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    Does Dell give Discounts if we pay by Credit Card?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by sganesh, Jan 30, 2008.

  1. sganesh

    sganesh Newbie

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    Hi,

    I just ordered an Inspiron 1525 model, Can some let me know if Dell provide any Discounts for paying by Credit Card?

    Thanks,
    Ganesh
     
    sganesh, Jan 30, 2008
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  2. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't know for certain, but would guess probably not. Retailers usually have to pay a small percentage on credit card purchases to the bank, so there's no incentive to discount due to credit card use.

    The story might be different though, if you use Dell's own financing. Not sure how it works, but if Dell's financing is run by Dell itself and not an outside bank, you might be able to deal a bit.
     
    bmwrob, Jan 30, 2008
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    They wont.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 30, 2008
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  4. mia4l

    mia4l Notebook Evangelist

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    They do not
     
    mia4l, Jan 30, 2008
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    kowell Notebook Evangelist

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    It's quite the opposite actually.... some stores will give you a credit if you play cash caus then they don't have to pay any transaction fee.
     
    kowell, Jan 30, 2008
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    Qbwiz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell gave me a 3% discount for using a preferred account (which it looks like I have to pay off by check), so it's really the opposite.
     
    Qbwiz, Jan 30, 2008
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    BHD Notebook Deity

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    yup you're actually doing dell disservice by using credit cards (if they actually had a choice) so i don't see they'll give you a discount. just apply for DPA as mentioned above, i saved additional 4% off my m1330.
     
    BHD, Jan 30, 2008
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    coyote556 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you pay with a CC, will they still honor the current 400 dollar off a D630 upgraded to 1699 or more?
     
    coyote556, Jan 31, 2008
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