jayweb Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 I know there are a few fellow posters who live in the Far North and since we usually get left behind on technology, you will be happy to know that JB Hifi is opening a store on Mulgrave Road. It is being built opposite Ireland's car yard. They have been advertising for positions so it cant be too far off. This can only benefit us as consumers with more choice and we may finally be able to bargain hunt in our own town..... Love to hear if any can confirm the opening date????
Guest EZYHD Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 I know there are a few fellow posters who live in the Far North and since we usually get left behind on technology, you will be happy to know that JB Hifi is opening a store on Mulgrave Road.It is being built opposite Ireland's car yard. They have been advertising for positions so it cant be too far off. This can only benefit us as consumers with more choice and we may finally be able to bargain hunt in our own town..... Love to hear if any can confirm the opening date???? I was told its going into Cairns Central.
jayweb Posted July 3, 2008 Author Posted July 3, 2008 I was told its going into Cairns Central. Is that right Foxy, wow, I wonder where. My guy was pretty sure of himself (he's in real estate), but, he could be wrong, I dont know first hand so I cant confirm either way. If so, I wonder what place would be big enough as none of the bigger merchants are leaving, that I know of. Do you know when its supposed to open?
Guest EZYHD Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 Is that right Foxy, wow, I wonder where. My guy was pretty sure of himself (he's in real estate), but, he could be wrong, I dont know first hand so I cant confirm either way.If so, I wonder what place would be big enough as none of the bigger merchants are leaving, that I know of. Do you know when its supposed to open? The only place big enough would be Bi Lo, think Coles and them are same stable, why they have two competing there no idea, not been there for weeks and think Bi Lo are still there?. I too thought that new place under construction in Mulgrave Rd was were they may go, would not be good for Targa Hi Fi if so. Don't know when they would open should be soon as they advertised for all staff positions in Cairns Post a few weeks back.
jayweb Posted July 4, 2008 Author Posted July 4, 2008 Bi-Lo was there last week, the last time I was in town. I thought the same about Targa, although I must admit most of my stuff has been purchased through Stereoworld, except our wave radio through Cairns Hi-fi. I'm only hoping that this will force the larger players to be more competitive for the masses, I will continue to support specialist stores, and I'm sure there are enough enthusiasts to keep them all open.
mrfixits Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 JB HI-FI opened up in Townsville a few months ago and for the first week it had some really good deals (opens a few mths to late for me...spent $20000 upgrading my home theatre then found out JB was coming) anyway I just got the new catalogue and the prices are not that great anymore...you will find a better deal at Wow Sight and sound (you have WOW in Cairns I think), but do try to go to the opening and you will get a bargain then.
jayweb Posted July 13, 2008 Author Posted July 13, 2008 JB HI-FI opened up in Townsville a few months ago and for the first week it had some really good deals (opens a few mths to late for me...spent $20000 upgrading my home theatre then found out JB was coming) anyway I just got the new catalogue and the prices are not that great anymore...you will find a better deal at Wow Sight and sound (you have WOW in Cairns I think), but do try to go to the opening and you will get a bargain then. Thx mrfixits, Im sure they will have some good opening deals, but, WOW up here is no cheaper than the others, except on sale items. I have personally had bad service at WOW here, on more than one occasion, so I only go there now when I have to. I have found JB to have friendly service, I have been to 5 stores in SEQ and also Townsville store. Thats not to say that people wouldnt have isolated bad experiences with JB, but in my experience it has been great. I think JB will price themselves competitively in the market, and that will only be better for the FNQ consumers, especially in the current economic climate.
phreeky Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I'm not a massive fan of JB nor WoW. I do enjoy going to both for a browse, particularly JB for CDs and stuff, but they never seem to have as good a price as other stores on bigger items anyway, places like Good Guys, Retravision and even HN seem to do better prices straight up, let alone when bargaining. However any competition is good competition, and JB sometimes they have CDs that I can't find anywhere else.
Guest EZYHD Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 There is bound to be better prices in Cairns with JB arriving, the only places I fund for decent deals is Sydney H Tuner Retra and Good guys. HN I've never had good prices there.
Shonky* Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 If a JB is opening, someone needs to set up a tattoo and piercing place. Will make heaps
jayweb Posted July 14, 2008 Author Posted July 14, 2008 If a JB is opening, someone needs to set up a tattoo and piercing place. Will make heaps :lol: Cairns has a million of them already......
Guest Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 WOW here had some great deals early on, but seem to have shifted most prices up, and are less likely to cut you a bargain. I find The Good Guys one of the better retailers to deal with in Townsville.
mrfixits Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 I found that after you spend $20,000 in cash at Joyce Mayne here in Townsville, that you get a really good deal every time you go back....i just got $580 knocked off a new oven, plus this was the only store i went to that would serve me (I'm a Ex heavy metal band guitarist and have long hair...i don't look like a guy that has a lot of money) and i have found JB and WOW to judge a person on looks.....the worst was Harvey Norman, the staff walked passed me 3 times to serve other people that came in after me, 1 even said that he was with another customer, so i kept an eye on him and went and stood behind some LCD's trying to make himself look busy......their loss
RooBoy73 Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 I found that after you spend $20,000 in cash at Joyce Mayne here in Townsville, that you get a really good deal every time you go back....i just got $580 knocked off a new oven, plus this was the only store i went to that would serve me (I'm a Ex heavy metal band guitarist and have long hair...i don't look like a guy that has a lot of money) and i have found JB and WOW to judge a person on looks.....the worst was Harvey Norman, the staff walked passed me 3 times to serve other people that came in after me, 1 even said that he was with another customer, so i kept an eye on him and went and stood behind some LCD's trying to make himself look busy......their loss I found the same at HN in Townsville. I work in the mines, had plenty of cash, drove to Townsville overnight and walked straight into HN Townsville. I was after a new telle and home hi-fi and at the time were the only stockists of the models I was after (was a few years back), scruffy as hell and I'd assume a bit on the nose after 8 hours in an XW at night. Didn't get boo out of the first 3 salesmen, the fourth guy rocks up and takes the stuff I wanted to the counter, pull out my wallet and plonked $5k on the table in front of the first three. I really wish I had a camera for the looks
mrfixits Posted July 28, 2008 Posted July 28, 2008 I found the same at HN in Townsville. I work in the mines, had plenty of cash, drove to Townsville overnight and walked straight into HN Townsville. I was after a new telle and home hi-fi and at the time were the only stockists of the models I was after (was a few years back), scruffy as hell and I'd assume a bit on the nose after 8 hours in an XW at night. Didn't get boo out of the first 3 salesmen, the fourth guy rocks up and takes the stuff I wanted to the counter, pull out my wallet and plonked $5k on the table in front of the first three. I really wish I had a camera for the looks Good on you mate....at least you got served at HN....I got told the other day that a boat I was looking at was a bit out of my league so I told him to got F%$k himself and went and picked one out from another place and paid in cash, then on my way home I called back into the place I went first and I had 2 sales men come over to where I parked going on about how my boat looked great and it's like new...when the guy I told to F off came out he almost cried.....I stuck up my middle finger and told all of them not to judge a person on how they look, they might serve a few more people with respect now.
jayweb Posted August 15, 2008 Author Posted August 15, 2008 Back on topic.... Has anyone heard any updates about JB. Can anyone actually confirm if it is that concrete monster opposite Irelands??? How about an opening date???
Guest crazyjeff Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Back on topic.... Has anyone heard any updates about JB. Can anyone actually confirm if it is that concrete monster opposite Irelands??? How about an opening date??? I work next at Pacific, next to Irelands, and the building your talking about is still being built, they've only just some windows in and doing some internal stuff. but still could be months away.
jayweb Posted August 20, 2008 Author Posted August 20, 2008 thanks crazyjeff, has anyone said to you that its JB???
Elmo1 Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 thanks crazyjeff, has anyone said to you that its JB??? I've been told it'll be like a Solicitor/Financial Planner's office. I think it's WHK Greenwoods or something like that. It would be very handy (and dangerous at the same time) if it was a JB as I too only work across the road and I can see myself frequenting that buliding a lot.
jayweb Posted August 28, 2008 Author Posted August 28, 2008 Oh well guys after waiting I got an idea to actually ring JB and see if they would tell me and they did, no dramas. :drumroll: JB Hifi will be opening before Christmas on Level one at Cairns Central. So here's to Foxy with the good drum, I'm off to ring a certain friend in real estate and chip him for getting everyones hopes up (including mine). Sorry lads who work near Irelands, seems you'll have to drive into town.
Guest crazyjeff Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Guys and Gals, The HOT GOSS is JB HI-FI opens TODAY!!! They are located in the Food Court of Cairns Central where the Arcade was next to KFC. I recko there will be some sweet as deals on. Peace Out. Edited September 1, 2008 by crazyjeff
Elmo1 Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Guys and Gals,The HOT GOSS is JB HI-FI opens TODAY!!! They are located in the Food Court of Cairns Central where the Acarade was next to KFC. I recko there will be some sweet as deals on. Peace Out. what's an acarade?
Guest crazyjeff Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 what's an acarade? Thanks you little RED pain
D3CID3R Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) HAHA i should look in here more often...mate of mine is State manager NSW , he went up to set up the store.. bought back photos.. looks pretty nice.. Edited September 1, 2008 by D3CID3R
jayweb Posted September 1, 2008 Author Posted September 1, 2008 Apparently some opening deals in the Cairns Post, dont have access to the paper today, any good ones????
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