AAFES R3 base config $1,124.25

Why dont you trust aafes? (Besides the un-dependability of the aafes rep who won't respond to emails, even though he tells you to email him. He only actually does stuff when you call him up and request it).

 

I've had a couple of 'glitches' with AAFES, but overall they aren't that bad. The thing to remember is to watch out for the quality sales.

 

just curious can u track on dell website for order thru aafes?
after i purchase it they gave me an order number, how do u use it?

 

Yup you can. When you log onto your aafes account, up at the top right, there's "Order Tracking" (next to the log off button). There, you'll see your purchase #. Click on it, and it takes you to your order. You can "view receipt" and "track this order" (or something liek that). It'll take you immediately to the dell order status page, and show you your status! Then you can write down that order number, and in the future just go to the dell order status page and punch it in along with your zip code.

 

Wow, that price is enticing. If only they offered the GTX485M. Still, the 460 is a really good card too.

 

Wat price is it now? What percentage off?

 

i just ordered and my status is _in process in aafes website, how long does process take?

and i dont see any tab that will take me to dell website

 

2 days tops. YOu'll be billed in a day or two for sure lolz. Then a day or two after that, you can track it through dell. It'll say order processing or something.

 

My total config tops out at $2148. Keep in mind that's with the HD6970 and the 2820 processor.

 

thanks dookie

 

Man, that's expensive sounding.

No prob, bob. HOpe everything turns out well. For the most part, ordering through aafes is really convenient.

 

Hello Sir or Mam,

It takes about 24-48 hours. Once you make the order requisition through the online exchange catalog, aafes will then forward the order to Dell. Once Dell gets and confirms the order, aafes will notify you through their order status section with the external links to track the unit at the Dell site. Good day.

 

I noticed this, and I did go with the custom nameplate as well. Unfortunately this does not show on the dell tracking page, sigh.

 

now only 17% off. Starting price 1249.

 

Hi everyone,
We have a family friend who worked in the Army for 2 years. I want to buy this beast but, can someone tell me the steps to follow. Is it possible to buy from the AAFES website with my bro's Credit card.
Thanks
PS: I'm in the UK and my Brother will mail it to me.

 

Well first you have to be in the military or at least been retired. When you get out of the military part of out processing is closing your star card account. Now if your family friend is in the military still then he needs to have an aafes account. With that info you would log into aafes.com. Then go to the computers tab and select speciality stores, then select Dell and alienware. Then you select and customize the laptop you want. It will then bill aafes for you to purchase it with the star card.

Now with that said, you using some elses credit card is illegal. You using aafes to order something is illegal. The military person that buys the item and gives it to you is illegal.

 

Thanks for your reply. But, I want to clear some things here.
I am not using someone else's card, it is my bro's and he will use it himself anyway. I saw someone on this thread suggesting that one can buy the laptop using family friend's AAFES discount.

 

Hi dookie, please help me about this procedure.
Thanks

 

I didn't read the entire thread, but in case this wasn't answered, you are NOT allowed to do this, and can get into trouble (lose privileges, or even court-marshalled) if found out. You can however purchase it as a gift for someone else.

 

I got the Blu-Ray, 8GB RAM, the Intel 6300 WiFi, and some other goodies that I'm too tired to mention- Was up really late due to the tsunami that hit here in HI...

*EDIT* Oh I did a comparison config off of the AW website and the same config came out to over $2500 w/out any coupons.

 

So yes. In a nutshell, unless you are family, it's technically fraud. If you're using someone else's cc, it's always fraud. If you're related to the person, aafes will let it slide only AFTER they call your brother to verify. The policy is that he/she is the only one who should be available to use the account. In my case, they let it slide because it was a gift. Of course, the best way is to call and check with aafes. Hope this helps.

**In case you're wondering:**
Yes, you can use whomever's cc once you gain access to aafes account. But like we all said, it's best if you're related to the person (immediate family is most understandable I assume). Dont go around getting non-family in trouble for something like this.

^^Ditto. Everyone rep this guy

 

Thanks for your response. But, I am not the one i.e. buying this laptop. My brother is buying it as a gift for me with his own credit card. I think the best thing to do is call and check with AAFES regarding the discount. If its not possible my bro will get his own EPP discount( He works for Nike).
Can someone give me the details of a good dell epp csr?

 

You lose AAFES discount when you get out of military unless you are retiring. So your brother who served for 2 years can not get AAFES discount.
Its on AAFES website mainpage if you log in to AAFES.

 

Thanks for the clarification. But, my brother didn't worked in the military, our family friend did. It makes no difference anyway, as he came out before retiring. So it is better to buy through EPP(as a Nike employee).

 

This is all very true. The most important thing to remember though is in my previous post. For the actual ordering process itself, just picture yourself ordering from amazon--yes, it's THAT easy.

 

U guys deserve it.

 

u support Lakers as well? nice to meet u btw

 

Yes. Big fan since the Nick the Quick days. Too bad I don't remember too much of those days, cuz I was too young.

Back on topic: Anyone who ordered from aafes receive theirs yet?

 

we have Black Mamba now anyway

 

No but Dell and FedEX did their part. Waiting for USPS now.
Order Date: 1/31/2011
Shipped Date: 3/7/2011
Delivered On: 3/9/2011
Carrier: FEDEX GROUND
USPS
Electronic Shipping Info Received, March 09, 2011
Shipment Accepted, March 10, 2011, 2:22 pm, VACAVILLE, CA
Processed through Sort Facility, March 10, 2011, 5:16 pm, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA

 

Wait. What does USPS have to do with anything? I thought FedEx is the deliverer to your house?

 

When did u order it?
I'm still deciding to keep r1 or get r3(or wait for m18x)

 

Order date was 3/7. EDD 3/30. Been in "In Production" forever. Makes me fear that it's gonna land in "limbo" again, just like my first order that was part of the Intel fiasco...

 

AAFES would not ship it to Okinawa so i had to use ShipIT APO. They get it from FedEx and then ship it via USPS.

 

Oh yeah, forgot you were overseas. Btw, how's everything where you are? Any signs of the quake/tsunami?

Hope you're well.

 

All ok here TY!

 

Hows shipit APO? I'm using APOBOX. Feels like they are charging more than regular shipping fee.

 

Been using them for 4 years w/o any problems. For the R3 it was $100 but i insuranced it for $3500 and used express mail.

 

Not bad for big box and express. I'll transfer to shipit APO. Thank you.

 

Even if you didn't retire the amount of time you serve active, also translates into a mandatory reserve period. So even if you only served 2 years, you are still technically military reserve for 2 more years after your ETS date. So you would still probably be in the system for 4 years.

 

This is my exact same status at the moment.. I have no idea when it will be done with the "build" stage.. :facepalm:

 

Dang, you too? When was your EDD?

 

EDD is 3/30 on the Dell site but 3/29 on the phone.. My wait is gonna be longer than yours because I have to get it shipped via Shipit APO after Fedex delivers it there then it should be on it's way to Guam after that.. This sucks! Haha..

 

But we basically have same EDD. 3/29 on phone too. Hopefully it arrives before then, since I've been also stuck with a headache for the last month :/

 

Damn, the discount is back to 10% (shows before and after config screen).

 

Yup. And I canceled my order because it went to something like 25%. By the time I got my money back it was back down to 10%. The R3 was for my wife, so now she's getting a Malibal Lotus (P150HM) instead.

 

I guess 30% off that we got is worth waiting till the 30th for...it's kinda disappointing that it's still not here yet though.

 

It was well worth it! The screen in 120h is so sharp and clear your not going to belive it. Man is it fast too.

 

Is there supposed to be a 30% off deal on the 30th of March?

 

No, I think he means he got 30% off he's willing to wait until the est delivery date of the 30th