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    When is best time to buy HP?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Malena, Nov 23, 2004.

  1. Malena

    Malena Newbie

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    Hi guys!

    I am planning on getting my (first) notebook (I have my eyes on customized HP Pavillion zt3000) sometimes between now and Xmas.

    I wonder does any of you know, from experience with HP, when would be the best time to buy from them (when the price would be lowest and rebates highest): a) immediatetely after Thxgiving, b) first two weeks after Thxgiving, or c) two weeks before Xmas?

    Thanks in advance!

    Malena
     
    Malena, Nov 23, 2004
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  2. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi Malena,
    The best time to buy any notebook is from right after Christmas until the end of March, this is when the best prices and bargains will be found due to the low demand. November & December is just about the worst time of year as this is when the demand for notebooks is very high. Any sales and such during this period are pretty phoney as they raise the price tags right before the holiday season and then drop them a little bit and call it a sale. If you can, wait until after 12/25 and your money will go a lot further.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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    bootleg2go, Nov 23, 2004
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  3. jayaprakashr

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    I completely agree with Jack....100% righto.....

    Jay
     
    jayaprakashr, Nov 23, 2004
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