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    How long does it take Dell to charge me

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ultimate1, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. Ultimate1

    Ultimate1 Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys I was wondering how long does it take Dell to charge? Is it normal for them not to have charged u yet already having the machine?
     
    Ultimate1, Aug 24, 2007
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  2. zfactor

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    they usually invoice you once it ships then it may take a day or two for it to show on you card
     
    zfactor, Aug 24, 2007
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  3. nancye

    nancye Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm in Australia, ordered it on 1st August and was charged to my Mastercard on 1st August - it has just shipped (24th August) but still not yet received. I think that it is illegal (in Australia) to bill before shipping.
     
    nancye, Aug 24, 2007
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  4. brianj320

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    they are not actually charging you. they are, in essence, accessing the account to make sure there are available funds there and then putting a "hold" on the required amount. the actual charge does not happen till it ships.
     
    brianj320, Aug 24, 2007
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  5. chuck232

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    My Visa was charged 4 days after it shipped.
     
    chuck232, Aug 24, 2007
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  6. nancye

    nancye Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I'm mafraid my creditcard company doesn't see it that way. I received my usual monthly bill including the charge of AU$3054. I paid in full as I hate incurring interest charges.
     
    nancye, Aug 24, 2007
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  7. HCW

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    They will charge you once your laptop ships
     
    HCW, Aug 24, 2007
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