The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    M17 R3 Signature event deals

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Typecast, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

    Reputations:
    1,757
    Messages:
    1,322
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Typecast, Apr 6, 2011
    #1
  2. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

    Reputations:
    1,757
    Messages:
    1,322
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Did anyone notice that the 3D systems start at $2074 now?
     
    Typecast, Apr 6, 2011
    #2
  3. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    14,963
    Messages:
    5,671
    Likes Received:
    1,521
    Trophy Points:
    331
    It's a Dell habit (marketing strategy) to lower prices on one side and raise them on something else so they don't lose anything.
     
    katalin_2003, Apr 6, 2011
    #3
  4. noodles256

    noodles256 Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    52
    Messages:
    55
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I like to doublepost to. Edit button is your friend

    The deal for 3D was only for a limited time so yes, the deal for 3D is over which brings it to it's regular price of $2074
     
    noodles256, Apr 6, 2011
    #4
  5. Schlitz

    Schlitz Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    58
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I guess I should've waited 4 days before ordering mine. It would've been a little cheaper. I don't really care about the RAM, but maybe I could use it on another system or sell it off. I wonder if they'd adjust the price for us that just recently placed orders.
     
    Schlitz, Apr 6, 2011
    #5
  6. Panamaniac

    Panamaniac Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    50
    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    They will... even after the discounts I had on my order (ordered 4/1). I called yesterday saying a day after I ordered a $135 discount is offered to the same system. He started talked gibberish(Indian rep), but then later proceed to refund $100 dollars because of the discount offered.

    So yeah call!
     
    Panamaniac, Apr 6, 2011
    #6
  7. Panamaniac

    Panamaniac Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    50
    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Oh yeah the number i called is 1-800-247-4618 which is for changing or canceling orders.

    Hope it helps
     
    Panamaniac, Apr 6, 2011
    #7
  8. Schlitz

    Schlitz Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    58
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    The first Indian CSR guy I spoke to says that they can't issue me a credit. He suggests that I cancel and re-order again. I politely asked 3 times and he put me on hold (to supposedly consult with someone -- the old car salesman trick, I suppose) and said that he could not help me. Time to try again... I don't want to change the build of my system, I just want the monetary difference. Geesh...
     
    Schlitz, Apr 6, 2011
    #8
  9. ZOG Paradox

    ZOG Paradox Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    3
    Messages:
    311
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    31
    ZOG Paradox, Apr 6, 2011
    #9
  10. Schlitz

    Schlitz Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    58
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Strike 3. Dell doesn't have any sort of price guarantee other than, "Too bad, so sad". They won't do anything without canceling the order and resubmitting. Panamaniac, if you were able to work it without a cancel and resubmit, you must've talked some sweet Kama Sutra passages with your CSR. ;)
     
    Schlitz, Apr 6, 2011
    #10
  11. ZOG Paradox

    ZOG Paradox Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    3
    Messages:
    311
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I not only got initially $130 off + Free next day shipping + no tax.. but I called back and told them about some of your guy's orders with your prices and setups, they gave me an additional $200 off.

    Its all in how you present your self. Be nice, make a joke here and there..(it helps with your kid screaming in the background) and they will liven up.. they don't really "talk to their boss" they put you on hold, talk about your funny sounding accent, and try and bend you over.
     
    ZOG Paradox, Apr 6, 2011
    #11
  12. Schlitz

    Schlitz Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    58
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I'm 3rd tier support where I work, so I'm usually very courteous since I'm usually on the other end of things and all they want is a resolution ASAP. I'll have to try again later and see if I get a better batch of CSRs, haha.
     
    Schlitz, Apr 6, 2011
    #12
  13. ZOG Paradox

    ZOG Paradox Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    3
    Messages:
    311
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Where do you work? :F
     
    ZOG Paradox, Apr 6, 2011
    #13
  14. Schlitz

    Schlitz Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    58
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    My company sells automation systems primarily to hospitals for inventory control and medication/supply delivery. Luckily, I don't have to handle calls regarding finance. ;)
     
    Schlitz, Apr 6, 2011
    #14
  15. BigBlondeViking

    BigBlondeViking Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    2
    Messages:
    49
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I finally pulled the trigger (been waiting quietly)... got a sales rep to drop it down even further!
     
    BigBlondeViking, Apr 6, 2011
    #15