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    how did YOU order your M17x??

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Squeeker the Cat, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. Squeeker the Cat

    Squeeker the Cat Notebook Consultant

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    is it better to order via phone? or just do it in the web page? im sure its easier on the web........but can you get better deals or anything if you do it on the phone?

    crap i wanted to do a poll, but cant now............LOL
     
    Squeeker the Cat, Apr 8, 2011
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  2. tduhon07

    tduhon07 Notebook Guru

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    ZOG Paradox Notebook Evangelist

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  4. avelle

    avelle Notebook Consultant

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    I paid near full price because I ordered it online before ever finding these forums. :rolleyes:
     
    avelle, Apr 8, 2011
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  5. tduhon07

    tduhon07 Notebook Guru

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    Don't feel bad, so did I.

    During the process of ordering online/upping my credit limit, I got offered $100 off of every unit that I cancelled.

    Though if they dont offer the discount, be prepared to "suddenly reconsider" lol
     
    tduhon07, Apr 8, 2011
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  6. BigBlondeViking

    BigBlondeViking Notebook Enthusiast

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    I configured online to get a base idea what I wanted...

    then called a sales rep and told them the price i need to get it under. Was able to get everything I wanted and save another $150 beyond the promo they just ran on Wednesday.
     
    BigBlondeViking, Apr 8, 2011
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  7. kunekaden

    kunekaden Notebook Deity

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    Naked
    10char!
     
    kunekaden, Apr 8, 2011
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  8. X3NIA

    X3NIA Notebook Evangelist

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    Phone

    Order - Get $100 off
    Ask when you're getting it next day - Free upgrade to NBD
    Threaten to return when you get it -$150 back

    :)
     
    X3NIA, Apr 8, 2011
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  9. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    Phone, I got 10% off, but still expensive (because I live in Europe)
     
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  10. Azureal

    Azureal Notebook Consultant

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    See, I wish I had the ability to haggle like that. I would have loved to save some money but I ordered online and there is no deal making there ... :(
     
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  11. avelle

    avelle Notebook Consultant

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    It's ok, we can overpay together!
     
    avelle, Apr 8, 2011
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  12. ZOG Paradox

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    I lol'd!

    Its okay guys, it happens to all of us at some point. :D
     
    ZOG Paradox, Apr 8, 2011
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  13. Azureal

    Azureal Notebook Consultant

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    It's true. We'll all be happy as clams when we finally get them, regardless of the price!
     
    Azureal, Apr 8, 2011
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    I ordered by phone of course, and over the course of 2 days, I finally settled on a sales rep that offered me a discount valued at $650 :D

    Ordering by phone definitely has its perks. Make sure to get a rep located in the States, as they will be more likely to give you a discount. And last advice... haggle, haggle, haggle! Read the thread that was posted earlier, it helps a crap ton.
     
    Juanderful, Apr 8, 2011
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