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    Why convert to price quote?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ba11ousai, Aug 28, 2010.

  1. ba11ousai

    ba11ousai Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone,

    On the Thinkpad sticky in this forum, it says that when ordering a Thinkpad, you should convert your order to a price quote and present it to a customer service rep, rather than just place the order online. Why is this?

    Also, if you generated your price quote when there was a special offer, and the offer expires, can you then still get the price on the price quote?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    ba11ousai, Aug 28, 2010
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  2. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Sometimes sales reps can be more flexible and give you better offers on the phone if you haggle. I believe it's commission based, they get bonuses for any sales they make as a rep so that means better prices for you as a customer in the end. I know with Dell you can do this to get better prices so I don't see Lenovo being any different.
     
    PatchySan, Aug 28, 2010
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