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Which dell coupon deal should i take?

post #1 of 5
5/22/06 at 9:04pm
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Im looking to spend around 700 on this laptop. The deal is for the E1405 that starts at 700, i can boost it up to 999$ and use the 300$ off 999+. making the total 700. But im holding out for a coupon that will stack with my 12% epp discount and get an even better discount. the 300$ off 999+ coupon isnt stackable with any percentage off. Am i better off just taking that or waiting for an EPP coupon that will stack up and give me more then 30% off. I havent seen any around yet ;/ The current epp rate is 22% off but that still isnt as good as the 300 off coupon. Thanks.
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post #2 of 5
5/22/06 at 10:03pm
By the looks of it youre going to be saving about the same ammount either way. Check on ebay for additional stackable coupons.
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post #3 of 5
5/23/06 at 12:58am
When using the EPP and coupons be aware how they stack. Lets say you get a 40% coupon. And lets say your current Epp is 22%. Some people think its 40% + 22% = 62% total off and thats not how it works.

The way Dell works this is that the 40% rebate is applied and then *after* that the 22% EPP is applied to the remaining price.

Example:

$700 x 40% coupon = $280
$700 - $280 = 420
$420 x .22% EPP= $92.40
$400 - 92.40 = $307.60

Final price: $307.60 not including taxes or any extra peripherials ordered.

Its not:
$700 x .62% (40% coupon + 22% EPP) = $434
$700- $434 = $266, Final price.

Not saying you were thinking it that way but seen alot of people do it so thought I would just point it out in case anyone didnt know how Dell does it.
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post #4 of 5
5/23/06 at 1:07am
Just compute them like this:

If you use the $300 and $35 off from the home section.
$999 - $300 - $35 = $664

If you use the 25% off (Dell emailed these coupons today) then:
$999 - 25% = $749.25 - 12% = $659.34


You will end up saving $4.66 if you buy via EPP. Another advantage of buying via EPP is that there are no restocking fees if returning something (that is what the manager told me when I returned my e1505).
So use EPP
Also remember to use the 2% off if paying by DPA

Hope this helps
Joako
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post #5 of 5
5/23/06 at 2:10am
Does that 2% come off the final price? One other quick Q, How do i select to use the DPA discount?
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