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    [UK] When is the best time to buy?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by A.xolotl, Jun 24, 2016.

  1. A.xolotl

    A.xolotl Newbie

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    I'm looking to get a XPS for university but I don't need it until October. I was wondering when would be the best time to buy (in the UK). I was thinking about waiting until late August but now I'm not that sure.

    There's the 7% sale at the moment. But, apparently, this happens every few months. Is that right? Also, does Dell do a Back-to-School sale (apart from the student discount)?

    Thanks in advance for the help!
     
    A.xolotl, Jun 24, 2016
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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    There are two rules I follow when asked when is the best time to buy computer hardware:

    1) It is always better to wait, if you can. Generally, computer hardware gets better / faster / cheaper if you wait.

    2). When you can't afford to wait anymore, that's when you buy.

    That's it.

    If you want / need a laptop today, then buy today. If you don't need a laptop today, then don't buy today. Prices are not going to fluctuate so dramatically over the next few months as to make a difference.




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    GoNz0 Notebook Virtuoso

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  4. A.xolotl

    A.xolotl Newbie

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    In that case, I'll probably wait until August. Out of interest, are the 7% sales common? I haven't seen it before but I've only been watching for the last month.

    Thank you for the link. I've emailed Dell support to join the VIP club. But, it seems like it's normally through an employer. If that's the case, I don't think I'll be able to join (I'm only a student and I haven't joined university yet). But, it's worth a shot.

    By the way, is the 7% sale repeated throughout the year? If it were you, when would you buy? I got the sense that XPS prices stayed pretty much constant. But, you have a lot more experience with this than me. Thanks again!
     
    A.xolotl, Jun 25, 2016
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  5. NIre2000

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    Voucher code: 8zfnaxtjw

    Gives 10% off at Microsoft store until 30th June. Waiting for mine to be delivered today!
     
    NIre2000, Jun 28, 2016
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