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    A How-To for Getting the Best Computer Deal

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Les, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    I recently posted a response to an article on best practices for buying a computer which I thought may help all so...posted here.

    My best practice for ordering is simple:

    1. Configure it online;
    2. Call a Dell Rep and get a feel for what they can do for you. You may want to 'shop around' for the right Rep;
    3. Configure your system with the Rep piece by piece following what you put together online;
    4. Go through each and every upgrade even if you dont need it. Ask if they can 'throw it in' for each or ' Whats the lowest I can get that option for?"
    5. Dont commit even when you think you have a best price but rather, ask them to send you a quote; this is their committal to you.
    6. If you run into a Rep that doesnt want to send a quote after an offer, it usually means they are giving you an incredible deal and may get in trouble for it.
    7. Believe it, CSRs will give great deals for your response via email and their sales stats.
    8. After you have a quote, dont be afraid to bring it to another CSR to confirm it cant be beat. DONT ever tell them the quote number or other CSR name though. They are not allowed to cut throat one another and, if you do this, they cant beat the deal you have...

    Has this worked for me? I have made an incredible number of purchases for friends from Dell for the most part and find this system solid. Myself, when I bought my m1210, I got it for under 1600 taxes included whe it listed for 2850. Not bad?

    Pls rep me if you find this useful (bottom left scales)...Tx.
     
    Les, Aug 9, 2007
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  2. manzi

    manzi Notebook Evangelist

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    Yh thats a good guide but theres more:

    When you get thr laptop use it, and then call up Dell and say you want to reutrn it. Now it will cost Dell alot to ship it back, and it once its shipped back they will have to sell a second hand laptop. So what usually happens is that they offer you freebies to keep the laptop instead such as mices, caryy cases etc. As they will be saving alot of they make you keep it rather than to spend money to ship it back.
     
    manzi, Aug 9, 2007
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  3. baddogboxer

    baddogboxer Notebook Deity

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    That is not honest or right. Also to the thread starter do not double post!
     
    baddogboxer, Aug 9, 2007
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    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    mujtaba, Aug 9, 2007
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