RE: [OT] Cheap reliable PCs ?

["White, Peter" <peter.white@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Same reason that some eBay sellers sell a 'bargain' product, but
charge
disproportionate shipping fees.  Everyone knows Dell doesn't make a lot of
money on the hardware, but their margin on the shipping is significantly
higher!  It's more in place to offset the additional cost of selling in low
volume to individual home users - corporates don't tend to get charged
shipping.
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As Rob says, if you're ordering more than 1 of something give them a call
and they'll discount the shipping.
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don't forget you can also buy PC's from the Dell Outlet, in which case they
don't ship with a monitor.
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Pete

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From: Paul Gale [mailto:groups@xxxxxxx]=20
Sent: 02 August 2006 09:38
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Cheap reliable PCs ?



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

Paul.

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> Rob Mouser
> Sent: 02 August 2006 08:38
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> 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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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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