Hot Deal? Antec SX830 w/PS for $50 after MIR?

[Jimmy]

Mine got here today also, and I ordered on 11/29 @11:45. It was backordered until late yesterday, then it changed to "in process". Good luck to all who ordered later, maybe Outpost will make it right.

 

[InuYasha]

Talkted to an Outpost rep today, he sounds rather annoyed for whatever reason. I asked him about the rebate and the backorders, he just told me I'll be fine, just send out the rebate as soon as I get the item even if it's next week..... well, I think I'll trust him and wait it out... or should I? Maybe I'll call Antec and ask them about outpost and the rebate and see what's up....

 

[ajs6695]

Ordered mine on 11/29 at 6:00p (PST). As of 4:00p (PST) today, it shows at being shipped overnight.

 

[Bellgoody]

Hello,

Thank you for contacting Outpost.com.

Unfortunately, At this time we do not have a confirmed delivery date for
this item as the manufacturer has not been able to provide an
anticipated ship date. We should be given an expected arrival time for
the item shortly. We do apologize for the delay and thank you for your
patience. Please feel free to check back with us at a later date.

Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

And so I wait...

 

[BMdoobieW]

I ordered on Thu Nov 29 20:09:48 EST 2001 and last night it changed from Backordered to In process. It also gives me an AE tracking number and I got an email from Outpost saying it shipped (Airborne Second Day Delivery) but the AE tracking details page doesn't have any details.

 

[EffenFish]

You guys that keep checking to see if Outpost/Antec will honor the rebate, are the same kids who kept asking "Are we there yet? Are we there yet?" Give it a rest. No wonder the CSR sounds annoyed.

$20 is a lot of money, so if your're not sure, cancel your order. That means mine will be closer to shipping.

I'll turn in my rebate (ooh, a whole stamp could be wasted!), and see what happens.

 

[kevman]

<< You guys that keep checking to see if Outpost/Antec will honor the rebate, are the same kids who kept asking "Are we there yet? Are we there yet?" Give it a rest. No wonder the CSR sounds annoyed.

$20 is a lot of money, so if your're not sure, cancel your order. That means mine will be closer to shipping.

I'll turn in my rebate (ooh, a whole stamp could be wasted!), and see what happens. >>



Dude,

I think the customer has a right to nag a little. Jeez, give us a frickin break!!!

 

[flomokev]

Tire of wasting time talking with a low level peon, I meant CSR. Call outpost, hit 9, punch in 2342#, and you will get to a CS team leader. Most likely you will just get his mailbox; but one can vent to his or her heart desire.

 

[masterxfob]

still back ordered for me

 

[EffenFish]

Kevman,

You typed "I think the customer has a right to nag a little. Jeez, give us a frickin break!!!", but what I saw was "whah, whah". The Outpost site gives you access to your order status. This site lets you Brag&Moan, but we'll start a nerw one for you, "whah, whah, he's pickin' on me"

 

[PullMyFinger]

Maybe we should start the "Effen Fish = absolutely nothing to contribute to this forum" category. I suppose you think that if a customer is not satisfied then they should just say "oh well, I deserved to get screwed". Tell you what, if you don't mind loosing $20 so much, I'll send you my address and you can cut me a $20 check.

FYI, Outpost has been extremely flakey regarding what they have in-stock and when lately. And when the delivery date starts to approach the rebate cut-off date, we as customers have the right to question whether our order will go out on time.

I for one ordered this a week ago and got a "backordered" email. When the initial rebate cut-off date neared, I called and cancelled my order. Later that day on AT, I saw that people had supposedly received a shipping date, indicating that Outpost received a shipment. I called about the availability and the CSR said they were recieving a shipment that day (12/4) and orders would be filled the next day (12/5) so I ordered again. Well guess what, my order is currently back ordered (12/6) and today is the deadline for the rebate. Not very consistent.

 

[EffenFish]

PullMYFinger,

Your points are well taken, but they're not worth $20.

I am 100% for customer satisfaction. I am in the same boat as the rest of you waiting to see if our backordered SX830s will still quaify for a rebate. My point was that you can call CSRs every hour of the day, and that won't hurry things up. Whining certainly won't speed it up. You can read where others have called CSRs with no results, or as you correctly pointed out, inconsistent information. There is no more information available at this time.

 

[PullMyFinger]

Late breaking news: Just called to check status of SX830 and K7S5A motherboard and CSR had some good info. Regarding the SC830; lots of people (around 600) on back order status, expecting shipment today, Outpost gets a large number in each shipment (probably at least a couple hundred), rebate has been extended a full week from original date (now 12/12). Regarding K7S5A; probably won't ship till 12/12.

CSR did state that by default Outpost sends out individual items from multi-item orders as they receive them (ie, breaks shipments up) unless the customer specifies otherwise.

Hope this helps alay any jitters.

Out


EffenFish, my points gotta be worth at least $10.

 

[EffenFish]

PullMyFinger,

Thanks for the update, I hope the CSR is right this time. I'm also in the 1700XP/ECS combo boat, it is much quieter. The floppy drive I ordered already arrived, confirming your statement that they break up shipments.

I'm waiting for a coupon before I order any points from you. Any MIR?

Out.

 

[bubba]

So, what is the word? Are we going to get our rebates? I am still backordered as well. When is the time to cancel?

Outpost no longer has the rebate up. Does anyone have a copy?

Thanks!

 

[kevman]

<< Kevman,

You typed "I think the customer has a right to nag a little. Jeez, give us a frickin break!!!", but what I saw was "whah, whah". The Outpost site gives you access to your order status. This site lets you Brag&Moan, but we'll start a nerw one for you, "whah, whah, he's pickin' on me" >>



JERK!

 

[kevman]

I was looking at the case picture, does anyone know how if a regular old floppy drive will fit in it? It looks like it's kinda built in from the front.

 

[whizbang]

<< I was looking at the case picture, does anyone know how if a regular old floppy drive will fit in it? It looks like it's kinda built in from the front. >>

Just take the face plate off of the floppy drive, but make sure to leave the eject button on it. The button built into the case presses on top of the eject button on the drive.

 

[bob92]

Even without the rebate, where else are you gonna find this case for $70 shipped?

 

[Dill]

anybody have a copy of the rebate? I ordered after the initial rebate was to be due, so I didn't bother looking for it...someone mind emailing it to me?

 

[InuYasha]

I uploaded the rebate to a geocity page, grab it now!

Click here for Outpost rebate for Antec SX830 !!!!


-InuYasha

 

[lizardboy]

anyone have a screen shot of the outpost page with the $70 price - i may have to do an amex blue if they cancel my order

 

[InuYasha]

DONT CANCEL YOUR BACK ORDERS!!!! Outpost just got a new $20 off rebate for SX830 that last til 12/14/2001!! Too bad the price went up to $89.95...

I got mine still back ordered for $70+free over night shipping

 

[InuYasha]

*continued from previous post* See, complains DO work I just hope they ship it SOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!

 

[Togez]

<< Outpost just got a new $20 off rebate for SX830 that last til 12/14/2001!! Too bad the price went up to $89.95...
>>



And it says 2-3 days shipping time!!!! I guess I'll (finally) be able to get mine.