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    Dell credit cards?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mark4germantank, May 31, 2012.

  1. Mark4germantank

    Mark4germantank Notebook Consultant

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    So is it better to get it when ordering with sales rep or get it now and use it when I order???
    Basically want to know how do I get best discount?
     
  2. Salticid

    Salticid Notebook Consultant

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    I flatly refused to get the card for the discount, and still got the discount anyway. I told them they would be getting my money regardless and not a penny more as I would be paying the balance immediately, and it was ridiculous to offer me a discount just to try to help me further my own debt. Particularly in the current economic environment, partly fueled by credit card over-spending.

    I told them it was unethical and said unless I got the discount without that card, they could kiss my order goodbye - his mistake for having mentioned it at all. I was about to hang up when he gave me the discount without the card.

    Not saying I honestly believe such offers are really unethical or not, it's business and capitalism and regardless of how I feel they're free to do it until there's a law against such offers.

    What I am saying is that you can get the discount without getting the card if you play it right, and that's honestly the best way in my book. :D
     
  3. Mark4germantank

    Mark4germantank Notebook Consultant

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    well im looking at the 0% interest and getting the m18x r2 and turning around and using the 5% back to buy the m17x r4. I plan to pay if off regardless so just wanted to know if its worth getting card now or when placing order.
     
  4. gamerish

    gamerish Notebook Evangelist

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    I would do it when placing the order. I think you get 3% off for signing up.