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    problem with their preferred account?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Jeannye02, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. Jeannye02

    Jeannye02 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I kept trying to login to my preferred account and it said something about a server maintence thing

    Now it doesn't even give me the option, will the option be back tomorrow?
    ac
     
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    Are you buying from Dell Home or Dell EPP or other?
     
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    Dell EPP/student discount
     
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    tried it with dell home and still got the same thing

    "
    Due to system error we cannot process your application currently. Please choose another payment method. "

    If anyone has a preferred account please try making an order (well without actually buying it) and see if it comes up for your account too
     
    Jeannye02, Jul 15, 2007
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    same problem here - don't want to rock the boat until my new laptop ships.
     
    AP-123, Jul 15, 2007
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    Well it doesn't matter then, because on top of all the normal reasons of why you should place your order over the phone, you can ask for an extra 4% off of your order for using a DPA as the payment method :)
     
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    so I should call and order?
    I can get the same "on sale" discounts, student discount, dellcare discounts etc so I can get the same price?
    Please tell me more!
     
    Jeannye02, Jul 15, 2007
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    oh and I would right now but they're closed :(
     
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    Yes, you get the same other discounts PLUS the additional 4% off :)
     
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    so I just ask for that 4%?
    anything else I should ask for? something about a remote?
     
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    The remote is a waste of time...just say you are using your Dell Preferred Account and that you normally receive like 4% off or $50 off or osmething like that. Lately, I've been getting them saying that's for first time purchases only. So I just say well I've always ordered and received it, so...and then they give it to you ;)
     
    DoubleBlack, Jul 15, 2007
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