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    Buying a Dell on Ebay...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by popnpoper, Aug 20, 2006.

  1. popnpoper

    popnpoper Notebook Geek

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    Hi all,

    I am planning on buying a Dell E1705 and was wondering if buying them on Ebay is too good to be true, or a great deal. If I buy there, I would be looking for one that is sealed in its original box. Also, is there anything I should look for that would tell me that this item may be "too good to be true"?

    Thanks
     
    popnpoper, Aug 20, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I would suggest paying with a credit card through paypal. It will offer more recourse should a problem arise. Might want to check the Dell outlet store as well.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 20, 2006
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  3. s4iscool

    s4iscool Notebook Deity

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    lota legit deals on ebay, make sure they state that they will transfer the warranty into your name.

    also like the other guy said, pay through paypal with your credit card, that is the only way youwill be protected 100%, even if paypal screws you.
     
    s4iscool, Aug 20, 2006
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  4. kevcher1212

    kevcher1212 Notebook Enthusiast

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    First : check about Seller Status ( Feedback, Address,... )
    Second : ask about warranty of Dell ( also Personal warranty )
    Third : check for Service Tag number if their laptop already being used ( then ask Dell about warranty transfer include their Service Tag they give you )
    Fourth : Ask them how old is it and where is it come from ( buy from Dell Website, on Ebay or other trade Site, they can get it from Supplier if they work for them at very good price )
    Fifth : Before make payment ask them for full refund if you are not happy with their stock ( Payment must be make via Paypal or Face to Face ).
     
    kevcher1212, Aug 20, 2006
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  5. ProfessorChaos

    ProfessorChaos Notebook Consultant

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    be careful....there are a few stolen notebooks on ebay that manufacturers wont honour the warranty.
     
    ProfessorChaos, Aug 20, 2006
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  6. ramich

    ramich Notebook Guru

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    i suggest looking for dell coupons on ebay, not the ones that are available for free - but something like 35-40% off and see how much those are. if you decide to buy directly from dell you might wanna use fatwallet.com - that way you might offset coupon purchase.
     
    ramich, Aug 20, 2006
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  7. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    I bought my E1705 on Ebay and everything turned out fine.. except for the fact that it took the seller one month to ship the laptop :mad:. Make sure that he is a power seller or has high positive feedback. I personally hated my seller, shipping delays and such but he blamed it on UPS, BULL****!
     
    ScifiMike12, Aug 20, 2006
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  8. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    make sure you check the sellers feedback. Personaly I would never buy a pc from ebay
     
    gridtalker, Aug 21, 2006
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