RE: [OT] Cheap reliable PCs ?

["Paul Gale" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Anyone know how they justify the exorbitant delivery prices? Or are
they of=
fsetting some other costs in there?

Paul.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Rob Mouser
> Sent: 02 August 2006 08:38
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Cheap reliable PCs ?
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> > If you look at www.dell.co.uk/tv you will find a Dimension 3100
unit
> WITH
> > OS WITH 19" TFT for =A3350 including VAT and Delivery. That
should be a
> good
> > guide that a sub =A3200 bare base unit is just about achievable.
Or, bu=
y
> the
> > retail deal and sell the OS licence and 19" TFT on Ebay :-)
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> Actually if you take it to checkout it breaks down like this:
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> Sub-total =A3245.95 17.50 % =A3288.99
> Total Delivery Charge =A351.06 17.50 % =A360.00
> Total Price =A3297.01 17.50 % =A3348.99
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> The real CON with Dell is add three to the basket and they TRIPPLE the
> delivery charge. The trick is to phone and just tell them you're NOT
> paying it!
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> Oh and whatever you do don't try and have it delivered to an
alternative
> address than that on the credit card or re-route or get a third party
to
> sign for it! You'll die trying in my experience :-)
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> Rob
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