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    Alienware shipping charges...

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by big_greasy_taco, Apr 14, 2007.

  1. big_greasy_taco

    big_greasy_taco Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    I was in the process of ordering a new m5790, when I got to the shipping and handling fee. I put in my zip code and the price came up as $99.00. I then proceeded to calculate the actual shipping charges on Fedex.com, and it was $19.50! :eek: That is ridiculous...

    does anybody know of coupons or something?
     
    big_greasy_taco, Apr 14, 2007
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  2. shazzoz

    shazzoz Notebook Consultant

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    occasionally, Alienware offeres a free shipping option, but no way to know when that will be.
     
    shazzoz, Apr 14, 2007
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    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    Yeah like paying 70 bucks more on a $1,199+ machine really does make the difference :D
     
    cdnalsi, Apr 15, 2007
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  4. big_greasy_taco

    big_greasy_taco Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    well if you dont spend another $100 dollars on shipping, you can get another upgrade
     
    big_greasy_taco, Apr 15, 2007
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    shazzoz Notebook Consultant

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    reminds me of a story when I was just a kid. Wanted a ping pong table in the worst way. Dad took us to Sears to order the table (we didn't have much money, so this was a big deal). Once he found out the shipping charges, he refused to buy it - a matter of prinicple. We NEVER did get that darn table, but we've had many a good laugh over the years about the story.
     
    shazzoz, Apr 15, 2007
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