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    Dells from Ebay

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by halperin, May 12, 2006.

  1. halperin

    halperin Notebook Consultant

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    halperin, May 12, 2006
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    There are business that buy Dell's in bulk with deals like the coupons and re-sell for profit. Me, personally, I wouldn't buy something like that off e-bay...but that is just me. I can't open link cause I am at work, but that is just my take. :)
     
    USAFdude02, May 12, 2006
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  3. halperin

    halperin Notebook Consultant

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    heh yeah. but if they are sealed in box, what could be the problem?
     
    halperin, May 12, 2006
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I have heard some scams, but if it is legit I would do it. I would be cautious and trade some e-mails with them first :p

    There are some nice deals on there. :p
     
    USAFdude02, May 12, 2006
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    DSMav8r Notebook Guru

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    Generally speaking, they are legit (just make sure their feedback is good). I have sold some laptops on eBay that I purchased with 40% coupons and made quite a nice profit.
     
    DSMav8r, May 12, 2006
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    leeb2716 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got mine from ebay.

    Inspiron 6000
    2 ghz processor
    2 gb ram
    ATI x300
    100 gig harddrive (5400)
    15.4 WUXGA screen
    dvd burner
    bluetooth

    Outside of the 7200 rpm hardrive, those are basically maxed out specs if done on Dell.com. There was no way I was getting the Dell price anywhere near the price I got on ebay.

    Basically, look around ebay and keep comparing to the Dell deals.
     
    leeb2716, May 12, 2006
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  7. lancorp

    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    Check the Dell Outlet for deals too. I've gotten tremendous deals there, and you get the same warranty as new units! Everything from the outlet (except the Scratch&Dents) are like new.
     
    lancorp, May 13, 2006
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    rickt Notebook Consultant

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    They might be legit, but they offer a no return policy. So if your computer sucks, that's that.

    And also, try configuring the same one yourself on Dell's site. It often comes up cheaper buying directly from Dell(or at least that's how I've seen it)
     
    rickt, May 13, 2006
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    gosman Notebook Consultant

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    Look at the specs closely. There always seems to be a cheap component in there that makes it cheaper and less desireable.
     
    gosman, May 13, 2006
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  10. lxlaw

    lxlaw Newbie

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    Well i did alot of research and wound up buying mine off ebay. I called to transfer the warranty. The man said it was a brand new unit sent out on 5-4-06 and i got it to my house on 5-18. I paid $850 to my door. I live in texas, so i would have also had to have paid sales tax. I am eligible for the extended warranties and everything. I am really happy with my ebay purchase. I got it from the cheapstore on ebay. Excellent feedback and over 300 transactions. I felt really good about it. By the way, love my dell so far. I got the truelife screen and wouldnt want another computer with out it.
     
    lxlaw, May 22, 2006
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