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    Random price increases

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Gallois, May 7, 2009.

  1. Gallois

    Gallois Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any reason why the prices on the Lenovo website seem to fluctuate so much? I saved a cart yesterday with an X200s elite and the base model was £1637.34. I've opened the same cart today and the price has jumped to £1663.21, and it's supposed to be the spring sale! I think sale means prices go down not up!
     
    Gallois, May 7, 2009
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  2. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    No lenovo just does that randomly...

    The website is known for typos, price changes, random product changes, etc
     
    jaredy, May 7, 2009
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    Lenovo typically increases its prices before a sale event to make it appear "cheaper" than it really is.
     
    chrixx, May 7, 2009
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  4. Gallois

    Gallois Notebook Enthusiast

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    That seems a counterproductive tactic when in the middle of a sale though! I'll keep an eye out over the next few days for more fluctuations.
     
    Gallois, May 7, 2009
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    Gallois Notebook Enthusiast

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    Prices are now back to the original!
     
    Gallois, May 8, 2009
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  6. Snowkarver

    Snowkarver Notebook Consultant

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    Sometimes, they're really random too. Like $1,500,000 for a T500. :rolleyes:
     
    Snowkarver, May 8, 2009
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