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    Buying a Dell Laptop, do you negotiate price?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by chukwe, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. chukwe

    chukwe Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi All,

    When you buy a laptop from dell, do you configure your spec and call the sales to negotiate the price or do you go along and pay for it online?
     
    chukwe, Mar 25, 2008
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  2. jeff33702

    jeff33702 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'll send you a PM with a cool trick :)
     
    jeff33702, Mar 25, 2008
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  3. MadeiraG

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    send me one too
    im about to order and have had no luck negotiating at all

    cheers
     
    MadeiraG, Mar 25, 2008
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  4. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Why dont you just post the 'cool trick' and help others?

    As to the OP, if you search my posts you will see I had a very popular Dell guide that was used for quite awhile and I can honestly say saved people alot of money.

    Actually... here!!

    As for more recent trends, its alot tougher now as the sales team has moved to India for both online and telephone sales. Alot of the reponses seem to indicate they are very ard to get deals from.

    Good luck.
     
    Les, Mar 25, 2008
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  5. jeff33702

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    Les - simply, I thought it would give people a chance to actually USE it as opposed to Dell going out of their way to squash it.

    Along these lines - IME, if you do the online sales chat from your shopping cart, you always get an english speaking rep in Texas. Les, as you mentioned, it IS easier to get a little love from the reps in Texas as opposed to overseas.

    Jeff
     
    jeff33702, Mar 25, 2008
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  6. rstrauss33

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    Please pm as well. I'm also looking to buy. Thanks.
     
    rstrauss33, Mar 25, 2008
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  7. See-Fu

    See-Fu Notebook Guru

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    please pm me as well. I'm in the process of picking up a vostro 1700
     
    See-Fu, Mar 25, 2008
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  8. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    I wouldn't mind that little "cool trick" of your's via PM as well! :p (just for kicks). :)
     
    Prasad, Mar 25, 2008
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  9. Les

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    Tx Jeff.....and your dead on correct....
     
    Les, Mar 25, 2008
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  10. shol

    shol Notebook Consultant

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    Hey there Jeff, can you send me the PM trick too :)

    Thanks ;)
     
    shol, Mar 25, 2008
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  11. Semi75

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    I'm interested ;) Pm
     
    Semi75, Mar 25, 2008
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  12. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    PM sent, I am curious about this trick as well.
     
    atbnet, Mar 25, 2008
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  13. spexc31

    spexc31 Notebook Evangelist

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    im interested as well. could u please PM me as well?
     
    spexc31, Mar 25, 2008
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  14. chucko83

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    me too!! thank you
     
    chucko83, Mar 25, 2008
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  15. mystery905

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    Can you please PM me with this trick as well?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    mystery905, Mar 25, 2008
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  16. oLdScHooL

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    I'm getting ready to buy 3 Dell laptops for my family and could use any
    help on negotiating a better deal.
    Please PM me as well, Thanks in advance!!!
     
    oLdScHooL, Mar 25, 2008
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  17. timetobi

    timetobi Newbie

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    hi. can you please send to me also. going to return and reorder. thx
     
    timetobi, Mar 25, 2008
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  18. robgoesfish

    robgoesfish Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi could you please send it to me also

    thanks
     
    robgoesfish, Mar 25, 2008
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  19. Green Arrow

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    Hi, could you PM me with the details? Thanks!
     
    Green Arrow, Mar 25, 2008
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  20. Moa

    Moa Notebook Guru

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    Can I get the PM as well? Thanks in advance :)
     
    Moa, Mar 25, 2008
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  21. Tajam

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    Hello Jeff, I was wondering if you could also pm me the trick. I've had my eye on this laptop ever since that great deal back in Jan. I cant believe the price is around $400 more still.
     
    Tajam, Mar 25, 2008
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  22. hcp

    hcp Notebook Consultant

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    Could you, please, PM me with this trick as well?

    Thanks in advanced!
     
    hcp, Mar 25, 2008
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  23. kermit1979

    kermit1979 Notebook Evangelist

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    rofl, looks like Jeff has his work cut out for him.
     
    kermit1979, Mar 25, 2008
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  24. prism123

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    I'd also like a pm
     
    prism123, Mar 25, 2008
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  25. CDanyo

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    May you PM me also? I'm about to order a XPS 1530, so $600 off plus more would be a huge plus :D
     
    CDanyo, Mar 25, 2008
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  26. lled

    lled Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would also like a PM about this 'cool trick'
    Thanks
     
    lled, Mar 25, 2008
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  27. booji

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    Haha...Jeff you should just send a mass PM to all NBR members (if this is possible). :D. That being said, if you could PM me as well, I would appreciate it.
     
    booji, Mar 25, 2008
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  28. MattB85

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    I'd also appreciate learning this "trick". That being said, here's the method I used when buying my last notebook (Compaq Evo N620c).

    I configured an IBM T41, Dell D600, and Compaq Evo N620c with similar specs (and similar prices), then called up the manufacturers and played them off one another to get the best price. Just like buying a car.
     
    MattB85, Mar 25, 2008
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  29. essoee

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    I'd appreciate a PM as well.
     
    essoee, Mar 25, 2008
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  30. jeff33702

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    I covered the first bunch of people asking for the info. It's not earth shattering, but saved me about $175. Im going to send some more PMs - but would some of you please PM others who ask as well? Les was right, maybe I should just post it :)
     
    jeff33702, Mar 26, 2008
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  31. SuperCM

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    I could use a PM as well, please and thanks.
     
    SuperCM, Mar 26, 2008
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  32. milellie111

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    Can someone please PM me the trick? Jeff hasn't gotten to me yet.

    Thanks!
     
    milellie111, Mar 26, 2008
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  33. Mr_Maz

    Mr_Maz Notebook Guru

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    can someone include me in the PM'ing

    thanks
     
    Mr_Maz, Mar 26, 2008
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  34. shol

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    me too PM pls :) thanks so muc
     
    shol, Mar 26, 2008
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  35. lled

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    Someone PM me too
    Thanks
     
    lled, Mar 26, 2008
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  36. silvergator

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    I will agree -- will someone please PM me about this topic. I am buying any hour now!!!!!
     
    silvergator, Mar 26, 2008
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  37. Evan42

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    dude posted a HUGE hint on page one....

    use chat and you get an English speaking rep in Texas with more authority/willingness to negotiate.
     
    Evan42, Mar 26, 2008
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  38. Yack

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    Please pm as well. I'm also looking to buy. Thanks.
     
    Yack, Mar 26, 2008
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  39. Rockchok

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    Could someone hook me up as well with a PM?
     
    Rockchok, Mar 26, 2008
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  40. anonymous52090

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    Anyone want to PM the secret to me? Thanks
     
    anonymous52090, Mar 26, 2008
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  41. GaMeRxD

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    i doubt i can "negotiate in canadian but ..I WANT PM PLEASE! :)

    TY IN ADVANCE
     
    GaMeRxD, Mar 26, 2008
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  42. pinwanger

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    can I get a pm too plz :)
     
    pinwanger, Mar 26, 2008
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  43. Blitzy

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    Could you PM me too, please?
     
    Blitzy, Mar 26, 2008
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  44. BrokenStr8

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    Can I get in on this PM action too?From anyone. Please and Thank You

    Although my dell just came...I'm looking to return it.
     
    BrokenStr8, Mar 26, 2008
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  45. dvdivx

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    Please PM me as well. Thanks. Does it work for Small Business?

    In Canada it would be "I would like to negotiate, eh".
     
    dvdivx, Mar 26, 2008
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    I've returned my XPS1530 with grainy screen and am looking to get another one ordered. Can you please PM me as well?

    Thanks!
     
    Angry John, Mar 26, 2008
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  47. jeff33702

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    Ok, I just don't have time to PM people all day long :) I'll post it here for your review.

    It's not that "tricky" really - just how Dell works.

    Basically, this works on Dell systems that are already offering an instant discount (not coupon). Usually, you can NOT apply coupons on TOP of the online discount - for example, the loaded m1530 currently has a $599 disount. If dell had a coupon out right now (they might??), you could not stack the coupon with the $599 disount.

    Here's the "trick". During a time where recent coupons have expired and there are no current coupons available (maybe even if they are, as I've never had a dell rep offer me a coupon code on the phone) - you can initiate a chat from your CART window on the Dell US site and get an English-speaking Dell rep from Texas. Simply explain to him that you are trying to use a coupon code but you think that it's expired. He might not give you the full value of the coupon but they gave me $150 and an almost-free gaming mouse...BUT HERE's THE CATCH - they allowed me to apply this to the system that had the $599 online discount, where normally, this does not happen.

    I had previously ordered a slightly lower-spec'd machine to save some money, but after doing this - I got the same machine, larger hard drive, 3-year warranty (vs. the 1 year I had selected before) and it was $25 less than my original order.

    Good luck guys.
     
    jeff33702, Mar 26, 2008
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  48. pinwanger

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    can it also stack with student discount?
     
    pinwanger, Mar 27, 2008
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  49. LiTh07

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    i guess ill join the band wagon... since ill be ordering a 1530 soon. PM ME AS WELL!! =P

    edit: nvm... but thanks
     
    LiTh07, Mar 27, 2008
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  50. LiTh07

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    Also, are there any current coupons for the 1530?
     
    LiTh07, Mar 27, 2008
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