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    Paying For m17 ???

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ArmageddonAsh, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    i was wondering how would i pay for my m17
    do they they accept paypal? or Debit Card?

    i have never bought anything from Alienware before what will happen?
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 8, 2009
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  2. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Cash only....you need to meet them behind by the dumpster of their office building. Ask for Pauly.
     
    Mandrake, Mar 8, 2009
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    I lol'd. He said an M17 though, not an 8 ball of coke.
    They accept credit cards, anywhere that accepts credit usually takes debit.
    I'm not sure about paypal, I doubt it very much... though you can get a paypal debit card which functions as a regular debit card and takes money from your PP account. I have one myself.
     
    Hep!, Mar 8, 2009
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    DHC, Mar 8, 2009
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  5. Mandrake

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    All kidding aside it's best practice not to use your debit card when buying things online. Use a credit card if you have one.
     
    Mandrake, Mar 8, 2009
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  6. Hep!

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    Wait... why? Just curious. If the data is stolen, gives access to your money I guess, right?
     
    Hep!, Mar 8, 2009
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    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    i dont have a credit card and will never get a credit card - ive seen what its done to people that struggle with dept now
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Mar 8, 2009
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    wire transfer then. will take a few days longer though.
     
    whizzo, Mar 8, 2009
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  9. Mandrake

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    Just the extra protection you get from credit cards. Credit card companies are held to stricter liability laws. I believe the max you can be liable for fraudulent charges is $50 with credit cards.
     
    Mandrake, Mar 8, 2009
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    If you buy online a lot a credit card is very valuable. Just show restraint. If you use your debit card it's worth it to ask your bank how much you are liable for. That number will usually grow after just a few days.
     
    Mandrake, Mar 8, 2009
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