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WilHarris · 28th Apr 2006, 10:27

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/04/28/bt_buys_dabs/

Risky · 28th Apr 2006, 10:46

Can't see how this makes any sense for BT. But I guess Dabs is a pretty decent operation - I've done a lot of buying through them over the years and always well of them.

ContingenctPlan · 28th Apr 2006, 10:47

Ordering from Dabs, unlike eBuyer, has always been hassle-free. You pay a little extra for the peace of mind, though.

Risky · 28th Apr 2006, 11:01

Yep they do know how to package a disk drive for a start!

jezmck · 28th Apr 2006, 11:19

seems bizarre to me. not really a related market (other than a few products i guess)

(NB, it's 'Tesco' not Tescos)

BioSniper · 28th Apr 2006, 11:33

I've never bought from Dabs based entirely on the fact that they never used to support purchasing on anything other than a Credit card so I couldn't use my Switch cards there. That and the fact their site used to be quite terrible to navigate, now BT have their fingers in the pie even more reason not to shop with them.

RTT · 28th Apr 2006, 11:47

Wow - bizarre indeed.

Not bought from Dabs.com in years and years and years though...

Hamish · 28th Apr 2006, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioSniper

I've never bought from Dabs based entirely on the fact that they never used to support purchasing on anything other than a Credit card so I couldn't use my Switch cards there. That and the fact their site used to be quite terrible to navigate, now BT have their fingers in the pie even more reason not to shop with them.

their new site rocks though, its quite similar to ebuyer but just better in almost every respect

Risky · 28th Apr 2006, 12:18

Their old-old site a few years back was great if simple - I took it as an example of how to do a a shop site. The one before the current was a nightmare, you really had to hunt for stuff.

RTT · 28th Apr 2006, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamish

their new site rocks though, its quite similar to ebuyer but just better in almost every respect

I absolutely hate that whole filter system they have going on. What's more annoying is that ebuyer have done the same thing on their upcoming new site

(IMO)

mulberrycrush · 28th Apr 2006, 13:28

I usd to love Dabs, but after a bit they went all call centre then emails only. they delete customer records after 2 years, which is not illegal, but about 3000 pounds of past orders when I tried to order to a different address... changed my password to a long line of txt and never went back lol

MrWillyWonka · 28th Apr 2006, 13:29

I've never really liked dabs since I had problems with my first purcahse there a couple years ago. And RTT, I agree about the filtering system, it's not exactly that efficient.

As with BT buying up dabs, that does seem really odd, can't see how BT would benefit more since they already have their own online site. It's probably a marketing thing, and saying that I'll be asking my friend's dad who works for the marketing dept at BT...

solar · 28th Apr 2006, 13:30

Dabs are great until something breaks and you have to get send it back for a replacement.

Complete nightmare.

Not helped by the fact that they don't have a phone line so you can't call and shout at people - you have to do everything by email.

Fusen · 28th Apr 2006, 14:24

I've used dabs on numerous accasions and always have had good experiences, although they do charge more than most places, shgme newegg didn't buy them as they are cheap as chips in the US and they might have brought that philosophy over to the UK

sgr55 · 29th Apr 2006, 10:53

Personally i've never liked dabs. I avoid using them as much as possible as i'm still waiting for an order not to me messed up for me.

Over the years i've plaed 30+ orders and not 1 has been done correctly

- I dont think they like me very much at all
Ebuyer last 3 have been aok so far. There support is worse than dabs though. I tired once to get through to the telephone support. Gave up after an hr

Honestly though. Amazon are by far the best. I just wish they'd extend what they sell a bit more

28th Apr 2006, 10:27	#1
WilHarris Just another nobody Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,671	BT buys up dabs.com http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/04/28/bt_buys_dabs/

28th Apr 2006, 10:46	#2
Risky Mod Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wiltshire....for a few days more Posts: 2,276	Can't see how this makes any sense for BT. But I guess Dabs is a pretty decent operation - I've done a lot of buying through them over the years and always well of them. __________________ As a rule watercooling can be simple, affordable and effective... I guess I just like to break the rules.

28th Apr 2006, 11:01	#4
Risky Mod Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wiltshire....for a few days more Posts: 2,276	Yep they do know how to package a disk drive for a start! __________________ As a rule watercooling can be simple, affordable and effective... I guess I just like to break the rules.

28th Apr 2006, 11:19	#5
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28th Apr 2006, 11:33	#6
BioSniper I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Somewhere in the south Posts: 3,454	I've never bought from Dabs based entirely on the fact that they never used to support purchasing on anything other than a Credit card so I couldn't use my Switch cards there. That and the fact their site used to be quite terrible to navigate, now BT have their fingers in the pie even more reason not to shop with them. __________________ My Flickr :: Bit-tech Flickr Wii: 1792 1527 2926 7945 :: Xbox Live: BioSnipr :: PSN: Biosnipr

28th Apr 2006, 10:47	#3
ContingenctPlan Minimodder Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 40	Ordering from Dabs, unlike eBuyer, has always been hassle-free. You pay a little extra for the peace of mind, though.

28th Apr 2006, 11:47	#7
RTT bwarp Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12,982	Wow - bizarre indeed. Not bought from Dabs.com in years and years and years though...

28th Apr 2006, 12:18	#9
Risky Mod Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wiltshire....for a few days more Posts: 2,276	Their old-old site a few years back was great if simple - I took it as an example of how to do a a shop site. The one before the current was a nightmare, you really had to hunt for stuff. __________________ As a rule watercooling can be simple, affordable and effective... I guess I just like to break the rules.

28th Apr 2006, 13:28	#11
mulberrycrush Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: In Mulberry Land. Posts: 227	I usd to love Dabs, but after a bit they went all call centre then emails only. they delete customer records after 2 years, which is not illegal, but about 3000 pounds of past orders when I tried to order to a different address... changed my password to a long line of txt and never went back lol __________________ e8600 @4.00Ghz - Asus P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP @n Mobo - 4Gb DDR3 1600Mhz - Crossfire 4870's- 2x 250gb SATA2 RAID - 500Gb Sata2 - Samsung 23" widescreen TFT - 18x SATA DVDRW Hardware Slave - Saab Restoration

28th Apr 2006, 13:29	#12
MrWillyWonka . Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southampton, Hants Posts: 5,746	I've never really liked dabs since I had problems with my first purcahse there a couple years ago. And RTT, I agree about the filtering system, it's not exactly that efficient. As with BT buying up dabs, that does seem really odd, can't see how BT would benefit more since they already have their own online site. It's probably a marketing thing, and saying that I'll be asking my friend's dad who works for the marketing dept at BT... __________________ Project Red - HL2 - PSOne LCD S-Video Guide Main Rig: Asus Striker Extreme, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 G0 OC'd to 2.65GHz, 4GB Corsair XMS, 8800GTS in SLI, 36 & 74GB Raptors

28th Apr 2006, 13:30	#13
solar Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 71	Dabs are great until something breaks and you have to get send it back for a replacement. Complete nightmare. Not helped by the fact that they don't have a phone line so you can't call and shout at people - you have to do everything by email. __________________ www.j4mie.org

28th Apr 2006, 14:24	#14
Fusen Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kent Uni Posts: 350	I've used dabs on numerous accasions and always have had good experiences, although they do charge more than most places, shgme newegg didn't buy them as they are cheap as chips in the US and they might have brought that philosophy over to the UK

29th Apr 2006, 10:53	#15
sgr55 Modder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 65	Personally i've never liked dabs. I avoid using them as much as possible as i'm still waiting for an order not to me messed up for me. Over the years i've plaed 30+ orders and not 1 has been done correctly - I dont think they like me very much at all Ebuyer last 3 have been aok so far. There support is worse than dabs though. I tired once to get through to the telephone support. Gave up after an hr Honestly though. Amazon are by far the best. I just wish they'd extend what they sell a bit more