HOT: Crucial PC133 256MB CL3 @ Staples PM, $74 + Tax

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lizardboy

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Just got off the phone with Staples, I was able to get them to pricematch to the current Crucial Web Promo price of $88.39 !!!!

They refunded $21.40 to my credit card. The only problem was that dropped me below $100, so I had to buy $12 worth of stuff to still apply the coupon...so I just picked up some legal pads I needed anyway.

The final price of the ram for me is: $62.38

 

YuuDawg

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I tried to get Staples to pricematch with crucial for 2 days, and they have been telling me that they are not able to price match with crucial because they sell refurbished items or some bull like that...

If you get it pricematched, congrats, you might need to try a couple of times to get a csr that hasn't heard, I happened to get 2 in a row that told me that they would not price match with crucial.
 

kendogg

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WHOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!! total amount $77.17 YA baby!

I used the live chat feature and directed them to the link. heres how it went.


HappyValentines: You still got my number
^ NEWEST ^

HappyValentines: ok
Julie: I'm sorry but I just erased your card number (on accident). Do you want me to call you and get it over the telephone?
HappyValentines: yay finally! exp date is 09/03
HappyValentines: thanks!
Julie: That is cool, I will wait.
HappyValentines: yup
Julie: You are on hold with the bank?
HappyValentines: hey julie im on hold right now
Julie: Your order number is 1021415247.
Julie: I can place the order on hold and when you get the expiration date, all you have to do is call us at 1-800-378-2753.
HappyValentines: :( there customer service number isnt working
HappyValentines: Kenny
Julie: May I have your name?
HappyValentines:xxx-xxx-xxxx
HappyValentines: please do so
Julie: We are not capable (at this point) of placing orders over chat. You can place the internet order while we are chatting, then give me the order number. I can then take care of the necessary adjustments. If you would like, I can call you at this point and place the order for you over the telephone.
HappyValentines: clarify
HappyValentines: ok can you please claify
Julie: I'm sorry, I don't think I explained myself very well.
HappyValentines: Ok so what was the point of this chat?
Julie: The other option is to phone your order in, however, the person you place your order with will have to verify the price match.
HappyValentines: I dont quite understand
HappyValentines: excuse me? You cant place the order because you verified this price match?
Julie: Once you give me your order number, I can add the coupon (if the website won't accept it) and adjust the price.
Julie: You will be able to use that coupon with your order. Unfortunately, I am unable to place this order for you. Because I have already verified this price match, your best bet would be to place your order over the internet, while we are chatting.
HappyValentines: 91161 $30 off $100
Julie: What is your coupon code?
HappyValentines: Oh ok
Julie: We have to add the UPS ground shipping, so I came up with $101.79.
HappyValentines: If that is agreed then I would like to use a coupon code and place my order
HappyValentines: $103.69 is that correct? If you havent noticed already the crucial site has listed Free 2nd day UPS
HappyValentines: Yes but can you tell me what you came up with?
Julie: We can price match that item for you. Are you in the process of placing an order right now?
HappyValentines: no problem 90630
Julie: Thank you for being so patient! May I please have your zip code?
HappyValentines: i dont mind at all but heres the link to save you some trouble http://www.crucial.com/store/PartSpecs.asp?imodule=CT32M64S4D7E
Julie: Do you mind hanging on for a few moments?
Julie: Ok.
HappyValentines: im back
Julie: I will wait.
HappyValentines: ill be right back
HappyValentines: Hey julie can you please hang on for a sec I have to pick my sister up from school
HappyValentines: there item number is CT32M64S4D7E
HappyValentines: sure thing
HappyValentines: but i wanted you to pricematch it with www.crucial.com/webpromo
HappyValentines: Hi I was looking to buy that item number i just gave you
Julie: Would you mind hanging on a moment while I research this issue?
Julie: Hello!
HappyValentines: hello
[Julie - A representative has joined the session.]
A staples.com customer service representative will be with you in about a minute.
HappyValentines: Pricematch on item# IM1415517