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    How common are Coupon Codes?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Androyed, Jul 6, 2012.

  1. Androyed

    Androyed Notebook Consultant

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    I want to buy the Inspiron 17R Special Edition (which just came out in June), and I saw I can get 10% discount. For the setup of 900 euro I was going to buy, this means I can get it for 810 euro.

    This coupon code is only available til July 11 though. Would you say it is wise to go for it now? How common are coupon codes? Are there only discounts for either very new or very old notebooks? Is 10% much, or can I expect an even bigger discount of like 15 or 20% in the coming months?

    Well, I guess you understand what I want to know. Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Androyed

    Androyed Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not asking when there will be a new coupon code, but only how common they are. I don't want to miss this 10% coupon code to find out later that there isn't going to be another one.
     
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    Psynalizer Notebook Consultant

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    I used that same coupon last week to order one. It was the exact same coupon but it was only valuable until Wednesday. It seems all the coupons are the same, they just extended the dates.
     
  4. Androyed

    Androyed Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know if I really get what you mean.

    It's just that this 10% off coupon expires July 11. What are the chances that another similar or even greater coupon will come around in the coming month(s)?
     
  5. Oil

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    Dell coupon codes are very common. Is it a specific coupon just for that model? Although, if it's a 10% off coupon for anything.. that is pretty rare, usually an annual thing. If you need/want it, get it now. Otherwise.. we're getting pretty close to the holidays when you can fully expect very good deals.

    P.S. There are lots of 20%+ coupons from Dell, but they are usually for Outlet refurb/used/scratch models.
     
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    It is specifically for 2 models/series, Inspiron and another serie. Thanks!
     
  7. del_psi

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    The Outlet also sells new laptops as well.
    Most of the cheap good ones sell out around 3AM EST time though.