Possible deal: Maxtor 40GB for $30 shipped? Valid until today Only.

[ironk]

I was looking through rebateshq.com and a rebate for the 40GB Maxtor came up:

Promotion Description: $40 Rebate with Purchase of Maxtor 40GB 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (SKU:428386)
Product: 40GB 7200RPM HARD DRIVE
Rebate: $40.00
Valid Purchase Dates: 02-16-2003 through 02-22-2003

rebates hq

So, I go on and search for the drive on pricewatch.com and came up with many of them selling it for $72 shipped.

pricewatch.

What do you guys think? Think it will work?

 

[badluck]

Rebate applies to a Maxtor 40GB 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Model #L01J040G (SKU 428386) purchased at Staples stores, Staples.com or Staples Direct only. Purchase must be made on February 16, 2003 and February 22, 2003. All requests MUST be postmarked by March 22, 2003. Offer not valid with any other rebates, offers or promotions. Offer valid in US only. Good for actual purchases by end users; excludes resellers and distributors of products and their families. Please allow 8 weeks after claim is received by fulfillment company to receive your rebate. All rebates will be made in US dollars. Manufacturer is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail and illegible entries. Staples logo and product names are trademarks of Staples and their respective companies. One rebate per name/family/address. For questions about your rebate call 1-877-266-6483. Fraudulent submission of multiple requests could result in federal prosecution under the U.S. Mail Fraud Statutes (18 USC, Section 1341 & 1342). Keep a copy of your claim for future reference.

 

[EY2K]

no because of the SKU

its prolly a rebate to Staples or Compusa.

 

[Anami]

Fascinating! But did you actually read the rebate on the next page? It says this:

Rebate applies to a Maxtor 40GB 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Model #L01J040G (SKU 428386) purchased at Staples stores, Staples.com or Staples Direct only.

At Staples, that drive is $100 right now. So,

What do you guys think?

Do you think that a 40 gig drive is a good deal at $80? This is one thing that these forums point out to us, that a lot of people ask questions that they could answer. They just need to learn how far to go, to know what they've got ahold of. I've seen any number of new guys ask stuff like, "Well, how much is the shipping?" They start to earn respect when they actually go look it up and post the answer. It's a matter of getting seared, like a good steak, so that they keep their juices in.

 

[TAL0N]

hmm so theoretically you could

Call Staples to order the drive for $100, but have them pricematch it to one of the $72 sites...
use a $10 off $50 coupon, then send in the rebate and Voila!

40gig for ~ $20

 

[lobadobadingdong]

Originally posted by: TAL0N
hmm so theoretically you could

Call Staples to order the drive for $100, but have them pricematch it to one of the $72 sites...
use a $10 off $50 coupon, then send in the rebate and Voila!

40gig for ~ $20

wasn't I told that yesterday was the last day staple would pm to online vendors?