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    Prema Partner Resellers without CA Tax

    Discussion in 'Reseller Feedback Forum' started by bradleyjb, Aug 19, 2016.

  1. bradleyjb

    bradleyjb Notebook Consultant

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    Are there any besides Eurocom? They seem ok, but a little more expensive. HIDEvolution has great reviews, but an extra $400 in tax is miserable and could go to something else ...

    thanks
     
    bradleyjb, Aug 19, 2016
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    powergel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have a relative or friend from out of state buy it and ship it to you? Shipping should be less than $400
     
    powergel, Aug 19, 2016
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    bradleyjb Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, that is definitely plan B. Was just doing a quick check for something simpler.
     
    bradleyjb, Aug 19, 2016
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    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    I'm a big fan of Eurocom, they are only 4 hours away from me so it means next day shipping for me for only like $20. They have always been good to me.
     
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  5. Bill56

    Bill56 Notebook Guru

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    god bless alberta 5% sales tax
     
    Bill56, Aug 20, 2016
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    Q937 Notebook Deity

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    Mythlogic. They have by far the best prices I've seen, especially if you plan to go -CPU/memory, but their turnaround/service times tend to be quite lengthy from what I've seen.
     
    Q937, Aug 20, 2016
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    They take way too long to build the systems.
     
    bloodhawk, Aug 20, 2016
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    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    That's another thing I like about Eurocom, I've ordered a laptop, then 2 days later I literally have it in my house. It's impressive how fast they are, at least from what I have seen.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Aug 20, 2016
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    bloodhawk Derailer of threads.

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    Yeah, same with HIDEvolution and Xotic PC, my system was ready in a week and delivered from HIDE, and my friends same system from XOTIC PC was delivered within 5 days. (Though @pat@XOTICPC might have had something to do with that ;) )
     
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Bear in mind that with the launch of new hardware, there will likely be an upswing in demand that could cause builds to take a bit longer. HID quoted me 5-10 business days until shipment but I'm not going to be surprised if it's more than that.


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    saturnotaku, Aug 20, 2016
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    bradleyjb Notebook Consultant

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    Could be, but they are more than HID *with* the 9.5% tax for the same build ... I think my in-laws will be helping me out. Thanks for all the suggestions.
     
    bradleyjb, Aug 20, 2016
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    I would also love to buy from HIDEvolution but I'm in CA and that sales tax kills me. Not to mention Eurocom offered 10% off for student discount as well.
     
    ssj92, Aug 20, 2016
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    Ah, good to know. The Microsoft store gives that 10% discount even if you're a parent of a student. Wonder if I can convince Eurocom to do the same :) I'll have to ask them about it.
     
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    nice
     
    FatalityX, Aug 23, 2016
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  15. Eurocom Support

    Eurocom Support Company Representative

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    Check with our Sales Team for special pricing. And yes you can save CA Tax.
     
    Eurocom Support, Oct 24, 2016
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  16. Donald@Paladin44

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    We do not have to collect California sales tax on all of our California sales either. Please call me for details. 1-888-666-3418 Extension 44 between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Oct 24, 2016
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    Do I get refunds ?
     
    bloodhawk, Oct 25, 2016
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    Not if it has already shipped...the tax has already been paid.
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Oct 25, 2016
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    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
     
    bloodhawk, Oct 25, 2016
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    PendragonInc Notebook Guru

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    edited: deleted.
     
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    Guys we really need to support all of these that make laptops better and drive innovation. We are pushing all notebook vendors for many years for open/unlocked BIOS. This would force them to make better laptops for all of us as O/C support needs better quality componets. Their argument is always "customers want cheap crap". So let's prove them that the are wrong.
     
    Eurocom Support, Nov 5, 2016
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    If that's coming from Clevo, then they better drop their prices because their notebooks are far from what I would call "cheap."
     
    saturnotaku, Nov 7, 2016
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