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    Ring or order online for the best price?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Matthew., Aug 9, 2007.

  1. Matthew.

    Matthew. Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I am wanting to purchase a pretty much base spec Vostro 1440:

    T5470
    2GB Ram
    1440x900 Tru Life
    Vista Business
    Bluetooth
    2.0 MP Camera
    120GB HD
    X3100 GPU
    9 Cell Battery

    With the current Dell (UK) offer I can get this for £527.58 (good by UK standards - remember VAT and import tax etc). If i rang up and ordered it, do you think I could get a better deal? if so how? I have never rung dell before.

    Edit: Also, is it fine for a non-business user to order a Vostro? Would it be better to do it over the internet to avoid any problems?
     
    Matthew., Aug 9, 2007
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  2. Jovan

    Jovan Notebook Consultant

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    you will always get a better deal over the phone because the person is working on commision and they will make sure your order is successfully processed.
     
    Jovan, Aug 9, 2007
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    Not necessarily true, I called using my mother's EPP and mentioned the one I had spec'd on-line, the CSR said that she didn't see anyway she could come up with that price. It's a YMMV situation. I recommend both, first design it to your specifications on-line at the best price you can, save it in your cart, then call the CSR and reference your account.
     
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  4. Matthew.

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    One more thing to consider, the free delivery discount I am getting (-£51) seems to be online only. If I did get a better deal, any way I could get that discount over the phone?
     
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  5. Jovan

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    If you get a good rep you can get free overnight shipping :)
     
    Jovan, Aug 9, 2007
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