Motorola Cable modem for $5.00 after PM & MIR - YMMV

[madalien]

Motorola Cable Modem model SB5100. The local Target has a ton of these on clearance for $34.98, sku #090-00-6532. CC has this modem at $79.99 with a $20 MIR. Use the floating CC $10 coupon, Price Match to Target and with the $20 MIR, modem comes out to about $5.00 plus tax.

 

[Sundog]

:Q:Q

 

[jimbriam]

Sweet deal. Has anyone tried this in the California?

 

[shortman]

sweet deal, thanks!

 

[nomadh]

Funny, I was happy with the $35 price.

 

[junthin]

Nice deal, thanks.

 

[hytek369]

where have you guys found this deal?

 

[madalien]

I'm in Madison, Wisconsin. Target on the west side has the modems on sale.

 

[almostrice]

PMing to a Clearance item is not usually accepted by CC. Just dont tell them its a clearance.

 

[Nutcase99]

I have doubts that this will go through. Let us know if anyone gets it to work!

 

[captains]

thanx for the heads up on the modem at target....will get one even if i cant do all the other stuff

 

[MaroonGuru]

Why not price match to CompUSA if you have Concast in your area.
They have a couple of rebates if you signup for cable internet.

It made it $9 after starting at about $70. Sounds like you'd makemoney if it worked.

The CompUSA site shows the $20 rebate. Also valid at MicroCenter, BB etc.
Gotta love that American TV & Appliance is in there. Good old Crazy TV Lenny.
Wonder if I can get a free bike with the modem.

BB also had an activation rebate at one time.

BTW, the Comcast deal at CompUSA gets you 6 months for $19.99 here in New England.

 

[dabuddha]

Good luck! CC usually allows either a price match or a rebate, not both.

 

[Ziptar]

OK if you can find one at Target this just got Super HOT!..

I found a $20 Rebate coupon at Amazon Front Back

Notice there is no stipulation of place of purchase.


if can't get a CC PM you can at least get for $14.95 I checked my two local targets (Sarasota, FL) and No Dice for me...

 

[Hork]

What's the floating CC $10 off coupon mentioned in the original post?

 

[Krutoy]

Might be a little of topic. But I bought this modem at Circuit City and signed up for Cox HSI. Price was $80, with $20 usual rebate, $60 new sign up rebate, and $50 CC gift card.
I might try to do the PM, but I have a feeling it might invalidate the rebates.

 

[Johnbear007]

Thi deal still floating around?

 

[Buddyjoe]

Ziptar,

Check your coupon. It expires Oct. 30, 2004.

 

[BornStar]

Originally posted by: Buddyjoe
Ziptar,

Check your coupon. It expires Oct. 30, 2004.

Considering this thread is two months old, that's to be expected.

 

[JohnDoh]

Curious, what isps charge less if you use your own modem?

 

[Zim]

Originally posted by: JohnDoh
Curious, what isps charge less if you use your own modem?

Comcast charge $3/mo for a modem. It used to be $5/mo but then they reduced it to $3 while at the same time raising the internet fee by $2. Basically, if you're with Comcast, it's not worth buying your own modem. It only costs $36/yr and as long as they own it, they have to support it.

 

[bigboxes]

Originally posted by: Zim

Originally posted by: JohnDoh
Curious, what isps charge less if you use your own modem?

Comcast charge $3/mo for a modem. It used to be $5/mo but then they reduced it to $3 while at the same time raising the internet fee by $2. Basically, if you're with Comcast, it's not worth buying your own modem. It only costs $36/yr and as long as they own it, they have to support it.

Not true. I have had the same modem for over 4 years. Originally, they gave you $10 credit, but now it is $3 credit a month for using you own modem. So, since my modem still is in use some 5 years later, it IS worth your while to buy your own modem at their current prices. Unless you might switch to DSL, buying your own modem should be worth your while. I wish I had done the same.

 

[gergever]

Not true. I have had the same modem for over 4 years. Originally, they gave you $10 credit, but now it is $3 credit a month for using you own modem. So, since my modem still is in use some 5 years later, it IS worth your while to buy your own modem at their current prices. Unless you might switch to DSL, buying your own modem should be worth your while. I wish I had done the same.

My sentiments exactly. When I signed up 4 yrs ago I read it would be better to rent because comcast might upgrade technology which might require a new type modem, but I'm still using their 5100 and paying them $3/mo.