True to a point. But... that's why we have reseller ratings. I've had to rma a few things to much smaller companies and had zero problems. Just as simple as what I'd imagine a newegg rma would be although I've never done one through them. Besides, I figure the money I save by not getting boned on shipping and prices will make up for it if I ever get screwed on a rma from someone else
I hate the fact that they won't let you use your own Fed Ex or UPS account number at newegg (or many other online stores, for that matter)
Zugzwang152, You prolly jus lucked out, with the "mistake" FedEx made shipping your stuff ground to Hawaii. Last time I checked, that bridge wasn't complete. Maybe I'm uninformed, maybe Fedex offers ground to Hawaii all the time, but I seriously doubt it. BTW, from the number of your posts, if you spend time here in the Hot deal forum, you will see that Newegg is one of, if not "thee" hot tips for a REPUTABLE online vender. There are many I know, but yes, Newegg is uber hot when it comes to customer service. My 2 cents, LOL!
I also live in Hawaii. Locally, we only have Compusa and small retailers. Compusa is good once in awhile after rebates. The local retailer that gets a lot of attention is Byteware.net but their prices are outrageous and I don't see why they still are in business.
That being said...Newegg is the best for prices. Even when calculating in the shipping by FedEx, it beats local prices. Shipping anything heavy and bulky like a case is going to cost too much to ship and call it a "Hot deal" but it still beats local pricing or matches it. I can't find any other company that can match Newegg prices and provide Newegg's exceptional customer service. I can't believe someone can slam them without giving a better alternative.
If you live in Hawaii Zugzwang152 then you know we always get burned on shipping..it the way of life for living in paradise.
Shopping goes something like this...in Hawaii
Compusa.
Wait for good deals on Harddrives, CDRW, DVD, Routers, and occasionally cases.
Amazon.com
Buy scanners, sometimes cases, and other bigger item when on sale and free supersaver shipping. Yes even Hawaii gets discounted on shipping.
Newegg
Just about everything that doesn't weigh alot like cases.
University of Hawaii Bookstore
Most Software (Students only but I'm sure you can think it through)
Costco
Sometimes software, USB Cables, and whatever else happens to be a good deal and in stock.
That being said...Newegg is the best for prices. Even when calculating in the shipping by FedEx, it beats local prices. Shipping anything heavy and bulky like a case is going to cost too much to ship and call it a "Hot deal" but it still beats local pricing or matches it. I can't find any other company that can match Newegg prices and provide Newegg's exceptional customer service. I can't believe someone can slam them without giving a better alternative.
If you live in Hawaii Zugzwang152 then you know we always get burned on shipping..it the way of life for living in paradise.
Shopping goes something like this...in Hawaii
Compusa.
Wait for good deals on Harddrives, CDRW, DVD, Routers, and occasionally cases.
Amazon.com
Buy scanners, sometimes cases, and other bigger item when on sale and free supersaver shipping. Yes even Hawaii gets discounted on shipping.
Newegg
Just about everything that doesn't weigh alot like cases.
University of Hawaii Bookstore
Most Software (Students only but I'm sure you can think it through)
Costco
Sometimes software, USB Cables, and whatever else happens to be a good deal and in stock.
Same way for Alaska. Aluminum cases are way lighter to ship, and SVC has pretty good deals on them. USPS shipping too!
I take courses from UH and HPU when boredom strikes and a 2nd Bachelors or Masters degree peaks my interest.
I like OfficeMax, much better deals. I've sworn off CompUSA as the devil incarnate, and the mom-and-pop shops here are even worse.
Yeah, I understand man, but I want the fscking idiots to read the actual post, and stop regurgitating "theres no road to hawaii" at me. and the person with 100 posts or whatever that was telling me to go look in the other forums
Are we talking price or proving the point on ground shipping.
Ground shipping to Hawaii is still outrageous. I think FedEx 2nd day isn't much different than ground for Hawaii.
FEDEX Ground Rate Hawaii/Alaska
Even for a company as good as Newegg, I bet they don't want the customer service problems associated with packages not guranteed for 5-7 days delivery. Tracking is better with FedEx rather than USPS for no additional charge.
As far as USPS Priority. Assuming a 20lb package.
FedEx is $41.48
USPS Prioity Mail (Zone 8 which is Hawaii) delivery is $36.40.
At smaller weights then the difference is greater which means cheaper with USPS. We are talking heavy computer cases though ....right?
Ground shipping to Hawaii is still outrageous. I think FedEx 2nd day isn't much different than ground for Hawaii.
FEDEX Ground Rate Hawaii/Alaska
Even for a company as good as Newegg, I bet they don't want the customer service problems associated with packages not guranteed for 5-7 days delivery. Tracking is better with FedEx rather than USPS for no additional charge.
As far as USPS Priority. Assuming a 20lb package.
FedEx is $41.48
USPS Prioity Mail (Zone 8 which is Hawaii) delivery is $36.40.
At smaller weights then the difference is greater which means cheaper with USPS. We are talking heavy computer cases though ....right?
Nah, proving the point for those "theres no road to hawaii" morons. A case will be expensive shipping-wise regardless. For higher end models/brands, its easier to just pay the extra 20 bucks and buy it locally. if you want a cheap case, you're SOL, though, in my experience. cheapest case I've seen around here has been a 80 dollar case that was "on sale"
oh geez. when will they start to ship those teleporting machine?? There will be free shipping all the time and probably no tax either.
hawaii is a fabulous place to visit. but live? if you come from a big city like me (san diego), there are two types of people that decide to live there.
group 1 loves the laid back lifestyle, easy living, beautiful scenery, waves, beaches.
group 2, like me, get island fever. the closest big city is a 5 hour flight away. my sister lives out on oahu and i couldn't stand more than a month. i'm not a beach person (although i do appreciate beautiful scenery) and more of a "let's go out drinking/clubbing" type person.
back to the topic at hand, what most of you fail to realize is that Fedex Ground doesn't mean it's going on the ground literally. it just means that they can take longer to deliver your stuff.
group 1 loves the laid back lifestyle, easy living, beautiful scenery, waves, beaches.
group 2, like me, get island fever. the closest big city is a 5 hour flight away. my sister lives out on oahu and i couldn't stand more than a month. i'm not a beach person (although i do appreciate beautiful scenery) and more of a "let's go out drinking/clubbing" type person.
back to the topic at hand, what most of you fail to realize is that Fedex Ground doesn't mean it's going on the ground literally. it just means that they can take longer to deliver your stuff.
in hawaii, all people do is go clubbing and drinking when it's past 10 or 11 pm. i ain't into taht lifestyle, so to me hawaii is damn boring.
You live in Hawaii - suck it up. I get cheap shipping from Newegg and get to freeze in the winter and fry in the summer. Consider your extra cost the "paradise tax".
Cheers,
Josh
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