256 Kingston DDR PC2100 $35 AR

[caligulus]

Another "no need for driving around" deal:
Order by item number at Office Depot, #391809. The list price is $79.99. Use $20 off $75, and there is a $25 rebate on this.
This is most likely either Hynix or Winbond chip. You are probably going to be able to run them at PC2700, conservative settings.

I know this is about $20 more than a PM "no driving" deal at Staples, but hey, if you missed that one, this is OK.

To intended threadcrapping - I know you got a fabulous deal and that you are smarter than me, but there are people that do not have Staples, CC, BB, CompUSA altogether the next door and have no nerves to humiliate themselves in the store they visit on a regular basis.

 

[Kraeji]

Its not humiliating to get rejected on a PM... And usually takes only a second to try it.


Unless you goto BB.. those bastards made me wait 30 minutes just so they could tell me that they wont do my PM. I think they enjoyed making me wait. I don't understand why they hate following their own policies.

 

[caligulus]

Any "sub $30 gain" PM deal that involves a chance of being turned down with a driving around of more than 20 miles doesn't work for me. Time is money. But that is a matter of a personal decision. Another thing - doing PM repeatedly in the store one would visit over and over again asks for a type of nerve and a thick skin many of us don't have.
I like to shop without being looked upon as a smuggler and a thief.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: caligulus
Any "sub $30 gain" PM deal that involves a chance of being turned down with a driving around of more than 20 miles doesn't work for me. Time is money. But that is a matter of a personal decision. Another thing - doing PM repeatedly in the store one would visit over and over again asks for a type of nerve and a thick skin many of us don't have.

...

 

[BobSnob]

Originally posted by: caligulusI like to shop without being looked upon as a smuggler and a thief.

I know what you mean. I tried to PM in a Staples store a while back that would have given me a $100 stick of ram for basically free. The manager looked at me as though I was trying to pick his pockets and I went 20 shades of red.

I'm not cut out for heavy haggling and I'm not prepared to cause a major stir in a store for a few bucks. I ask politely, I am totally candid as to what I'm up to, and if they don't want to play ball I thank them for their time and walk out. I do pretty well even so.

 

[Cleaner]

I agree caligulus. For me its the hassle of it. I have all of these stores within 10 miles of each other but its a pain in the butt to driving all over town trying to save $10 off an item. The hour or two I spend driving all over town is worth way more than $10 or $20 or even $30. I get paid more then that at work, if I wanted to work, and I value my free time more then that. I think its great that people can work the system but unless I can do it in five minutes from my keyboard at work I'm not interested. Its not a sloth issue its a time management issue. Some people don't make much and $10 is a veritable fortune to them. I understand that but once you're no longer a starving student these 'deals' don't shine like they used too.

 

[Chess]

anyone seen a good price on 512 stick ddr 2100 ? pm me if so
THis is a good deal, maybe ill get it for my other machine

 

[Chucko]

Time is Money, I agree. If I am saving only 20 bucks and have to drive to a store and hassle with a PM, I would much rather order online with free shipping and get a good deal that maybe a few dollars more. Time equals Opportunity Cost.

 

[frogster220]

When doing a PM, I usually call around to a few stores nearby, ask if the product is in stock, ask if they are willing to do a pricematch on it, what documentation they require for it, get their name and go in and get it.
It's your red-blooded american duty to get that PM discount. The stores advertise it, you're merely utilizing an advertised policy.

 

[bentwookie]

Originally posted by: frogster220
When doing a PM, I usually call around to a few stores nearby, ask if the product is in stock, ask if they are willing to do a pricematch on it, what documentation they require for it, get their name and go in and get it.
It's your red-blooded american duty to get that PM discount. The stores advertise it, you're merely utilizing an advertised policy.

this my friends is what a smart consumer does...learn from it. bunch of pansies..

 

[Salvador]

Any "sub $30 gain" PM deal that involves a chance of being turned down with a driving around of more than 20 miles doesn't work for me. Time is money. But that is a matter of a personal decision. Another thing - doing PM repeatedly in the store one would visit over and over again asks for a type of nerve and a thick skin many of us don't have.

The strange thing about this is that I would consider myself a thin skinned person. I don't handle rejection very well at all, yet I have no problem doing a PM. Maybe because I don't take it personally when I do get a bunch of crap from a snot nosed CSR. Come on.. It's not like you're asking someone out on a date or trying to sell something to someone (that they don't want or need). All you're trying to do is convince the CSR that you are correct under their PM policies. If they don't allow you to for some reason, it's nothing on you. It's the CSR's problem.

My advice is just hang tough and never take no from someone that has no authority to say yes. Ask to talk to the manager if you have a problem with some peon at the CS counter. Come armed with your ammunition. Have that printout of the sale ad ready. Have a phone number handy for CUSA. Prepare yourself and you'll have every answer to any objection that a dickhead CSR or even a manager can fire your way.

Now.. Driving 30 minutes or 1 hour one way to try this is another matter. If I had to drive that far for a $20 savings, I don't think I'd do it. My stores are fairly close, so I don't consider it a problem.

Sal

 

[BobSnob]

Originally posted by: bentwookie this my friends is what a smart consumer does...learn from it. bunch of pansies..

You are the one who's the "bent" wookie!

 

[Salvador]

this my friends is what a smart consumer does...learn from it. bunch of pansies..

That's a nice way to motivate people. I hope you don't manage people.

Sal

 

[K-squared]

caligulus - "what" $20 off $75 coupon????

If you're referring to using the Office Depot coupon, OfficeMax has been blatantly rejecting ALL competitors coupons despite their published policy. Read the other recent threads where others have tried using "competitors coupons" for online/telephone purchases at OfficeCraps....

As to the Kingston "ValueRAM" being PC2700[ memory - I have not seen any reports of any of the Kingston ValueRAM being overclocked to DDR333/PC2700. Many have reported problems using the Hynix memory being resold under the ValueRAM label, even at DDR266/PC2100. The "reported" Winbond chips that are overclockable to DDR333/PC2700, end with the chip marking "AH-6". To the best of my knowledge, NO one either here or at Fat Wallet have reported getting "AH-6" chips in a Kingston ValueRAM retail box. In looking at Hundreds of boxes/sticks of ValueRAM at dozens of Office Depots, OfficeMaxs, and Best Buys, I can reaffirm that the only Winbond chips I have seen in the Kingston memory, has been the 7ns "AH-7" and "BH-7" chips.

Originally posted by: caligulus
Another "no need for driving around" deal:
Order by item number at Office Depot, #391809. The list price is $79.99. Use $20 off $75, and there is a $25 rebate on this.
This is most likely either Hynix or Winbond chip. You are probably going to be able to run them at PC2700, conservative settings.

I know this is about $20 more than a PM "no driving" deal at Staples, but hey, if you missed that one, this is OK.

To intended threadcrapping - I know you got a fabulous deal and that you are smarter than me, but there are people that do not have Staples, CC, BB, CompUSA altogether the next door and have no nerves to humiliate themselves in the store they visit on a regular basis.

 

[jalapenonc]

Just little info on this kingston 2100DDR valueRAM.

I bought one stick from OD last month on another deal. The DIMM chip has NO info on it whatsoever. Can not tell who make the chip. I was afraid the chip will be very crappy. BUT to my supprise, it runs at FBS 185 no problem at all.

So, if you guys find those module with no name chip, get it, they are good one)

 

[Yobbo]

Aha...finally some RAM for that student who can't afford underwear...

 

[Foghorn]

I'm gonna give it a try.

 

[ckportland]

Originally posted by: jalapenonc
Just little info on this kingston 2100DDR valueRAM.

I bought one stick from OD last month on another deal. The DIMM chip has NO info on it whatsoever. Can not tell who make the chip. I was afraid the chip will be very crappy. BUT to my supprise, it runs at FBS 185 no problem at all.

So, if you guys find those module with no name chip, get it, they are good one)

Hi Jalapenonc:
I believe I got the same kind, does yours say "32m x 8 DDR-7T" on it? Will this do DDR 2700? I am so behind on DDRs, I don't know what FSB 187 translate to DDR speed. Thanks.

 

[yohann]

Is DDR 2100 only used on AMD motherboards?

 

[novice]

Is DDR 2100 only used on AMD motherboards?

No, there are a number of Pentium 4 motherboards that also use DDR PC2100 (or PC2700, PC3000, etc.). If I recall, the intle 845 chipset boards do, and there are others.

 

[pspada]

Rambus was too expensive, so Intel bought into DDR usage.

IMHO, getting a price match, at a store that claims to do so, to get a rebate (therefore your item for less) is not ripping them off. That is their policy, and I do not at all feel bad doing so. After all, they screw you on 10 other things you'll end up buying there, so they make out in the end. Notice I said you, not me.

 

[cruzer]

Office Depot says they delivered it yesterday, but there is no box on my doorstep! I called, but they are closed today. Don't they need a signature when delivering? Anyone had this happen to them?

 

[Swanny]

I agree with you totally. This is a good deal. Thanks!

 

[pspada]

So that's where that box from Office Depot came from! Thanks!

<joking>

 

[TheWart]

Hmm, more ram, cannot ever have enough!