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    Dell Canada EPP

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Aremith, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. Aremith

    Aremith Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I'm in Canada. I read in a thread that they don't actually check for EPP Validity. Is this true, or is it bogus?
     
  2. kermit1979

    kermit1979 Notebook Evangelist

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    No idea,

    I used an old one from work (2004 EPP code) and it worked fine on multiple orders I've made.

    edit: Really, it's not that big of a deal and I can see them just ignoring it all together. If you speak with a salesman to make the order I've head of people getting 15-20% off just through haggling. They have the room on most product, and the more expensive the item the more room they have to play with.

    It's just like buying a car, only a fool pays sticker price. I just use this code so I don't need to haggle. It's a decent discount with no questions asked.

    p.s. I'm in canada too.
     
  3. Aremith

    Aremith Notebook Enthusiast

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    In the Canadian sit, for example, they don't even ask for a code.

    Edit that: They ask for it at checkout instead.
     
  4. kermit1979

    kermit1979 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup, I put in my old EPP code at checkout. I'm almost positive my EPP has exprired for 4 years now and they still accepted it.

    Doesn't hurt to try, if they reject it you can always make the order over the phone and get a similar discout my haggling with the salesman.

    What are you thinking of purchasing?
     
  5. buda

    buda Notebook Guru

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    Get any EPP code you can, no matter what it is (american or not), take it to a Dell Kiosk in Canada (while they last), they'll give you the same 12% off (Desktops and laptops over a certain price), no questions asked. They don't even go though the epp site.

    I've done it 5 times already. YMMV (Remember that Dell trolls these boards, so if you can't back up the epp number YSOOL).

    Have fun :)

    Buda
     
  6. darksiege

    darksiege Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone know if there is student discount on notebooks? If so, how do I get a code or something for it?
     
  7. kermit1979

    kermit1979 Notebook Evangelist

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    I've heard of it, maybe try running a search or calling a salesman. 1-800-WWW-DELL
     
  8. Fuzzy

    Fuzzy Notebook Evangelist

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    For the USA, see this site:
    http://www.delluniversity.com/