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    When to buy?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Super Bee, Oct 2, 2012.

  1. Super Bee

    Super Bee Notebook Consultant

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    At what time of the year is best to purchase a laptop; regarding incentives and deals?
     
    Super Bee, Oct 2, 2012
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  3. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Right before school starts, or shortly after! :thumbsup:
     
    J.Dre, Oct 3, 2012
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    Does laptop price drops during holidays?
     
    ericcea, Oct 5, 2012
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    Does laptop price drops during holidays?

    Mod note: copied to bump user to 5 posts
     
    ericcea, Oct 5, 2012
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    I was wondering if you could get some good deals on black Friday/cyber Monday?
     
    dummy27, Oct 7, 2012
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    You can certainly get some deals on lower-end or mid-end laptops on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, and retailers tend to hold a lot of sales during major buying periods (back-to-school, for example).

    However, imo the time of year is irrelevant outside of when the hardware is inside the laptop. I would call up an OEM and haggle over the price until I'm satisfied, just like if you were haggling over the price of a car or house. http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware/456885-aw-dell-ordering-advice-how-save.html
     
    Jarhead, Oct 8, 2012
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