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    Need EPP Salesmen

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nonamebowler, May 27, 2008.

  1. nonamebowler

    nonamebowler Notebook Evangelist

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    Any one know of a good EPP salesmen that I could call. I called trying to get a good deal and the free overnight shipping that everyone talks about but I couldnt understand what they guy was saying, and he knew nothing really, and he wouldnt go with the price I had online because of the warranty. Didnt seem like he was going to take anything off or give any free upgrades.
     
  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    I would like one too.
     
  3. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    Call Tom at 1-800-695-8133 x 2167465. He is a nice guy. He was good to me.
     
  4. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    And the free overnight shipping, at least for me, was obtained by complaining about the wait time on the order. I got mine after about a week just by complaining enough via email.
     
  5. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Would he add in any extras?lol
     
  6. lennynjnets

    lennynjnets Notebook Consultant

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    A Ferrari and 100 years of free gas
     
  7. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    That completes all of it :)
     
  8. nonamebowler

    nonamebowler Notebook Evangelist

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    How did you get it so cheap, Im looking at 1350 with a good deal and only a 8300 for the cpu
     
  9. nonamebowler

    nonamebowler Notebook Evangelist

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    Isnt there a tutorial for the best way to get a deal by calling a dell salesmen, I rememeber reading it, but I cant find it, anyone know the link?
     
  10. Cin'

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    Here is Les's guide A How-To on Making The Best Computer Deal

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=153497

    I know several people have used it (including myself) and it has worked ;) :)

    Hope that helps ;) :) Good luck ~

    Cin
     
  11. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    You could just work for Dell and get an Employee Discount which might be a bit higher, then quit once you place your order with the Dell Employee discount. lol jk.
     
  12. link747

    link747 Notebook Consultant

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    I tried to get them to apply the 25% discount coupon ontop of the 12% EPP discount I get from work, they wouldn't budge, maybe I will try tomorrow with a different rep. Has anyone been lucky getting dell to honor the 25% coupons ontop of EPP discounts?
     
  13. mattocs

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    I was able to combine my EPP discount with the 40% off promotion they had going on. Call Tom with the number I posted in this thread. He might add some extras. Have him email you a quote. Wait a few days, call back, say you looked at a HP or something, and ask if he can do anything with the price.

    Good luck.
     
  14. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    nope, the 25% coupon only works for the Home&Office section, different from the EPP section... hard to find a dell-rep willing to give u both discounts, since u already get a good deal in the epp section on top of the 12% discount
     
  15. mattocs

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    The rep I used had to get approval/override to add both discounts, but I was only on hold for like 3 minutes while he did it.
     
  16. Lucanesti

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    I got my free overnight shipping as I ordered on the phone. I asked about the 6/5 ESD, thats it. Just asked.

    "Not to worry, we give you the quicking shipping, 1 night you wait!"
     
  17. nonamebowler

    nonamebowler Notebook Evangelist

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    I will probably call tomorrow, do I have to do the couple days thing, because I cant really wait past tomorrow because of the deal they have right now
     
  18. mattocs

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    I waited like three days after the 40% off promotion ended to order. Just get a quote while the promo is still going on.
     
  19. jahickel

    jahickel Newbie

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    mattocs, did the rep apply the 12% and 25% to your EPP order?
     
  20. mattocs

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    I ordered when they had the 40% off deal at the end of April. He knocked the 40% off, then put me on hold while he got the authorization to add the 12% discount.

    I had a quote before that, too, when I used a coupon code. I forget which code, but he also allowed me to use my EPP discount with that.
     
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    I got robbed on mine, I have mattocs settings besides the LED screen and no warranty and I paid 1700+
     
  22. mattocs

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    Wow, you paid $1700 for the system in your signature? What size hard drive?
     
  23. Lucanesti

    Lucanesti Notebook Deity

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  24. mattocs

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    Wow. Did you use any coupons or anything?