#186109 - 22/10/2003 14:31
20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
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Registered: 01/11/2001
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Loc: Maryland
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This will probably start a pretty big thread. I just got an email from my old boss referencing this link. Dell seems to be offering the 20 GB Karma for $70.16.
I submitted my order already and with any luck, it will be here in 2 days.
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#186110 - 22/10/2003 14:41
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: BleachLPB]
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Nice. I'm down for a little gambling.
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#186111 - 22/10/2003 14:47
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: BleachLPB]
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Registered: 27/02/2001
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Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered 3. If I get them they'll make great Xmas presents! 
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#186112 - 22/10/2003 14:48
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: robricc]
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Registered: 01/11/2001
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My old boss says he even called Dell, confirmed the part number, features, and price, and placed an order on the phone.
Its funny that it says I'm saving $7.79, off a regular price of $77.95
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#186113 - 22/10/2003 14:49
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: BleachLPB]
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Registered: 28/12/2001
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The chances of it working are pretty slim. One my friends uses Dell all the time and he tells me that if they mess up the price they will not honor it.
Nonetheless, I ordered two
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#186114 - 22/10/2003 14:52
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: rtundo]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 14/01/2002
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Can someone order one for me?? I'll paypal costs.
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#186115 - 22/10/2003 14:53
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[Re: ninti]
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Registered: 27/02/2001
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Let's just cross our fingers until UPS picks up the packages. I got my email confirmation (even free ground shipping). They say it takes up to 24h to process and email you an order number. Holding breath.....
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#186116 - 22/10/2003 14:54
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: rtundo]
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lets see if they actually ship.
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#186117 - 22/10/2003 14:58
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[Re: BleachLPB]
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Cool I ordered four with next day delivery and even got an additional discount of $31
Preesh!
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#186118 - 22/10/2003 15:00
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: rtundo]
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Registered: 01/11/2001
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Loc: Maryland
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I received an order number, but the expect ship date is "On or before Nov. 3". Crossing my fingers.
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#186119 - 22/10/2003 15:01
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[Re: BleachLPB]
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Registered: 25/12/2000
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I'd feel like an idiot if it worked and I didn't order one....
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#186120 - 22/10/2003 15:01
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: rtundo]
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Registered: 27/02/2001
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Loc: Albany, NY
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Got confirmation and ship date on or before November 3?
Maybe they are not in stock. Could this be some freak promotion? Hope they are not selling them off at sell-out prices already.
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#186121 - 22/10/2003 15:03
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[Re: rtundo]
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Registered: 14/01/2002
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Could this be some freak promotion? I doubt it. They'd say somthing like, "save $330" if it was a promotion.
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#186122 - 22/10/2003 15:09
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[Re: eliceo]
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Registered: 27/02/2003
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I'm crossing my fingers...
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#186123 - 22/10/2003 15:10
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[Re: CrackersMcCheese]
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Registered: 27/02/2001
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Sorry Philip, missed your post originally. Got your PM. I ordered 3.. If by chance they ship them I'll contact you about arrangements to ship one over to you. If someone in the meantime wants to order another one for you I'll keep the extra (3rd) one. Either way you'll get one.
Bob
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#186124 - 22/10/2003 15:12
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[Re: JeffS]
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Registered: 23/08/2000
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got 2. won't work but never hurts to try. heh.
did anyone notice that they also have the 40GB Karma listed for $396.86?
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#186125 - 22/10/2003 15:19
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[Re: loren]
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There was a recent offer on Dell.com for a 200GB drive with two $100 rebates. Enough people bitched at Dell when they voided the offer that they ended up honoring it in the end.
--Nathan
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#186126 - 22/10/2003 15:26
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[Re: Mataglap]
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Registered: 23/08/2000
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OH yeahh... i forgot about that. I actually got my now mp3 storage drive out of that. hah. Took a number of calls to customer support though.
hmm... this isn't really a rebate issue though... it's a price misprint. If only a few people get it and bitch enough they might honor it, but the chances are if a LOT of people bitch on this one, it'll be a no go.
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#186127 - 22/10/2003 15:34
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[Re: wfaulk]
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Registered: 19/06/2000
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Ditto. I went ahead and ordered one. If it doesn't go through, no big deal.
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#186128 - 22/10/2003 15:41
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: BleachLPB]
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Registered: 11/01/2002
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Loc: Qc, Canada
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Too good to be true...
...but only available to US. Alas, I live little too North: I'm in Canada so I can't order from dell.com. But at that price, if someone can order 1 or 2 more and ship them to me, I'd be more than glad !!! I'd pay shipping and compensation for the extra trouble of shipping up here...
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#186129 - 22/10/2003 15:42
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: BleachLPB]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 12/02/2002
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Sweet, I'm always up for one of these. They don't usualy come, but it's always a cheaper thril than the blackjack table. The chances of winning are probably about the same.
Free shipping if you oder over $100.
Matthew
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#186130 - 22/10/2003 15:45
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: elperepat]
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You just made me remember, during the ordering process I swear I checked a box swearing I would not ship these things out of the country. If I checked what I think I checked, I can't send any of my order out of the US. Does anyone remember the exact wording or am I just imagining this?
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#186131 - 22/10/2003 15:47
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[Re: rtundo]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 15/01/2002
Posts: 1866
Loc: Austin
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export, not ship
Export Intent
I WILL NOT export this order outside the United States.
I WILL export this order outside the United States.
The export of any product and software purchased from Dell must be made in accordance with all relevant laws of the United States, including and without limitation, the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. This may require that you obtain a formal export license or make certain declarations to the United States Government regarding product(s) to be exported, their destination or their end-use.
Ship-To Prohibitions: Please be informed that your designated ship to address must reflect the address of the ultimate end-user. Dell will not process any order which specifies an address of a freight forwarder, warehouse, distribution center, airport, hotel or PO box.
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#186132 - 22/10/2003 15:48
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[Re: BleachLPB]
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Registered: 10/01/2002
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Thanks Bleach, I just ordered 4.
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#186133 - 22/10/2003 15:52
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[Re: RobotCaleb]
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Registered: 24/12/2001
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If anybody has a spare one then I'd like it please
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#186134 - 22/10/2003 15:54
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[Re: tman]
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It just appeared on Tech Bargains. Oh well, it is all over now.
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#186135 - 22/10/2003 15:55
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Agreed export not ship. But the ship-to prohibitions seem pretty clear. Is that a standard clause that I usually overlook?
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#186136 - 22/10/2003 16:00
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[Re: ninti]
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Registered: 19/06/2000
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Yeah. Sweet, they even have a link to the $20 rebate (PDF).
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#186137 - 22/10/2003 16:01
Re: 20 GB Rio Karma on the cheap at Dell.com
[Re: rtundo]
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pooh-bah
Registered: 15/01/2002
Posts: 1866
Loc: Austin
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ive no clue
but, probably easily circumvented by 'gifting' it to the person.
i would assume
ianal though
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#186138 - 22/10/2003 16:01
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[Re: ninti]
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Registered: 24/12/2001
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Yup. Dell definately won't honour if if they have 100,000 orders for it as they're losing so much for each one.
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