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    Is 30% about the best HP will do?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by DCGuy64, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. DCGuy64

    DCGuy64 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm fairly new to this site, so I'm curious about whether HP's current offering (30% off any customizable laptop $999 or more) is a good deal or not. Based on past experience with HP, particularly around the holidays, is this a good deal or no?
    FYI I've already ordered a dv5t from HP, but I was hoping to get a better price than just 30% off the "regular" price or send it back when it arrives, get a refund and try for something better later. However, I might just keep it if 30% is about the best they can offer. Any comments??
    Have they offered dramatically higher discounts in the past, esp. during slow periods? (aka after Christmas)

    Thanks!
    :D
     
    DCGuy64, Oct 12, 2008
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  2. jakesterwinson

    jakesterwinson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here is a list of past coupons that have come out, you may be able to pick out a pattern if there is one, but you can see the frequency of coupons that they throw out. So in actuality the prices with "discounts" are probably the real retail market value.

    http://www.dealigg.com/story-HP-Home-Coupon-Code-2

    this dates back to 5/31 of this year I believe
     
    jakesterwinson, Oct 12, 2008
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  3. DCGuy64

    DCGuy64 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks a bunch, dude.
    Seems like the 30% off notebooks and $400 off desktops is pretty standard. Not sure what the rules are on the stackable coupons; just tried to use the SV3204 (15%) along with the 30% but no go. Helpful to have that Best Deal page handy; thanks again.
     
    DCGuy64, Oct 12, 2008
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  4. Closure

    Closure Notebook Enthusiast

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    Awesome thank you :)
     
    Closure, Oct 19, 2008
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    Demise Notebook Enthusiast

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    great post many thanks
     
    Demise, Oct 20, 2008
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    Pyrii Notebook Enthusiast

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    Coupon also gives you free 2-3 day shipping.
     
    Pyrii, Oct 20, 2008
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    It depends on how much you are going to spend.
    IMO, besides the 30% off, two other good coupons HP periodically offers are the $200 stackable and $500 off ($1399 ?)
     
    rickwestland, Oct 20, 2008
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