I tried to price match Staples for an Antec 430W PSU and Antec 1035(w 350W) tower
Staples: $230 EMS:$150
Pricematch $142 + Inkjet paper to put me over $150 - $30 coupon + tax
$128 for:
Antec 1035(w/350W PSU) case
Antec 430w PSU 1
1000 sheets inkjet paper
Looked good "on paper"!
When I mentioned EMS as the price match site the Rep knew it was for a case and told me i had to wait until Monday for a supervisor and that the price difference was too much for authorization! We had a nice chat (by then I knew it wasn't happening). Staples is stalling on the 1-day shipping waiver! He then asked if I had intentions of using a coupon. Of course, I said. Got the ol' "we can't do pricematch AND coupon", anyway, routine. We know better.
Final Score:
Staples: 1 gonzo2k: 0 An effin' soccer game! I'll get 'em next time!
Picked up the Antec SX-830 for $59.00/shipped "so it wouldn't be a total loss"!
UPDATE: Just got off the phone with Staples for round #2: Called again for the Antec 430w PSU @99.95 pricematched to EMS $76 and change- she told me Staples price was less 89.95....Pricematch adjusted to $75.49 I dropped the $15 off $75 coupon on her to bring final transaction (tax included) to just under $65.00/shipped!!!
Staples:1 gonzo2k:1 I can WIN this!!!!