Dell Vostro Shipping/Build time question...

[JackRipper]

Dunno if this would be the right forum to ask this but...

I haven't ordered from Dell in quite a while. Past experiences, they build & ship fast (5-7days from date of order to box in hand).

If you have ordered a Vostro 220 mini tower... How long did it take from day you ordered to box in hand? Was it before or after the "Estimated ship time" ?


Thanks!

-JR

 

[Fear No Evil]

Yes

 

[mshan]

At least for me, with previous Dell purchases, it's always been well before the estimated ship time.

 

[JackRipper]

At least for me, with previous Dell purchases, it's always been well before the estimated ship time.

I was planning to order today. Ready to ship date is 18 Dec + 5-7 days shipping is probably gonna be after Xmas.

When was your last order? Planning on buying the refurbs because they don't have build times and are ready to ship. I have to order 10 units for a job and am very short on time. I've checked Fast Track systems but they are all laptops.

Any suggestions anyone?

-JR

 

[mshan]

A couple years ago.

Maybe see what's available BNIB on eBay?

Dell warranties are supposed to be transferrable, and with complete systems, I think all you need to enter at Dell website is service tag: http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/change_order/tag_transfer

Bing Cash Back on eBay is 20% right now, too.



edit: you might also want to call Dell directly and see what type of guaranteed shipment they can offer you on 10 new desktops. Also, 15% discount coupon 0$6HXQ032FGQV5 (ripped from Tech Bargains dot com) for Dell Outlet (I think it may expire today)

 

[JackRipper]

A couple years ago.

Maybe see what's available BNIB on eBay?

Dell warranties are supposed to be transferrable, and with complete systems, I think all you need to enter at Dell website is service tag: http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/change_order/tag_transfer

Bing Cash Back on eBay is 20% right now, too.



edit: you might also want to call Dell directly and see what type of guaranteed shipment they can offer you on 10 new desktops. Also, 15% discount coupon 0$6HXQ032FGQV5 (ripped from Tech Bargains dot com) for Dell Outlet (I think it may expire today)

Thanks!

I did ebay but didn't find anything crazy. I wanted to go thru dell directly so I can use some of my dell deferred account. I might buy 1 or 2 refurbs to "buy time" for the other's to come. The refurbs are cold deals tho considering adding monitors bring prices well past their weekly deals. Most of the time I check www.gotapex.com for deals...

The 15% off code would definitely help tho...

-JR

 

[ManBearPig]

i got mine from the outlet and it literally came in 2 days. Maybe it was 1 even, it was pretty ridiculous is all i remember. i wonder how much additional time it takes to build it?

 

[iamwiz82]

Anywhere from 2 days to 14 days. Business days, btw. That's my experience with hundreds of orders.

 

[JackRipper]

Anywhere from 2 days to 14 days. Business days, btw. That's my experience with hundreds of orders.

Where are you located geographically?