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C2D E8400 $155, plus other CPUs

acheron

acheron

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Was at Microcenter yesterday and they had a big banner up touting "Processors for cheaper than Newegg and Tigerdirect!" I grabbed an E8400 for $155 ($170 at Newegg).

http://microcenter.com/search/...l?web_group=byopc_proc

Most of them seem to be in store pickup only.

They also are running a good deal on Antec cases, I got a P182 for $100 ($80 after mail-in rebate). Didn't note prices of other models, but they all seemed to be on sale.

 
Originally posted by: acheron
Was at Microcenter yesterday and they had a big banner up touting "Processors for cheaper than Newegg and Tigerdirect!" I grabbed an E8400 for $155 ($170 at Newegg).

http://microcenter.com/search/...l?web_group=byopc_proc

Most of them seem to be in store pickup only.

They also are running a good deal on Antec cases, I got a P182 for $100 ($80 after mail-in rebate). Didn't note prices of other models, but they all seemed to be on sale.
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Meh. $155 x 1.07 for sales tax = $166

Versus $170 at NE and no gas money burned it is a wash at best. I suppose the only good thing about MC is that you can try and select an E0 box if you find one.
 
Sales tax is only 5% here. But yeah, have to take that into account, though there's also shipping from NE.
 
You are obligated to pay sales taxes on items you buy online/Newegg as well.

So you 1.07 argument is garbage, unless you are advocating breaking the law.
 
LOL hijumper... sure, we're just gonna pay all that sales tax for online out-of-state purchases. If you do it, you're the only person in the country who does.

I got mine at MC, got to pick the box and make sure it was E0, and it was still a little cheaper than the egg.
 
Originally posted by: hijumper75
You are obligated to pay sales taxes on items you buy online/Newegg as well.

So you 1.07 argument is garbage, unless you are advocating breaking the law.
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And if my family happens to be living at my parents place in PA while my kitchen is being renovated, and I order a $170 processor with free shipping, does your tax argument still hold genius? Move along...
 
Originally posted by: brianmanahan
I got mine at MC, got to pick the box and make sure it was E0, and it was still a little cheaper than the egg.
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Same here.

Originally posted by: hijumper75
You are obligated to pay sales taxes on items you buy online/Newegg as well.
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Yes, well, most of us don't live in NY or CA (thank goodness...), so that's not really true.
 
Yes, I do. Go ahead, laugh about it. I don't really think advocating tax evasion as hilarious. I also didn't think advocating illegal activity is in line with what you agreed to by registering/posting here.
 
Amber, you are wrong. It's not state dependent. Newegg is only obligated to collect the taxes for you if they sell it from a state where they have a shop.
 
Wow, only your 2nd post here and you come out swinging. And no profile filled out either, great. Geez they let anyone onto AT these days...
 
Originally posted by: hijumper75
Amber, you are wrong. It's not state dependent. Newegg is only obligated to collect the taxes for you if they sell it from a state where they have a shop.
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Yes, because if I live in Oregon they have to collect sales tax from me even though Oregon doesn't have any 😕
 
Originally posted by: AmberClad
Originally posted by: brianmanahan
I got mine at MC, got to pick the box and make sure it was E0, and it was still a little cheaper than the egg.
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Same here.
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Ah, I didn't get to pick the box, they went in the back and got one for me. Still got one of the E0 ones though.
 
Originally posted by: hijumper75
Yes, I do. Go ahead, laugh about it. I don't really think advocating tax evasion as hilarious. I also didn't think advocating illegal activity is in line with what you agreed to by registering/posting here.
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Oh, I am laughing.
 
Originally posted by: smithrwon
If I remember correctly, the microcenter in NJ only has 3.5% sales tax which was odd to me.
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Last time I was there it was 3%, Im not sure exactly why though. I think a lot of the businesses in Paterson have that lower sales tax.
 
Originally posted by: brencat
Meh. $155 x 1.07 for sales tax = $166

Versus $170 at NE and no gas money burned it is a wash at best. I suppose the only good thing about MC is that you can try and select an E0 box if you find one.
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Your profile says you live in NJ. Doesn't newegg charges sales tax in NJ also?


 
Originally posted by: edplayer
Originally posted by: brencat
Meh. $155 x 1.07 for sales tax = $166

Versus $170 at NE and no gas money burned it is a wash at best. I suppose the only good thing about MC is that you can try and select an E0 box if you find one.
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Your profile says you live in NJ. Doesn't newegg charges sales tax in NJ also?
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Yes they do. Oi vei -- read the thread in its entirety. FYI, I'm not in the market right now for a new CPU. But if I was in the market, it would be ordered to PA thereby saving on the sales tax, because that's where I'm living for the next 3-4 weeks.
 
The microcenter in NJ is in an urban economic zone and only charges 3.5% sales tax at the store.

I was there the other day and all of their E8400s are E0.

 
I already have an E8400 but thanks for the great laugh today hijumper. Perhaps you can offer a hot deal on whatever you're smoking?
 
Originally posted by: brencat
Originally posted by: acheron
Was at Microcenter yesterday and they had a big banner up touting "Processors for cheaper than Newegg and Tigerdirect!" I grabbed an E8400 for $155 ($170 at Newegg).

http://microcenter.com/search/...l?web_group=byopc_proc

Most of them seem to be in store pickup only.

They also are running a good deal on Antec cases, I got a P182 for $100 ($80 after mail-in rebate). Didn't note prices of other models, but they all seemed to be on sale.
Click to expand...

Meh. $155 x 1.07 for sales tax = $166

Versus $170 at NE and no gas money burned it is a wash at best. I suppose the only good thing about MC is that you can try and select an E0 box if you find one.
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you get the cpu right away if you buy from B&M.
how much is overnight shipping at NE?
 
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