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    HD Deals for week of 05/08/05

    The WD 160 GB can be a very hot deal if you PM to Sam's Club
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    Palm Tungsten E $168.xx PM

    Circuit City has the Palm Tungsten E PDA for $170.99. You must order online and pick up in store. Staples has it at 198.99 minus a $20 instant rebate coupon code. If you don't use the coupon code and have Staples PM their price to bring it down to $168.xx, The PM is 110% of $28 Use...
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    Weber Genesis Silver A gas grill -- $149 at Lowe's, YMMV

    Normal price. $499 I think. The 2005 Silver A is $399. The 2004 Silver A, if you can find one, is on clearance. The primary differences are the 2005 model has stainless steel doors on the front of the cart and has 26,000 btu compared to 22,000 btu on the 22004 model
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    Weber Genesis Silver A gas grill -- $149 at Lowe's, YMMV

    I picked up this grill on clearance at Lowe's in Temecula, CA. I think it is the 2004 model (p/n 6211001). I don't know if it's nationwide, especially since the store in Murrieta, CA (less than 5 miles away) had the same grill listed for $213. Anyway, it is the top-rated gas grill under $500...
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    Verizon Fiber Optic Broadband 5mbps/2mbps for 40 a month 15mbps/2mbps for 50 a month!

    The newsgroups do seem to be limited to about 400-500 kbps per connection. If you didn't already know, you can get a newsgroup reader like Newsbin that will let you establish up to 8 simultaneous connections. I normally get about 2.5 mbps on my 3/768 dsl line. The 2.5 mbps is also about the...
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    What is the biggest newb mistake you have made since you got interested in computers?

    While doing some housekeeping on an old DOS-based multi-user system, I got sidetracked and typed del *.* in the directory containing all the database files. I was able to undelete some of them, but most of the data was completely hosed.
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    Nikon Coolpix 4100 camera + Epson Picturemate + Ink/paper refill for under $210 AR AC PM GC YMMV from Staples

    Okay, the math gets a little tricky here so I'm not going to tally everything up. But you should get the gist Order from Staples: Nikon 4100 digicam 249.98 Epson Picturemate 199.98 Epson ink/paper refill 28.99 Epson $25 award...
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    Casio Label USB Printer $9.99

    This is a pretty nice little printer. Unlike the Brother P-touch type printers, this one will handle any font your PC has. Just beware, the replacement ribbons for this run around $15 each at Staples/Office Depot, etc. I would buy a couple of printers at this price just for the replacement...
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    Fry's (7/3-7/6) & CompUSA (7/4-7/10): Maxtor 250GB 7200 rpm 8MB cache $129.99 NO Rebate!

    I successfully PM'd the Fry's deal to Staples. They didn't take off the $30 coupon I had used. Unfortunately, I don't think he applied the 110% PM correctly, so I may have to call in a few days and have them credit the additional $7 + tax. If that works, then it will be $92.99 + tax. Not a bad deal.
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    Fry's (7/3-7/6) & CompUSA (7/4-7/10): Maxtor 250GB 7200 rpm 8MB cache $129.99 NO Rebate!

    I just ordered this drive from Staples. 199.99 - 30 coupon = 169.99 + tax. Will call in the morning to request a PM. I tried calling Staples just now (about midnight, California time) but they said they were closed for the holiday. I hope I'll be able to get through before the Fry's ad expires...
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    Samsung DirecTivo $19.99 each plus s/h

    For new DirecTV subscribers only. Link: Click on "Build your own system" Samsung SIR-S4040R is only $19.99 each with new activation. You must also pay $19.99 for a 18x20 dish and Shipping (depending on quantity). These units are being sold at Circuit City for $99 each. I got 4 Tivos plus the...
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    Dishnetwork deal at Radio Shack and maybe elsewhere: Mods if this messsage violates any rules I will edit it as needed.

    I'd beg to differ on this. All broadcast channels are required by the FCC to switch over and return their analog spectrum back to the FCC. However, I don't think this applies to cable. The cable infrastructure is not a public resource. Where I live in Southern California, basic cable still has...
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    Where can i buy solid copper?

    Try McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com) Big selection, fast, reasonable shipping, and fair (though not great) pricing. You just have to learn to navigate their website. Their print catalog is more than 3500 pages.
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    Motorola MPx200 Color Smartphone (ATT GSM) $9.99 AR w/ free shipping

    Good price. However, this phone is soon to be replaced by the MPX-220. The key differences, AFAIK, are the addition of Bluetooth and 850 MHz support. The 850 Mhz is very important if you intend to use this phone with AT&T or Cingular. AT&T currently uses 1900 Mhz, but is trying to...
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    Motorola MPx200 Color Smartphone (ATT GSM) -$40 AR w/ free shipping

    Good price on a very nice phone. Be aware, however, that this phone is 1900 Mhz only. Both AT&T and Cingular (soon to be CingulAT&T) are pushing their user base to switch to 850 Mhz-capable phones. The phone will still work, but may not get the same reception as 850/1900 dual band...
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    Amazon Cell Phone Deals T-Mob, ATT GSM, Nextel

    I also had problems with Amazon. I ordered a Nokia 3595 on March 18. It didn't ship for 3 weeks. Only after several emails and talking to a live rep in their cell phone department was the issue finally resolved. Apparently, they rely on ATT wireless (I don't know about the other companies) to...
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    For Bank of America Customers -- $25 gift card for referring a friend

    I think this is the case no matter what bank you go to. My current account is with Wells Fargo and it is pretty much the same. I used to keep my accounts with small banks that charged no fees, even for using another bank's ATM. But when the big banks started adding on their own fees for using...
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    For Bank of America Customers -- $25 gift card for referring a friend

    *** To Moderator ***, this is not a referral, but a potential for members to generate referrals. Please edit this post as you feel necessary. If you are a Bank of America customer, you can refer a friend through the BofA website. If that friend opens a checking account, then you will BOTH get a...
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    Back In Stock! Sharp VLZ3U MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5" LCD & SD Memory Slot - $199.99 shipped AR

    I missed out on this deal the first time so I've been looking for other miniDV camcorder deals. I really liked the Sharp form factor, so I've mostly been looking at the VL-Z models. Amazon's price is now $329 - $50 rebate = $279. No tax for me in California, free super-saver shipping...
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    Ditto. My wife and I argued over this. I finally convinced her that if we did the refi, AND CONTINUED TO MAKE THE SAME MONTHLY PAYMENT EVERY MONTH THAT WE ARE ALREADY PAYING, that we would pay off the loan about 6 months earlier (than our current mortgage). This amounts to about a $7000 savings...
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    Are you sure you're looking at the 15 year rates? Last I checked, almost everyone on bankrate was well under 5.0 percent for 15 year loans. In fact, looks like the yield on 10-yr notes dropped again. It's now at 3.69%. This is at least .38% lower than about 2.5 weeks ago.
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    You are absolutely correct. In general, there is no such thing as a free lunch. However... that said, this is still a good deal for a certain subset of homeowners. Specifically, anyone wanting a no-hassle refi, or trying to get rid of PMI, or someone with a small loan balance (under 150K, for...
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    Thanks for digging up the old thread, morkinva. There's a lot of useful discussion in that thread. And thanks again for saving me LOTS of money!!!
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    Very good observations. One other thing to keep in mind, closing costs are not tax deductible, IIRC. And if you pay points to get a lower rate, the points are deductible , but they must be amortized over the entire length of the loan (for refi's). Thus, if you sell the house in five years, lets...
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    Those are part of the closing costs. In the Good Faith Estimate are listed as POC (Paid outside of closing) by the lender. Trust me, I've done this before. The only costs you will incur are the notary fees. And you may be able to get a free notary service at your local Wells Fargo branch. They...
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    Usually just a few days and UPS will deliver the documents. It may take slightly longer because they may be very busy right now with the drop in rates.
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    You're very welcome. I'm glad I was able to help some people out.
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    There are NO upfront charges (except a notary fee), if you qualify. You should be able to do this, but the only way to be sure is to call and ask. Either way, 6% seems kind of high for a 7/1 ARM. I think those are running around 4% right now. I don't think Wells Fargo is offering ARMs through...
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    Be careful about these types of loans. Sometimes, "no closing costs" means no costs incurred with the lender. But you *might* still be liable for other costs such as appraisals, title insurance etc. Make sure Citibank is paying for all these third part expenses before you jump on this.
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    This deal never really goes away. What makes it hot is the recent drop in interest rates. The rate on this program has dropped .375 points since last Thursday.
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    Try doing it online. I did not receive the email, but I was still able to submit the application. If it doesn't get approved, well... But as far as I know, the online link should work. By the way, I've been using this link for close to a year now, just to keep tabs on the rate. If your loan...
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    Wells Fargo customers - ReFi Mortgage w/ no closing costs ** Edit ** Still warm, but cooling off

    ****** EDIT 4/02/04 **************************************************************************************** 10-yr bond yields have been steadily creeping up for 2 weeks now. In early trading today, yields are up approximately 22 basis points to 4.12% This deal is still alive, but with...
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    Sandisk Cruzer 256MB USB Drive $34.94 at Staples AC/AR

    Answering my own question... Just got back from Office Depot. The cashier matched the Costco 39.99 price with no hesitation. However, he would not give me the rebate form. No problem, since I'll just submit the rebate form that I printed out from the OD website. Total price, if the rebate goes...
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    Sandisk Cruzer 256MB USB Drive $34.94 at Staples AC/AR

    Answering my own question... Just got back from Office Depot. The cashier matched the Costco 39.99 price with no hesitation. However, he would not give me the rebate form. No problem, since I'll just submit the rebate form that I printed out from the OD website. Total price, if the rebate goes...
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    Sandisk Cruzer 256MB USB Drive $34.94 at Staples AC/AR

    Okay, fair enough. In this case though, isn't a coupon basically the same thing as an instant rebate, since they are giving the coupons to anyone that asks for one? The question remains, has anyone gotten Staples or Office Depot to PM Costco?
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    Sandisk Cruzer 256MB USB Drive $34.94 at Staples AC/AR

    Does Staples or Office Depot PM to Costco? Costco has it this week for $49.99 - $10 IR = $39.99 Potential deal at Staples: $54.99 - $15 PM - $10 MIR = $29.99 + tax Out The Door. Potential deal at Office Depot $69.48 - 29.49 PM - $20 MIR = $19.99 + tax out the door
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    Hot! SanDisk 256MB USB drive $39.99 no rebate @ Costco

    Nice price for this. However, unless you really need this right away, you may want to wait a month or two. There are some 2nd generation USB 2.0 drives coming out from Sandisk and Lexar. These will also be available in 512 and 1024 MB versions. Sandisk Cruzer Micro Sandisk Cruzer Titanium...
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    Dell SB 4600, 2.8 P4, 80G, CD, CDRW, 512MB $399 AR

    Dang, I did a search too. Problem was I searched for "DELL" and the original thread didn't have that in the title.