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Ayesha Khan · April 6th, 2009, 09:56 AM

Hi there...

I've been online all day and my brain is about to fry and I'm a little confused by Amazons pricing.

Why is the 10 pack three times the price of the 5 pack? The answer could be "just because it is, it's a bargain, grab it!" but just in case it's "yaargh! stay away from the 5 packs as they are contaminated with a flesh eating virus which will leave you with drop outs" I just thought I'd ask all you world weary tape buffs. Thanks in advance for your responses! :)

10 pack:
Sony 10 Pack 60 min DVM Premium: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

5 pack:
Sony 60min Premium MiniDV Tape - 5 Pack: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Shaun Roemich · April 6th, 2009, 10:10 AM

You'll notice that they are merely a reselling agent and that each of the items you've linked to ships DIRECTLY from a different supplier. That would be why the discrepancy. So buy twice as many 5 packs and go forward and make good video. Or support your local shop.

Ayesha Khan · April 6th, 2009, 10:31 AM

Yes I noticed that they are from different suppliers but I don't understand why all the suppliers of 10 packs are around the £10 mark and all the suppliers of the 5 pack are around the £3 mark.

Even if you compare prices for the same supplier:
HelpdeskIT @ Amazon.co.uk: sony premium

And although I'm all about supporting my local independent when it comes to books I'm more concerned with price right now in regards to my tape stock. :)

Jonathan Palfrey · April 6th, 2009, 03:04 PM

I think its because many of the £10 10 packs come with free delivery (not all but some) while I don't think any of the 5 packs have free delivery.

Jonathan Palfrey · April 6th, 2009, 03:10 PM

Just noticed from your link that the 10 pack delivery cost is £4 so £14 per 10 while the 5 pack is £4.25 so just over £7 per pack. So in the end buying two 5 packs will cost the same as one 10 pack, remember they charge per item on non direct amazon sellers

Ayesha Khan · April 6th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Hi Jonathan,

I figured exactly this out when I almost ordered today online! haha! I was shocked that they charge PER item even though you order from the same seller. So yeah... no flesh eating virus, but a sneaky way to make the tapes seem super cheap. Probably very bad for those people who have one click ordering. I always imagine its more than one click though... I digress...

April 6th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#1
Ayesha Khan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: london, england Posts: 50	Sony Premium Pricing? Hi there... I've been online all day and my brain is about to fry and I'm a little confused by Amazons pricing. Why is the 10 pack three times the price of the 5 pack? The answer could be "just because it is, it's a bargain, grab it!" but just in case it's "yaargh! stay away from the 5 packs as they are contaminated with a flesh eating virus which will leave you with drop outs" I just thought I'd ask all you world weary tape buffs. Thanks in advance for your responses! :) 10 pack: Sony 10 Pack 60 min DVM Premium: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo 5 pack: Sony 60min Premium MiniDV Tape - 5 Pack: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

April 6th, 2009, 10:10 AM	#2
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	You'll notice that they are merely a reselling agent and that each of the items you've linked to ships DIRECTLY from a different supplier. That would be why the discrepancy. So buy twice as many 5 packs and go forward and make good video. Or support your local shop. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

April 6th, 2009, 10:31 AM	#3
Ayesha Khan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: london, england Posts: 50	Yes I noticed that they are from different suppliers but I don't understand why all the suppliers of 10 packs are around the £10 mark and all the suppliers of the 5 pack are around the £3 mark. Even if you compare prices for the same supplier: HelpdeskIT @ Amazon.co.uk: sony premium And although I'm all about supporting my local independent when it comes to books I'm more concerned with price right now in regards to my tape stock. :)

April 6th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#4
Jonathan Palfrey Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Torbay, UK Posts: 170	I think its because many of the £10 10 packs come with free delivery (not all but some) while I don't think any of the 5 packs have free delivery.

April 6th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#5
Jonathan Palfrey Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Torbay, UK Posts: 170	Just noticed from your link that the 10 pack delivery cost is £4 so £14 per 10 while the 5 pack is £4.25 so just over £7 per pack. So in the end buying two 5 packs will cost the same as one 10 pack, remember they charge per item on non direct amazon sellers

April 6th, 2009, 03:14 PM	#6
Ayesha Khan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: london, england Posts: 50	Hi Jonathan, I figured exactly this out when I almost ordered today online! haha! I was shocked that they charge PER item even though you order from the same seller. So yeah... no flesh eating virus, but a sneaky way to make the tapes seem super cheap. Probably very bad for those people who have one click ordering. I always imagine its more than one click though... I digress...