*Dead* New Sony DVD burner (DRU500A) $253.06 shipped at DELL

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SIDEARMS

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Looks like you can get an extra 10% on top of the already 10% discount but, there's sales tax involve?
I'm in Minnesota. Came to $253.49+$17.75(tax)=$271.24. Or is it just messed up?
 

dethman

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Originally posted by: SIDEARMS
Looks like you can get an extra 10% on top of the already 10% discount but, there's sales tax involve?
I'm in Minnesota. Came to $253.49+$17.75(tax)=$271.24. Or is it just messed up?

dell home charges tax to like...5 states or so, you must be in one of those unlucky states.
 

WebDude

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Originally posted by: dxpaap
I want one when the prices come down more !
I just want them to ship the one I've already ordered! Unit is "delayed". Toooo haaarrrddd tttooo waiittt! Holldddingg myy bbreathh.......

WebDude:p
 

SIDEARMS

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Originally posted by: dethman
Originally posted by: SIDEARMS
Looks like you can get an extra 10% on top of the already 10% discount but, there's sales tax involve?
I'm in Minnesota. Came to $253.49+$17.75(tax)=$271.24. Or is it just messed up?

dell home charges tax to like...5 states or so, you must be in one of those unlucky states.


Oh, looks like I was in Small Business. I think that's why, but you have to be, in order to use the extra 10% coupon. Comes out to $10 less though.
 

mrbass

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Check to see if Karl came yet. This deal is still hot even today Oct 3rd.

Just placed my order....I'm in CA so it took me awhile to get my Dell Catalog...back cover says "Take an additional $25 off any order over $250". Voila punched in my code + 10% off total $256.66. Yes they did raise the price $4 but whose keeping track. I don't have the money at all but that's what credit cards with 0% apr are for. $256.66 proof
 

bigi

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Did Dell start shipping it yet?
rolleye.gif

Most of us got confirmation that they should ship by 10/04 (Today).

Anyone?
 

jasonja

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Newsflash from Dell.com Big shocker!

"We have reviewed your order. Although we had anticipated being able to ship
your order sooner, we are experiencing an unexpected delay. We will not be
able to ship your order until, on or before 10/11/2002."

 

vetteguy

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Originally posted by: jasonja
Newsflash from Dell.com Big shocker!

"We have reviewed your order. Although we had anticipated being able to ship
your order sooner, we are experiencing an unexpected delay. We will not be
able to ship your order until, on or before 10/11/2002."

Just got the same message...I didn't think it would ship today. We'll see how long it takes them. I thought they got in trouble for pulling this kind of thing in the past?
 

Mu

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The site shows price of $312.95. How are you getting this for less than $250?
 

Dewey

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Originally posted by: jasonja
Newsflash from Dell.com Big shocker!

"We have reviewed your order. Although we had anticipated being able to ship
your order sooner, we are experiencing an unexpected delay. We will not be
able to ship your order until, on or before 10/11/2002."

I received the same email for my order.
 

Chowimmark

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Don't worry about the orders, it's a new item and I can't find any vendor that actually has them in stock. Who knows they might be stuck sitting on a ship off the coast of California....................
 

mrbass

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I think they're sitting at the ports in Long Beach in one of those huge metal containers. Until the strike is over we won't get our product. I'm not worried hopefully they won't ship till Oct 19th...then that wouldn't hit this months credit card cycle. BTW Karl is slang for the mailman or postman for those not in the know.
@Mu check your mail for Dell's Catalog for $25 off coupon.
 

Mu

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Tnx mrbass. Didn't want to wait on catalog. Probably get them and pitch them since I didn't figure on ordering anything from Dell.
Figured it out and still got order in at what I thought was good deal.
$312.95 - $59.56 discount and free ship, with Kalifornia tax of $20.90 = $274.39 satisfies me.
Est ship date shows on or before Oct 9 2002. Hopefully they are not sitting offshore waiting to get into US.
 

GoodToGo

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Hmm havent got the email yet. The order status also does not show anything different(yet) :confused:
 

bigi

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Hope we don't have to wait a month or so, since by then this units may be cheaper elsewhere.

:(
 

WebDude

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Originally posted by: bigi
Hope we don't have to wait a month or so, since by then this units may be cheaper elsewhere.

:(
Well if it takes that long, you can always cancel the Dell order, as it says in the email they sent out. I for one will bail out if it takes more than a few weeks, and especially if the price falls. But if it's in high demand and short supply, I doubt anybody will be discounting it anytime soon.

WebDude:p