what you are.

11-12-08, 08:24 PM	#12
FurbtasticM ..is a Muppet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 10,243	If you manage to verify without losing any of the 6 greens, I can send you an Amazon voucher to cover the difference. What the heck, it's Christmas Edit - 4,400 posts __________________ iPhone deals \| Giveaway \| Free iPhone \| Free iPad

11-12-08, 09:59 PM	#16
Haggisuk99 iPod 20gb Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 549	Ive got two options for you. Firstly all gen ipod touches will play games, its just that the first gen ipod touch has a lower cpu the 400mhz and the second gen is a 533 mhz, both play games its just the second gen will play games better than the first. Also the second gen unit has a better battery life I think its 6 hours of video vs 5 hours for the 1st gen unit. If playing games isnt going to be the main usage of the unit then you can get a 1st gen model at PcWorld for £126.50 as I said both will play games as the o/s is identical on them. If a second gen is vital to you then you could ask Tab if he would get the unit from Dixons they are doing the second gen for £155.51 and use this voucher code at the checkout its valid until 22 dec VOUCHERCODES3 This will bring the price down to £150.84 with free delivery. I am sure that you can sort something out with Tab that can cover the 84p it is Xmas Hope this helps you Last edited by Haggisuk99; 11-12-08 at 10:03 PM..

13-12-08, 03:44 PM	#19
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11-12-08, 08:06 PM	#5
crispyste iPod 20gb Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Teesside Posts: 996	Just seen in another thread - Coral credits in an hour, so I'd pay someone £10 (more if necessary) to complete Coral. A tenner isn't much for your girl's xmas pressie, right?

11-12-08, 08:12 PM	#7
Florrie iPod 20gb Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 496	Can't you get a custom order of a bank transfer for your 6 greens, then pay the difference for the ipod? I hope you sort this out soon cos it might be a struggle getting it delivered in time.

11-12-08, 08:22 PM	#10
claire80 Mini Mac Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Midlands Posts: 11,689	cant you find it £5 cheaper somewhere ? must be some deals about somewhere

11-12-08, 08:23 PM	#11
SelfSilent iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 237	Agreed, by the time they verify and get it sent, you might be leaving it late. Get a bank transfer and get down to the Apple shop in Bluewater.

11-12-08, 08:27 PM	#13
rhysjones_1 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South wales Posts: 2,734	surley GA won't mind £5? ash at RI gave me something for £27 inc postage for 1 referral couldn't you pay the £5 extra? if he cashes out he'll get the cash rate so will have to pay more . . . .

13-12-08, 03:39 PM	#18
Haggisuk99 iPod 20gb Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 549	More than welcome and have a good xmas m8