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Sony VAT back offers available in Ireland

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In the run up to Christmas The Sociable will be looking at the best technology deals and gadgets available in Ireland.

Fancy a new camera for Christmas or perhaps something with HD in it? Well Sony want to tempt you with up to 21% off the retail price of their electronics.

In an effort to claw back some of the ground they have lost to Apple and Android, Sony are offering VAT back on a range of their latest products.

You might have seen the ads on UK TV but this offer is also running in Ireland.

Sony is offering TVs, Blu-ray players, home theatre & audio equipment, cameras, camcorders and accessories, VAIO laptops and Sony Readers, you can find more on the Sony website here.

Peats has a full list of products available here.

But, be warned, the offer is only open in some stores – you can see a full list of stores here (PDF 164KB). You also have to pay full price and then apply to get your VAT back.

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