80GB & NO REBATES

[DrZepp]

First, thanks to all who posted links to the rebate coupons and to whoever brought this deal to light.

I made several attempts to order online but couldn't get by the OOS flag. This morning I called one of the local stores after receiving a tip from a friend who spotted a 40G Maxtor there yesterday. The clerk said yes, they had one left so I told him to hold it for me, I'd be right over. When I got there, the salesperson said "Sorry, but we made a mistake, we are OOS on the 7200rpm model". He offered to sell me the 80G 7200rpm for the 40G AR price so I wouldn't have to hassle with a rebate . I told him I was interested in price, not capacity (the truth, no kidding!) and there were two $30 rebates good for the 40G drive only. He said he wasn't aware of a second rebate but if I could bring in the coupons he would honor them on the spot. I went home, put the coupons on a floppy, and went back to the store. The clerk printed the coupons, read them, then rang up the 80G for $30. Now that is really decent customer service in my book. Way to go OD!

BTW, I couldn't locate the $20 off $75 coupon but I'm not whining

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[tennesota]

Sounds like you got lucky...way to go.

 

[Bobartig]

yeah, but that's very atypical, and YMMV. This is a Brag and Moan, not a hot deal.

 

[MrDudeMan]

eh i dunno its pretty hot...but anyone else who does it will be cheating their way into a drive not earning it like this man

 

[Evadman]

What store? ( meaning CC, OM, Staples) So I can frequent them. They deserve my buisness if they are that cool.

 

[Yobbo]

Pretty sweet, wish I had this king of luck.

Sounds like the sales guy really wanted your business

 

[DeafeningSilence]

Originally posted by: Evadman
What store? ( meaning CC, OM, Staples) So I can frequent them. They deserve my buisness if they are that cool.

Well, he's referring to Office Depot, since he said

Now that is really decent customer service in my book. Way to go OD!

On, the other hand, I have been unsatisfied with my customer service received at Office Depot. I much prefer OfficeMax.