ATI 9700pro for $133!!*DEAD*(Thank the callers)

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: dortega
CC Charged!

Chances are it's only an AUTHORIZATION, it's not a hard post charge.

 

[Draco]

I just ordered one, but why do I feel like I'm going to get raped on this... Oh well, see what happens

 

[Budmantom]

Originally posted by: Draco
I just ordered one, but why do I feel like I'm going to get raped on this... Oh well, see what happens

Yeah me too...

 

[kermalou]

just ordered one, hopefully it will come.

if not, what is a good PM??

 

[Draco]

I just called them and talked to one of their "sales" people. The dude sat there and confirmed the price of $133 for the 9700 Pro. Are they on crack or what? Or are they just going to take my money?

 

[ogn]

Originally posted by: Somecallmetim
I have a friend that lives near the given address of Marina Tech, so I'll ask him to cruise on by.
I'll keep you posted.
By the way, I ordered one myself.

Just let this one be. I ordered 2. Cruising to the store and asking them is just as bad as calling them up. BTW, AMEX BLUE for me so I won't get screwed if this deal turns sour.

 

[ogn]

Originally posted by: Draco
I just called them and talked to one of their "sales" people. The dude sat there and confirmed the price of $133 for the 9700 Pro. Are they on crack or what? Or are they just going to take my money?

Golden member calling the store to confirm price!?!?! Why!?!?
It's not as if this deal will go through, but the slim chance is getting smaller with every inquiry.

 

[BobSnob]

I rang them to confirm the price. They are OOS. I didn't want to tie up my CC for weeks on end waiting for this hole-in-the-wall store to figure out someone hit a wrong key when entering the price.

 

[RossMAN]

Draco - Prepare to be ripped a new hole by hordes of angry Ferengi's who think you just ruined the deal for everyone (I personally don't think any of us are going to get it but there's always a chance, so I'll order one using my CitiBank cc with one time use cc).

Did you write down the name of who you spoke with?

 

[creedamd]

why in the hell did you people call?? That's why a lot of deals don't get posted.

First and last deal I post here:|

 

[lebe0024]

I emailed him to let him know. These guys aren't best buy, and I don't think they could afford it even if they wanted to. Don't put a mom and pop out of business for a pricing error. I would be very surprized anyway if ANYONE got their orders honored


Just do what I did and get a modded soft9700!

 

[Draco]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Draco - Prepare to be ripped a new hole by hordes of angry Ferengi's who think you just ruined the deal for everyone (I personally don't think any of us are going to get it but there's always a chance, so I'll order one using my CitiBank cc with one time use cc).

Did you write down the name of who you spoke with?

Naw, didn't get his name. Let's be real here people. How many of these drastic pricing errors have we seen before, and how many of them actually fly? None I've seen. Remember that Best Buy fiasco with the GF4 4600? ugh..

 

[MontyBurns]

Originally posted by: creedamd
why in the hell did you people call?? That's why a lot of deals don't get posted.

First and last deal I post here:|

Real sorry to see you go. You have such a sunny disposition.

 

[Budmantom]

Price is $346 now.

 

[toade]

DAMN price is back up to $346. Way to go and call.

 

[Rocktavio]

It was definitely a price mistake...although the page still says $133, when I add one to my shopping cart it comes up as $346

 

[Draco]

Originally posted by: creedamd
why in the hell did you people call?? That's why a lot of deals don't get posted.

First and last deal I post here:|

You should of just kept it to yourself You know almost anyone who see's this offer is going to try and order at least one, and when the vendor see's dozens, maybe hundreds of orders for the same thing in one day they'll figure it out.

 

[creedamd]

Originally posted by: MontyBurns

Originally posted by: creedamd
why in the hell did you people call?? That's why a lot of deals don't get posted.

First and last deal I post here:|

Real sorry to see you go. You have such a sunny disposition.

Didn't say I was leaving, just not posting deals. Glad to know that you cared though.

 

[toade]

Abd I was just about to try and PM at Staples. Damn.

 

[AdamDuritz99]

I order one, just for the hell of it. I used a visa though. Why does everyone talk about AMEX cards? I guess i'm missing something, could anyone explain?

peace
sean

 

[volfan]

Price changed - $346 now. Oh well, we'll see what kind of creative e-mail they'll devise.

 

[MontyBurns]

Again: There's a difference between a "hot deal" and a "price mistake." It was obvious from the beginning this was a price mistake. (In case you've been under a rock, 9700 pro cards don't go for half price.) If you really want to take advantage of a price mistake, the absolute last thing you should do is post it on a hot deals bored. Just order yours and cross your fingers.

This is a board to DISCUSS deals. If you don't want anyone researching your deal, then don't post it.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Draco

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Draco - Prepare to be ripped a new hole by hordes of angry Ferengi's who think you just ruined the deal for everyone (I personally don't think any of us are going to get it but there's always a chance, so I'll order one using my CitiBank cc with one time use cc).

Did you write down the name of who you spoke with?

Naw, didn't get his name. Let's be real here people. How many of these drastic pricing errors have we seen before, and how many of them actually fly? None I've seen. Remember that Best Buy fiasco with the GF4 4600? ugh..

Let's face it, people are not real, they're dreamers. If Buy.com was selling a $2000 Sony VAIO laptop for $200 instead of $2000 here's what REALISTICALLY would happen:

1) After the deal hits AT/FW/TB it would be all over the internet within a matter of minutes.
2) Everyone and their dog (including myself) would order the $200 Sony VAIO laptop HOPING the deal goes through.
3) Now begins the fun. People would speculate non-stop the legality of the price mistake, people would put on their "let's play attorney hats".
4) People would scream DO NOT CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE!
5) Of course someone calls CUSTOMER SERVICE then posts about it.
6) After 50 laptops have been ordered Buy.com customer service reps and execs are monitoring the forums having a good laugh that people think they're actually going to get this laptop.
7) The buy.com webmaster is reamed a new ahole and might lose their job.
8) A angry mob of Hot Dealing Ferengi's who are dreamers assuming that all hope is lost because someone called, therefore alerting Buy.com of the price error and ruining their chances of getting a $200 laptop.
9) I'm busting a gut laughing now, someone please continute this for me ...

 

[Budmantom]

Has anyone received their card yet I am waiting by the door, dam those UPS drivers I wish they would hurry.

 

[toade]

Originally posted by: MontyBurns
Again: There's a difference between a "hot deal" and a "price mistake." It was obvious from the beginning this was a price mistake. (In case you've been under a rock, 9700 pro cards don't go for half price.) If you really want to take advantage of a price mistake, the absolute last thing you should do is post it on a hot deals bored. Just order yours and cross your fingers.

This is a board to DISCUSS deals. If you don't want anyone researching your deal, then don't post it.

I thank the original poster for posting. Why do you have to bag on him. Maybe this was a price mistake that had 0% chance of going through, but it always opened up the possibility to PM to Staples or to use AMEX BVG. He was unselfish in his posting, maybe you could learn a thing or two from him!!!

And maybe if you guys didn't order 50 at a time, or call in to check on the deal, some of us could have at least attempted a PM. It's still a long shot, but I've seen plenty of people PM this item at Staples and have it go through. Guess we'll never know.