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    Dell Preferred Account questions

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Nintendogs, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. Nintendogs

    Nintendogs Notebook Geek

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    I was just about to buy an XPS M1530 today, and then I found out that you can get a 12-month-no-intrest-for-XPS-systems deal (it ends in a few hours) with a Dell Preferred Account. I also heard that you can get a 3% discount off of any dell product with a DPA. What I'm asking is if it is a good idea to get a DPA before I buy this laptop, and if it costs anything and how to create this account.
     
    Nintendogs, Nov 25, 2008
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  2. Pralix

    Pralix Notebook Consultant

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    it is worth it if you can pay it off when your no interest period ends. When you check out, the Dell site will give you the option of applying for a DPA card. It doesn't cost you anything.
     
    Pralix, Nov 26, 2008
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    You can do it either way...get approved before or when purchasing..the 3% will appear if you apply when checking out, also.... :D

    Also regarding the XPS 12 Months Interest Free w/DPA, and when it expires. It will usually appear again w/in the next day as another offer ;) :)

    I don't think it will ever really go away :rolleyes: :D

    There is no cost involved... :D The only cost you will incur is a *heavy interest penalization* if not paid off w/in the 12 months of purchase! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 26, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Keep in mind you get 5% off if you use your discover card. Its better than the dpa deal if you intend on paying it off with in that month.
     
    nizzy1115, Nov 26, 2008
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  5. cktb2793

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    how does discover get you 5% off?
     
    cktb2793, Nov 27, 2008
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  6. nizzy1115

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    nizzy1115, Nov 28, 2008
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  7. kanehi

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    You have to read the fine print. I believe that if you missed payments you'll lose that 12 month no interest deal.
     
    kanehi, Nov 28, 2008
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    No cost for the account and it is a great deal to get a year interest free. However don't go past that year with a balance or you will not be happy.
     
    atbnet, Nov 29, 2008
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  9. kanehi

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    Once I had a CircuitCity card with no interest for one year. I was late paying the last month and guess what... they charged me interest not on the remaining balance but for the whole purchase price! I dropped that card like hot potato afterwards!
     
    kanehi, Dec 1, 2008
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