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    Does HP offer gift cards to stop returns?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lagitup, Jun 20, 2010.

  1. lagitup

    lagitup Notebook Consultant

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    I read somewhere on the forum that HP will offer a 50 then a 150 gift card to stop people from returning computers, is this true or just kind of a myth?
     
    lagitup, Jun 20, 2010
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    Yeah, I heard this and was tempted to do it myself, until my ethics got the better of me.
     
    Beric1, Jun 20, 2010
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  3. lagitup

    lagitup Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't have a problem with it if the Envy 14 only meets the published battery expectations with the slice that a 150 gift card would buy.
     
    lagitup, Jun 20, 2010
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    Good point, actually. I may consider it now.
     
    Beric1, Jun 20, 2010
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  5. lagitup

    lagitup Notebook Consultant

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    Do you know if they actually do it for sure though? I heard it is cheaper to config the slice onto the computer then it is to buy it seperate.
     
    lagitup, Jun 20, 2010
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    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    All the time. If you place an order then call to cancel they will usually offer you money back to not cancel it and if you call to set up a return they will usually do the same thing.
     
    abaddon4180, Jun 20, 2010
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    MainEvent Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered a dv6tSE config at 1049.99 and they offered a CREDIT first for $50 then $75.

    Nevertheless, I did not accept either.
     
    MainEvent, Jun 21, 2010
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    If you get credit back, it may be considered a modification of your order and thus void your Bing cashback.
     
    nexus14, Jun 21, 2010
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    lagitup Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm if BCB stays at 10% then I can use my 10% student discount to the same effect, if its 25% sounds like a better deal than the 50/75 back anyway.
     
    lagitup, Jun 21, 2010
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