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    Dell Prefered Account Question.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Blitzkreig, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. Blitzkreig

    Blitzkreig Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I recently bought a XPS M1530, and i have yet to receive it. My question is about Dell Prefered Account(DPA), because i bought that laptop with the account. As people know, Dell had 12 month no interest offer, which i believe is still going on. My question is: Do I automatically qualify for that offer, or do i have to call dell people and discuss it with them?

    Also, the following was a good deal? Dell XPS M1530, White, 3GB ram, 8600M GT, Core 2 Duo T8300, Intel Wireless N, 9-Cell Battery, Standard Resolution (1280x1024), and the extra. I got it for $1270 including taxes, shipping and handling.
     
    Blitzkreig, Apr 2, 2008
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hi, when I purchased my 1530, I also used the Dell DPA w/12 months no interest. They told me when you are approved ~ and you purchase the 1530 on the DPA, you are automatically qualified for the 12 months no interest.

    Sure enough, when I received my first statement, the 12 months/no interest was on there. ;) (I have already paid off my 1530) ;)

    There should also be something on your order acknowledgement showing the 12 month/interest free. ;)

    If you don't see either of these, I would give Dell DPA a phone call. That way, you have it documented that you qualified, etc.

    Hoping this helps you ;) :)
     
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You have to qualify. I was helping a family order one a laptop before and they got denied for the dpa...must have had real bad credit or something. So just like a Kohls card or Best Buy card, you can be denied.
     
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  4. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    When it's offered and you apply to open an account with the no interest financing it should be automatic when approved. You can also check your order statement on-line.. it should mention the special deal.
     
    kanehi, Apr 2, 2008
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  5. IM_ALL_IN

    IM_ALL_IN Notebook Consultant

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    From Dells website:

    edit:After rereading that it sounds like you might just need the available credit to qualify for it. I know that you need very good credit to get the 6 month 0% that they offer on everything else, but the XPS sounds like it might be for everyone.
     
    IM_ALL_IN, Apr 2, 2008
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  6. Blitzkreig

    Blitzkreig Notebook Enthusiast

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    Err... i think i need to clarify that i already have a DPA. I was just wondering if they send you the promotional offer with the laptop or I have to call them to get it. But notknowing answered the question =) Thanks!
     
    Blitzkreig, Apr 2, 2008
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