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    Buy.com gets rid of selection

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by DanG, May 18, 2006.

  1. DanG

    DanG Notebook Consultant

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    I could be wrong but it appears that buy.com has taken away most of its thinkpad models. Theres a total of 12 systems listed.
     
    DanG, May 18, 2006
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    ycd.tsai Notebook Consultant

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    They're re-inventory-ing =)
     
    ycd.tsai, May 18, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There are cheaper places than Buy.com.
     
    ZaZ, May 18, 2006
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  4. DanG

    DanG Notebook Consultant

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    I actually have a question for you zaz. IS the IBM warranty still maintained even though you arent buying directly from IBM?


    I just like buy.com because its a very reputable store
     
    DanG, May 18, 2006
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    If you go through Buy.com you don't get the same 30-day no questions asked return policy that the IBM (Lenovo.com) direct order gives you.
     
    Andrew Baxter, May 18, 2006
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  6. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes I agree the 30 day return policy is very nice indeed, but the prices on Lenovo's site are 10-15% higher. Plus you'll have to pay tax on there. I guess it depends on how committed you are. If you know it is what you want and can live with a stuck pixel or two, the internet will offer the best price.
     
    ZaZ, May 18, 2006
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  7. Twill

    Twill Notebook Guru

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    So what IS the cheapest place to but a thinkpad (including the EPP lenovo store)
     
    Twill, May 19, 2006
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  8. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Usually being related to or knowing someone who works there is usually the cheapest.
     
    ZaZ, May 19, 2006
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  9. strikeback03

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    the warranty is maintained. the return policy is not.
     
    strikeback03, May 19, 2006
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  10. Karl Gruber

    Karl Gruber Notebook Consultant

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    I bought my T43 from Buy.com

    I rarely return anything. I also don't feel entitled to things. I research what I need and buy whatever fits my needs. With proper research why would anybody need to return a product unless it's defective?
     
    Karl Gruber, May 21, 2006
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