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    When does Dell charge your account?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ndietz914, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. ndietz914

    ndietz914 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered my laptop in July and used my debit card. It shipped yesterday and is in my home town with the delivery guy. (I missed the delivery since I was at work, I'll pick it up tonight or wait for them to deliver again tomorrow).

    Dell did not charge my debit card yet. I'm just wondering when the transaction should go through?
     
    ndietz914, Aug 24, 2007
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  2. Durmat

    Durmat Notebook Evangelist

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    My credit card was charged the day it shipped (8/16), but it didn't post to my account until the 19th.
     
    Durmat, Aug 24, 2007
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Dell charges as soon as it ships, but banks usually take a few days to catch up.
     
    Greg, Aug 24, 2007
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  4. HCW

    HCW Notebook Deity

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    They charge when they ship your laptop
     
    HCW, Aug 24, 2007
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  5. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    yea.. if you read the instrutions while buying your lappy it says " dell will charge until the item is shipped bla, bla, bla"
     
    XxLblinkxX, Aug 24, 2007
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  6. ndietz914

    ndietz914 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I guess the hold-up is with the bank then. It's a good thing the money is still in my account. That was hard to do, keeping all that $$$ in there for 44 days just incase Dell decided to ship.
     
    ndietz914, Aug 24, 2007
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  7. Paznos

    Paznos Notebook Consultant

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    They charged my DPA card the day I ordered it... but the billing cycle won't start until it ships for me which was yesterday so should be getting a statement in the mail soon.
     
    Paznos, Aug 24, 2007
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  8. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    I know of at least two instances where the unit has shipped prior to final hold being put on the credit card funds...
     
    Les, Aug 26, 2007
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  9. gratedraindrop

    gratedraindrop Notebook Geek

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    Well, Dell decided they'd charge my card the day after I placed my order, which was 51 days ago now and still no laptop.
     
    gratedraindrop, Aug 26, 2007
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  10. MyzTery2u

    MyzTery2u Notebook Consultant

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    Lol I agree totally... does make my checking out look pretty good though... I'm on Day 41...
     
    MyzTery2u, Aug 29, 2007
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