Buy.com: Acom Data Executive Series 2.5" 320GB 5400RPM USB Ext. HD $60 + Free Ship

[AndrewRFD]

Update: alwaysbuylow points out that there's a rebate available for this product (http://www.mirhelp.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/33839-may-31-09.pdf)... another $20 off. If it works, this is a definitely a scorching hot deal!

This one looks hot! Buy.com Canada has the Acom Data Executive Series Leather Style 320GB 5400RPM USB 2.0 External 2.5IN Hard Drive for $59.84 (http://affiliate.buy.com/gateway.aspx?adid=17735&aid=10422811&pid=749547&sURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ca.buy.com%2Fprod%2F320gb-usb2-0-esata-exter-drive%2Fq%2Floc%2F101%2F208084015.html) with free shipping! It lists at $62.99, but you'll see $59.84 once you add it to your cart.

2.5" 320GB external hard drives easily run $80 - $100 most of the time, so this is some very aggressive pricing. Compare prices (http://www.pricecanada.com/detail.php?product_id=565739&sku=PD320USEBL&matched_search=PD320USE-BL), other retailers have this for ~$85 and up... without free shipping.

I'm not sure why Buy.com Canada doesn't have the product image up, but the listed SKU looks right.

http://images.pricecanada.com/images/products/565/m565739.jpg

[MajereXYU]

I am waiting for others to chime in before I jump on this. It seems too good to be true, especially considering buy.com's reputation...

[AndrewRFD]

I am waiting for others to chime in before I jump on this. It seems too good to be true, especially considering buy.com's reputation...

The last deal (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726655) we posted from Buy.com Canada turned out pretty well, at least.

[ShylocK]

Looks good to me. Good reviews on newegg. Esata. Can't go wrong. Ordered. Leather looks "executive" too. Nice.

[sinan_s]

Bit the bullet... Thanks Andrew...

[alwaysbuylow]

Thanks Andrew. $67.62 shipped, 320G with usb/esata, too good to be true, ordered one anyway and see. Buy.com Canada had very bad records of honoring their prices, so I don't have too much hope, if I receive it, then it will be a surprise.

[ShylocK]

Be sure to put it through aeroplan.com too for air miles.

[AndrewRFD]

Be sure to put it through aeroplan.com too for air miles.

Or you know, use our link and support RFD from time to time as well! :)

[alwaysbuylow]

There is a $20 MIR, not sure if it qualifies, if it does, then it is super hot.

http://www.mirhelp.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/33839-may-31-09.pdf

[hks]

Hot price for a 320gb ext.

[ShylocK]

This rebate looks totally legit. Now it's scorching.

[menomano]

The only negative thing about it is that it seems like requires external power adaptor. :(

[Hellfire]

I would watch out on AcomData there is something wrong with the case they use.

I previous had a 250 GB external hd made by them, and the hard drive failed three times.

All different brands of HD as well, and the third replacement I got was clearly a refurbished drive.

They never changed the casing, just the drive each time, and I had to pay for shipping both ways.

[rahzel]

Reviews at newegg are generally good, but there are too many bad reviews for my liking.

[mic2074]

thx OP... been waiting for an ext hd deal... does anyone know who they ship with ? even though it's shipped from their CDN warehouse, still hate it if it's UPS as their hub is way too far for me to go pick it up.

[nightwalker]

The only negative thing about it is that it seems like requires external power adaptor. :(

you sure?

according to their website, it doesn't come package with one...
http://www.acomdata.com/25_Executive.asp

I ordered before RFD effect comes in play :D

[brucedlx]

The only negative thing about it is that it seems like requires external power adaptor. :(

I would watch out on AcomData there is something wrong with the case they use.


Reviews at newegg are generally good, but there are too many bad reviews for my liking.

hmmmmmmmm, well I definitely do not want if it needs external power adaptor. Although if the MIR counts, it's worth it just for the drive.

[vaibhav]

Almost bit the bullet. Too many -ve vibes regarding buy.com.
Well maybe next time.

[zickvon]

With the rebate, it's too hot to resist. Ordered.

[AndrewRFD]

hmmmmmmmm, well I definitely do not want if it needs external power adaptor. Although if the MIR counts, it's worth it just for the drive.

I think what it actually is, is that eSATA still requires a USB connection for power. It's not external power in the sense that you need to plug it into the wall.

Here's hoping this one works out -- it's an insane deal if the MIR works.

[zickvon]

I really don't how this will work.
I still have the $19.99 Opteron 175 under my account 'processing':cheesygri
Anyone recall this? That order was placed in 2006.

[DubKrazy]

Thanks Andrew, bought one!

Regarding the power adapter, I thought notebook 2.5" harddrives/enclosures via USB didn't require one

[ShylocK]

if you are using usb, you will not need an adaptor. if you are using esata then you will need usb to power the drive.

i assume most will use this with laptops though. not that many laptops have esata. nice to have the option at this price...especially if the mir goes through...that would make the drive ~$39.99? sick!

I got the confimation email. so far so good.
Placed Monday, May 11, 2009. If your order requires shipment, we will send you an email as soon as those items ship.

sku: 208084015
description: 320GB USB2.0/eSATA Exter.Drive
qty: 1
unit price: $62.99
item total: $62.99

================================================== =======
Subtotal: $62.99
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Total Discount: $3.15
Tax: $7.78
TOTAL: $67.62

[nightwalker]

i didn't get a confirmation e-mail :(

nvm...just got it :)

[kleptodathief]

wow with esata too? and rebate off? duz anyone know if it ships from canada warehouse? i don't want UPS raping me with fees/duties? bout to hit the submit order button! thx

[intelmic]

What's up with the

http://ak.buy.com/buy_assets/buyCanada/headshots/canada_5off_coupon.gif

On the main page?
It's not clickable...

[Tornado F2]

I really don't how this will work.
I still have the $19.99 Opteron 175 under my account 'processing':cheesygri
Anyone recall this? That order was placed in 2006.

I initially thought so, but 2006 predates my order. And I think my Opteron was $50. They never did actually cancel my order. I don't think I'll waste time on them again.

[kleptodathief]

my total is 76.64 wtf y is it not 67?? nm, u have to hit the standard shipping button to reduce it

[Tornado F2]

What's up with the

http://ak.buy.com/buy_assets/buyCanada/headshots/canada_5off_coupon.gif

On the main page?
It's not clickable...

Probably a leftover April Fools joke.

[AndrewRFD]

What's up with the

http://ak.buy.com/buy_assets/buyCanada/headshots/canada_5off_coupon.gif

On the main page?
It's not clickable...

"Automatically"... that's why you see $62.99 on the product page, and $59.84 on the checkout. It's already applied for you.

[intelmic]

Nvm, it's added automatically

[intelmic]

THanks! bought one!

[menomano]

you sure?

according to their website, it doesn't come package with one...
http://www.acomdata.com/25_Executive.asp

I ordered before RFD effect comes in play :D

Probably ShylocK is right and it is only required for eSata. The AC Adapter is listed though on the Amazon.com site.

[kleptodathief]

dam i just realized its only 5400 rpms! wanted to run this as my o/s with windows 7 oh well , 48bux after MIR is not bad still tho

[intelmic]

There's no AC adapter... look here at the pictures... there's no holes for AC.

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=33839&vpn=PD320USE-BL&manufacture=ACOM%20Data&promoid=1005

[nicolaim]

Smoking. Many thanks to OP and alwaysbuylow.

I have this enclosure, bought without a drive from NCIX. It doesn't require an AC adapter, but on a laptop it needs two USB ports to get enough power. Haven't tried eSATA, but it will need a USB port for power.

[BaDkO]

Tried to add it to my cart - got an error message. Now it says "Currently unavailable".

[alextruong]

i have it in my cart but they charge 7.98$ for shipping :(

[alvisblue]

Change the shipping method to budget, the shipping fee will be 0.
Just ordered.
Super hot deal.

Got the image from NCIX. The Price there is $94.99 - $20 mail-in rebate
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1333/33839.jpg

[Tornado F2]

Where do these guys ship from?

[alextruong]

Change the shipping method to budget, the shipping fee will be 0.
Just ordered.
Super hot deal.

i tried but it still shows 7.98$ for shipping =(

[CH40Z_008]

tnx op! i bought one, but no confirmation yet still in processing... hopefully MIR works!

[devil2k]

Can't add it to the cart for some reason, OOS?

Your Shopping Cart is Empty

If you have tried to add an item to your cart and the cart is still empty, you may not have "cookies" enabled on your browser

[nightwalker]

Can't add it to the cart for some reason, OOS?

i just hope it's not a price error :|

[multpda]

I get a warning about cookies and cannot add it to my cart, I def have cookies enabled in both firefox and ie but no luck! Me want! Anyone have ideas how to fix this?

[devil2k]

I get a warning about cookies and cannot add it to my cart, I def have cookies enabled in both firefox and ie but no luck! Me want! Anyone have ideas how to fix this?

it's either OOS or they're fixing the price error.

[CH40Z_008]

maybe OOS now!

[who8myrice]

Anyone get this error when trying to add item to cart?

"Your Shopping Cart is Empty
If you have tried to add an item to your cart and the cart is still empty, you may not have "cookies" enabled on your browser.

Click here for more information on cookies. "

[brclho]

i am also getting the cookie error thing.

boo =(

[who8myrice]

Deal dead....

[Tornado F2]

maybe OOS now!

This is buy.com, so anybody who placed an order should expect delivery....









never.>:(

They've botched previous orders too, but never had the guts to actually cancel.

[sc00ter77]

Thanks OP.
Ordered one, and got an email, so let's see if they actually send it or not!

[Tornado F2]

Thanks OP.
Ordered one, and got an email, so let's see if they actually send it or not!

I received a couple of emails re my Opteron order, but never an actual shipment. I just hope they never snuck a charge on my cc past me.

[lead]

dead

good luck. They honor price errors by never shipping the product.

wait and see for those who order

[vipt2000]

dead

good luck. They honor price errors by never shipping the product.

wait and see for those who order

yup... deal is dead. This page, item#11 shows 'currently unavailable'
http://www.ca.buy.com/searchresults.aspx?queryType=0&qu=acomdata

[deals46]

I have the PD320USE-BL and can confirm that it does NOT require a power adapter. The unit plugs into the USB port and works great. Nice compact unit, very quiet!

If you can get it for $60 plus free shipping and a $20 rebate, that would be HOT! Got mine at 50% off (other thread) of $149.xx and thought it was good at the time. This deal would be $15 less!

Already sent for rebate so can't return unit and try for this deal! >:( :lol:

Good luck!

[Riflem@n]

where do they ship from?

Mine is sent to warehouse.

[intelmic]

Well, I received a confirmation email and they did charge my CC.

I hope it goes through

[intelmic]

Strange... I ordered this afternoon and from their email:

IMPORTANT NOTES
Please remember the following as you await your order:
- We will not charge your credit card until after an item ships.
- Do not be concerned if items in your order arrive in separate packages.
For quicker delivery, we ship from multiple warehouses throughout the country.- To check order status, check tracking, request a cancellation, or return an item, please visit https://secure.ca.buy.com/support .- Remember you cannot cancel your order if it is currently in the shipping process

But they did already,... at least as a preliminary charge.

[kleptodathief]

haha so its a price error? wats the price of it now? cuz the 320 gb 7200 rpms version is 120$! too bad it wasnts the 7200rpm drive for cheap ... lucky i got in on this at 6pm est ysterday

i think they will ship my order :)

http://i43.tinypic.com/2is86qt.jpg

[intelmic]

i think they will ship my order :)

http://i43.tinypic.com/2is86qt.jpg

Same here... but I fear that's the typical display right after someone buys something.

[nightwalker]

just checked and the price right now is $109.95

Mine also says "Sent to Warehouse"

but did it always say that???

[kleptodathief]

how bout someone call up and talk to a CSR and ask if the order will go thru??? im too lazy, researching wii h4ckz :cheesygri

[intelmic]

great idea:!:
I'll do that right now sir! NOT :rolleyes:

[nightwalker]

how bout someone call up and talk to a CSR and ask if the order will go thru??? im too lazy, researching wii h4ckz :cheesygri

does this work with the wii loader?:cheesygri

[zickvon]

'sent to warehouse' does NOT guarantee they ship the item.
My Opteron 175 has been in that state for THREE years...

[Tornado F2]

'sent to warehouse' does NOT guarantee they ship the item.
My Opteron 175 has been in that state for THREE years...

Wahoo! My 16MHz 80286 just shipped!:D




They are still sitting on my more recent Opteron too.

[alwaysbuylow]

just checked and the price right now is $109.95

Mine also says "Sent to Warehouse"

but did it always say that???

'sent to warehouse' does NOT guarantee they ship the item.
My Opteron 175 has been in that state for THREE years...

Yes, "Sent to Warehouse" always stay there, I am afraid it will stay there forever again this time. My HP battery charger that I ordered in 2007 still saying "Sent to Warehouse".:cry:

[Tornado F2]

Yes, "Sent to Warehouse" always stay there, I am afraid it will stay there forever again this time. My HP battery charger that I ordered in 2007 still saying "Sent to Warehouse".:cry:

How DO these clowns stay in business? And why?:confused:

Wonder if they are the ones who sold me out to the telemarketers? Hate those guys!

[menomano]

how do these clowns stay in business? And why?:confused:

Wonder if they are the ones who sold me out to the telemarketers? Hate those guys!

+1

[euphoria18_79]

I just received a shipping notice :)

[menomano]

I just got an email that the item has shipped. That's a good news. Anybody else got it?

[aznpride]

order shipped as well, thanks op

[antonywoo]

"Your Buy.com order is on its way?"
received the email as well.
thanks op.

[kwarwick]

Mine has shipped too. Have a UPS tracking number. :cheesygri

[vaibhav]

Got the email that the item has been shipped. Although UPS link doesn't work.

[menomano]

Got the email that the item has been shipped. Although UPS link doesn't work.

Not yet. That's normal.

[intelmic]

Didn't receive any shipping notice :(

[nightwalker]

i haven't gotten any shipping e-mail but my status on the site now shows "Completed"...good sign!:razz:

[JackyTheBeaver]

Shipping email received - UPS tracking is working.

[alwaysbuylow]

What a surprised! :-0 My order was shipped too. This is the first time Buy.com Canada honoring their price to me. Now hope we can get what we ordered.

[ShylocK]

i got a ship notice too, that rebate looks legit too. i think we got a steal. thanks andrew.

[kleptodathief]

i have not yet got that shipping email notice...to whooever got the shipping email: mwat time did u guys order this at? i did mine at around 6pm est. on monday evening, may 11th >:(

[vaibhav]

UPS link is now working. The item is presently in BC on its way to Winterpeg. Thanks OP for this fabulous deal. Now let's hope the item reaches in one piece.

[euphoria18_79]

Mine is being shipped by purolator...lol. Not sure why everyone else has UPS, but mine isnt.

But whats with the price on this drive. First $60, then $110 (i believe), and now it is showing as $70.

[addicted2it]

Any chance this might come back on sale for 60$.>:(

[Riflem@n]

Thread created at 3:21pm, ordered at 3:42:00 PM...and not shipped.

Either I have bad luck or Buy.com sucks.

[alwaysbuylow]

Thread created at 3:21pm, ordered at 3:42:00 PM...and not shipped.

Either I have bad luck or Buy.com sucks.

umm....I thought all of us got shipped, it seems a few of us still didn't get shipped. I ordered mine about 50 minutes after the thread created (I guess later than yours), mine was shipped.

[Riflem@n]

umm....I thought all of us got shipped, it seems a few of us still didn't get shipped. I ordered mine about 50 minutes after the thread created (I guess later than yours), mine was shipped.

I guess it's not first come first serve..

[dragonheart]

just got mine at noon, thanks OP

[ShylocK]

mine is here...nice looking drive. now to fill out this rebate.

[vaibhav]

Mine is scheduled to arrive on the 15th.

[jayz79]

Got mine from Purolator today in Toronto.. sweet deal! Now hopefully Rebates goes through too :razz:

Looks like the Drive is from Hitachi HTS543232L9A300

[SAABaru]

Got mine before 10am... sweat deal... look great.
Thanks

[kwarwick]

Those in GTA that already received their drive, where did it ship from? Mine is shipping from Vancouver via UPS... estimated arrival is May 21st.

[jayz79]

Those in GTA that already received their drive, where did it ship from? Mine is shipping from Vancouver via UPS... estimated arrival is May 21st.

I'm in Toronto, on the packing slip it looks like it was shipped from Mississauga.

[sky7i]

Looks like the Drive is from Hitachi HTS543232L9A300

Did you have to open up the enclosure (and void the warranty) to discover this? Have you plugged the serial number into the Hitachi warranty site and seen if the drive has its own valid warranty (either in Canada or the US)?

Another reviewer of this drive on NewEgg discovered a Samsung hm320ji drive inside his unit.

I ordered a drive at 2:39pm PST yesterday and it has shipped; looking forward to it so long as it doesn't lead to customer service hassles. No projected arrival date however.

[Riflem@n]

Did you have to open up the enclosure (and void the warranty) to discover this? Have you plugged the serial number into the Hitachi warranty site and seen if the drive has its own valid warranty (either in Canada or the US)?

Another reviewer of this drive on NewEgg discovered a Samsung hm320ji drive inside his unit.

I ordered a drive at 2:39pm PST yesterday and it has shipped; looking forward to it so long as it doesn't lead to customer service hassles. No projected arrival date however.

2:39PST? that's like 5:39EST...what the heck happened to my order?

[jayz79]

Did you have to open up the enclosure (and void the warranty) to discover this? Have you plugged the serial number into the Hitachi warranty site and seen if the drive has its own valid warranty (either in Canada or the US)?

Another reviewer of this drive on NewEgg discovered a Samsung hm320ji drive inside his unit.

I ordered a drive at 2:39pm PST yesterday and it has shipped; looking forward to it so long as it doesn't lead to customer service hassles. No projected arrival date however.

Nope didn't have to open it, when you use the "Safely Remove Hardware" at the taskbar it lists the model of the drive.

[nightwalker]

anyone try it with their wii? did it work?

[kleptodathief]

i guess all those who ordered bfore 3pm pac or 6pm est got theres FILLED and shipped, i ordered at 6:14pm est..still NOTHING! >:( status is "processing"

[Riflem@n]

i guess all those who ordered bfore 3pm pac or 6pm est got theres FILLED and shipped, i ordered at 6:14pm est..still NOTHING! >:( status is "processing"

Well I ordered at 3:40pm EST so that doesn't make sense.

[Tornado F2]

I guess it's not first come first serve..

TSCC must be processing it. They've proven to be backward before.

[Tornado F2]

They are showing "OOS" now. Wonder if they'll restock?

[namxas]

Weird. Mine arrived today. It came in the acomdata box labelled "320 GB". But it's a 400 gig drive. I guess this deal just got hotter. :)

[Riflem@n]

Weird. Mine arrived today. It came in the acomdata box labelled "320 GB". But it's a 400 gig drive. I guess this deal just got hotter. :)

does that mean you can't get the rebate?

[namxas]

does that mean you can't get the rebate?

I can't imagine why I can't get the rebate. The box says it's a 320.

[sky7i]

It came in the acomdata box labelled "320 GB". But it's a 400 gig drive. I guess this deal just got hotter. :)

Nice! Is it also a Hitachi? Would be helpful to know what internals are in these drives and whether they have an independent warranty. (I bought an acomdata 2.5" 80gb drive a year and a half ago and inside was a Western Digital SATA drive with a 3 year warranty-- two years longer than acomdata's.)

[namxas]

Nice! Is it also a Hitachi? Would be helpful to know what internals are in these drives and whether they have an independent warranty. (I bought an acomdata 2.5" 80gb drive a year and a half ago and inside was a Western Digital SATA drive with a 3 year warranty-- two years longer than acomdata's.)

It's a Samsung.

[sky7i]

It's a Samsung.

HM400LI or HM400JI?

The former is a triple-platter 9.5mm high drive, the latter is double-platter. A skinny triple-platter drive is liable to be a little more delicate (and a tad slower), so handle with care!

[namxas]

HM400LI or HM400JI?

The former is a triple-platter 9.5mm high drive, the latter is double-platter. A skinny triple-platter drive is liable to be a little more delicate (and a tad slower), so handle with care!

HM400LI - Thanks for the info.

[Tornado F2]

HM400LI or HM400JI?

The former is a triple-platter 9.5mm high drive, the latter is double-platter. A skinny triple-platter drive is liable to be a little more delicate (and a tad slower), so handle with care!

Triple platter 2.5in? Wow!

[ShylocK]

sweet, just tried mine, samsung HM400LI.

400 gigs for ~$39.99 woop!, esata case, gotta love it.

[purespin]

Well I ordered at 3:40pm EST so that doesn't make sense.

I placed the order at 3:25pm PST and it's still in "processing" state... :(

[Tornado F2]

I placed the order at 3:25pm PST and it's still in "processing" state... :(

Probably because it's "OOS". Wonder if they'll restock?

[euphoria18_79]

wonder how many different type of drives they have. Mine shows as a Samsung HM320JI with 300 gigs only :(

[AndrewRFD]

wonder how many different type of drives they have. Mine shows as a Samsung HM320JI with 300 gigs only :(

If you're seeing about 300GB capacity, you haven't been shortchanged anything.

Hard drive manufacturers use the binary definition of gigabyte... 1,000,000,000 bytes. In binary, 1 gigabyte = 1,073,741,824 bytes. This is what your operating system is listing.

320 divided by 1.073 = 298.

[nightwalker]

i have a 300gig drive as well was hoping for a 400gig :(

for anyone wondering, it works well with the wii usb loader!

[sinan_s]

Delivered via Purolator...

The drive inside is the same Samsung 320GB HM320JI (http://www.samsung.com/global/business/hdd/productmodel.do?type=62&subtype=67&model_cd=324).

Here's the listing of the bare drive on PriceCanada.com (http://www.pricecanada.com/detail.php?product_id=525184&sku=HM320JI).

[sky7i]

Just received mine, it's a Samsung 320GB HM320JI. Nice case. I wonder just how much faster eSATA would be over USB, given this drive.

Thanks, AndrewRFD!

[vaibhav]

Received mine today. Now to send the MIR form and get back the twenty bucks.

[Riflem@n]

Mine is still Sent to Warehouse, looks like I got screwed over.

[intelmic]

Mine is still Sent to Warehouse, looks like I got screwed over.

+1 here :mad:

[kleptodathief]

^ ya, same here...its pissing me off...processing and sent to warehouse..no replies to emails! this buy.com site SUX!

at least tell me if its cancelled or not, don't leave me hanging :evil:

[Tornado F2]

^ ya, same here...its pissing me off...processing and sent to warehouse..no replies to emails! this buy.com site SUX!

at least tell me if its cancelled or not, don't leave me hanging :evil:

Hard to believe but my "hanging" order actually dates back to 2006.>:(

They'd better not ship it now!:lol:

[rivet]

+2, wish I cought the T400 price error instead of this
+1 here :mad:

[alextruong]

my order is still "processing" =( ..i really think they went OOS when I submitted my order.

arrg i can't really wait, might get the WD 400GB from Newegg (105$cad shipped)

[Riflem@n]

my order is still "processing" =( ..i really think they went OOS when I submitted my order.

arrg i can't really wait, might get the WD 400GB from Newegg (105$cad shipped)

Just get the Seagate 500GB for 100 shipped from Dell.

[purespin]

Just get the Seagate 500GB for 100 shipped from Dell.

Which deal? Any link?

[Riflem@n]

Which deal? Any link?

http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/tuesday_report?c=ca&cs=CABSDT1&l=en&s=bsd&dgc=AF&cid=3881&lid=77903&acd=CAqD7bLWUPI-n4mBBD4oVf6bzbVCM.cJTA

[milhaus]

Finally got a response from Canada's buy.com. Here it is. Maybe there's some hope? but so much for the rebate, I guess . . .


Dear _______,

Thank you for your email regarding order #.

We apologize that the delivery of your order is taking longer than expected. Due to a setback from our supplier, item #________ on your order is currently on backorder.

We update our web site once every 24 hours. Occasionally, items run out of stock before we can update this information.

However, we have received an estimated time of arrival from our distributor and expect this product to ship by the end of May. Please note that this date is only an estimate and is subject to change. You will receive an email once the product ships and your credit card will not be billed until that time.

If you decide not to wait for this product, you may request a cancellation by visiting our web site at:

[bug]

Finally got a response from Canada's buy.com. Here it is. Maybe there's some hope? but so much for the rebate, I guess . . .


Dear _______,

Thank you for your email regarding order #.

We apologize that the delivery of your order is taking longer than expected. Due to a setback from our supplier, item #________ on your order is currently on backorder.

We update our web site once every 24 hours. Occasionally, items run out of stock before we can update this information.

However, we have received an estimated time of arrival from our distributor and expect this product to ship by the end of May. Please note that this date is only an estimate and is subject to change. You will receive an email once the product ships and your credit card will not be billed until that time.

If you decide not to wait for this product, you may request a cancellation by visiting our web site at:

I've got those emails from them before and have yet to have an order from them fulfilled :( I'm 0 for 3.

[intelmic]

However, we have received an estimated time of arrival from our distributor and expect this product to ship by the end of May. Please note that this date is only an estimate and is subject to change. You will receive an email once the product ships and your credit card will not be billed until that time.

If you decide not to wait for this product, you may request a cancellation by visiting our web site at:


I doubt we will get it...
Another point, to get the mail-in rebate, we must request the rebate by June 30th!

[kleptodathief]

no emails back for me...this company is not to b trusted!>:(

[intelmic]

There's even no phone number or physical adress in Canada.

[intelmic]

I sent an email this afternoon and just got a response:

Dear _____,

Thank you for contacting Buy.com.

We apologize for the delay in shipment of your order #.

We are contacting the warehouse on your behalf and we will have an update for you within 1 business day.

We would truly like to earn your business and make sure we do it right every time moving forward.

Again, we apologize for any inconvenience.

Please feel free to contact us for any additional questions you may have.

My email was a big rant. I should have an update tomorrow...

[mahjongmaniac]

Probably a leftover April Fools joke.

you'll need to have been an RFDer for a lil longer to realize this, but Buy.com Canada has had that 5% off all orders for like... "forever"... (since its inception :lol: )

add to cart and 5% discount will show, regardless of how many items you have in cart

[mahjongmaniac]

dead

good luck. They honor price errors by never shipping the product.

wait and see for those who order

um... isn't ^that pretty much the same thing as "they never honour price errors" ? :lol:

[jayz79]

Just received mine, it's a Samsung 320GB HM320JI. Nice case. I wonder just how much faster eSATA would be over USB, given this drive.

Just got my eSata cable and I am getting about 50MB/s compared to roughly 20MB/s on USB.

[Riflem@n]

any updates?

[alextruong]

still no update for me...i guess we better start looking for another deal :P

[kleptodathief]

fcuking BS, i just seen my email:

Hello kleptodathief,

Just a note to let you know that we are still working hard on filling your order #xxxxxx4.
We have placed an urgent order with our suppliers and are waiting on the back-ordered or pre-ordered product(s) below.

You'll receive an email from us once your item is on its way.

Order #xxxxxxxx4

sku - 208084015 : description - 320GB USB2.0/eSATA Exter.Drive

by the time i get it, that 20$ rebate offer will b OVER :mad:

[alextruong]

I received the same email, and yeah its too late for the MIR unless buy.com consider the purchase is made on May 11.

well i guess patience is the key...

[rivet]

Received the same email. I think they intentionally delayed the supply such that nobody got the rebate:(. Anyway, rebate or not, just wish I can get it in hand soon.

[intelmic]

Anyway, rebate or not, just wish I can get it in hand soon.

Forget it. We will never receive it.

[rivet]

Received another email, still no stock, looks like they want me to cancel the order.


***************

Thank you for shopping at Buy.com.

Just a note to let you know that the back-ordered or pre-ordered item(s) below from your order #47066434 are still not in-stock.

We will continue to work hard to ship your item(s) to you.

Order #******

sku - ***** : description - 320GB USB2.0/eSATA Exter.Drive


If you wish to cancel your order for this item please visit https://secure.ca.buy.com/support



If you have any questions, please contact customer support at http://ca.buy.com/support.

Sincerely,
Customer Support Team

[nightwalker]

anyone get their rebate yet?

[deals46]

anyone get their rebate yet?

Same question... anybody?

Sent mine in on May 6th! Think they are streching it to the 12 week period in the hopes that people will forget about it!? :confused:

[7jaii]

Buy.com and their usual BS. I give Tigerdirect a bad rap but Buy.com just stalls and stalls hoping you'll forget.

[addicted2it]

Did you guys submit the original receipt for reabate or can we submit a photocopy of the receipt:confused::confused:

[sky7i]

I sent two e-mails to Acomdata in the past two weeks enquiring about the rebate status. No reply.

[addicted2it]

Did you guys submit the original receipt for reabate or can we submit a photocopy of the receipt:confused::confused:

:arrowu::arrowu: Anyone:confused::confused:

[intelmic]

Normally, you must send the original receipt.

Read back what was asked on the coupon.

[addicted2it]

Normally, you must send the original receipt.

Read back what was asked on the coupon.

I bought two on the same rceipt from Staples, and I wanted to submit it for 2 different addresses. Thats y I was wondering if we had to submit the original receipts or if we could submit copies. The language on the rebate form is a bit ambigious, hence my confusion:confused:>:(

[nightwalker]

It says to mail them a copy of your receipt on the rebate form

but...
wasn't your original receipt a printed off invoice that you got in your e-mail mailbox anyways from ca.buy.com?

[deals46]

I sent two e-mails to Acomdata in the past two weeks enquiring about the rebate status. No reply.

Left three phone messages and an email... no reply to either (after a week)! :confused:

Don't have a good feeling about this... hope it's not the first time that a rebate goes missing (for me at least)! :mad:

[addicted2it]

It says to mail them a copy of your receipt on the rebate form

but...
wasn't your original receipt a printed off invoice that you got in your e-mail mailbox anyways from ca.buy.com?


No..I bought mine from Staples >:( ..I am not hopeful of getting this rebate anyways.

[mahjongmaniac]

Normally, you must send the original receipt.

Read back what was asked on the coupon.

um... what?

normally, MIR forms ask you to send a COPY of the receipt.

end-users are entitled to keeping the original copy just in case they need to use it for warranty purposes

[sky7i]

I sent in a printout of the e-mail receipt, plus the original UPC. The UPC has to be original, not the receipt. And today I received the following e-mail:

-------------

Thank you for your email!

I ran a trace on your mail in rebate entry and this is qualified for a mail
in rebate check. Your qualifying file number is <XXXXXXXX>. The estimated
delivery time frame is between the end of August and early September.

Thank you for choosing AcomData For your Data Storage Needs and have a great
day!

Best Regards,

AcomData Customer Service

[intelmic]

um... what?

normally, MIR forms ask you to send a COPY of the receipt.

end-users are entitled to keeping the original copy just in case they need to use it for warranty purposes

right!

I mixed it up with CUP

[deals46]

I sent in a printout of the e-mail receipt, plus the original UPC. The UPC has to be original, not the receipt. And today I received the following e-mail:

-------------

Thank you for your email!

I ran a trace on your mail in rebate entry and this is qualified for a mail
in rebate check. Your qualifying file number is <XXXXXXXX>. The estimated
delivery time frame is between the end of August and early September.

Thank you for choosing AcomData For your Data Storage Needs and have a great
day!

Best Regards,

AcomData Customer Service


After several emails and phone messages that went unanswered for about two weeks, I finally got the same email reply!!

Acomdata does not seem to be quick on customer service... :(

Well at least now there's a chance of it actually showing up...

[mahjongmaniac]

right!

I mixed it up with CUP

while i understand that you're in QC, i just realized the FRE acronym for UPC (ENG) was CUP ...

found that to be a lil funny....

[nightwalker]

anyone get theirs yet?

It's already pass early Sept and still no sign of my rebate cheque :(

[deals46]

anyone get theirs yet?

It's already pass early Sept and still no sign of my rebate cheque :(


Still waiting too... :(

It has been about four months and still no sign of the rebate! This company wins for the WORST rebate service ever! :mad: Even if you try to call the telephone number listed, no one actually answers!?!

How long does it take to process a rebate? :evil:

$20 versus the company reputation... hmmmm :confused:

[deals46]

Yes, there is hope!!! :)

The $20 rebate cheque finally arrived!!! :-0 :-0 :-0 (Guess it really was in the mail! :lol: )

Good luck for those still waiting! :)


FWIW, rebate request form was put in the mail on May 6th...

[addicted2it]

Wow...congrats...that gives me some hope...I procrastinated and submitted at the end of august..just before the deadline...hopefully by christmas:twisted::twisted:

[nightwalker]

got mine yesterday!