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    I always miss the deals

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by wordsworth, Aug 14, 2010.

  1. wordsworth

    wordsworth Notebook Guru

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    They end August 18th and I won't get my check until at least the 20th.

    Come and lament with me, all ye who are screwed by father time.
     
    wordsworth, Aug 14, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    you should of saved the purchase cart
     
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    Does that work?
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    yes for up to 2 or 3 weeks if i remember correctly.
     
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    Why wouldn't you just use a credit card to purchase, then you pay 30-days later interest free?
     
    Andrew Baxter, Aug 14, 2010
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    Don't have any credit cards--just the debit card. I may have to give the saved-cart thing a try, though.
     
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    well that makes more sense then, not to promote racking up debt and overspending by using a credit card but there are some benefits when buying a laptop or electronics goods, you're more protected when ordering online if someone nabs your CC # and Visa/Amex/Mastercard offer +1 year to whatever warranty you get.

    https://www212.americanexpress.com/...e_allccsg_shareddetails&type=intbenefitdetail

    Purchase Security | Personal | Visa USA

    Guide to MasterCard Card Benefits | Standard - Gold - Platinum - World - Elites| MasterCard®
     
    Andrew Baxter, Aug 14, 2010
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    I use to have an American Express card a long time ago, but I closed it when I got paranoid about credit card and identity theft.

    I said I'd get one again if I ever started traveling.
     
    wordsworth, Aug 14, 2010
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    The chances of people stealing you id are the same if you have credit card or not. The most important thing is your SS# and birth-date, both of which are not listed in your statement; even if they did steal money from the CC, CC company can usually solve it. Just guard your SS# with care, you will be fine.
     
    k2001, Aug 16, 2010
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