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    Possible to negotiate price of a refurb?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Simic, May 5, 2008.

  1. Simic

    Simic Notebook Consultant

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    I know Dell reps occasionally bend or offer incentives when you're purchasing a new Dell, or at least they once did.

    Is such a thing possible with a refurb? I see a model I like, but it priced $100 more than the exact same new model with the exception that it has 1 more gig of RAM, which is of course absurd. Might they see the light if I pointed this out, and offered something like $100 less?
     
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  2. V_Ven

    V_Ven Notebook Enthusiast

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    I say go for it-- nothing to lose :p
     
    V_Ven, May 5, 2008
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    gnuh Notebook Consultant

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    I think the best thing they can do for you is pull out a 15% off and that's it.
     
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Seriously, if there's just a $100 or even $200 difference, why not just buy brand new and use a coupon?
     
    talin, May 5, 2008
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