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    Highest public discount given by Alienware/Dell?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by JinKizuite, Jan 15, 2015.

  1. JinKizuite

    JinKizuite Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys, just wanted to ask what is the highest % discount that you have seen alienware put out? A 10% discount sale just ended and even then it was still more expensive than an comparable MSI or Asus in my country. If there is a possibly of seeing a 15% or higher deal on a 17 R2 I'd be all over it but is it wishful thinking?
     
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  2. Zero989

    Zero989 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think the highest ever is around 30%. They probably make next to nothing. I got away with a pricing error and saved $1500 on desktop. Saved $1120 on the Aw18.
     
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    I got more than 30% of my latest purchase plus a free vindicator backpack (wasnt part of a deal, it was all haggle). So yes if you get on the phone with the right guy there are some really good prices.
     
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  4. JinKizuite

    JinKizuite Notebook Consultant

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    Haggling doesn't seem to work in UK. Salesmen are breed not to have loose tongues. :| Just waiting then for like a 20% discount or VAT free purchase.
     
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  5. J.Dre

    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most of the good sales are regionally based in the States. From time to time we see 10%, 20%, and 30% off coupons available.
     
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    it also depends on what product you're buying.

    If you're buying the entry-level AW15, you probably won't get much of a deal, as they already aren't making that much money.

    On the other hand, if you're splurging in excess of $3k on their top-end model, they're far more likely to cut you a deal, throw in some stuff, etc.
     
    Ramzay, Jan 19, 2015
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