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    Why is D/Dock so cheap on ebay?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by thatdude, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. thatdude

    thatdude Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just curious, why is there such a huge price difference between Dell and Ebay? It's around $300 at Dell's onlone store, but Ebay has literally hundreds of them for under $30.
     
    thatdude, Jul 24, 2007
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  2. Thanol

    Thanol Notebook Guru

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    Because the ones on Ebay are old used and remanufactured.
     
    Thanol, Jul 24, 2007
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  3. HCW

    HCW Notebook Deity

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    link ?........................
     
    HCW, Jul 24, 2007
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  4. lazybum131

    lazybum131 Notebook Evangelist

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    $39 plus shipping - New (62 Available).

    I have no idea why Dell accessories can go for so much cheaper than retail on ebay, but i'm not complaining.
     
    lazybum131, Jul 24, 2007
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  5. einhander

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    you mean expensive
     
    einhander, Jul 24, 2007
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    When they say it work on D620, does it work on the D630 also?
     
    chong67, Jul 24, 2007
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    whistle Notebook Consultant

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    no he means cheaper.
     
    whistle, Jul 24, 2007
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  8. MichaelW

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    Sometimes, a corporate environment will buy a ton of equipment, but won't need all the port replicators/docking stations that they receive. Yet it's easier and cheaper just to order all the systems the same--with the extra equipment. Then some enterprising IT staff member auctions off the extras. :)

    It doesn't always happen this way, but it can.

    I'd love to pick up a D/Port off of eBay--am curious if anybody knows of any bulk sellers.

    Michael
     
    MichaelW, Jul 24, 2007
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