Places selling C2D as of 7-27-2006 at reasonable prices!

[ceevee]

he he I paid $1,045 for my x6800 from BLT and have had it for a week!

[Haltech]

[syne_24]

there we go, was waiting on that. However I believe a super size is needed!

[ceevee]

there we go, was waiting on that. However I believe a super size is needed!

lol, think i am going to quit doing business with newegg even for small stuff

[Btrice]

LOL

I believe you may want the KY "self-warming" type, in an AS5 applicator

[Haltech]

Well, i dont have mad photoshop skills like alot of the guys here do. Im sure someone will come up with a lot better

Once you know, you KY!

[blacksun1942]

Even though I already bought my E6400 at TigerDirect last week, I figured they need to know that they fuc*ed up.

I'm actually buying most of my other components from NewEgg (heatsink, RAM, PSU, video card), and I've been buying from NewEgg for a long time now (I even have a NewEgg t-shirt!).


Here's how my chat went.

My name is Lan. How may I assist you today?
Core2Duo: Hi
Core2Duo: I'm a long time NewEgg customer and I trust Newegg's shipping and pricing
Lan: Ok, what is the question?
Core2Duo: Well, I found today that NewEgg is selling the Core 2 Duos for $100-$150 more than other retailers and I'm wondering why that is?
Core2Duo: is there something extra or special included? Like maybe a motherboard?
Core2Duo: Yeah that must be it, it comes with a motherboard right?
Core2Duo: item #N82E16819115004
Lan: Unfortunately, we are not the ones to decide on the price. I would not know why the price is more than other stores. The price stated is how much it would be.
Core2Duo: Unfortunately I just can't justify paying $100-$150 more for the exact same product when I can buy it at another retailer
Core2Duo: So there's got be an extra special bonus included right?
Core2Duo: Like X-ray glasses or a cool ring or maybe even a toy?
Core2Duo: Can I please select my toy from an array of choices or does NewEgg select one for me?
Core2Duo: For $100, I hope it's a cool toy, like a transformer or something.
Core2Duo: that would make sense
Core2Duo: otherwise I just don't get it
Core2Duo: Unless its a mistake
Core2Duo: You may want to inform your supervisors about this
Lan: Yes, I will attention that to my supervisor.
Lan: Thank you for bringing that to my attention.
Core2Duo: Thank you, and please have an EGGcellent day
Lan: Yes.

[amd3001]

I did live chat also to day with a newegg rep named "scott"
he told me the reason for newegg being higher than other online retailers is
newegg is smaller company and does not get the high volume discounts that bigger onliner retailers do... lol that is some major bs...
I gave him links to other online retailers and links to couple of forums..
He just left after that.. I wish I would have saved that chat to post here..
We need to do a article and put on the front page on how newegg ripps people off on hot products.. We need to stand up to their bs..

[eXcelon]

Micro Center dropped oem on E6600 from 379.99 to 359.99.

[xpsentity]

stuff

LMAO @ EGGcellent day.

You win the CS Rep chat award of the day.

ALSO!

PC Club's Conroe link Here.

They show the 6800 as "Orderable" Here, for 1300$

[ctg3]

Micro Center dropped oem on E6600 from 379.99 to 359.99.

I bought it at this price. Plus if they lower it anymore I am going to go back into the store and get the lower price within 30 days.

[Btrice]

You know what you really need to do is post it at places where the "average joe" consumer (those that build their own PCs that is) is likely to read about it. Preaching about it to higher end enthusiasts is doing nothing but preaching to the choir.

[Haltech]

Please wait while we connect you to a Newegg representative. You are number 1 in the queue.
Thank you for contacting Newegg. My name is Scott. How may I assist you today?
Haltech: hello scoot
Haltech: im kind of curious about the Core2Duo pricing? monarch, Zipzoomfly and many other etailers are selling the chip for $100-$200 less. why the price gouging?
Haltech: im surei intel would love to know about this
Haltech: scoot, are you there?
Haltech: do i get free memory or something with that price?
Haltech: scoot?
Haltech: this thing is supposed to say live chat dude
Scott: yes, thank you for bringing it to our attention. We are aware of the problem and are looking into it.
Scott: My name is not scoot, it is Scott.

[TankGuys]

While this is all funny, I'd leave the poor CS people alone. They don't set the pricing, and I'm sure they are getting tired of catching all the flak I'm sure newegg is well aware of thier pricing schedules, so harrassing the poor live chat people won't help too much

[nicepun]

Here's more stuff to add to the fire....LOL for BLT. Please note when the order was placed and the ETA.

Dear nicepun:

In regard to the following order you placed on Thursday, June 29, 2006 for
the following:

Item Unit Extended
Qty ID # Description Price Price
--- -------- -------------------------- ------------ ------------
001 BK12401 CORE 2 DUO E6600 DC 343.97 343.97
LGA775 2.4G 4MB EM64T HT
65NM 1066MHZ BOX (ORDERED
AS NEEDED FROM MFG)
MFG #: BX80557E6600
ETA: Throughout August
---------------------------------------------------------------------

Purchase Sub Total: $343.97
Shipping: 9.19
Handling: 0.00
Sales Tax: 0.00
Order Total: $353.16

We have been informed that the ordered product has an updated ETA of the
date(s) shown. We sincerely appreciate your patience and will be shipping
your order as soon as is possible.

Please keep in mind that we are always seeking alternative sources for
products, and do our best to fill orders whenever possible. You are doing
the best thing possible by keeping your order in place, which secures your
place in line. And, please remember, we don't charge your credit card,
until your order ships.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact us via the methods listed below. Thank you for your time,
business, and patience. They are greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
David Durel

Bottom Line Telecommunications
http://www.shopblt.com/
salesm@shopblt.com
Voice / FAX: (860) 295-0142
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 5:00 Eastern Time

Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.shopblt.com/faq.shtml

[Freez]

While this is all funny, I'd leave the poor CS people alone. They don't set the pricing, and I'm sure they are getting tired of catching all the flak I'm sure newegg is well aware of thier pricing schedules, so harrassing the poor live chat people won't help too much

ing at customer service is sadly the only way to retaliate for these insane prices.

[blacksun1942]

newegg is smaller company and does not get the high volume discounts that bigger onliner retailers do...

LMFAO!!!!!

What a load of BS!!!


So that means ZipZoomFly is a giant compared to poor little ol' NewEgg....

Give me a freaking break.

[xpsentity]

I bought it at this price. Plus if they lower it anymore I am going to go back into the store and get the lower price within 30 days.

I'd buy one, but I looked at Resellerratings.. and Microcenter SUCKS apparently. I'd order if I could physically pick it up, but they have no locations in Arizona.

It seems most of the problems stemmed from cancelled orders (by them), and shipping.

[syne_24]

lol keep it up guys...hopefully it will sink into their head. Gonna take a drive to Fry's and see wasup. Brb my fellow angry mob!

[ProfessorFate]

Called my local Fry's (Oxnard, CA). They had 30 6400s @ $299 in stock and 5 6300s @ $229 in stock. Put a 6400 on hold for pickup.

[ceevee]

Please wait while we connect you to a Newegg representative. You are number 1 in the queue.
Thank you for contacting Newegg. My name is Scott. How may I assist you today?
Haltech: hello scoot
Haltech: im kind of curious about the Core2Duo pricing? monarch, Zipzoomfly and many other etailers are selling the chip for $100-$200 less. why the price gouging?
Haltech: im surei intel would love to know about this
Haltech: scoot, are you there?
Haltech: do i get free memory or something with that price?
Haltech: scoot?
Haltech: this thing is supposed to say live chat dude
Scott: yes, thank you for bringing it to our attention. We are aware of the problem and are looking into it.
Scott: My name is not scoot, it is Scott.

ROFL

[davefr]

While this is all funny, I'd leave the poor CS people alone. They don't set the pricing, and I'm sure they are getting tired of catching all the flak I'm sure newegg is well aware of thier pricing schedules, so harrassing the poor live chat people won't help too much

Harassing the CSR's isn't even funny. They're probably part of some larger call center in India with little influence.

Vote with your pocketbooks and buy elsewhere. Or do some reserach and get to a management level at Newegg.

I did a simple google search and came up with these names:

Howard Tong - VP
Fred Chang - CEO

Try: howard.tong@newegg.com or howard_tong@newegg.com or htong@newegg.com. Same thing for Fred.

[ssnseawolf]

While this is all funny, I'd leave the poor CS people alone. They don't set the pricing, and I'm sure they are getting tired of catching all the flak I'm sure newegg is well aware of thier pricing schedules, so harrassing the poor live chat people won't help too much

Aye. Attacking poor CS people isn't funny. How old are you?

[ewitte]

ing at customer service is sadly the only way to retaliate for these insane prices.

I remember tech support about 10 years ago. We were supposed to get the customer to work with us with their problems if they "only" wanted to talk to a manager. If it were legit I'd get them through or help them. People that were being an a$$ would get hung up on. Put them on hold and look through my notes. "Ok sir/maam her is my ... <click>." I don't tolerate people that don't show respect to others. Even if its towards someone else other than myself.

Thankfully I'm lucky enough that if the client is not giving us respect the company will terminate their contract and I don't have to deal with it.

Eric

[Ldawg]

just got back from microcenter with my pretty new oem E6600 for $359. YAY