DEAD: Viewsonic 18" LCD VG800 $216!

[Cybordolphin]

FYI..... there were a few members here that actually got their big screen Plasma screens for $350.00 from Dell. Considering the price was supposed to be around $10,000.00, I'd say the idiots were the ones that did not jump on it. One guy here got (3) of them for $350.00 each. Something for you thread crappers to think about. There are the pics somewhere in the archives as proof.

Of course that was back when the members had enought common sense not to call DELL and ask if it was a price mistake.

 

[shenfo]

Originally posted by: wfay

Originally posted by: ghaynes
Thanks for purchasing at Techonweb.com, your invoice statement is at below:
Part No: Product: Qty: Price: Total:
VG800-1 VG800 18IN LCD 12... 4 $216.00 $864.00

good plan, order 4 why don't you, that won't possibly raise any red flags... wtf don't ppl just be reasonable and order 1 when its an obvious price mistake?? gahhhhh.

if you call you are a moron!

 

[EpOxY]

Originally posted by: Cybordolphin
FYI..... there were a few members here that actually got their big screen Plasma screens for $350.00 from Dell. Considering the price was supposed to be around $10,000.00, I'd say the idiots were the ones that did not jump on it. One guy here got (3) of them for $350.00 each. Something for you thread crappers to think about. There are the pics somewhere in the archives as proof.

Of course that was back when the members had enought common sense not to call DELL and ask if it was a price mistake.

See? I knew I read something about it somewhere... Like I said... you try, you miss... big deal. You try, you win... woohoo.

 

[0roo0roo]

the question is... were the dell plasma peeps the first to order.

not to mention dell is a mega corporation. no comparison.

 

[ynot167]

They have to honor this... or else that would definately be FALSE ADVERTISEMENT!

Wish I knew about it though

 

[MrScott81]

Originally posted by: ynot167
They have to honor this... or else that would definately be FALSE ADVERTISEMENT!

Wish I knew about it though

what crack are you smoking? it's called a pricing error and their website clearly states they aren't responsible for pricing errors. :roll: :roll:

 

[soltrain]

think he was joking

 

[Cybordolphin]

Actually..... some of you should read the archives with regard to what we did to Value America, once upon a time.
I have some letters (copies are in the archives) that went direct to all of the board of directors for the company. It was sneaky, and wrotten, and now I will never be allowed in heaven...... but, I did get everything I wanted. I received all of my items at the prices they listed, even though they were indeed price errors. In addition they were forced to give the $150 promo for the accounts that were opened with them (gee, some here actually had more than one account..... many, many more...... imagine that). The effect was so powerful that once shared, it was devastating to the CEO of the company. The key was to locate all of the board of directors for the company and obtain their personal email address's as well as direct line phone numbers. Needless to say..... Value America is no more.

To push, generally only works with larger companies. They have retained attorney's who are paid very well to keep them out of hot water. But if push comes to shove, and you are dealing with a company that can not afford to fold, you generally will get the price advertised, mistake or not. The smaller companies just say scr&w you, and of course would just as soon file a BK then to take a loss.
Ironically, Value America ended up doing both.

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: Cybordolphin
Actually..... some of you should read the archives with regard to what we did to Value America, once upon a time.
I have some letters (copies are in the archives) that went direct to all of the board of directors for the company. It was sneaky, and wrotten, and now I will never be allowed in heaven...... but, I did get everything I wanted. I received all of my items at the prices they listed, even though they were indeed price errors. In addition they were forced to give the $150 promo for the accounts that were opened with them (gee, some here actually had more than one account..... many, many more...... imagine that). The effect was so powerful that once shared, it was devastating to the CEO of the company. The key was to locate all of the board of directors for the company and obtain their personal email address's as well as direct line phone numbers. Needless to say..... Value America is no more.

To push, generally only works with larger companies. They have retained attorney's who are paid very well to keep them out of hot water. But if push comes to shove, and you are dealing with a company that can not afford to fold, you generally will get the price advertised, mistake or not. The smaller companies just say scr&w you, and of course would just as soon file a BK then to take a loss.
Ironically, Value America ended up doing both.

dude, no offense, but what kind of asshole are you if you knew you were going to devastate the company by getting tons of people lots of money they didnt deserve? seriously man, that is a terrible thing to do.

 

[az4dan]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
ah, back in stock, must be a lot of canceled orders

i have yet to receive a cancelation of order email. maybe tomorrow?

 

[Salvador]

I just cancelled my Dell orders.

I got a call from AMEX BVG.

It seems that someone who read this thread has faxed this thread to AMEX CSRs. They have called tech.... and found that the price was an error. PM Denied!

WTF!? Is this true? Why the hell would someone do this? Jealous that someone has BVG? This was probably the same person that runs Ebay auctions and sells information to deals for $5 a pop. I want to strangle these people.

Seriously.. Let me know if this is true or not. I have to cancel my Dell order if AMEX is not going to honor this BVG.

TIA,

Sal

 

[shenfo]

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan

Originally posted by: Cybordolphin
Actually..... some of you should read the archives with regard to what we did to Value America, once upon a time.
I have some letters (copies are in the archives) that went direct to all of the board of directors for the company. It was sneaky, and wrotten, and now I will never be allowed in heaven...... but, I did get everything I wanted. I received all of my items at the prices they listed, even though they were indeed price errors. In addition they were forced to give the $150 promo for the accounts that were opened with them (gee, some here actually had more than one account..... many, many more...... imagine that). The effect was so powerful that once shared, it was devastating to the CEO of the company. The key was to locate all of the board of directors for the company and obtain their personal email address's as well as direct line phone numbers. Needless to say..... Value America is no more.

To push, generally only works with larger companies. They have retained attorney's who are paid very well to keep them out of hot water. But if push comes to shove, and you are dealing with a company that can not afford to fold, you generally will get the price advertised, mistake or not. The smaller companies just say scr&w you, and of course would just as soon file a BK then to take a loss.
Ironically, Value America ended up doing both.

What a fu**in loser. You are the reasonthat people get screwed over on deals. YOu were basically hunting them donw one by one, and "picking them off" all so that you can have your way. You were probably born with a silver spoon in your mouth and you know no other way to live, but than to cry until you get your way.

 

[takeru]

Originally posted by: Salvador

I just cancelled my Dell orders.

I got a call from AMEX BVG.

It seems that someone who read this thread has faxed this thread to AMEX CSRs. They have called tech.... and found that the price was an error. PM Denied!

WTF!? Is this true? Why the hell would someone do this? Jealous that someone has BVG? This was probably the same person that runs Ebay auctions and sells information to deals for $5 a pop. I want to strangle these people.

Seriously.. Let me know if this is true or not. I have to cancel my Dell order if AMEX is not going to honor this BVG.

TIA,

Sal

same here, i ordered from dell also. if anyone knows if this is a joke, say it now please.

 

[ManyOfficeLasers]

some people or a person apparently has nothing to do calling tech...com

and some m0r0ns r even tries to call ???

WTH!

 

[ManyOfficeLasers]

Originally posted by: daoooo
i'm so sad, someone break in to my dorm during spring break and stole everything i own. including my new dell 18" LCD. was hoping to buy this to replace my stolen monitor.

this world is so unfair

the world is not fair
get used to it

 

[ericlp]

Thanks for purchasing at Techonweb.com, your invoice statement is at below:

==========================================================================
Confirmation No: 166532
Date: 4/6/2003 6:13:00 AM
Customer: **************
Payment Type: Credit Card

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Billing:

*****
*****
*****
*****

Shipping:

*****
*****
*****
*****

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part No: Product: Qty: Price: Total:
VG800-1 VG800 18IN LCD 12... 500 $216.00 $108,000.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal: $108,000.00
Shipping and handling: $10,500.00
Tax: $0.00
Total: $118,500.00
==========================================================================


Thank you,
The Techonweb Team

Techonweb.com
4466 Spring Valley Rd.
Dallas, TX 75244-3703
Ph. (800)456-5000
Fax.(972)233-0024
http://www.techonweb.com
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WhooHooo! Ebay here I come!!!

 

[ManyOfficeLasers]

Originally posted by: VaG

Originally posted by: BunLengthHotDog
Posted by VAG

Thanks for the late breaking news Mike and it's only your 1st post. I don't know how we survived without you.

Man, you're just a prick aren't you.

Yeah I'm a prick. That's pretty funny coming from a tiny BunLenghtHotDog. Get a grip losers. It's called reality. Yeah, I'm so upset I didn't get in on this deal and you guys are so lucky. I can't believe you guys got an 18" Viewsonic LCD for $216. I really missed out.

now now..... there there...why can people just relax

 

[ManyOfficeLasers]

Originally posted by: ericlp
Thanks for purchasing at Techonweb.com, your invoice statement is at below:

==========================================================================
Confirmation No: 166532
Date: 4/6/2003 6:13:00 AM
Customer: **************
Payment Type: Credit Card

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Billing:

*****
*****
*****
*****

Shipping:

*****
*****
*****
*****

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part No: Product: Qty: Price: Total:
VG800-1 VG800 18IN LCD 12... 500 $216.00 $108,000.00
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal: $108,000.00
Shipping and handling: $10,500.00
Tax: $0.00
Total: $118,500.00
==========================================================================


Thank you,
The Techonweb Team

Techonweb.com
4466 Spring Valley Rd.
Dallas, TX 75244-3703
Ph. (800)456-5000
Fax.(972)233-0024
http://www.techonweb.com
Where geeks go shopping


WhooHooo! Ebay here I come!!!

LoL
Hopefully they fill ur orders

 

[ghaynes]

Okay, today is the day for possible a miracle. I'll be checking my email at work frequently just waiting for those simple words, "Your order has been shipped."

 

[Doomer]

Dream on.

 

[Manolo]

My order still shows as "open" I don't know what that means, let's keep our eyes open and see what happen. Waiting for waiting for the miracle words "on the truck" or "shipped".

 

[Manolo]

I save the page for those of you that want to do BVG with AMEX. Bellow is a paste link.

http://206.231.158.130/personalstaff/lgrullon/VS_18_LCD.pdf

 

[Kraeji]

Originally posted by: Greg03
I just cancelled my Dell orders.

I got a call from AMEX BVG.

It seems that someone who read this thread has faxed this thread to AMEX CSRs. They have called tech.... and found that the price was an error. PM Denied!

Sounds like someone is playing a late april fools joke..

why would Amex BVG call you?? If they are going to deny your bvg then they'll send you a letter not call you a few minute after your fax....

I spoke with a BVG CSR and asked them if the price went up later would they deny my claim. The CSR said no.

Quit trying to scare us

 

[cmv]

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
dude, no offense, but what kind of asshole are you if you knew you were going to devastate the company by getting tons of people lots of money they didnt deserve? seriously man, that is a terrible thing to do.

Remember that hindsight is a lot stronger than foresight . I remember the ValueAmerica days very well. Apparently their CSRs even encouraged people to open multiple accounts. As interesting and powerful as the Anandtech Hot Deals affect is I really doubt that it was enough to drive them out of business. There was far more wrong with that company.

 

[aggie113]

any legal minds out there? i picked this interesting tidbit out of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act:
section 17.46(b)
(11) Making false or misleading statements of fact concerning the reasons for, existence of, or amount of price reductions.
This section has three parts. The first prohibits misleading advertisements about the reasons for price reductions; for example, a store that advertises "going out of business sales" every few months.

The second also prohibits misleading statements about the existence of price reductions. A seller cannot advertise that prices are being reduced by 50 percent unless the item has previously been offered by the same seller at the stated regular price. Likewise, sellers cannot advertise that prices are marked 50 percent off suggested retail price unless the representation is accurate.

The third prohibits misrepresentations about the amount of price reductions. When a seller advertises "X percent lower prices," those representations must be true.


now i'm thinking maybe the third one could apply?