Mike Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I personally think I am addicted to Dell Outlet. Super HOT prices on some really decent systems. FREE shipping, you just pay tax, except those of you in OR. Things you NEED to know: Dell releases their new units 40 minutes on the hour, every hour. Keep in mind, the more people awake at whatever hour you're looking, the more competition. There are 3 different types of Dell "refurbs". You can narrow your search to include/exclude a specific type if you'd like. Previously Ordered NewBrand Spanking New, but cheaper Certified RefurbishedRefurb, but still in good shape, will run fine.Dents & ScratchesYMMV(Your Miles May Vary) here, some people get brand new machines....others get ones with dents and scratches. System still operates just fine though. All 3 types come standard with a 90 day limited/mail in warranty. This means you are only covered for 3 months and have to send it to them for repair. A 1 year in-home warranty can be purchased for either laptops or desktops though. If you're just planning on buying 1 system, then this isn't a must, but if you're going to be buying/reselling....Get a Dell Preferred Account. It's basically Dell credit. You save an extra 2% on each system you get. If you have a Dell preferred account, or you are going to apply for one, this is how you get the 2%. When in the checkout phase, choose to pay with 1 credit card(visa, mc, amex, etc). Dell will route you to enter your info. At the top will be a banner advertising the 2% discount if you use your DPA. Click this and follow the steps. Also, Dell routinely offers 20-30% discount coupons that run circulation. If you arn't able to get your hands on one while they are going around, you can buy them from ebay for generally pretty cheap. How to access Dell Outlet? Go to either the Home or Small Business portion of Dell. Underneath the main categories (the ones with linked pictures) there is a section that says "Outlet". Click here and go look at what you want, desktops/laptops. To get really good deals, you must be on time within the 38-48 minute range on the hour. Good deals are gone in seconds. An example of a system I just purchased: $354 Dell Dimension E510 Desktop-P4 Prescott 630-1GB DDR2-160GB SATA-128MB ATI X300-16X Double Layer +/- DVDRW-XP Home Post any questions you might have and I will do my best to answer them. Hopefully other people that have purchased from Dell Outlet will chime in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBob Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have been watching the Dell outlet site for a while too and there are some real deals to be had there, but you have to be quick. I read on another site that many re-sellers are running software "robots" that continuously poll the outlet site and automatically buy the items that are popular in the re-sale market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmarose Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thanks I wondered how it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Are they pushing stuff through their outlet again? Last time they did this I got a couple of desktops for a great deal and was able to sell them both for a $100 profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 you just pay tax, except those of you in OR. Are you implying something? Also, Dell routinely offers 20-30% discount coupons that run circulation. If you arn't able to get your hands on one while they are going around, you can buy them from ebay for generally pretty cheap. An example of a system I just purchased: $354 Dell Dimension E510 Desktop-P4 Prescott 630-1GB DDR2-160GB SATA-128MB ATI X300-16X Double Layer +/- DVDRW-XP Home That is a great price for a Dimension E510. Was $354 before or after coupon? What was the coupon code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fancychance Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Where can I find the Dell outlet? Is it on the regular site Dell.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperdue Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 An example of a system I just purchased: $354 Dell Dimension E510 Desktop-P4 Prescott 630-1GB DDR2-160GB SATA-128MB ATI X300-16X Double Layer +/- DVDRW-XP Home GREAT price. Specs are identical to my desktop except mine has an 8x burner.Paid $970 a year ago. fancychancewww.delloutlet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stowasser Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Curious, this doesn't say modem, does that mean you can get online with iT? Was thinking for my mother but she needs it to be complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stowasser Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 that is suppose to be can not get online as this computer is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Where can I find the Dell outlet? Is it on the regular site Dell.com?Click here I bought my wife's first Dell desktop through their outlet. Supposedly it was "refurbished" but it looked BRAND NEW to me. I think the majority of their "refurbished" machines are returned systems. Dell reformats the hard drive, re-installs the OS and repackages it. and best of all you get a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 4 more minutes until Dell refreshes their inventory, get your credit cards out ... Click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stowasser Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Do these come with monitors? It asked you to add them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Curious, this doesn't say modem, does that mean you can get online with iT? Was thinking for my mother but she needs it to be complete99.99% of all Dell desktops come with a built in 56k dial up modem and Ethernet card for high speed internet access. The trick is buying it at 40 past the hour and using a coupon to get it for under $400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stowasser Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 which coupons, or where are they located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn8 Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I was looking through the E510 specs, and they come preinstalled with the "Wild Tangent Gaming Client." Isn't that spyware? I know I've cleared that off of many machines because it's ID'd by all the software programs as spyware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Mama Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 This is very much appreciated, esp the 40 after load info. My grandmother is looking for a computer and has asked me to help her pick it out. I got mine from dell on the refurb site and have had great luck with it. I'm off to see about a code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I checked at 9:42AM PST and the selection of Dell Dimension desktops under $500 was pretty limited. Mostly 3100's I want a deal similiar to the OP's for around $359 for a decent loaded machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Mama Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I added one and can't get free shipping. What the heck?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpr Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Anyone got a coupon that works? I didn't see one on this site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Ross, I picked up that baby at ~2:40 am PST. Night Owls are in the best position for these guys. My E510 desktop was actually without coupon. These towers do not come with monitors and I suggest you don't add one in their accessories "to get" section. You can get the same monitor usually much cheaper if you buy it by itself via a deal here @ GottaDeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Anyone got a coupon that works? I didn't see one on this site?I am currently not aware of any non-one-time use coupons available. To get one, you might have to purchase from ebay. If you're new to ebay, read the entire auction before you buy. People do sell expired coupons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Also, for my fellow resellers, be carefull with how many you buy. I just spent almost 2 hours with Dell's cancelation department. You supposedly can only buy 5 systems per "promotional period". Luckily I was getting paid to be on hold and they finally put through the systems they had stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 UPDATE 2/15 Outlet deals are up again. Not as good as before, but you can still get a brand new P4 system with 160gb hd, 1gb DDR2, and a DVD burner for ~$400. No free shipping anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 UPDATE 2/15 Outlet deals are up again. Not as good as before, but you can still get a brand new P4 system with 160gb hd, 1gb DDR2, and a DVD burner for ~$400. No free shipping anymore I wish I had seen this sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 I wish I had seen this sooner They'll be back...or did you already order something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 They'll be back...or did you already order something?I already ordered the following Dimension E510 and 2005FPW LCD for $738 after coupons: 1 Dimension E510 ,Intel Pentium D Processor 820 with Dual Core Technology (2.8 GHz) $738.401 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz $0.001 Dell USB Keyboard $0.001 20 in (20.0 in viewable) 2005FPW Wide Aspect Digital Flat Panel Display $0.001 128MB ATI Hyper Memory PCI-Express X16 (DVI/VGA/TV out) Radeon X300 SE $0.001 80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) $0.001 No Floppy Drive Requested $0.001 Image Restore $0.001 Dimension Dell Support $0.001 Windows Media Player 10 $0.001 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, English without Media, for Dimension $0.001 Dell Owners Manual installed on your system,click on icon after system set-up to access $0.001 Complimentary courses: Look for EU icon $0.001 Dell Direct Download $0.001 Internet Search and Portal $0.001 Dell USB 2-button mouse $0.001 Intel Pro 100M Integrated PCI NIC Card $0.001 56K PCI Data Fax Modem $0.001 Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 $0.001 16X DVD-ROM and 16X DVD+/-RW $0.001 Sonic Cineplayer $0.001 Roxio Creator Basic/MyDVD Basic $0.001 Integrated Audio $0.001 No Speaker Requested $0.001 Network Associates McAfee 7.0,English,90-day Trial $0.001 NETZERO ISP $0.001 Broadband Icon for Inspiron $0.001 AOL for Broadband $0.001 Netscape ISP $0.001 Corel WordPerfect 12 plus Trial of Quartro Pro and Presentations $0.001 1 Year Limited Warranty $0.001 No Warranty, Year 2 and 3 $0.001 Warranty Support,Initial Year $0.001 Type 3- Third Party At Home Service, 24x7 Technical Support, Initial Year $0.001 Thank You for buying Dell $0.001 Thank you for choosing Dell $0.001 PC Restore Recovery System by Symantec $0.001 Paint Shop Pro Standard $0.001 Basic digital Music,Photo and Game experience $0.00 However I wouldn't mind scoring an E510 from the Outlet for $300 - $350 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBGirl Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Very cool..Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBGirl Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Ok... I just bought a Dell Dimension 5150/E510 from the Outlet.. Specs: Intel Pentium 4 Processor 630 w/HT Technology (3.0GHz,800FSB) Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005 Certified Refurbished 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs) 128MB PCI Express ATI Radeon X300 SE No Floppy Drive Shipping Material Dimension E510 80 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM) 16x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability DVD Software Dell Direct Download Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005 USB 2 Button Mouse No Productivity Suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only 56Kbps Data/Fax Modem Labels Photo Album 6.0 Starter Power DVD Software No Raid (??) ISP Search Assist Music Match 10.1 Software Netscape ISP Software Dell A215 Speakers Trend Micro PC-cillin with AntiVirus, 90 Day Paint Shop Pro Standard Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader Sub-Total $284.00 Shipping Discount -$75.00 Shipping $ 24.00 Tax $21.54 Total $329.54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Ok... I just bought a Dell Dimension 5150/E510 from the Outlet.. Sub-Total $284.00Shipping Discount -$75.00Shipping $ 24.00Tax $21.54Total $329.54The exact same system from Dell.com would cost $655 and you only paid $284 plus tax/handling. Ross is jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Ok... I just bought a Dell Dimension 5150/E510 from the Outlet..Specs:Intel Pentium 4 Processor 630 w/HT Technology (3.0GHz,800FSB) Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005Certified Refurbished512 MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (2 DIMMs)128MB PCI Express ATI Radeon X300 SENo Floppy DriveShipping MaterialDimension E51080 GB EIDE Hard Drive (7200 RPM)16x DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capabilityDVD SoftwareDell Direct DownloadGenuine Windows XP Media Center 2005USB 2 Button MouseNo Productivity Suite - Corel WordPerfect word processor only56Kbps Data/Fax ModemLabelsPhoto Album 6.0 StarterPower DVD SoftwareNo Raid (??)ISP Search AssistMusic Match 10.1 SoftwareNetscape ISP SoftwareDell A215 SpeakersTrend Micro PC-cillin with AntiVirus, 90 DayPaint Shop Pro StandardAdobe Acrobat 6.0 Reader Sub-Total $284.00Shipping Discount -$75.00Shipping $ 24.00Tax $21.54Total $329.54That is a nice find. Sometimes you can get several years worth of anti-virus and MS office on there. Those are few and far between though. Nice snag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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