10 Percent off or Rebate.. Or any other type of discount

[Pez]

Okay Im extremely poor but I do want a Dell Axim 400.. and not the 300..


2 part Question


Its just that I really need to find some good discounts.. Has anyone had luck with getting Dell to slash prices if it takes too long to get to your house etc? Ive seen a guy get his 400mhz for 185 after 50 dollar mail in rebate because of his complaints :P


Next question...


Can I get the 10 percent off instead of the 50 dollar mail in rebate if i ask you think?

Frankly Id rather have cash on hand then have to wait forever for an extra 15 bucks..


Thanks guys,
Pez

(My new addiction are these forums) :D

[geomun]

http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/produc...5_advanced.htm

dell 50 off rebate is back


Rebates are redeemable after purchase at regular price (before rebate price). Rebate offer valid with new Dell Axim X5 Handheld purchased by 3/19/03 11PM CT.

Geo



GEO PPC

[Pez]

Thats the thing I dont want the rebate I want that 10 percent off thing again like they had for this past month.. I hate rebates! :p

[geomun]

you said--

Can I get the 10 percent off instead of the 50 dollar mail in rebate if i ask you think? Frankly Id rather have cash on hand then have to wait forever for an extra 15 bucks..

15 bucks? 50 bucks? 10% off $349 = 35 dollars and then forget the 15?

I was able to use a $40 dollar coupon off the 349 which is 309 and they still let me use the $50 rebate. Total price $259. I know others got theirs for even less. But I initially wanted the money off the top up front and ended up getting a bonus!

Geo

[Deputy]

Dell sometimes works in mysterious ways. If you catch the right person at the right time, you can get an incentive thrown your way. I wouldn't count on it though ... being "poor" (your words) is not a good "complaint." Google search for a coupon, and watch Dell's current promotions ... timing is everything. Good luck ...

[jac]

Did I get the best of both worlds? Hmm...

I hadn't thought about this before... okay, here's the gist - I ordered my AX400 on 2/18, the last day of the 10% off. Now, the order did not go through or process or whatever until 2/19. Dell's webpage and Customer Service line both say my order date was 2/19/03, which happens to be the first day of the rebate. SO, all told, with the $40 off coupon, my dell cost me $274 out the door.

NOW, my curiosity piques... Have I met the best of both worlds? I'm going to send in my rebate as soon as my AX arrives (Monday or Tuesday, depending on when UPS shows up :D) - what do y'all think the chances of me seeing that $50 check in the long run? I figure I'll send it in and see what happens, Getting an AX400 for $224 total? I'd settle for that...

I mean, I realize I'm lucky enough already - with the AX400 for $275 shipped within one week... But I figure I might as well try for the $50, can't hurt ;)