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    Get even more money off of your new Dell

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mr.bobharris, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. mr.bobharris

    mr.bobharris Notebook Consultant

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    I just called Dell to setup a return and they kept trying to get me to keep it by offering me further discounts. They got all the way up to $150 before I told them to just issue the return so I could get off the phone.

    Seems like anyone could just call up, ask for a return, then "settle" for the discount. Just a thought.
     
    mr.bobharris, Nov 12, 2007
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  2. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Yeah, that happened to me with my M170. They ended up offering $500 off.

    It's funny you mentioned this because I tried to do it with my M1330 and they were like "ok, here's your RMA #"....

    They didn't even try to talk me out of it. So, I guess it is hit or miss with trying something like this.
     
    sleey0, Nov 12, 2007
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  3. sinstoic

    sinstoic Notebook Deity

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    You get more freebies, when your system gets delayed!
     
    sinstoic, Nov 12, 2007
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  4. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    The refund/credit depends on how much you got ripped off on your initial price.

    If your price was low to begin with, you will get the RMA for sure.
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 12, 2007
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  5. mtv2004

    mtv2004 Notebook Evangelist

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    That statement is so true!!

    I got a free router and portable 120GB harddrive! :)
     
    mtv2004, Nov 12, 2007
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  6. mr.bobharris

    mr.bobharris Notebook Consultant

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    the guy mentioned that because i spent over $2000 i was eligible for the add'l discounts, probably horse****, but w/e.
     
    mr.bobharris, Nov 12, 2007
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    greystone Notebook Consultant

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    You're also eligible for 15% restocking fee, right? Seems they can make some money by having you ship it back, especially if you got it for a steal.
     
    greystone, Nov 12, 2007
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  8. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    restocking depends on where you are located.
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 12, 2007
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