The funny thing about newegg and the core 2 duos

[minighost]

I'm at Dulles International Airport right now. I was flipping through the current issue of computer shopper magazine, and new egg has a full page ad with core 2 duo's on it. The price for the E6600? 369 or 359, I forget which. However, it shows that they *intended* to sell it for less than 370. Kinda dumb to publish prices in a magazine and then bait and switch.

 

[Pabster]

Are you smart enough to realize that ads are submitted to magazines and other publications a MONTH or more before the print date?

 

[imported_Husky55]

Originally posted by: Pabster
Are you smart enough to realize that ads are submitted to magazines and other publications a MONTH or more before the print date?

What difference does it make?

:disgust:

 

[Anogar]

Demand changed. If you have any criticisms regarding Newegg and their C2D pricing, you're not thinking it through. They put them at what they put them at ($499 was it?) and they *still* sold out. What this says is that they should have been higher.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: Anogar
Demand changed. If you have any criticisms regarding Newegg and their C2D pricing, you're not thinking it through. They put them at what they put them at ($499 was it?) and they *still* sold out. What this says is that they should have been higher.

QFT!

I don't know why people have to complain anyway. If you say you have a right to shop somewhere else...GO SOMEWHWERE ELSE. Don't come here and cry about newegg if you can just go to ZZF or monarch and get it at a better price. I don't need to hear about it. I don't play exclusivity on retailers...I buy where it's cheap. It seems to me that ALL the people claiming newegg is gouging and whatnot most likely bought EVERYTHING computer related in the past 6-8months from them. Now they cry because their favorite place isn't the best on this situation.

 

[wilki24]

Running a reputable business does not always have to mean maximizing profit at all costs. I've been a loyal newegg purchaser for many, many years, and have recommended them to many of my friends and co-workers. However, by charging this much initially for chips that are available elsewhere for less, I feel that they are leaning on their brand rather than offering any true value that isn't obtainable elsewhere. It used to be they had low prices, awesome service and fast and cheap shipping. Their prices are rising higher, and so are their shipping costs. That's unfortunate, as buying from newegg used to be a no brainer.

In the long run, tarnishing their brand will cost them money, because they truly are not offering anything unique in the marketplace. You can find good service, fast shipping and better prices elsewhere. What you did the past only stands for so long against what you're doing now.

But, like most businesses, they apparently are only looking at the short term gains.

Not whining or bitching, rather stating my opinion. I don't think it's THAT big of a deal, and it is their choice to sell the chips for whatever they choose to sell them at, but likewise, I'm entitled to buy them where I choose to buy them If newegg drops their price, I'll consider buying from them, but with tax (I'm in CA) and their high prices, they have virtually zero chance of getting my Conroe order when I do decide to buy. I'm thinking about tankguys atm. No tax, cheaper price and I do have a soft spot for the little guy if the little guy is competitive.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: wilki24
Running a reputable business does not always have to mean maximizing profit at all costs. I've been a loyal newegg purchaser for many, many years, and have recommended them to many of my friends and co-workers. However, by charging this much initially for chips that are available elsewhere for less, I feel that they are leaning on their brand rather than offering any true value that isn't obtainable elsewhere. It used to be they had low prices, awesome service and fast and cheap shipping. Their prices are rising higher, and so are their shipping costs. That's unfortunate, as buying from newegg used to be a no brainer.

In the long run, tarnishing their brand will cost them money, because they truly are not offering anything unique in the marketplace. You can find good service, fast shipping and better prices elsewhere. What you did the past only stands for so long against what you're doing now.

But, like most businesses, they apparently are only looking at the short term gains.

Not whining or bitching, rather stating my opinion. I don't think it's THAT big of a deal, and it is their choice to sell the chips for whatever they choose to sell them at, but likewise, I'm entitled to buy them where I choose to buy them If newegg drops their price, I'll consider buying from them, but with tax (I'm in CA) and their high prices, they have virtually zero chance of getting my Conroe order when I do decide to buy. I'm thinking about tankguys atm. No tax, cheaper price and I do have a soft spot for the little guy if the little guy is competitive.

I mean you have ouspost.com, buy.com, zipzoomfly, monarch, mwave, microcenter, tankguys, clubit.com and the only thing ppl say is "newegg is too expensive" Well here's a fact for everyone...nobody here except people who don't think straight really care. Most any consumer who really knows how to shop will buy from anywhere if the price is right.

 

[Cuhulainn]

Originally posted by: wilki24
Running a reputable business does not always have to mean maximizing profit at all costs. I've been a loyal newegg purchaser for many, many years, and have recommended them to many of my friends and co-workers. However, by charging this much initially for chips that are available elsewhere for less, I feel that they are leaning on their brand rather than offering any true value that isn't obtainable elsewhere. It used to be they had low prices, awesome service and fast and cheap shipping. Their prices are rising higher, and so are their shipping costs. That's unfortunate, as buying from newegg used to be a no brainer.

In the long run, tarnishing their brand will cost them money, because they truly are not offering anything unique in the marketplace. You can find good service, fast shipping and better prices elsewhere. What you did the past only stands for so long against what you're doing now.

But, like most businesses, they apparently are only looking at the short term gains.

Well put. You should post this on all these other threads to explain to people why everyone is upset by NewEgg's pricing strategy here.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: Cuhulainn

Originally posted by: wilki24
Running a reputable business does not always have to mean maximizing profit at all costs. I've been a loyal newegg purchaser for many, many years, and have recommended them to many of my friends and co-workers. However, by charging this much initially for chips that are available elsewhere for less, I feel that they are leaning on their brand rather than offering any true value that isn't obtainable elsewhere. It used to be they had low prices, awesome service and fast and cheap shipping. Their prices are rising higher, and so are their shipping costs. That's unfortunate, as buying from newegg used to be a no brainer.

In the long run, tarnishing their brand will cost them money, because they truly are not offering anything unique in the marketplace. You can find good service, fast shipping and better prices elsewhere. What you did the past only stands for so long against what you're doing now.

But, like most businesses, they apparently are only looking at the short term gains.

Well put. You should post this on all these other threads to explain to people why everyone is upset by NewEgg's pricing strategy here.

That will never change the fact that they're complaining about NOTHING! They can just go somewhere else and spare us all the topics.

 

[Matts0344]

I kind of agree, I'm not gonna complain about it. I'm just not gonna bye from them. And they did lose a lot of business from me. I used to almost all my computer shopping there but those prices have made me go elsewhere for the C2D and other components. Now that I'm familiar with more places I'm inclinded to shop there instead.

 

[SparkyJJO]

I go where the lower price is, but if there is only a couple bucks difference then I'll go with newegg because I don't want to create an account and give out my CC info someplace else just to save a buck or two. If it is $5 or more then I'll go somewhere else.

The way I see it, any store can put the prices to whatever they want - it is a free country after all. And likewise no one has to buy from said store if they don't like the price. So, don't like the price? Go someplace else and stop whining

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
That will never change the fact that they're complaining about NOTHING! They can just go somewhere else and spare us all the topics.

:thumbsup: QFT.

 

[yacoub]

Originally posted by: Pabster
Are you smart enough to realize that ads are submitted to magazines and other publications a MONTH or more before the print date?

Are you smart enough to realize this proves that they are pricewhoring and disreputable? It is irrelevant that there are people dumb enough to pay too much for them. Some of you will just never gain an ounce of common sense...

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: yacoub
Are you smart enough to realize this proves that they are pricewhoring and disreputable? It is irrelevant that there are people dumb enough to pay too much for them. Some of you will just never gain an ounce of common sense...

No, n00b, it's called supply and demand.

If I sumbit an ad to a publisher today for a product (which I expect to have in significant quantities) and 30 days from now that product is in LIMITED supply, market forces dictate that the PRICE RISE. That's how it works. Perhaps a review of Econ 101 is in order.

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: Pabster
No, n00b, it's called supply and demand.

If I sumbit an ad to a publisher today for a product (which I expect to have in significant quantities) and 30 days from now that product is in LIMITED supply, market forces dictate that the PRICE RISE. That's how it works. Perhaps a review of Econ 101 is in order.

Pabster, you obviously failed Economics 101 miserably, since you don't even understand the concept of "market forces", as you call it. The only way that the price can/will rise at the retail level is IF the price rises at the wholesale level. If the wholesale price doesn't change, then what newegg and every other site is doing is called gouging, though I happen to like the term that yacoub used.

 

[getbush]

Hi. The price will rise at the retail level if people buy the product at the listed price. Thanks.

Hey let's boycott every car dealership that's ever sold a hot new model in limited supply for a little above MSRP. Oh wait I'm american and I don't want to walk to work.

Go back to china commies.


edit: I just can't believe how some are bitching to no end about this. Anyone who does has no clue whatsoever, or a victim mindset. These chips, right now, today, are in very short supply. People cannot get them. They SELL OUT in minutes. What does this mean? Well stores set their prices based on demand and what they have (supply). If newegg can SELL OUT their entire stock at a high price, they will, because they can, and someone is buying them. Once conroes come on in stronger numbers, and are readily available and just sitting on the shelf, the prices will be lower. Get a fvcking clue you whiners. Anyone who talks about being loyal to newegg is a dumbass. It's a farking business, not your best buddy. Give your money to the company with the lowest price with adequate service at the current time.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: myocardia
Pabster, you obviously failed Economics 101 miserably, since you don't even understand the concept of "market forces", as you call it. The only way that the price can/will rise at the retail level is IF the price rises at the wholesale level. If the wholesale price doesn't change, then what newegg and every other site is doing is called gouging, though I happen to like the term that yacoub used.

And you don't think a rise in wholesale price is likely in such a market condition?

Sometimes I wonder if you guys are really so clueless or you just like to troll.

 

[TrueWisdom]

Hey let's boycott every car dealership that's ever sold a hot new model in limited supply for a little above MSRP. Oh wait I'm american and I don't want to walk to work.

There is a difference between commonly accepted business practices and ethical ones. The problem the intelligent dissenters have with newegg is that what they're doing is not particularly ethical. Complaining about it on a message board doesn't accomplish much, but I certainly see their point, even if I believe it to be misguided. Newegg isn't the most aggressively priced anymore, but they always deliver their product quickly, their return policy is streamlined and fair, and their product selection is good. I don't really mind if they want to engage in price gouging for their new products--I wish they wouldn't do it, but when I buy for a business, I'm a lot more concerned with vendor reputability than pricing.

 

[TrueWisdom]

And you don't think a rise in wholesale price is likely in such a market condition?

Do you know Intel's distribution model? I don't remember if they provide directly to market, or if they send their chips to a distributor. If the former is true, then no, a rise in wholesale price is not likely. If the latter is true, then there's a possibility of such a rise occurring, but this depends on how much control Intel exerts over their distributors. It's not in Intel's best interests to artificially raise prices, because that just makes AMD alternatives look more appealing.

 

[yacoub]

Originally posted by: Pabster

Originally posted by: myocardia
Pabster, you obviously failed Economics 101 miserably, since you don't even understand the concept of "market forces", as you call it. The only way that the price can/will rise at the retail level is IF the price rises at the wholesale level. If the wholesale price doesn't change, then what newegg and every other site is doing is called gouging, though I happen to like the term that yacoub used.

And you don't think a rise in wholesale price is likely in such a market condition?

Sometimes I wonder if you guys are really so clueless or you just like to troll.

You're the one trolling, friend. The wholesale price HASN'T risen to this day, so it is simply gouging. What you are talking about is speculation. You clearly have little knowledge of actual market economics. Just give up.

 

[rudder]

So what is Newegg to do? Sell the chips for $370... then sellout and have people get their motherboards/ram/etc elsewhere? or do they raise prices along with everyone else?

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: yacoub
You're the one trolling, friend. The wholesale price HASN'T risen to this day, so it is simply gouging. What you are talking about is speculation. You clearly have little knowledge of actual market economics. Just give up.

Another n00b with a FUD spray.

I'll put my economics knowledge up against yours ANY day.

It seems all we've got left here are a bunch of whiners who expect retail box parts to be available in 1-unit quantities at 1,000-unit prices.

 

[getbush]

Where do you guys fall off the boat thinking that retailers can't charge what they want for a product, and can only raise prices if their cost on an item from wholesalers rises? That is pure ignorance. They can charge whatever the hell they want for them. You can shop wherever the hell you want. That's how it works. You sound like a bunch of impatient cry babies. Take your xanax and wait for supply to catch up with demand, or pay up.

 

[River Side]

all this leaves a bad taste.. that's all..

is Newegg entitled to sell these at whatever price they want.. Yes..

did we expect such shenanigans from Newegg.. Big No.. I'm disappointed.. and i won't be buying my stuff from there just because I don't shop at places which have the highest prices for the same item others are selling for less.

 

[CaiNaM]

Originally posted by: wilki24
Running a reputable business does not always have to mean maximizing profit at all costs. I've been a loyal newegg purchaser for many, many years, and have recommended them to many of my friends and co-workers. However, by charging this much initially for chips that are available elsewhere for less, I feel that they are leaning on their brand rather than offering any true value that isn't obtainable elsewhere. It used to be they had low prices, awesome service and fast and cheap shipping. Their prices are rising higher, and so are their shipping costs. That's unfortunate, as buying from newegg used to be a no brainer.

In the long run, tarnishing their brand will cost them money, because they truly are not offering anything unique in the marketplace. You can find good service, fast shipping and better prices elsewhere. What you did the past only stands for so long against what you're doing now.

But, like most businesses, they apparently are only looking at the short term gains.

Not whining or bitching, rather stating my opinion. I don't think it's THAT big of a deal, and it is their choice to sell the chips for whatever they choose to sell them at, but likewise, I'm entitled to buy them where I choose to buy them If newegg drops their price, I'll consider buying from them, but with tax (I'm in CA) and their high prices, they have virtually zero chance of getting my Conroe order when I do decide to buy. I'm thinking about tankguys atm. No tax, cheaper price and I do have a soft spot for the little guy if the little guy is competitive.

i agree.. i used to buy exclusively from newegg, and rarely looked anywhere else. now i rarely purchase from screwegg. i doubt i am the only one who looks elsewhere now...