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    Waiting on ordering

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Wheels35, Nov 15, 2005.

  1. Wheels35

    Wheels35 Newbie

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    I will be ordering the i9300 this coming week, and i have a problem because my aunt wants to wait till some time next week, btu i am on a tight budget of about $1400 i have a good deal going on with the 30% off coupon, if i wait will there be any good chance that the prices will rise more than they have, or do u guys think i should order it now?? please help
     
    Wheels35, Nov 15, 2005
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  2. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Try ordering asap, i 98% doubt a higher coupon will come out in 2 weeks even. Probaly more than 2 months. You really should order it because those coupons can be used up at any given time.
     
    nickspohn, Nov 15, 2005
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    Wheels35 Newbie

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    thank you, anyone else like to comment on this as that much help is needed
     
    Wheels35, Nov 15, 2005
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  4. sublime

    sublime Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree. Dell has pulled WAY back on their coupons. The days of 40% off are done, IMO. 30% is probably the best it's gonna get, and they WILL expire quick.
     
    sublime, Nov 15, 2005
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    conghelach Notebook Consultant

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    Dell has indeed gotten less generous with coupons, this is the first time the 30 percent coupon has been out since early august/late July, I wouldnt wait for a better deal, its not likely to come as christmas is around the corner and people wil lbuy computers anyhow, its not likely they will discount them any further and probably less.
     
    conghelach, Nov 17, 2005
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    red97vette Notebook Geek

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    Ive been beating myself about this question as well. I really dont "need" my laptop til the beginning of Jan, but seeing how dell has been cutting back with cupons, %30 is a heck of a deal to pass up (especially if im forced to buy a laptop at full price because their cupons were no good for the 9300 when i needed it).
    I just tonight went ahead and bought a pretty well loaded 9300 for $1,300 after the cupon. Before the cupon it was $1,850!
    I saw that they just came about with (on the 17th) a $500 off cupon for orders $1499 and up. This is not quite as good of a deal as the %30 off, especially if you can spend $1400 after discounts.
    id get it now! i did :) :) :)

    Dan
     
    red97vette, Nov 17, 2005
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  7. Wheels35

    Wheels35 Newbie

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    yes i went ahead and order it and i got mine for 1345
    original price 1967
    thanks for the help everyone
     
    Wheels35, Nov 20, 2005
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  8. Shagrath

    Shagrath Notebook Consultant

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    the coupons were out in october both the 30 and 500, however your right i wouldnt wait cuz when i saw those coupons starting price for the i9300 was $1,249 lowest.
     
    Shagrath, Nov 20, 2005
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