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    Cheap e1705 should I bid?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ArmanSLR, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. ArmanSLR

    ArmanSLR Notebook Evangelist

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    ArmanSLR, Aug 3, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Hate when they overcharge for shipping
     
    ZaZ, Aug 3, 2006
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    at $1175 with 4 yrs warranty, It looks very good. Hope it stay at that price.
     
    vbrookie, Aug 3, 2006
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    True $99 is way expensive on my taste, but still it's a great deal.
     
    vbrookie, Aug 3, 2006
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  5. ArmanSLR

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    ya, I am pissed. I forgot I am going out of town next 3 days so I wont be able to contact him and I am not going to buy it. It seemed like an awesome deal, except for the 100 bucks on shipping. He has 3 more that end 2marrow same specs :(
     
    ArmanSLR, Aug 3, 2006
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  6. wearetheborg

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    No WUXGA tho.
     
    wearetheborg, Aug 3, 2006
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  7. Hiker

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    On Ebay you have to consider the total price. Only bid what you're willing to pay plus shipping. If you're going out of town you could always use a service such as www.auctionsniper.com Your 1st three "snipes" are free and they'll bid for you at the last possible moment as to not drive up the price with "nibble" bidding.

    Just be sure you're back in time to pay if you win. Also make sure to check the sellers feedback. Generally it's best not to bid with sellers with less than 98% feedback. Of course, higher is better.
     
    Hiker, Aug 3, 2006
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    shipping kills it
     
    bjdcdjsa, Aug 3, 2006
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    Willdog2, Aug 4, 2006
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