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    Ordered an R61 yesterday; Please let me know if I missed some coupon

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by DJ-phYre, Mar 20, 2008.

  1. DJ-phYre

    DJ-phYre Notebook Enthusiast

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    I used to the 15% off... I couldn't get it to work with the CPP so I just bought it through a regular account.

    I just got basic stuff besides the screen upgrade b/c I do not have the money atm... and I will upgrade in the future (mainly RAM). I am also going to be using XP instead of Vista
     
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    $735 is pretty cheap, so I don't know how much lower you could go. Nice job!
     
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    I thought so too :)

    I was looking at T61's, but the price of this machine changed my mind...
     
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    I just checked the current cpp price and it is 735.03 - usemarchsavings discount 36.73 total 698.28. I think you can also get the same price through the visa program. So, not bad, but I think you did miss 1 discount.
     
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    Ref Notebook Geek

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    did you use 8% fatcash cashback on fatwallet.com? that would be better than cpp/visa but you would need to wait for your rebate. $676.25
     
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    You got a pretty good deal
     
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    Did u use Fatwallet cash back. I think there is 8% cash back.
     
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    Yeah I got my $58 confirmed today. Just have to wait until June 17th to get it :)

    I am eventually getting a Advanced Mini Dock, but I couldn't afford it until I sell my current desktop, but I am afraid I will miss out on the 25% accessories.

    But I have seen numerous Mini Docks on eBay for around $150 sealed...
     
    DJ-phYre, Mar 21, 2008
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    I believe you have 30 days for a price match, plus you could always call and talk to a salesperson and see what they can do for you. I did the best that I could online, then called a guy and he beat that price.
     
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    I am sure they don't price match ebay prices lol

    There are, however, some of the pricegrabber merchants who sale the products for ~160-170 brand new. Will the price match places like these?

    Will price matching still allow me to receive FatWallet cash back?
     
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    Sorry, I was unclear. I meant that Lenovo will price-match if you find a better coupon to use or other promotion on their site... I doubt they would match prices with other vendors.

    I'm not sure about Fatwallet, I used EPP which gave me 40% or more off combined with their current promotion. Maybe someone more familiar with FW can chime in?

    YMMV
     
    Mtnbiker, Mar 22, 2008
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  12. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Guys,

    Its great that you want to get the most out of your money but DO NOT post CPP/EPP access codes(I had to delete a post).

    EPP terms and conditions

    If you are not one of those individuals listed, then you are basically committing fraud by ordering with EPP/CPP and your order can be canceled.

    Thx
    Kdawgca
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    Kdawgca, Mar 22, 2008
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