I <3 Newegg (AND BB let me return something!!!)

Hubris

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Yeah, we all know Newegg rocks, and I've been ordering almost exclusively from them for years, but I thought I'd post this because of the order I just placed.

I went up to Best Buy last week (I know, I know, but it's the only place in or around Ithaca I know of that sells video cards) and picked up a 9800 Pro for $300. And I LOVED the card; I've been playing UT2004 with it and it's smooth as silk even with AA cranked.

But I was looking at Newegg yesterday and saw a 9800Pro Sapphire for $212. I was like WTF! I can get a better quality card for over 100 less from Newegg (NY tax SUCKS). So I brought the 9800 back to Best Buy today and order a Sapphire from Newegg, PLUS a new case and some fans, all for $20 less than the card from BB.

So I say again, I :heart: Newegg and may they live forever. As one of the reviews I read said: "I think Newegg is god".

Edit: For you, 911. :D
 

neutralizer

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Originally posted by: Hubris
Yeah, we all know Newegg rocks, and I've been ordering almost exclusively from them for years, but I thought I'd post this because of the order I just placed.

I went up to Best Buy last week (I know, I know, but it's the only place in or around Ithaca I know of that sells video cards) and picked up a 9800 Pro for $300. And I LOVED the card; I've been playing UT2004 with it and it's smooth as silk even with AA cranked.

But I was looking at Newegg yesterday and saw a 9800Pro Sapphire for $212. I was like WTF! I can get a better quality card for over 100 less from Newegg (NY tax SUCKS). So I brought the 9800 back to Best Buy today and order a Sapphire from Newegg, PLUS a new case and some fans, all for $20 less than the card from BB.

So I say again, I :heart: Newegg and may they live forever. As one of the reviews I read said: "I think Newegg is god".

Newegg IS god.
 

VictorLazlo

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I just ordered a mobo and vid card from them today. Cheapest deal on the net, plus free shipping and a free t-shirt!

 

911paramedic

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Stating that newegg is great, too obvious.

This thread should be titled "OMG!! BB let me return something!!!"
 

Zim Hosein

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Originally posted by: 911paramedic
Stating that newegg is great, too obvious.

This thread should be titled "OMG!! BB let me return something!!!"

LOL :)

Cheers 911paramedic :beer:
 

neutralizer

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Originally posted by: Hubris
Yeah, we all know Newegg rocks, and I've been ordering almost exclusively from them for years, but I thought I'd post this because of the order I just placed.

I went up to Best Buy last week (I know, I know, but it's the only place in or around Ithaca I know of that sells video cards) and picked up a 9800 Pro for $300. And I LOVED the card; I've been playing UT2004 with it and it's smooth as silk even with AA cranked.

But I was looking at Newegg yesterday and saw a 9800Pro Sapphire for $212. I was like WTF! I can get a better quality card for over 100 less from Newegg (NY tax SUCKS). So I brought the 9800 back to Best Buy today and order a Sapphire from Newegg, PLUS a new case and some fans, all for $20 less than the card from BB.

So I say again, I :heart: Newegg and may they live forever. As one of the reviews I read said: "I think Newegg is god".

OMG dood thank you, i didnt know about that deal... time to get myself a 9800 pro thanks man :)

i <3 newegg too
 

Hubris

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Originally posted by: metalmania
Strange, that's old news for a $212 9800pro. You seldom surf the net, right?

Blow me. I'm not always in the market for a video card, and I hardly ever keep up with prices if I'm not in the market.
 

Jhill

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What excuse did you give to Best Buy when you returned the card? Did they charge you a restocking fee or something?
 

Hubris

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Originally posted by: Jhill
What excuse did you give to Best Buy when you returned the card? Did they charge you a restocking fee or something?

Nope. Told the girl I decided I didn't want it. Except for open DVDs I've never had a proble returning anything to BB (damn full screen version of Spider-Man!).