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    Sick at the cost difference

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dakers, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. Dakers

    Dakers Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whilst trying (and failing!) to get the Call Centre rep handling my quote to budge even in the slightest, I decided to check out the prices on the US site... Even accounting for the weak US $, the highest base model comes in less than the second highest model on the UK site! I wonder how hard it is just to swap the keyboard on it and send it over? :)

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    Oh, and I've just noticed the US one has the 3yrs at home service -"Warranty & Service
    3Yr In-Home Service,4 Parts Labor, 24x7 Phone Support" , but admittedly no Blu-Ray drive. Not a fantastic comparison.. my bad
     
    Dakers, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. SkyGuard

    SkyGuard Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also the UK model is including VAT and shipping, the US model is the price without tax or shipping.
     
    SkyGuard, Jan 22, 2008
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  3. Fuzzy

    Fuzzy Notebook Evangelist

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    There is free ground shipping on notebooks over $749 in the USA
     
    Fuzzy, Jan 22, 2008
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Dell is a US company. I'm sure they've invested enough in the US to be able to offer laptops for a lower cost than elsewhere.

    Call and find a rep that will budge, or buy a different laptop.
     
    Lithus, Jan 22, 2008
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  5. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Even with your cost @1k do a search for Dell UK coupons..here s a 10% discount @you Code: Enter: L23XRVXCNDPWCW
     
    BlackRussian, Jan 22, 2008
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  6. Dakers

    Dakers Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for that.. I've already got one 10% discount code that I might use on my order if I can get on my order. I was just surprised at the cost differences, but perhaps it's closer than my initial thoughts. I still find the $117.66/£60 cost of shopping sickening.
     
    Dakers, Jan 22, 2008
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