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    First thoughts on Newegg.ca?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Hahutzy, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. Hahutzy

    Hahutzy Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys, Newegg.ca opened and I was just wondering if anyone's checked out the prices yet and have drawn any initial conclusions about their pricing?

    For myself, I just looked up Acer Aspire One and .ca doesn't even have them yet...
     
    Hahutzy, Oct 1, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    My first impression is that we have had newegg.com for ever and you havent :p
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 1, 2008
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  3. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    I think the prices seem a bit higher and selection seems a bit smaller than on ncix but hopefully that'll change. A lot of the things sold on newegg.com aren't sold on newegg.ca which is a bit weird I think.
     
    CeeNote, Oct 1, 2008
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  4. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Crappy deals for its grand opening! :(
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 3, 2008
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  5. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    They are using UPS. Shipping costs are insane. I'll stick with NCIX and DirectCanada.

    I wanted to buy the orange box because of the $15 thanksgiving rebate but shipping is $16. Just for comparison, it cost me $24 to send my laptop in the same city with canada post expeditied.
     
    JCMS, Oct 9, 2008
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  6. addbot

    addbot Notebook Geek

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    picking up one laptop from NCIX tom ... like JCMS said, shipping's insane with newegg! ...
     
    addbot, Oct 9, 2008
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  7. vuong05

    vuong05 Notebook Evangelist

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    With the ridiculous pricing on some items and the insane shipping cost, I think Newegg is making pretty clear, they don't want our business. I guess all the hype was too much for Newegg to live up to.
     
    vuong05, Oct 9, 2008
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  8. asusfreak44

    asusfreak44 Notebook Consultant

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    I disagree... NE is still king in my book with pricing and customer service. Maybe you could give examples of this pricing and shipping cost hike? I dont see it...
     
    asusfreak44, Nov 24, 2008
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