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    XOTIC PC student discount

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by XL2007, Aug 16, 2008.

  1. XL2007

    XL2007 Notebook Guru

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    Anyone have any idea how much of a percentage you'd get with one? I thought it would be a good idea to take advantage of it. :D Can't wait until I get an opportunity to put in my order for a NP8660 ;)
     
    XL2007, Aug 16, 2008
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  2. dit_xi

    dit_xi Notebook Evangelist

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    I think it's just free shipping. PM Justin and find out.
     
    dit_xi, Aug 16, 2008
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  3. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    it's 50% off shipping, not free.
     
    Nirvana, Aug 16, 2008
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  4. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    50% shipping discount expired :(
    from my E-Mail today..
     
    sxusteven, Aug 16, 2008
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  5. Donald@Paladin44

    Donald@Paladin44 Retired

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    So, what is "...the current student discount..."?
     
    Donald@Paladin44, Aug 16, 2008
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  6. youdontneedtoknow

    youdontneedtoknow Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine was 25 dollars off for student discount without cash discount. And paladin maybe you should pay me for giving you such a top secrete.
     
    youdontneedtoknow, Aug 16, 2008
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  7. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah.. I'm guessing it's $25, and since I paid with a bank draft, a 2% cash discount is also applied :D
     
    sxusteven, Aug 16, 2008
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  8. JagerQ

    JagerQ Notebook Consultant

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    Eurocom offered 5% off to me, but some options are pricey.
     
    JagerQ, Aug 16, 2008
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  9. auburncoast

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    thats really strange. some time ago? I ordered mine July 22nd and got 50% off shipping.
     
    auburncoast, Aug 17, 2008
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  10. someguyoverthere

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    I ordered Aug 6th and got $25 off. It was rather irritating.
     
    someguyoverthere, Aug 17, 2008
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  11. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    When I first ordered a NP2096 on July 24th, it was 50% off shipping. But after deciding to change my order to a MSI-1651, I was told the discount expired, so I hafta pay $5 more than I would've :( if the discount didn't expire. Maybe it expired at the end of July.
     
    sxusteven, Aug 17, 2008
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  12. XL2007

    XL2007 Notebook Guru

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    I dunno, for a $2300 order, $25 off doesn't sound like much. Then again, I could just take the 3% off cash order and put the savings towards 1-2 day air freight shipping, right?

    I still have to PM Justin for an official explanation.
     
    XL2007, Aug 17, 2008
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  13. dit_xi

    dit_xi Notebook Evangelist

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    Justin offered me free shipping, once and I wasn't even a student. I think I caught him in a happy mood that day after I raved wildly about XoticPC on these forums. But aren't we all students of life from the school of hard knocks?

    How 'bout free OS or free MS Office Student edition?
     
    dit_xi, Aug 17, 2008
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  14. theincubus

    theincubus Notebook Consultant

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    When I ordered I was told the discount was based on your config
     
    theincubus, Aug 17, 2008
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  15. checkmait

    checkmait Notebook Consultant

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    That's all students get :confused:
     
    checkmait, Aug 17, 2008
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  16. MKang25

    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    Remember that these resellers only make a small margin of profits based on what they sell so they cannot afford to give out to much discounts. On top of the low margins they make they really dont charge a premium either so ya you get my point,
     
    MKang25, Aug 17, 2008
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  17. checkmait

    checkmait Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know. I still think they could probably do better than 50% off shipping.

    That's what, $18 in most cases?
     
    checkmait, Aug 17, 2008
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  18. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Yeah their discount is pretty lame, especially if you buy one of their Asus notebooks that already offer free shipping. Then you don't get any discount regardless of your student status.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Aug 17, 2008
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  19. MKang25

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    I got air shipping with mines and got 56 dollars off.
     
    MKang25, Aug 17, 2008
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  20. unknown00

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    xoticpc or powernotebook...whoever can offer me a student discount whether it be free shipping or whatever i'll probably buy from you within the next week :)
     
    unknown00, Aug 17, 2008
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  21. MKang25

    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    Why not just send a email or pm the resellers instead of debating it on this thread :D
     
    MKang25, Aug 17, 2008
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  22. Mausimo

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    Personally, i gave my reseller a call. Don't be scared, the resellers won't bite (until they got your money :D ). Talking over the phone with a sales rep, is the best way to negotiate and get your point across. PM's and E-Mails are in no way as personal as a phone call.

    Just my 2 cents.
     
    Mausimo, Aug 17, 2008
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  23. MKang25

    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    Xoticpc also has a live chat.
     
    MKang25, Aug 18, 2008
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