Conroes in stock @ newegg

[SixFootDuo]

And another thing, anytime something like this comes up, there are always a few out of touch with the real world geeks trying to explain the dollar and sense of it to the rest of us.

Honestly, please don't.

Look, we aren't idiots. None of us are.

DO NOT come at us with some one sided buisness angle about supply and demand, market forces and other misc bullshit.

This is about normal guys with hard earned dollars in their pockets and, we are calling BS on this. It's that simple.

One place has it for $219, Newegg has it for $400.

What else do you want us to say?

 

[BinarySynapse]

Actually no... when you have competition you raise or lower your price accordingly. That's why places have sales, bargaining, etc. While the place I worked couldn't always get the full MSRP markup... they would try and would if they could. Even though you could get a better deal down the street. There are many reasons why people are WILLING to pay more for something. Then when you factor in a high demand.... done. You are paying FULL markup.

Well the biggest hang up for me is this:

Newegg.com currently already negotiates the best possible prices for you and offers these great prices to all of our customers through our website. Anytime we receive any specials or promotions, we immediately post them on our website for you to take advantage of.

They spew this out in several of their policies and emails. If they tell their customers this and then put a product on their site that's double a competitors price, that's blatant lying.

 

[jreffy]

Well the biggest hang up for me is this: Newegg.com currently already negotiates the best possible prices for you and offers these great prices to all of our customers through our website. Anytime we receive any specials or promotions, we immediately post them on our website for you to take advantage of.


They spew this out in several of their policies and emails. If they tell their customers this and then put a product on their site that's double a competitors price, that's blatant lying.

Not true. Newegg isn't saying "we have the lowest prices anywhere guaranteed" or "we'll have equal or lower prices than our competitors". They are simply advertising that they try and get you a good price. EVERY business does that. I know it may seem like they are lying, but when you get tried up into the legal aspect of it, it doesn't hold water. You'd be hard pressed to find a company that doesn't say "we have the lowest prices". I'm sure ZZF has something similar posted as well, so when ZZF doesn't have a lower price than Newegg, does that make them liars too?

Furthermore, Newegg is saying they negotiate the best prices for what they buy from the supplier. So they negotiated the best price for these Conroes with Intel for when they purchase them in bulk. That doesn't mean you are getting the lowest price anywhere after Newegg does their markup.

 

[jebo_4jc]

LOL​

I'm not going to applaud Newegg for being a case study in capatalist supply & demand, but I'm also not going to demonize them forever because of this.​

I'll just buy my E6600 somewhere else (already have), and when it comes time to buy the next (whatever), I'll search for the best price.​

Bottom line is, the best way to hurt Newegg is by not buying these CPU's. Tell them we aren't willing to pay 100% over msrp. But, when they throw huge rebates on stuff and makes it totally cheap, then buy it and be happy.​

Yeah, price gouging sucks, but no need to start a vendetta against them, IMHO.​

 

[jreffy]

LOL​

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I'm not going to applaud Newegg for being a case study in capatalist supply & demand, but I'm also not going to demonize them forever because of this.​

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I'll just buy my E6600 somewhere else (already have), and when it comes time to buy the next (whatever), I'll search for the best price.​

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Bottom line is, the best way to hurt Newegg is buy not buying these CPU's. Tell them we aren't willing to pay 100% over msrp. But, when they throw huge rebates on stuff and makes it totally cheap, then buy it and be happy.​

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Yeah, price gouging sucks, but no need to start a vendetta against them, IMHO.​

THIS is the exact response I have, and I believe the appropriate one.

 

[Poncho]

This is about normal guys with hard earned dollars in their pockets and, we are calling BS on this. It's that simple.

I don't have a problem with people saying that it's "overpriced." I take issue with the emo BS getting spewed about disrespecting, mean company, etc. I just don't understand how people can see both sides of it. Yes it sucks for the average "hard earned dollar" consumer... but then again, you guys have options. Can't it just be said that "newegg prices on this are too high, but here is a place you can get it at for a lower price".... is that hard to do? No... everybody has to get butthurt over this like they've just found their best friend in bed with their wife/gf/mom.

One place has it for $219, Newegg has it for $400.

What else do you want us to say?

Ummm... how about exercising your right as a consumer and buy it from somewhere else? That's what I would be doing.

 

[Poncho]

LOL​

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I'm not going to applaud Newegg for being a case study in capatalist supply & demand, but I'm also not going to demonize them forever because of this.​

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I'll just buy my E6600 somewhere else (already have), and when it comes time to buy the next (whatever), I'll search for the best price.​

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Bottom line is, the best way to hurt Newegg is buy not buying these CPU's. Tell them we aren't willing to pay 100% over msrp. But, when they throw huge rebates on stuff and makes it totally cheap, then buy it and be happy.​

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Yeah, price gouging sucks, but no need to start a vendetta against them, IMHO.​

QFT... well said. This guy gets it.

 

[ThatsAgood1jay]

you wanna see a real price gouge?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103739

i got mine for almost 100$ less

 

[BinarySynapse]

you wanna see a real price gouge?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103739

i got mine for almost 100$ less

Considering that that's an item that is no longer manufactured, where's the problem?

(yes I want my cake and eat it too)

 

[ThatsAgood1jay]

its still being manufactured. i bought it from monarch a few days after it came out and right as i ordered it they pulled the plug on sales. they kept producing them but only wanted to release them when the s939 prices plummited.

 

[BinarySynapse]

its still being manufactured. i bought it from monarch a few days after it came out and right as i ordered it they pulled the plug on sales. they kept producing them but only wanted to release them when the s939 prices plummited.

No, AMD said they will no longer prouduce the X2 4000+, 4400+ or 4800+ after July because they competed with the FX line. I don't even think those parts are on their pricelists anymore.

 

[ThatsAgood1jay]

Really AMD must be on acid.

 

[Brahmzy]

If you don't like NewEgg's price on a particular item,
buy it somewhere else.

THE END.​

 

[Soodey]

The argument of an Outraged Consumer: Newegg raised prices on their conroes?! How dare they try to maximize profit from people willing to spend that much! This is an outrage and i refuse to buy anything from newegg ever again. This Conroe markup does not in any way indicate negative shopping experiences in the future, but I'm going to be stubburn and refuse to buy from them. Even if they have prices lower than the competition in the future! Good Day!

lol come on people. If you hate newegg after gouging prices, good. Don't buy from them ever again. Put a hurting on their business. I may not be buying my conroe from newegg, at least not until a price drop, but I'm not gonna let this matter stop me from buying from them in the future. Come on now, be smart. Spite is good and all, but if newegg has the lowest price on something in the future, I'm sure not gonna hold a grudge and refuse to buy it.

Brahmzy is the smartest man in this thread

 

[jebo_4jc]

If you feel this strongly against newegg, good. Don't buy from them ever again. Put a hurting on their business. I may not be buying my conroe from newegg, at least not until a price drop, but I'm not gonna let this matter stop me from buying from them in the future. Come on now, be smart. Spite is good and all, but if newegg has the lowest price on something in the future, I'm sure not gonna hold a grudge and refuse to buy it.

Brahmzy is the smartest man in this thread

I'm thinking the quote you referenced was very much said tongue-in-cheek.

 

[[LYL]Homer]

Welp, I'm seriously looking into other online shops now. I feel like Newegg has been becoming more stodgy and corporate over the last year and this really looks like the beginning of mundaneness for them. What's next? Newegg retail stores that will close up within a few months of opening?

My IT budget here at work is $52k this year in addition to about $12-15k per year I do on the side building systems. Not exactly chicken scratch, but I'm probably a better than average customer. Up until now 80%+ has been through Newegg, but maybe not much longer.

Are you listening Newegg?

 

[Soodey]

I'm thinking the quote you referenced was very much said tongue-in-cheek.

the quote i referenced was created by me...
see, posted by "lots of people in the thread"
just pointing out some flaws with their reasoning

changed it to make it more obvious

 

[SALEEN]

Theirs been a price drop to $359. Thanks but no thanks, I think Ill go to ZZF.

 

[Lich]

LOL​

I'm not going to applaud Newegg for being a case study in capatalist supply & demand, but I'm also not going to demonize them forever because of this.​

I'll just buy my E6600 somewhere else (already have), and when it comes time to buy the next (whatever), I'll search for the best price.​

Bottom line is, the best way to hurt Newegg is by not buying these CPU's. Tell them we aren't willing to pay 100% over msrp. But, when they throw huge rebates on stuff and makes it totally cheap, then buy it and be happy.​

Yeah, price gouging sucks, but no need to start a vendetta against them, IMHO.​

QFT. I got my 6600 elsehwere and I'm glad I did now. Will I keep buying from the egg? sure. Will I be more skeptical about their prices from now on? Even more so than before.

 

[wheels2040]

LOL​

I'm not going to applaud Newegg for being a case study in capatalist supply & demand, but I'm also not going to demonize them forever because of this.​

I'll just buy my E6600 somewhere else (already have), and when it comes time to buy the next (whatever), I'll search for the best price.​

Bottom line is, the best way to hurt Newegg is by not buying these CPU's. Tell them we aren't willing to pay 100% over msrp. But, when they throw huge rebates on stuff and makes it totally cheap, then buy it and be happy.​

Yeah, price gouging sucks, but no need to start a vendetta against them, IMHO.​

Yeah, after thinking about it more today, you make a good point. I'll buy the processor elswhere, but if they have the cheapest price on other stuff, I'll buy.

 

[parawing742]

Wow! This thread has attracted some real whiners. Let's bring some logic back into this discussion:

1. NewEgg.com charges the same prices to every single customer. You are not a loyal customer just because you bought $xx,000 worth of gear there since 2001. I have personally ordered over $100,000 worth of computer gear from NewEgg and they have never rewarded me in any special way for those purchases.

2. Price gouging is only wrong when a "supplier of essential goods or services sharply raises the prices." Gas and food would fall into these categories...Intel processor don't qualify.

3. And to all those who post that ZZF or Monarch is cheaper, and claim they will never buy from NewEgg again: GO AHEAD! Often times the smartest way to shop is to buy from whoever is cheapest. Different suppliers charge different prices. A bottle of water at Walmart might be 75 cents while buying at your local gas station will cost you $1.49. Solution: buy the cheaper one!

Peace

 

[FrgMstr]

Wow! This thread has attracted some real whiners. Let's bring some logic back into this discussion:

1. NewEgg.com charges the same prices to every single customer. You are not a loyal customer just because you bought $xx,000 worth of gear there since 2001. I have personally ordered over $100,000 worth of computer gear from NewEgg and they have never rewarded me in any special way for those purchases.

2. Price gouging is only wrong when a "supplier of essential goods or services sharply raises the prices." Gas and food would fall into these categories...Intel processor don't qualify.

3. And to all those who post that ZZF or Monarch is cheaper, and claim they will never buy from NewEgg again: GO AHEAD! Often times the smartest way to shop is to buy from whoever is cheapest. Different suppliers charge different prices. A bottle of water at Walmart might be 75 cents while buying at your local gas station will cost you $1.49. Solution: buy the cheaper one!

Peace

QFT

Long live capitalism and the laws of economics dictated by supply and demand. Enough has been said.