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    Samsung UK VAT Cashback Offer - Deadline extended for some products

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by John Ratsey, Apr 6, 2012.

  1. John Ratsey

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    I think this is worth putting as a temporary sticky.

    Samsung UK currently has a VAT cashback promotion for many of its notebooks. The lst of qualifying products is here.

    So, for those who are undecided whether or not to wait for the Ivy Bridge refresh, this promotion may swing the balance in favour of buy now.

    ****Update****

    The offer validity period has been extended to 6th June.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 6, 2012
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  3. John Ratsey

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    I had already pointed that out in another thread.

    There's also the NP700G7C-S01UK on the list. That is expected to have the i7 3610QM on board.

    It remains to be seen whether the IB models are available before the promotion finishes. I have to wonder whether the list was prepared by someone in the marketing dept from everything on their current list without appreciation of the Ivy Bridge issue.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 6, 2012
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    Zonergem Newbie

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    NP700Z5A-S05UK ordered from Amazon at 10.30 pm on March 27th, guaranteed delivery for March 29th missed, laptop eventually delivered March 30th.

    VAT cashback qualifying period - 00.01 March 28th onwards.

    After struggling with the graphics drivers (Easy Update still trying to persuade me to downgrade to 8.930), with a failed BIOS update now I find that I miss a 20% refund by 90 minutes.

    If that space bar so much as thinks of missing a beat I'm throwing the whole thing out of the window. :mad:
     
    Zonergem, Apr 7, 2012
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  5. BlakeRoss

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    forget VAT, move to the US & buy from newegg and pay $0.00 in taxes :)
     
    BlakeRoss, Apr 11, 2012
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    I was sceptical about this whole promo, but i decided to go ahead and buy a samsung laptop, because it turn out to be the cheaper option if i get the VAT back. And today I got an email confirming that my claim has been validated.
    So, that made me feel better...
     
    Jickarnik, Apr 11, 2012
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  7. kethiopia

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    How many days did it take to get the validation email?

    I submitted my claim on 7th April and got a confirmation email straight away but I haven't heard about validation yet.
     
    kethiopia, Apr 18, 2012
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  8. John Ratsey

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    Less than a week in my case. perhaps the speed depends on your etailer. Mine was John Lewis.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 19, 2012
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    Cheers John. I just got the validation email now. Thanks again for letting me know about this deal!
     
    kethiopia, Apr 19, 2012
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  10. John Ratsey

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    Don't thank me, thank whoever it was (I can't remember) who drew the offer to my attention.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 19, 2012
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    June 6! dammit hope brazos 2.0 laptops come out before then!
     
    Helios22, Apr 24, 2012
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  12. John Ratsey

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    Where do you see June 6?

    The offer I see says:
    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 24, 2012
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    Also just clarified with Samsung that the product must be purchased and delivered within the promotional period in order to qualify. So there's no chance the NP900X4C will benefit from this offer.
     
    johnsto, Apr 25, 2012
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  14. John Ratsey

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    Note that the offer has been amended to give an extended deadline for a few products.
    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 30, 2012
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    There has been a further update to the offer which now closes on 6th June:
    The list includes several Ivy Bridge machines (anything with a "C" at the end of the model number) which will be good news if they show up in time.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 8, 2012
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    Anyone get the cash back yet?

    How long was it from receipt of the Claim Validation email?
     
    kethiopia, May 9, 2012
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    I filed claim on 24th of April and got this today:

    Dear Mr xxxx

    Claim Reference: xxxx

    Your claim has now been validated and approved for payment. Typically payments are processed within 30 working days. You will receive your payment within this timeframe.

    Please keep this email for future reference.

    If you have any questions please check our Terms and Conditions or email [email protected]

    Kind regards

    Samsung VAT Cashback Promotional Support

    This is an automated email, please do not reply.
     
    depo_uk, May 10, 2012
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  18. John Ratsey

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    My claim was validated on 16th April so I would hope to see the money within the next week. It wasn't in my A/C earlier today.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 10, 2012
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    I actually got mine today. Maybe they read the thread!
    Expect yours tomorrow John if they are reading it...
     
    kethiopia, May 10, 2012
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    I wish samsung offered something like this in the US. But then again... most of our electronics so cheaper here than the UK.
     
    WhiteFireDragon, May 12, 2012
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  21. John Ratsey

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    The money has just arrived. Strangely, it's £199.83 but I won't make a fuss.

    John

    PS: I rechecked the receipt an the cost was £1199, not 1199.95, so the £199.83 is correct.
     
    John Ratsey, May 16, 2012
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    So after the cashback offer, what did you end up spending on the NP900X3B?
     
    Thors.Hammer, May 16, 2012
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  23. John Ratsey

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    £1199.95 - £199.83 = £1000.12. The deal included a 3 year warranty and a free Microsoft Arc mouse (a good idea but too big for my hands). Amazon UK is now selling them significantly cheaper but without the extras.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 16, 2012
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    got my validation today, what's the average time period everyone got their money in?
     
    polesp, May 16, 2012
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  25. John Ratsey

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    30 days from validation in my case.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 17, 2012
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    Hello folks. So my dads insurance company is the one replacing my laptop in sig as it died theough water damage. I'm going to ask for a NP550P5C-S03UK which should qualify for this deal. Do you know of it is possible for them to make use of this deal, which would save me paying an upgrade fee, as they are buying it directly?
     
    Cakefish, May 28, 2012
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  27. John Ratsey

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    The terms and conditions refer to the end user customer. If you buy the notebook then you can claim back the VAT. If they buy it then they cannot. So you should propose that you buy it and they pay you the amount before VAT, whle you can reclaim the VAT from Samsung.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 28, 2012
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    They went for cash settlement in the end so I'm getting the NP550P5C-S03UK directly. With this deal it's just £600! Amazing! Thanks Samsung :)
     
    Cakefish, May 28, 2012
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    Cross-posting as suggested from one of the other threads... with regards to VAT on laptops, all retailers qualify

    Qualifying retailers:
    Notebooks: All retailers
    Display: Amazon, Argos, Comet, Currys/PC World, Harvey Norman, John Lewis, Micro Anvika, Overclockers, Richer Sounds, Shasonic
    Print: All retailers
    SSD: All retailers excluding Pixmania

    https://samsungvatback.com/uk/en/terms

    (Samsung getting one back on Pixmania - good for them! Or... maybe just cos they're French... i.e. different VAT..)
     
    gusf1, May 30, 2012
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    Can i get this deal if i live in belgium ? How do They Pay you ? Bank wire or put it on Your CC ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Jun 1, 2012
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    no you can't - this deal is for UK residents only.
     
    flying_troubadour, Jun 1, 2012
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    i tried to click the claim your vat back but its the only link on that site that does not work.
     
    crashuk1, Jun 1, 2012
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  33. John Ratsey

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    Try this page.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 1, 2012
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