GAINWARD 6800 ULTRA - GOLDEN SAMPLE

[RShick]

Either I am seeing things, or someone might have messed up their prices, but check this out. It could be a great deal if it really is the 6800 Ultra Golden Sample. Gainward website lists the Ultra GS as V680U2D6015 which maches the part number on the website. Check it out!

Link to buyxg.com here

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[VooDooAddict]

Anyone have any dealings with these guys?

And if so .. how can we be sure this is XtremeGear.com and not some tool who setup a similar site?
(this is a problem I have in general with all "store.yahoo.com" sites)

 

[jdogg707]

I e-mailed them, because when I tried to call them no one would pick up in the Sales Dept.

 

[royalx21]

With the regular price being listed at 475.00 which is $25 less than the common MSRP for this card, I'd imagine it's either a 6800 GT or is simply a price mistake. Good luck to those that order...

 

[jdogg707]

I ordered it and we'll see what happens. For the price, I couldn't beat it! If it happens to be a raw deal, no harm done, AMEX will make sure I get my money back. I got it rush ordered so hopefully it will ship out today! I'll keep everyone updated.

BTW, I am guessing they meant to have the regular price as $575.00 and the sale price as $532.00

 

[Ketteringo]

Originally posted by: jdogg707
I e-mailed them, because when I tried to call them no one would pick up in the Sales Dept.

A platinum member calling and emailing on a possible price mistake?! I cant believe this!!!!

 

[RShick]

hehe... I did the same thing.... couldn't pass this up. And if it comes and it's not what was ordered (according to the PN) then I will have a dispute sent to the CC company. Hopefully this works out though and ends up being a great price on a great card. Good luck to you!

 

[jdogg707]

Originally posted by: Ketteringo

Originally posted by: jdogg707
I e-mailed them, because when I tried to call them no one would pick up in the Sales Dept.

A platinum member calling and emailing on a possible price mistake?! I cant believe this!!!!

haha, I really need the card here by the end of the week and didn't want the run around. I am hoping this is legit, because if not, I guess I'll be paying for next day air shipping on something else.

 

[Kovie]

Xtremegear regularly says they have things in stock or have something for a certain price when they actually dont. Check their 3500+'s which they say they have and actually dont.

 

[user1234]

what yours mean 3500?

 

['BARtMAN']

I'll bite too...

Worst case I get a GT for an ok price for a gainward. Best case I get a 6800 ultra which are impossible to get in the 1st place and for that matter $100 off.

 

[RShick]

bartman,

keep us posted on how it goes for you...... hoping for the best

Rshick

 

[jdogg707]

Originally posted by: RShick
bartman,

keep us posted on how it goes for you...... hoping for the best

Rshick

ditto, I have sent them an e-mail asking whether mine will ship today. I tried calling again, but their CS doesn't give order status over the phone.

 

['BARtMAN']

From looking at their resellerratings I doubt they will ever answer any of your emails or calls jdogg707, I would just relax, cross your fingers and hope for the best...

 

[RShick]

jdogg,

when you called, did they give you any details... like if they are actually currently in stock and if it is in fact the 6800 Ultra?

thanks,
Rshick

 

[jdogg707]

Originally posted by: RShick
jdogg,

when you called, did they give you any details... like if they are actually currently in stock and if it is in fact the 6800 Ultra?

thanks,
Rshick

No, they just told me that they could transfer me to sales. Which they did, and of course, no one was available. I will just wait it out until I get more info.

 

[HumblePie]

well I took the bait and bit with my AMEX blue card. Like others said, if anything happens, I'll refute and be done with it.

 

[StumbleBum1]

I think its a price mistake but what the hell..I'm in:roll:

Edit..When I googled the part # I come up with this

GAINWARD POWERPARK! ULTRA/2600 (GOLDEN SAMPLE) GEFORCE 6800 ULTRA ...
... & TVO (PN: V680U2D6015). Availability: Usually ships the next business day.
VC-129-106 Regular price: $599.00 Sale price: $549.00.
www.buyxtremegear.com/vc129106.html - 5k - Cached - Similar pages

 

[Goi]

I bit too...
Wonder how good the custom 2 fan coolers are though. Their reseller rating is pretty good, but I'm pretty sure this is a price mistake too. Their 6800GT goes for an "regular price" of $466 and a "sale price" of $424...

 

[deldd]

I also went for it, wait and see how it goes.

 

[superHARD]

If I had $400 to spend I would bite too but for now my 9800xt will have to hold me over.

 

[superfob99]

Gave it a try to. Beats waiting for gateway and a good chance to give ATI the shaft if this actually goes through.

 

[jdogg707]

UPDATE:

I sent them the following e-mail:

I am interested in buying a video card on your website, but want to verify that it is indeed in stock before I do. The product is a Gainward Powerpak! Ultra/2600 (Golden Sample) Geforce 6800 Ultra 256MB Dual DVI Video Card. The price listed is $432.00 and it is shown to be available for next day shipping. If you could please verify price and availability then I would appreciate it.

Thanks.

Jared M.

Here is the reply I got:

To Jared,

We are sorry to inform you that the video card is currently not in stock at this time.

Eve

I guess the card isn't in stock. I'll give it another day or two and see what happens, at this price, I would feel stupid not doing so.

 

[jdogg707]

Ok, I got an Order Status update e-mail:

Order# 954751

DETAILS
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Sales date: 08/23/04
Salesman ID:
Internet order#: 145374
Expected ship date: 08/24/04
Charge date: N/A

ITEMS (note: B/O ETA = ETA of the backordered item)
===================================================
Item Description Qty B/O ETA
--------------- ----------------------------------- ----- --------
RUSH RUSH ORDER FEE 1
VC-129-106 GAINWARD GF6800 ULTRA 256M AGP8X GS 1 08/31/04

STATUS
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Warehouse: -
Assembly: -
QC: -

SHIPMENT
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-

NOTE
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Anyone care to decipher?

 

[VooDooAddict]

Think I'm glad I didn't bite. Went after the Gateway X800XT PE and we all know what happened there.