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    Discount Coupons

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by brianluce, Feb 15, 2007.

  1. brianluce

    brianluce Notebook Consultant

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    The discount coupons are set to expire today. Do they normally replace the with a new batch or are there often lulls between offerings?

    Don't know if I should order before the coupons expire...
     
  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Depends on the discount. If they are good, like 20% off then go for it. However the longer you wait better it will get, but then again there is no end to the waiting game ;) .
     
  3. mtor

    mtor Notebook Deity

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    LOL sometimes the prices go up also.
     
  4. Doozie35

    Doozie35 Notebook Consultant

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    The 20% coupons have been available for the last three months or so, before that they were switching from 15% to up to 25% for a month or so. I would assume they probably will renew them, but you never know
     
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    Don't let the expiration dates fool you. The reason they set the dates is to impulse you into buying. It's actually a rather effective tactic since it stimulates almost all of the impulsive tendencies we tend to have. Fear of loss, sense of urgency, and to a lesser degree, the jones effect (Jone effect is wanting what others have) and greed.

    If you had the code for a sale that was 2 or 3 months old, the sales agent would be able to set you up with the notebook. There is absolutely nothing to worry about. Just make sure to record the sales code and chill for a week to see what the next deal will be.