Cheaper alternative to Philips Lumea?

[WillowB]

I've heard rave reviews for the Lumea so I'm thinking of getting something similar.
I need it mainly for facial hair as I'm sprouting black hairs on my chin which grow back within days of being plucked
I'm not sure I can justify the price tag though, has anyone had success with something similar but cheaper?

I have been looking into this but I just didn't dare go 'cheap' . I really felt i needed to know and trust the brand name- to be sure it would be safe to use.
I researched on Amazon for laser hair removal and there are cheaper options but I ended up buying the Lumea Prestige from John Lewis for £325(eek). It's being delivered tomorrow!!!!!

The latest one is on the Phillips website for £325, new customers extra 15% off.
Then I got a pop up saying (when my order was complete) if I opened a customer account I would get 5% off that order too (I didn't, but rang the helpline who told me that if I don't return it for a refund, ring them back and they will refund me the 5% - wasn't on hold and the call took 5 mins, so am fairly confident I will get the further discount)...so in total it was £260.
I guess resale on eBay will be high, and you could probably get most of your money back if you sell it on at some point?

I got one from ALDI for under £100 Lidl’s have also done similar device. I have found it very effective.

Just ordered the prestige myself. There is a code that will get you 20% off if you order before 1/9 - UK2-XK5T-335Y-YRXR. Delivery is free too. I looked at cheaper ones but they are much slower and have much shorter lamp lives. HTH

Sorry, should have said this was on the Philips UK site

I've got the Veet one...

It’s often on amazon Black Friday on one of those sales. That’s when I got mine.

@swissmilk could you link to the one you referred to, I can't seem to see one at that price

@dancemom .... sorry I've just looked at the Phillips site and the price has gone back up to £475 (I think, unless Ive got my models mixed up).
John Lewis have it for £325 (plus you get 2 year guarantee).
www.johnlewis.com/philips-lumea-prestige-ipl-hair-remover/p3957694?sku=237948416&s_kwcid=2dx92700046910323913&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=CjwKCAjwtajrBRBVEiwA8w2Q8LZeSkx_-8GkNdnIliegomZOYrRzy-bOVKR8vEef-0J3bngEjYloLxoCeL8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Prestige is coming up for £325 on the Phillips website now when you add to basket. Just trying to see if I can get the 15% off on top of that ...

I actually just found a voucher code giving a further 20% off so it's now down to £260 - that's just asking to be bought isn't it??

I wondered about this too and spent way too much time reading reviews etc and worrying about fakes from china etc. In the end I got the lumea on special offer from Costco for £200 on recommendation from someone on here. I notice it is now back up to £245 but that is still a good price. I prefer the corded one as the cord is long and you don't have to worry about charging it when you haven't used it.
Costco link