Dell $500 off Latitude over $1699

[Lifted]

I searched the Dell posts and didn't see this so...

** DELL SMALL BUSINESS SECTION ONLY**

I was configuring a D410 for a friend, which came to $1,756.00. Once I placed it in the cart, it showed a $500 off coupon and the total came down to $1,256.

Now yesterday this notebook, with the same config, was ~$1540, so it's really $300 off, not $500. They are just playing with the options like the warranty and such to make it look like more than it is. This was with a 3yr on site warranty.

Still, $300 savings is a good deal if you are looking to by a notebook.

I also configured an X1 to come out to $1,708.00 - $500 = $1,208 with 3 yr mail in warranty.

 

[Hacp]

HOTTTTTTTTTTTT Latitudes are usually not on sale!

 

[Chiznarles]

man wish this coupon came out earlier.. i just bought a D410 a couple of weeks ago!

 

[q2261]

I've complained to the FTC about DELL jacking up prices before releasing stuff like "$750 off coupons". Everybody should complain

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: q2261
I've complained to the FTC about DELL jacking up prices before releasing stuff like "$750 off coupons". Everybody should complain

Dell is hardly the only business who jacks up their prices when they have "sales".

Kohls, JC Penny, Sears, and Newegg are just a few that come to mind.

 

[gspyer]

In all honesty, I'm not sure I want to complain. I rather Dell jack up the prices and offer a nice discount, then keep the prices lowers then offer no discount or a MIR. I mean Dell has to make money, and I'm more than happy to have gotten my X1 for about $1500 (including upgrades like 60GB HD and 2nd battery). Comparatively equipped ultraportable, IBM Thinkpad or Sony Mobility would have cost me easily $2000. I know... I checked both online and the stores before deciding on the X1.

If Dell likes to pay games with coupons, but still ultimately cost me about $500 less than its two nearest competitors, I have no problem with it.