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    Will the price of Thinkpad reduce in Haloween?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dahvtc, Oct 23, 2008.

  1. dahvtc

    dahvtc Newbie

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    I plan to buy a laptop (T400), but i hear in haloween the price of laptop will reduce, so people who have experience please answer my question, Is that true? If the price reduce, which percentage? Thanks for your help.
     
    dahvtc, Oct 23, 2008
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  2. dahvtc

    dahvtc Newbie

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    Help me plz i must decide easy :(
     
    dahvtc, Oct 23, 2008
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  3. schiesz

    schiesz Notebook Consultant

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    Do an internet search for Lenovo Employee pricing and use the coupon code for that. Combined with the current sale prices, it gives the best discounts I have seen yet on the T400.
     
    schiesz, Oct 23, 2008
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  4. dahvtc

    dahvtc Newbie

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    Thanks for your rely :D
    Now in lenovo website, there are a coupon for everybody, it's good price, but i scare in haloween the price will reduce more, so i wait for your answer.
     
    dahvtc, Oct 23, 2008
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  5. Adroitness

    Adroitness Notebook Enthusiast

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    Make a price quote which is valid up to 30 days
     
    Adroitness, Oct 23, 2008
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    webdtc Notebook Deity

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    Well... if you are scared of a Halloween price drop then what about Christmas deals or New Year's or Thanksgiving? You could go on an on forever waiting for the next great deal.

    Plus, I believe Lenovo still has their 21 day price guarantee. If you buy a laptop and the exact same configuration is cheaper within the 21 days that you purchase all you need to do is configure the exact same laptop that you purchased and send it to Lenovo. They'll review the configuration and if it is lower they credit you back the difference.

    I personally did the price guarantee. It gives some peace of mind. Of course you know that on the 22nd day there will be a huge price drop :)
     
    webdtc, Oct 23, 2008
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  7. schiesz

    schiesz Notebook Consultant

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    The price on T400's right now, using the current sale and the coupon I referenced, is at least as good as the price I paid for my T61 about a month and a half before the T400 was released. I can't imagine its going to get significantly better than it is right now. And if it does, for Halloween, you are in the price guarantee window. At the very least, make a price quote now if you are ready to buy.
     
    schiesz, Oct 23, 2008
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  8. srunni

    srunni Notebook Deity

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    The T400 will be cheaper on Halloween, and it will come with a complementary spooky design on the lid!
     
    srunni, Oct 23, 2008
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  9. Rikimusha

    Rikimusha Notebook Consultant

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    that would be so awesome :p
     
    Rikimusha, Oct 23, 2008
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  10. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    While I'm sure at some point the T400 will sell for less, no one here knows when that'll be for sure. What's the worst that happens if you pay more? Then you deny yourself the use of your notebook during that time, which has some value.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 23, 2008
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  11. Arngrihm

    Arngrihm Notebook Geek

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    I can't say I'm surprised that Lenovo has a LED BL screen at an extra $324.00 option right now what with the great prices and coupons!
     
    Arngrihm, Oct 23, 2008
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