How do you get Dell to give you a freebie when you purchase a laptop? [Archive]

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arctic

Sep 20th, 2008, 11:16 AM

Hello,

I'm going to buy a laptop from Dell today. I'm getting the Dell Inspiron 1525 (http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=ca&CS=cadhs1&l=en&OC=NI15_F_1E) for $769 (I added Bluetooth + the Wireless N card) + tax.

It's my family's fourth time buying a Dell, but it's my first time buying from them (I'm paying for this on my own.)

Is it possible to ask them to throw something in for free? :confused: How do you get the salesperson to give you something for free?

Thanks for your help.

Frankie3s

Sep 20th, 2008, 11:35 AM

I doubt they will give you anything for free but maybe accessories for a reduced cost. You could also try surfing the web to find coupons that you can use at checkout.

Ojam

Sep 20th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Doubt it, laptop = very little margin, most accessories = higher margin. They make more money on the accessories than they do on the laptop.

cwb27

Sep 20th, 2008, 01:58 PM

If you were buying multiple laptops, maybe. Buying one laptop for less then a grand. Doubt it.

pupazzo

Sep 20th, 2008, 02:23 PM

Lol let's all give you a freebie because you're making a purchase

trixR4kids

Sep 21st, 2008, 03:11 AM

We were given free 3-year warranty when we bought our second Dell and I've heard of others who received "freebies" when they ordered desktops and laptops.

I think companies should offer "freebies" as an incentive.

companies shouldnt need to offer u freebies for buying sth from them,

although they could offer u discounts since u've bought several computers from them before, which is why u should brg this up to them

lunaris

Sep 21st, 2008, 03:13 AM

companies shouldnt need to offer u freebies for buying sth from them,

although they could offer u discounts since u've bought several computers from them before, which is why u should brg this up to them

no. good luck OP, call and ask a rep. if he sais no, call again and ask another one. if he sais no, try getting a laptop from FS and bargain with them. lol

Happy13178

Sep 21st, 2008, 01:58 PM

I call the India call centre directly, and haggle with them a bit. I've never gone away without at least 10% knocked off, or a USB key, or KB/Mouse combo tossed in.