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    Warranty extension haggle

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by flingin, Aug 31, 2011.

  1. flingin

    flingin M17x R2 Mafia

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    Hello maniacs !
    I would like to know if i can haggle with warranty extension,

    eg.
    get extra 1-3 months, % discount, extra alienware stickers/posters etc.

    i have 2 days left :)

    CHEERS EVERYBODY :D
     
    flingin, Aug 31, 2011
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  2. idlehand

    idlehand Notebook Consultant

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    I was able to get a 3 year NBD onsite extension on my M11xR2 for $329 and a $75 Gift Card last month so like everything it depends on who you talk too and how much they want to deal.

    Good Luck
     
    idlehand, Aug 31, 2011
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  3. flingin

    flingin M17x R2 Mafia

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    i'm UK resident, but 329$ - lol it's cheap, here it cost 299gbp so it's about 480$.

    What should i say ? i'm poor ? it is too expensive, i have a family ?

    One think i'm sure of is what an agent will think about me..... SOUR ! :D
     
    flingin, Aug 31, 2011
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  4. idlehand

    idlehand Notebook Consultant

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    You have to approach the conversation like any other negotiation. First you need to figure out what is your price you are willing to pay. Second start way under that and hope you meet in the middle somewhere. Be persistent about how you can only really afford X or say you really feel the price you are offering is not worth it. Keep at it and if the person you talk to doesn't deal, try another rep.

    Good Luck :)
     
    idlehand, Aug 31, 2011
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  5. GandalfTW

    GandalfTW Notebook Geek

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    I was told by a Dell rep that warranty extentions must happen 30 days prior to warranty expiration. Might be BS but it might be a way they make sure they are not getting ripped off.

    If you made purchase with a credit card your coverage might be autmatically extended by CC by one more year. If somethign breaks they will give you $$ and take your laptop. Check with CC for terms.
     
    GandalfTW, Aug 31, 2011
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