HP Deskjet 930c + $50 in postage for $66.40 shipped

[Meppen]

Buy E-Stamp Internet Postage ($40.95) and a Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 840c ($134.95) or 930c ($175.00) printer and get the DeskJet printer FREE via mail-in rebate from E-Stamp. Also, get $50 in free postage with the E-Stamp postage kit.

Rebate does not cover S&H or tax.

$13.50 (Shipping)+ $40.95 (E-Stamp kit price) = $54.45 (+tax)

Here's the link to the deal:
<a href="http://www.us.buy.com/soft/product.asp?sku=20299878">http://www.us.buy.com/soft/product.asp?sku=20299878</a>

Here's a review of the printer:
<a href="http://www.smartcomputing.com/articles/webonly/2000/w0201/01w01.asp">http://www.smartcomputing.com/articles/webonly/2000/w0201/01w01.asp</a>

Although there is a $20 off of $100 coupon floating around out there, there's no point in using it. E-Stamps will reimburse you for the full amount of the printer ($175) so in the end, you'll pay the same exact amount.


All I have to say is it's a damn shame I don't need a printer.



[This message has been edited by Meppen (edited 06-14-2000).]

[Dave_7]

I am there.

Dave.

[Mike7]

Any idea how this printer stacks up against the Epson 740 (which I'm led to believe is a best buy in its price range)? I ask, as lately it seems the 740 is available from everybody and his grandmother, at prices ranging from $30-60 after rebates.

[Tuvi]

damnit!!!!! and i just bought that other printer from staples. just my luck. well, whats the $20 off coupon?!?!? will this rebate actually work?? i'm kinda leary about relying on rebates.

[jameslee]

"Must purchase E-Stamp Internet postage and HP DeskJet printer between June 3, 2000 and June 30, 2000 to receive the mail-in rebate for the full purchase price of the HP DeskJet printer. E-Stamp Internet postage and the printer must be on the same BUY.com receipt. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. If you do not receive your rebate after 8 weeks of sending in your request, please send an email to [email protected] Rebate not valid with any other offer. One rebate per household. Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time. Your use of the E-Stamp service subject to standard service charges. Void where prohibited."

Do you think the $20 coupon is considered another offer? (The rebate goes out to E-stamp and HP, not buy.com)

Here's the buy.com coupon (http://www.us.buy.com/promo/80220131.asp) code for returning customers, which expires 6.30.2000:

Save $20 on a $100 order (80220131)

[This message has been edited by jameslee (edited 06-13-2000).]

[Bandito]

We also did the deal and took the 'not valid with any other offer' literally. I wouldn't want to take a chance.

[Mike7]

Not meaning to nitpick, but Meppen's printer review link is for the HP 932C. The printer at buy.com is the HP 930C. Aren't these different models?

And yes, buy.com has lowered the price to $175.

I have NO interest in an E-Stamp Internet Postage thingie, but this is just too good a deal to pass up. (Maybe I can sell the postage thing for $15.)

And I'm going to be a coward, and take the "not valid with any other offer" limitation very seriously. It's just not worth risking the loss of a $175 rebate, due to the use of a $20 coupon.

Finally, I've never used a USB printer, just parallel port printers. Other than possibly being easier to connect to my computer (although I honestly don't see that my parallel port printers are difficult to hook up to the computer), what sort of advantages should I expect from USB?

[Meppen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike7:
Not meaning to nitpick, but Meppen's printer review link is for the HP 932C. The printer at buy.com is the HP 930C. Aren't these different models?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh, the only difference is in the software that comes with them, one geared towards home, one geared towards business. You get to decide which is which.

[Mike7]

AJ - I have no personal experience using the Lexmark 3200. None. But for what it's worth, I was told by an acquaintance recently that Lexmark refills (you know, those ink cartridges that have to be replaced every so often) cost around $40+.

If true (a big "if"), this would probably cause me to steer clear of the Lexmark 3200. Since I know that HP and Epson stuff can be had for considerably less than that.

But like I say, I don't know if it is true. So treat this as an unsubstantiated rumor, unless/until you manage to confirm it for yourself.

[gogators]

Price for the HP 930C is now $175.....deal just got better!

[AJ]

I dont know whether to get this one, or the one from staples (Lexmark 3200). I am very broke and dont really have $175 to send away for a while.

So.. my question to you all is, and I would really appreciate some good advice here since its a lot of money...Is this such a great printer that commands me losing all that money for a while over the Lexmark 3200???

[Tuvi]

hmmm it says the dpi for the hp is only 600.. the lexmark is 1200x1200 which is really good. but hp, in my opinion, is the best maker of printers. they last the longest and require little or no maintence. but thats just been my experience.

[loup]

sounds good...but dam... don't need a printer anymore....just my freaking luck

[Mike7]

Thanks, Meppen. I didn't know that was the only difference between the two models.

Is this a standard HP practice (selling identical printers, but with somewhat different software, and simply adding 2 to the model number)?

[AJ]

Thanks for the info, i'm gonna check up on print cartrages before I buy...

And HP has always done dumb stuff with Office/Home Geared Products, such as playing with the tags at the end (like Cxi, Cse etc.) and throwing the numbers off by a digit, with radical price differences because of bundled software...

[sklim1]

I've used the $20 off coupon anyway. This coupon should have nothing to do with any offer that is stated in T/C. This is like a credit given by buy.com. I think what they meant is other offers giving out with E-stamp.com. Damn, I hope I'm right. http://www.gotapex.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Mike7]

I agree, sklim1.

The $20 off coupon should have nothing to do with the $175 rebate offer, and the "not valid with any other offer" limitation almost certainly does mean "other [e-stamp.com] offer."

But this isn't 100% certain, for all that it's very, very likely. And I'm in a cowardly mood today, so I think I'll play this hand very conseratively, pass on the $20 coupon, and be sure that I'm not compromising my $175 rebate in any way.

Well, probably. http://www.gotapex.com/ubb/smile.gif

[AJ]

I'm with sklim.... Its a totally separate deal...If you dont get your rebate, return the printer, no big deal.

I'm getting the $25 one from Staples anyway, no stamps bullsh!t, it costs less, and its a comparable printer...

[AkumaX]

i agree, the 20 off coupon is totally irrelevant to the rebate offered by eStamps. i think "any other offer" would be like another coupon 'ToWaRdS tHaT PrInTeR' or the Stamp package, but the 20 off is by buy.com for all purchases. isn't there a 30 off 150? i was gonna get the 840c, but since they lowered it, 930c iz a-okay

[AkumaX]

i agree, the 20 off coupon is totally irrelevant to the rebate offered by eStamps. i think "any other offer" would be like another coupon 'ToWaRdS tHaT PrInTeR' or the Stamp package, but the 20 off is by buy.com for all purchases. isn't there a 30 off 150? i was gonna get the 840c, but since they lowered it, 930c iz a-okay

[IlliniFan]

AJ, which printer did you get for $25, and is the offer still available?

[AJ]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by IlliniFan:
AJ, which printer did you get for $25, and is the offer still available?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

should be...check this thread..
http://www.gotapex.com/ubb/Forum5/HTML/002140.html

[Meppen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AJ:
So.. my question to you all is, and I would really appreciate some good advice here since its a lot of money...Is this such a great printer that commands me losing all that money for a while over the Lexmark 3200???<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Personally, I will NEVER BUY another Lexmark printer again. I had a Lexmark inkjet (I believe the model was 1200...Damn thing cost me $200) and the thing was nothing but a constant problem. Ink dried out, printed like crap, had to return it twice....it sucked. HP DeskJets last forever and work nice, plus the ink is much cheaper than other folk.

[Meppen]

Meppen <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike7:
Thanks, Meppen. I didn't know that was the only difference between the two models.
Is this a standard HP practice (selling identical printers, but with somewhat different software, and simply adding 2 to the model number)?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, HP does change the name slightly to sell to different markets. I have a LaserJet 1100AXI which also sells under the model # 1100ASE. Same exact printer, but the software package differs slightly. I wrote HP and asked about the difference and this is what they told me.

[Meppen]

Just a followup bit of info here for folks who got into this.....

There are two items missing in the the E-stamp package, the AMS CD and the electronic vault. If you want to use the software and free $50 postage go to:

<a href="http://www.estamp.com/registration10">http://www.estamp.com/registration10</a>

to sign up, they will ship the rest of the stuff and the $50 postage to you for free.


Stole this mother from another forum group......but I figured it was helpful information.

[Bandito]

The printer I replaced was a Epson 740. Yes they have higher resolution, and are fairly fast, but my experience with HP's is there is no close comparison for longevity. We use HP's at work and print literally thousands of pages a month and they are great. I have 2 HP 720's and they are fast and furious and have beautiful print. My Epson has been in for service twice and it has something totally wrong with it. It prints beautifully still, but the speed is down to 1 page a minute--Go figure. Never buy a Lexmark.

[Jeffbx]

I got the Lexmark Z51 after comparing it to just about every other inkjet in its price range, and the output easily beat every one of them. I literally can't tell the difference between the Z51 and a laser printer for text. The stupid carts ARE more expensive, at about $40 a pop, but worth it if you need high quality output. Lexmark is the company that perfected color printing first, many years ago, so they DO know what they're doing.

All that aside, you can't go wrong with HP.

[Mike7]

Well, I placed my order.

Frankly though, I did it solely for the printer; I have absolutely zero interest in the e-stamp postage thing. So, if anyone would like that item, feel free to make me an offer. I'd probably be willing to sell it to you dirt cheap.

[Meppen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike7:
Well, I placed my order.
Frankly though, I did it solely for the printer; I have absolutely zero interest in the e-stamp postage thing. So, if anyone would like that item, feel free to make me an offer. I'd probably be willing to sell it to you dirt cheap.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'd recommend you keep the postage, there's no time limit on it and no monthly fee, so you can use it at your leisure. Plus, you'd be amazed how amusing it is to have free postage money, I've mailed so much crap to people with my stamps.com postage it's amazing. Send your friends empty boxes overnight, let them wonder.

[Aristo]

I received the printer, HP 930C, and the software today. It seems that the software is an open-box item 'cause it's open! Well.... it doesn't matter and I already applied for the free 50 dollars postage. It's a sweet deal. =)

[rev_buddy_love]

What great timing!!!
I needed a cheap printer badly!!!!
It doesn't get any cheaper then this, postage to boot.

Rock on soul brothers.

[essm]

Got Mine, Gotta Love It
Now who wants to buy it LOL????

[Bandito]

Got my printer and postage software today! Goodbye Epson 740, Hello HP 930C!

[wsoung]

Just called Buy.com CS...Using the $20 off $100 invalidates the deal unless you placed the order before June 14th. If you placed your order before that, they should honor the coupon and the deal will still be valid.

[CiViC]

So what's the general concensus? Use the coupon or don't? I've been considering this deal, and I think i'll get in on it, although getting it for $33 is better than $53.

[rev_buddy_love]

Those of you who already got the printer in the mail, how is it? I ordered mine yesterday and I am hoping that it doesn't suck.

-Rev

[rev_buddy_love]

I didn't use the coupon though, I was worried it would blow the deal. Did anyone have any luck with that?

[CiViC]

It looks pretty good, and i'm sure it is (hell, it's a $175 printer). According to other deals sites, many people have called up buy.com and were told that using the coupon makes the deal invalid..if you did use it, I wouldn't cut off the UPC and mail it in just yet...

[Aristo]

HP 930C prints faster than my old 680C on both graphic and text. It also supports both USB and parallel cable. For the price I pay, it ain't shabby at all. :-)

[CiViC]

I don't understand, what's so special about June 14th?

[mjrogan]

Why call Buy.com CS instead of E-Stamp? E-Stamp is the one issuing the refund, not Buy so how would Buy know what E-Stamp will or won't honor?

The way I see it, E-Stamp still receives the $40.95 that we paid to purchase their product and they still refund $175 towards the printer. The only one out anything is Buy.com for the $20 coupon, which they would be out no matter what we had purchased.

BTW - I bought mine ON the 14th, which is the day Buy lowered the cost of the printer to $175 to make it completely free. Before this the cost was slightly higher.

[eskimojo]

Hi Folks,
Just placed my order (Awesome deal though!!)
I asked the CSR to refund the $20 from the coupon *after* I had placed the order. She hummed/hawed and after a long time said that she is going to put in a "request" for refund. She said she has to leave it up to her managers to decide whether I deserve a refund or not. I think this is BS. Since the mail in rebate is from E-Stamps, as far as Buy.com is concerned I am placing an order worth $240 and they better give me that $20 rebate.

I had another kind-of unrelated question.
I would like to take the printer and exchange it for a, say, CD-RW from Best Buy or C-City. Before that I would like to avail the mail in rebate from E-stamps for which I'll have to cut the UPC code and send it. Will BBuy or CCity accept the printer+box without the UPC code? IF they don't can I at least convince the E-Stamps people to send me mail in rebate without the UPC code?
Why do the E-Stamps guys need the UPC code? I am sending them my receipt, so why can't they believe I really bought the printer?
Appreciate any help from anyone who has done this before.
Thanks all.

Joe.

[This message has been edited by eskimojo (edited 06-17-2000).]

[cb4800]

eskimojo what are you smoking? They will not send you the UPS back. People would send it right back to them for another $175. Besides, I don't think any other store sells the DJ930C (I could be wrong).

[mdrumm]

youll need a receipt to take it back to circuit. especially with the upc cut out. youll have better luck with best buy.

[colossus]

First off, I contacted EStamps, and a use of $20 off coupon from Buy.com voids the deal. Is says not valid with any other offer, and this is another offer.

2nd, if you look at the rebate, you will notice it is a contract between Buy.com and Estamps (not a coupon open to all stores).

I would have loved to use the coupon to pick up ID4.

As far as eskimojo is concerned, you must be new to the deals thing. Somebody is losing $175 bucks here. You bet they want the UPCs. Dude, be happy with the deal as is. If you want, try to sell it on eBay. Don't try to scam people as it only gives customers a bad name. And if you've ever tried to return any electronics above $75 at BB, you'll know they check the boxes now. No UPC and no receipt, no return. You could try Fry's since they're screw ups, but it's your scam so good luck http://www.gotapex.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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[milksheikh]

CRAP!

Used the coupon. Asked buy.com if they can rerun the invoice without the coupon (they can't). So now I've got to return it, and reorder (severely cutting into the deal).

Does anyone have it in writing (email) that rebates for orders placed before the 14th (well, before they dropped the price from $186 to $175, since I ordered at roughly 3:30am EDT 6/14) will still be accepted despite the coupon?

[mijordan]

ok guys, I called about 50 places to get a straight answer on this. I spoke to buy.com, then estamp, then hp. They told me to call the hp rebate center which I did and was directed to a marketing corp. From here they told me to another hp customer service number that was dealing with this rebate. Here, they told me that it was not neccessary for me to have buy.com take my coupon off. They told me that they would be rebating $155 off of the printer price since I had used a 20 dollar off coupon. I cannot guarentee this, but it's what I was told. I think you will all be fine.

[Bandito]

Glad I didn't use the coupon. I can't, however, sign up with E-stamps other than t get the updated cd's. Their system has been down for updates for 2 days. Anybody else have this problem?

[milksheikh]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mijordan:
From here they told me to another hp customer service number that was dealing with this rebate. Here, they told me that it was not neccessary for me to have buy.com take my coupon off. They told me that they would be rebating $155 off of the printer price since I had used a 20 dollar off coupon.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for the info...

Can you post the phone number you finally called (and, if possible, who you spoke with)? I'd like to be able to truthfully say "I spoke to so-and-so" should I need to challenge in the future.

[colossus]

I'm guessing they will go with the $155 rebate as a solution since it would be unfair to punish people who used the coupon.

In the end the coupon only saves you about $2 on Tax in CA.

The buy.com guys had no suggestions for this. So call up either Estamps or HP.

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[mjrogan]

The rebate is actually being fulfilled by HP, not E-Stamp or Buy. The coupon was from Buy.com and could be used for ANY purchase over $100.

The $20 coupon went primarily to cover Buy's shipping costs and should not be considered another offer in the eyes of E-Stamp/HP.

I would also like the number for HP so that I can verify their view of the rebate offer but don't think that the coupon will void the offer. I can see the $155 instead of $175 though.

[gogators]

If you thought you could return this to Best Buy, won't work. They sell the 932 ($199), not the 930. And if anyone thinks that their in name only customer service department will take back anything with no receipt AND the upc missing...well, let's just say its not likely. I just processed rebates from Best Buy for Imation floppies and BB's paperwork specifically states they will not accept returns on merchandise with the upc missing. It's a great deal all by itself, don't push the envelope.

[mijordan]

I know the number that I called last was one of the following.

HP(dealing with this rebate)- 1-888-580-9819
HP- 1-888-867-7798 (7am-7pm)

I Hope everyone gets it to work.

Unfortunately, I wasn't using my head and forgot to get the woman's name with whom I spoke. However, it seemed that she had heard of this problem before, and she guarennteed me the rebate. I have also seen on other deals websites, offers that include using the 20 dollar coupon. I think it will work out.

[IlliniFan]

Looks like they just raised the price of the e-stamp package to $47.95. They must be selling too many... good thing I bought mine early!

[sklim1]

That $20 coupon and getting your deal void is a buch of ****! This should have nothing to do with the $175.00 rebate. It's a credit given by buy.com. If this is the case, they should make it clear that it's not valid with any other ESTAMP OR BUY.COM offers or DISCOUNTS. Another thing is, those Buy.com CSR's are some of the lamest people I ever talked to. They remind me of those Radio Shack's sales guys. No clue but what is presented on the screen. (I hope no one works for R/S here..hehe. You wlll gvie yourself a big scare if you ask them. Someone should talk to someone high in the food chain over at Estamp. MF'ers..

sklim backed by AE!!

[AJ]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by eskimojo:
I had another kind-of unrelated question.
I would like to take the printer and exchange it for a, say, CD-RW from Best Buy or C-City. Before that I would like to avail the mail in rebate from E-stamps for which I'll have to cut the UPC code and send it. Will BBuy or CCity accept the printer+box without the UPC code? IF they don't can I at least convince the E-Stamps people to send me mail in rebate without the UPC code?
Why do the E-Stamps guys need the UPC code? I am sending them my receipt, so why can't they believe I really bought the printer?
Appreciate any help from anyone who has done this before.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is one of the worst plans i've ever heard......

[sklim1]

Anyone know how this 930c compares to the Alps MD 1300 on photo quality. Those 9xx models from HP are confusing the hell out of me. They got too many sub models.

sklim

[djibouti]

Just called buy.com and got totally blasted. I'm pretty ticked right now. Buy.com says that some company at www.gage.com (http://www.gage.com) is handling the promotion and that they are deciding who's rebate gets voided on a case by case basis.(of the people who used the $ off coupon, like me) I sent this company an email and pretty much begged to be allowed to use the coupon (mine was a $10 off affiliate coupon). I feel so ashamed of the grovelling I just did but hey $175 is $175! Good luck to the rest of you who are in the same boat as me. We may be sinking. http://www.gotapex.com/ubb/confused.gif Just thought you guys might be interested.

[Meppen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sklim1:
Anyone know how this 930c compares to the Alps MD 1300 on photo quality. Those 9xx models from HP are confusing the hell out of me. They got too many sub models.
sklim<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I repeat, NO injket is going to compare with the 2400 dpi quality that Alps brings to the table. Pure and simple. For pure quality, there essentially is no finer printer (For home use, at least) than the Alps line. Don't expect it to compare.

Nonetheless, the 930C is a good 600dpi printer, you'll get decent stuff from it, but not Alps quality.

[hunge]

HP930C is not a 600dpi printer... My dad's company just bought one a while ago. I have used it to print some photos with those HP "premium" paper at 1200X1200. Maybe you can say I am wrong if there is a difference b/w the US version and the HK ones... BTW, it can't be fake because they bought it from boardway which is a authorized dealer of HP in HK.

[colossus]

it's 600x600 actuall DPI, 1200x1200 enhaced software - just like most of their scanners. More important than the DPI is the kind of ink and paper used. If you have a 300DPI printer and print slowly on some good lithograph or photo paper it will look better than the Epson at 1400+ DPI. I know, I used to make flyers for a living once.

The only inkjet that I've seen look decent in black under $200 so far is the Epson 740. I'll see how this HP cranks up. You all realize that HP doesn't actually make the printers though, right? Solectron is actually the outsourcer for HP 930C model as well as the Epson 740. Their stock is a good 6 month pick too for those interested (it's on NASDAQ).

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[playdoh]

I got a question about the E-Stamps thing. If you quit the program, can you still use the free postage aferwards?

[djibouti]

Here's a little follow-up on my post from yesterday. I called www.gage.com, (http://www.gage.com,) the company that is handling the promotion. They gave me the toll-free # for their customer service. I called them and talked to a CSR named Sarah, who said that you would be refunded the price you paid for it. I used the $10 off coupon and asked point blank, "So I'll get $165 for the rebate then?" and she said yes. The # is (888)580-9819. She was very nice and understood totally about not wanting to get screwed out of $175 because I saved $10!! I think that this may turn out alright!!

[Stevef1]

Lurker turned poster-

I used to work at a "the largest computer superstore" [I'm too embarassed to state which one, heh heh] so I am well versed in reading the fine print of rebate forms.

On Buy.com's page about the Estamp thing, they bumped up the price BUT, they also added this line-
"Buy.com coupons are valid with your buy.com purchase". Thus the coupon will work [this we know].

Now this was taken from both their site and the Estamp rebate site-
"*Via mail-in rebate for full purchase price of qualifying HP DeskJet printer (up to $175)." Thus they should be reimbursing the amount of the printer IRREGARDLESS of what was/is paid for the software.

Rebate tips-copy EVERYTHING, note the 800 number/email number of the rebate company, and follow up immediately.

Have fun!

[jaybittle]

here's an update -- the 930c is now back ordered from buy.com.. they used to have plenty, now they don't..

my e-stamps software shipped, but i'm not sure about the printer -- it's showing "sent to warehouse".. this can't be good..

this bleeping sucks..

--jb

[Dave_7]

IRREGARDLESS is not a word.

[eskimojo]

jaybittle:
My order says "Sent to Warehouse" too, but when I enquired the CSR said the items have already been shipped and she even gave me the UPS tracking numbers. Even 2 days after they've apparently shipped the stuff out, the system hasn't updated the status. So talk to the CSR and see if your order has been shipped or not.

Another strange thing about this is that the CSR said they haven't charged my credit card yet (even after they've shipped) and so she couldn't also tell whether I've gotten the $20 back or not.

[jaybittle]

an update on my progress.. under the advice of eskimojo, i called the CSR for buy.com.. very helpful, btw..

my status went from "processing" to "sent to warehouse" back to "processing".. concerned, I called the CSR and she said it's going to ship today.. I didn't ask about the coupon yet, I'll let the credit card companies fight it out ;-)

plus it's shipping only about 100 miles from my house.. i could have it by friday (whoo-hoo)..

thanks for the advice..

-jb

[Timotheus]

crap, the buy.com website says the HP930C is now on back order. check for yourselves:
http://www.us.buy.com/comp/product.asp?sku=10239431

I was just about to take the plunge, but not sure I want to wait for the printer and be out the $175.00 for that much longer. Also, does anyone know if the $4.99 minimum charge applies when you get the $50.00 initial postage from e-stamp?

Tim

[Timotheus]

Okay everybody..the HP930's have hit EBAY hard. I just checked and there are currently 44 listed and I think all of them say NEW, IN BOX. Hmmmmm.... I wonder if that box has a little hole where the UPC used to be.

[Meppen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dave_7:
IRREGARDLESS is not a word.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just as a strange note, Dave_7, irregardless is a word, and it means the exact same thing as regardless. Don't ask me, I looked it up once and was as baffled by the definition as you will be once you read this.

ir·re·gard·less (r-gärdls)
adv. Non-Standard
Regardless.

[essm]

Timotheus, I believe it says the %0 intial is free of the $4.99

I got lucky too, I had already used the $20 off so I was coupon free....

[swatch60]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>
On Buy.com's page about the Estamp thing, they bumped up the price BUT, they also added this line-
"Buy.com coupons are valid with your buy.com purchase". Thus the coupon will work [this we know].
[/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I noticed that too stevef1, thanks. I hope there won't be any problems.

[jaybittle]

I just got off of the phone with a CSR from buy.com and they said that they got a whole bunch of 930c's and they should ship today(for those that ordered in the past).. i'm not sure about future availability because on buy.com the 930c is still showing up as back ordered..

oh well..we'll see when it gets here.. it'll still be worth it..

with buy.com posting that little blurb about accepting buy.com coupons, does that mean we will get the full 175$ for the printer rebate, or a reduced amount ?

thanks,
--jb

[rev_buddy_love]

My printer came today!!! I Ordered it on June 16th. Iam sending in the rebate stuff today.

-Rev

[Dave_7]

Meppen,

That IS wild... I would never have believed that. "Non-standard" though, eh? I wonder if it's one of those long-time 'accepted' slang words like burnt or cuss. I wonder.


Dave.

[Meppen]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dave_7:
Meppen,
That IS wild... I would never have believed that. "Non-standard" though, eh? I wonder if it's one of those long-time 'accepted' slang words like burnt or cuss. I wonder.
Dave.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The rest of the explanation I left out...I'll paste it here from dictionary.com:

Usage Note: The label Non-Standard does only approximate justice to the status of irregardless. More precisely, it is a form that many people mistakenly believe to be a correct usage in formal style but that in fact has no legitimate antecedents in either standard or nonstandard varieties. (The word was likely coined from a blend of irrespective and regardless.) Perhaps this is why critics have sometimes insisted that there is “no such word” as irregardless, a charge they would not think of leveling at a bona fide nonstandard word such as ain't, which has an ancient genealogy

[rlburg]

I just checked the buy.com page for the e-stamp software http://www.us.buy.com/soft/product.asp?sku=20299878
and the info. on the printer deal is not there. I think they might have pulled the deal.