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    Swiss Gear - IBEX Laptop Backpack - Blue 15 bucks free shipping!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by nizzy1115, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. nizzy1115

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    Wow, this is a deal. Thanks +rep.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Feb 16, 2009
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  3. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Gonna go to the store tomorrow.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Feb 16, 2009
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  4. nizzy1115

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    I went to order another since i noticed a store near me had it. By the time i got to the checkout they were gone. Oh well, they wont have much resale value because ebay will be flooded with them. People are ordering 5 and 10 at a time.
     
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  5. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Nice, getting one. Thanks!

    Do you know if it has a lot of space for books and whatnot?
     
    Slaughterhouse, Feb 16, 2009
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    It seems to have lots of space from the pics i have seen on the internet. Check out this one for example:

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    Well its not as much space as my targus matrix backpack, but still a lot. It will be a nice refresh for me. That targus has worked great for 5 years already and doesn't show any wear! I hope this swiss is equally as solid.
     
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  7. Slaughterhouse

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    Looks good.

    Umm...

    Order in process of being fulfilled. Estimated arrival date: 03/03/2009 - 03/16/2009.

    ???
     
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    Yeah, they are on backorder. Thats why its best if you can pick it up locally. They might get another shipment in sooner though, we will see :) For the price you can't complain much though!
     
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  9. Slaughterhouse

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    I searched the nearest 5 stores in LA and they were all out. I then searched the nearest 5 stores within my actual home radius which is about 45 minutes from LA and STILL nothing.
     
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    Yeah im mad at myself about that. My local store had it but i didnt look when i ordered. I saw it afterward and was like oh well. I went back an hour later and was like ok i want it tomorrow so ill just buy a 2nd and sell the other when it comes. I looked my local store still had it but when i logged in it said they were all gone. Dang!
     
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  11. Han Bao Quan

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    Just placed the order. Estimated ship date in March!!!

    C'mon best buy.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Feb 16, 2009
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  12. nizzy1115

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    1-2 weeks sounds better than the other dates they provided!
     
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    Woot, Nizzy...what a fantastic deal you have found!

    I have got to refrain from ordering..must not order! :eek: :laugh:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 16, 2009
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  14. maxima1274

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    It's sold out anyways, lol
     
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    To all who were able to get in on this deal...I LOVE my Swiss Gear backpacks (I have several). Highly recommended.
     
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    I guess I got lucky then! :D lol.

    Me too! My Synergy backpack just rocks! :D :yes:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 16, 2009
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    My Synergy goes EVERYWHERE with me. It's gone from LA to NYC at least two dozen times since I got it. LOL
     
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    This thing better be big enough for all of my textbooks.
     
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    Got the last one in the store and right before they changed the price...manager said I was really lucky lol

    Btw, this Backpack looks awesome!! The material looks high quality and durable.
     
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    Who carries all their text books all the time with them? I mean how often do you open them in class?
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 16, 2009
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    I go back and forth between my home and college residences and I need my books on the weekends when I go back.
     
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    Man if I put all my textbooks in backpack with my laptop that thing would brake my back after a week! :p And yeah with the exception of one class we never open them. (I payed $100+ for book I'm not going to open all semester? Really?)
     
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    Ditto...When I got my last degree a couple of years ago, I don't think a single professor had us crack the text while in class. I think we only were required to bring the text when instructed, and that happened rarely.

    Geez, I think the last time I had to carry ALL my textbooks around was in 8th grade LOL

    And, off topic...how much more expensive can text books get?
     
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    I'm glad I placed the order yesterday. Now they better ship it to me or I will have to assassinate somebody.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Feb 16, 2009
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    Picked up mine yesterday, I was expecting less quality but this thing is very nice.

    Price and demand.
     
    Fordx4, Feb 17, 2009
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    Got an email from bb today saying it was a price error and gave 15 dollars online gift card instead. :/ Now i really wish i had gotten it in store.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 19, 2009
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    Dam it!!! I got one too.
     
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  28. Han Bao Quan

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    They canceled my order too.
    son of a ...
     
    Han Bao Quan, Feb 19, 2009
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    Ordered!!..................and Canceled too eff :(
     
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    but we got a 15 dollar gift car for free how cool!
     
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    Swiss Gear always makes great bags, always! :D ;)
    Enjoy!


    Wished I would have jumped on this one....oh well :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 20, 2009
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