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    Next day shipping on a 1520???

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Player13, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. Player13

    Player13 Notebook Geek

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    So I decided to order an Inspiron 1520 and have been waiting for it for a while. Ordered July 10.

    However after checking my original order over, I noticed a couple things that I customized wrong. I had ordered the wrong LCD display and the wrong processor.

    And just after I had realized that, I called Dell and told them to cancel my order... I then placed a new one with a T7300 C2D instead of a T5450 and a WXGA screen rather than XGA.

    However since I cancelled the order on July 21, my original laptop got shipped anyway cuz I was too late cancelling the order. I just received the original order and had to send it back with the Purolator guy *sob* :( .

    After this terrible experience I went online to see what I could do. I've heard of people getting next day shipping by talking to Dell Customer support about these laptops. I was wondering if anyone could confirm how they did this?
     
    Player13, Jul 25, 2007
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  2. Mat Dope

    Mat Dope Notebook Consultant

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    my order got delayed and i said i want next day for compensation and they said ok. some people claim to not even ask for it and get it.
     
    Mat Dope, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. HCW

    HCW Notebook Deity

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    Next day shipping will not get you your laptop any faster and it will only wait your time .
     
    HCW, Jul 25, 2007
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  4. BigEmpty

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    Actually it does get your laptop to you faster, at least 2-3 days sooner than the regular shipping.

    So....
     
    BigEmpty, Jul 25, 2007
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  5. Zydan

    Zydan Notebook Evangelist

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    That's the easiest thing to get, the hardest thing is the laptop itself! ;)
     
    Zydan, Jul 25, 2007
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  6. DoubleBlack

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    How is that a terrible experience, you were the one that ordered wrong?
     
    DoubleBlack, Jul 25, 2007
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  7. Jdban

    Jdban Notebook Consultant

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    Just ask for it. They will give it. It costs little to them.
     
    Jdban, Jul 25, 2007
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  8. Methodis

    Methodis Notebook Evangelist

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    I asked them, "How can I expediate my order? Next-day shipping? Can I buy that this late along?" and they said "I just did it for you for free."

    :)
     
    Methodis, Jul 25, 2007
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    theTORCH Notebook Evangelist

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    The "OFFICIAL" Guide to Getting Next Day Shipping on your DELL

    Step One: Call a Dell rep. and complain about how long your laptop is taking too build. Act mildly pissed (hint: you don't actually have to be angry at ALL :D )

    Step Two: Act frustrated with the rep. Threaten to cancel your order.

    Step Three:     Sigh loudly into the phone. Tell the rep. you won't cancel your order if you can get free next-day shipping.

    Step Four:     Wait for your computer to stop being "Boxed" for the fifth day in a row so that it can finally be shipped to you.

    In all seriousness, just ask... they'll probably give it to you.
     
    theTORCH, Jul 25, 2007
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  10. HCW

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    Did that satisfy you ?
     
    HCW, Jul 25, 2007
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  11. Player13

    Player13 Notebook Geek

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    lol! Thanks for the insights! It was my own fault that I screwed up the order the first time, but I see no harm in getting the laptop sooner rather than later by acting a little more upset than I am. :)
     
    Player13, Jul 25, 2007
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  12. Methodis

    Methodis Notebook Evangelist

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    Absolutely. Unless you're being sarcastic. Then I get to call you a ass ;).
     
    Methodis, Jul 25, 2007
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  13. chesieofdarock

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    I had to cancel an order so I said since I had to cancel, I still wanted to get my different order soon before I had to leave on a "trip" and I got an expitided order and free overnight shipping. my estimated August 8th ship date was actually now shipped today and I'm expecting my lappy from fedex by 4:30 tomorrow
     
    chesieofdarock, Jul 25, 2007
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