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    $125 for ground shipping?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by juntom10, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. juntom10

    juntom10 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What the hell

    i was trying to order a laptop from dell (New Latitude E series or New Precision laptop)

    and..

    no free shipping.

    that's ok..

    but there is one shipping method...

    ground shipping....

    $125??
    is that possible?

    (shipping to canada, and ordering from dell canada)
     
    juntom10, Aug 23, 2008
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  2. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    Canadians always get jibed.

    Call Dell and ask them.
     
    Lakjin, Aug 23, 2008
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  3. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    harsh! that is pretty expensive for shipping!
     
    wodstock, Aug 24, 2008
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  4. deathstick

    deathstick Notebook Evangelist

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    You can usually negociate better pricing if you place your order on the phone rather than on the site. I've heard lots of stories of people even getting free ugrades.
     
    deathstick, Aug 24, 2008
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  5. rezendevous

    rezendevous Notebook Evangelist

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    holy kaboodles thats expensive......
     
    rezendevous, Aug 24, 2008
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  6. vostro1400user

    vostro1400user Notebook Deity

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    in US site, it's still free shipping: 3-5 Day Delivery $19.99 - $19.99 = $0.00
     
    vostro1400user, Aug 24, 2008
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  7. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    *for some models
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 24, 2008
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  8. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Are you sure you don't have overnight shipping or something?
     
    millermagic, Aug 24, 2008
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  9. yasdaz

    yasdaz Notebook Evangelist

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    XPS shipping is free in Canada but it is ground shipping; there is no other option so we can't get computers fast in Canada. I am sure that is either a mistake or that you can get it significantly reduced if you talk to a service rep. Why would XPS be free and this one be so expensive?
     
    yasdaz, Aug 24, 2008
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  10. rezendevous

    rezendevous Notebook Evangelist

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    its a new laptop
    and its on a business line rather than consumer line.
     
    rezendevous, Aug 24, 2008
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  11. phaaam

    phaaam Notebook Consultant

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    That sucks.. although I guess they think you're rich.
     
    phaaam, Aug 25, 2008
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  12. kamote

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    something is wrong. call DELL sales, they can have the shipping for free.
     
    kamote, Aug 25, 2008
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