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thekidrocks
10-10-2005, 07:53 AM
Well I ordered one as I was looking for a cheap (read: disposable) laptop to take to class, etc. For $399 AR, I can deal with that. Took the USPS pickup option and 2% off for using Dell credit.

Problem in the past is, Dell keeps cancelling my orders.

We'll see how this goes. I can REALLY use this laptop!
thekidrocks
10-10-2005, 07:53 PM
Hmmm - how long does it take to confirm an order???? I see my Dell account was billed, but no order confirmation.
Apex
10-11-2005, 12:41 AM
Up to 24 hours is what they say. I've seen upwards of about 30 hours though.
tupacboy
10-11-2005, 10:48 AM
Hmmm - how long does it take to confirm an order???? I see my Dell account was billed, but no order confirmation.


you should get one today :)
thekidrocks
10-11-2005, 10:01 PM
Nope - no order confirmation. I just logged in to find that I have no orders pending. Once again, my order was mysteriously lost.

And people wonder why I hate Dell...... (grrrrrr)
chrisa86wm
10-12-2005, 04:42 AM
u could try calling them and explain your situation.
raimin
10-12-2005, 07:42 AM
haha, that happened with me for a camera with all the coupons, magically disappeared, all i had was the original email confirmation, but nothing else was done. their response...tough cookie
thekidrocks
10-12-2005, 08:19 AM
u could try calling them and explain your situation.

Months ago, I called when an order was cancelled. That time, I did receive an order number... which was later cancelled. It was re-entered by the sales person, only to become cancelled again a couple days later.

This time, I am not going to waste my time calling them. The deal I got isn't available anymore... which had free shipping to the USPS (instead of the $49 or even a handling fee). That would have been $399 AR - period. For $399 plus the price of a cheap wireless card, I'd much rather slip that into my bag and take to college.. at that price it's not the end of the world if it is damaged/scuffed/etc.

Yes I could still have a freind order one for me for $448 (add the $49 shipping now), however I am steaming a bit.
thekidrocks
10-12-2005, 08:17 PM
Well my mother ordered one for me - it's pathetic when your 75 year old mother has to place the order to Dell for a danged laptop. BTW the order was accepted and confirmed within minutes.
cheapchinese
10-13-2005, 09:19 AM
your mother has the midas touch
thekidrocks
10-14-2005, 10:21 PM
You aren't going to believe this - Dell cancelled the order!

I hate Dell.
_=DeltaForce=_
10-14-2005, 11:21 PM
You aren't going to believe this - Dell cancelled the order!

I hate Dell.

That Sucks! Did they give you any reason??
cheapchinese
10-15-2005, 03:18 AM
You GOT|BL
thekidrocks
10-15-2005, 07:28 AM
That Sucks! Did they give you any reason??

Nope! I checked the order status as it was supposed to ship on Friday the 14th. Keep in mind that my mother, while retired, is still gone quite a bit - so I wanted to have a good idea when she could expect the delivery. So I checked the order, and noticed "cancelled" next to it.

The clinker here is, my order was for $399 AR - free USPS shipping and free printer (not a biggie - worth $10 on eBay). Dell didn't even accept it. So I go through my elderly mother to get one at $473 AR (with $25 warranty upgrade that I overlooked, and $49 shipping). Dell kills that. I guess Dell doesn't need to sell computers????

If anyone has an idea for a cheap new laptop (why buy used when there are $400 - $500 new ones??), let me know. I don't mind dealing with rebates, but with Dell, there is no sales tax - makes a big difference when you pay sales tax on the pre-rebate price.