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    M17x-R2 with EPP (10%) and DPA (3%)?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by vradev, Feb 1, 2010.

  1. vradev

    vradev Notebook Consultant

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    Can you still add the 3% if you use the DPA on the Dell EPP (US) website? I tried to apply it for M17x-R2 but could not find the 3% DPA discount link. However it still wokrs on the home site. Is there some hidden link or something or they removed it?
    Thanks
     
    vradev, Feb 1, 2010
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  2. ZenithNoesis

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    just order it over the phone. save your cart so they can pull it up by your email and have your exact configuration,
     
    ZenithNoesis, Feb 1, 2010
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  3. vradev

    vradev Notebook Consultant

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    So if I call them they will apply the 3% in addition to the 10% epp?
    Thanks
     
    vradev, Feb 1, 2010
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  4. ZenithNoesis

    ZenithNoesis Notebook Evangelist

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    if you use your DPA, they should. Also, on top of that 13%, you say something like, "since I'm willing to make this purchase right now, but am a little tight on cash, is there any way you guys can quote me one time discount?" (it should be anywhere between 100 and 200 dollars, that's what I usually get. They don't want you to hang up and not purchase anything, so they're willing to take a hit, usually.
     
    ZenithNoesis, Feb 2, 2010
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  5. lewdvig

    lewdvig Notebook Virtuoso

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    Great advice.
     
    lewdvig, Feb 2, 2010
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  6. weddingvideos4u

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    Just managed to get 16% off an Alienware Area51 ALX through EPP in Uk, work out the prices and state that you have a budget you cant go over and see what they can do.

    i listed all the problems and faulty systems that i have had and that all my collegues say buy a MAC, i work in video production and do alot of edditing!
     
    weddingvideos4u, Feb 2, 2010
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  7. kcuk

    kcuk Notebook Evangelist

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    sorry what is epp?
     
    kcuk, Feb 2, 2010
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  8. weddingvideos4u

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    Employee Purchase Programe.

    A lot of big corporate companies have a deal with Dell for their employees to buy computers at a discount

    in Uk its 3% 5% and 10% for over £1200
     
    weddingvideos4u, Feb 2, 2010
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  9. kcuk

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    ahhh ok thanks
     
    kcuk, Feb 2, 2010
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