Dell System Deal

[TraderGordo]

Anyone know how to get free shipping??
I have a new system deal worked out that is a great deal for the person looking for a higher end machine. Its only $634 after $300 MIR. But they want $95 for shipping!! If I could get free shipping I WILL buy it in an instant. God we are cheapskates!

Details:

Dell Dimension 8200 Series
Save $250! Dimension® 8200, Pentium® 4 Processor at 2.0GHz

Date: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 10:21:30 PM CDT
Catalog Number: 29 19
Dell Dimension 8200 Series: Save $250! Dimension® 8200, Pentium® 4 Processor at 2.0GHz PS820W [461-4484]
Memory: 256MB PC800 RDRAM 256M82 [311-8426]
Keyboard: New Dell® Enhanced QuietKey Keyboard EQK [310-2753]
Monitors: Please Select if Choosing 15-inch Flat Panel Monitor Below NOMON [461-3456]
Video Card: 64MB NVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card with TV-Out 64NVMX [320-0239]
Hard Drive: 40GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive 40 [340-3615]
Floppy Drive: 3.5 in Floppy Drive 3DHS [340-1927] [461-2956]
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition WHXP [313-7222] [420-3079]
Mouse: MS IntelliMouse® IM [310-2757]
Network Card: 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC CNET [430-5353]
Modem: 56K Telephony Modem for Windows® XP 56KWSXP [313-0717]
DVD-ROM or CD-ROM Drive: 48X Max Variable CD-ROM CD48 [313-2561]
Sound Card: Integrated Audio with Soundblaster Pro/16 Compatibility IS [313-2758]
Speakers: Select Monsoon Speakers Below DLWRSKP [461-3821]
Bundled Software: Microsoft® Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard WORKS [412-0133]
Norton Antivirus®: Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer NAV2002 [412-5623]
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch JUKEXP [412-3809]
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio Image Expert® 2000 DPSXP [412-3807]
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr At-Home Service + 1Yr Phone Support S111OS [950-1260] [950-3337] [950-9797]
Internet Access Options: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included AOLDHS [412-0164]
Free Quicken 2002 Suite: Free Quicken 2002 Suite (includes Turbo Tax Deluxe) FREQUKN [412-0184]

(ignore "incompatibility" error message and order anyway - they allow you to. You don't need speakers or monitor)




Discounts and Coupons Total

Dell Home Customers: Save $75 dollars off of Dimension and Inspiron Systems! -$75.00


Price
Sub-total: $1,009.00
Discounts: -$75.00
MIR: -$300.00
FINAL: $634

 

[TraderGordo]

Question: when you get an "integrated audio" option from Dell I assume the sound chip is part of the motherboard -- my question is can I still add my own sound card later if I want to (I want a digital audio output for home theater PC)? Or am I restricted to only the integrated sound device?

 

[Jokeram]

try google... I know they have free shipping for certain stuff... I just got a camera and they are shipping it free.. I think $299 and above or something like that

 

[exisle]

yeah you could use another sound card and disable the onboard in the bios most likely...

would be nice if the topic were more descriptive

 

[Jokeram]

<< Question: when you get an "integrated audio" option from Dell I assume the sound chip is part of the motherboard -- my question is can I still add my own sound card later if I want to (I want a digital audio output for home theater PC)? Or am I restricted to only the integrated sound device? >>



you should be able to disable your onboard audio and use your own card...

 

[ElFenix]

sign up for a fedex account on fedex.com then give dell your fedex shipper number and pay for it yourself through fedex, you'll just be charged fedex's rate rather than dell's so its like $20.

 

[RossMAN]

<< sign up for a fedex account on fedex.com then give dell your fedex shipper number and pay for it yourself through fedex, you'll just be charged fedex's rate rather than dell's so its like $20. >>



Only $20? Damn that's cheap. Dell charges $95 I think even without monitor.

 

[PsychoAndy]

dont waste your time......by the time fedex sets you up you wont qualify for the pricing anymore.....

gordo, PM me and i might be able to help you out

 

[Jokeram]

there is a 10% off of order floating out there... try asking bensbargains and .netting him

 

[Jokeram]

there is also this Aiborne express thread that is talking about first shipment free.. it might work too...

 

[IgorTs]

get $75 off coupon on the net

 

[zboy]

the $75 coupon doesn't work anymore

" Coupons that have been entered, but do not meet eligibility requirements or require additional information. Click coupon "Details" link(s) for more information. "

Zboy

 

[FriedToast]

Free shipping went out the window last month. That Airborne deal Jokeram mentioned might be your best bet.
Otherwise, time to pony up the charges.

 

[RossMAN]

<< the $75 coupon doesn't work anymore

" Coupons that have been entered, but do not meet eligibility requirements or require additional information. Click coupon "Details" link(s) for more information. " >>



Which system were you trying to get and how much was it?

 

[zboy]

<< Text >>



Dell Dimension 4400, $669 -$200 mail in rebate.

 

[jairocon]

zboy I think for the 75 coupon your total needs to be 800+

 

[cryst]

in small biz you can choose to ship by your own carrier(fedex/ups/...), but in home, no way.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

<< Speakers: Select Monsoon Speakers Below DLWRSKP [461-3821] >>

You cannot take the speaker deletion and NOT order the Monsoons, ie. you only can that speaker credit is if you check the order box below for the Monsoons.

 

[Jokeram]

<< zboy I think for the 75 coupon your total needs to be 800+ >>



what about using the 10% general coupon thats out there?? that will be $63.40.. if nothing else works out that will still bring your shipping costs down considerably.

 

[llc00ljoel]

anyone confirm how fast shipping and what the cost is via airborne or fedex? that in itself would be a hot deal if it was really 20 bucks!

 

[Boiler]

Like Cryst said, you can only select your own shipper if you buy from small business section. But the $200-$300 rebate do not exist in the small business area.

 

[Murpheeee]

I was thinking of doing this......I don't think you get the $300 rebate AND the RDRAM, it's one or other.
If you downgrade memory to 128MB SDRAM....the rebate will be valid.

I would hate to order then find you are not getting an expected $300 back.


Quote from Dell page:


<< Choose Dimension 8200 desktop $300 Mail-in Rebate OR FREE Upgrade to 256MB PC800 RDRAM from 128MB PC800 RDRAM >>




I think its really sneaky of them.....it's easy to miss that point. I bet there are more than a few ordered the system and will not be getting their rebate.

 

[amgine]

Anyone know what time of day the prices on Dell are the best. It seems like every time I see a deal, by the time I go for it, its 60 bucks or so more.

 

[RossMAN]

<< Anyone know what time of day the prices on Dell are the best. It seems like every time I see a deal, by the time I go for it, its 60 bucks or so more. >>



I don't think it depends on time of day (unless you're getting a refurb) but which special they're running. They seem to run the "good ones" every 3 weeks or so where they offer a free CD-RW or DVD upgrade, free shipping AND $150 rebate. Those are the deals you wanna hold out for.

Your best bet is to check the Hot Deals forum at least twice a day, in the morning and afternoon.