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tpctcn

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This weekend only. $25 back on $250; $50 back on $500.
Am I stupid or is this actually something good from newegg?
 
Some restrictions:
Customers will receive an additional email from Newegg on or before July 15, 2013 with a promo code for promotional credit redeemable towards purchases made anytime between 12:01 am PT on 7/15/2013 through 11:59 pm PT on 8/31/2013. Only one promo code will be issued per customer. Promo credit only redeemable by the Newegg.com account used to make the qualifying purchase for promo code, and is non-transferable and non-redeemable for cash value. Cart total before tax must be equal to or greater than the value of the promo code. Promo code may only be used once per account and cannot be combined with other promo codes, combo discounts or promotions offering free gifts. Promo code is not valid on Marketplace items.
 
I can't seem to find the "code" in my emails or on the site, would someone please be kind enough to post/pm it to me? Thanks :)
 
IronDoq said:
I can't seem to find the "code" in my emails or on the site, would someone please be kind enough to post/pm it to me? Thanks :)
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Looks like it's automatic. As long as you make the purchase, they will send you the store credit code before July 15th.


But even with $50 off $500, newegg is still more expensive than Amazon... Especially the Dominator Platinum.
 
A rep was able to give me a $15 gift card on an order I made a few days ago. Better than nothing. :)
 
stiltner said:
Or they are trying to get people to the site to push their new
flash deals part of their site.

But call it what you will, if it supports the hive mind thats all that
matters :rolleyes:
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All hail the Zerg Overlord! :p
 
TDub said:
I would like to know the answer to this as well. I guess a select few know something about Newegg's business others don't.
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They seem to think that somehow the 5 people who don't buy on newegg anymore are making a huge difference.
 
xIronCrossx said:
They seem to think that somehow the 5 people who don't buy on newegg anymore are making a huge difference.
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A lot more than 5...and many of them used to blow 5-figures/year at Egg for their institutions.
 
Really? there are people on this site that still don't know this?

About 6 months ago, just before black Friday, Newegg cut [H]ardOCP's click through commission without warning or explanation, basically fucking Kyle and the guys out of a good chunk of their operating budget just before Christmas.

When pressed for an explanation a Newegg VP stated that [H] readers are "existing" customers and that they wished to focus their advertising on new customers.

This felt like a slap in the face to quite a few of us "existing" customers and to Kyle, who retaliated with the [N]ewZon plugin.

tldr

a state of open warfare exists between [H] and newegg

personally, I deleted my newegg account, fuck them
 
Skripka said:
A lot more than 5...and many of them used to blow 5-figures/year at Egg for their institutions.
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You can pretend you are making a difference all you want, they really don't care or else they would have messages Kyle or something.
 
so you don't support a site you make over 1000 posts a year on

ok
 
jojo69 said:
so you don't support a site you make over 1000 posts a year on

ok
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I buy wherever the fuck I want to. I support the site by turning off Adblock.

I use the links if I buy from amazon or other places listed, but I'm not limiting myself just because it doesn't support this forum.
 
it's not about caring fanboying a a forum or a e-tailer site. ironscross is right, the insignificant amount of rebellious people that no longer purchase from the egg due to the [H] incident doesn't hurt the egg at all. people still, and will continue to shop there simply due to the fact that their prices are competitive. people hate walmart yet they still continue to make it one of the most rich companies in the world.

yes, what they did may be fucked up, but saving a few bucks in this economy is king. so yes, my money is more important than a couple of peoples feelings.
 
TFchris said:
it's not about caring fanboying a a forum or a e-tailer site. ironscross is right, the insignificant amount of rebellious people that no longer purchase from the egg due to the [H] incident doesn't hurt the egg at all. people still, and will continue to shop there simply due to the fact that their prices are competitive. people hate walmart yet they still continue to make it one of the most rich companies in the world.

yes, what they did may be fucked up, but saving a few bucks in this economy is king. so yes, my money is more important than a couple of peoples feelings.
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In all honesty their prices aren't that competitive anymore. Amazon is almost always cheaper.
 
tpctcn said:
In all honesty their prices aren't that competitive anymore. Amazon is almost always cheaper.
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Amazon recently started to match Newegg's sale prices, even after coupon.
Before I didn't buy that much from them, but now my purchses are split.

Newegg still has better sales on cases, which I buy a lot of.
Amazon is coming to Florida, unless there's a WillCall in Miami, Newegg will get more of my online PC business and TD will get the local business.
 
tpctcn said:
In all honesty their prices aren't that competitive anymore. Amazon is almost always cheaper.
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That is true, and I became frustrated that egg resorted to a slower and cheaper shipping alternative. But im not at all a "loyal" newegger, I purchase from wherever I can find the item im looking for, for the lowest.
 
jojo69 said:
When pressed for an explanation a Newegg VP stated that [H] readers are "existing" customers and that they wished to focus their advertising on new customers.
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Wait a minute; are you saying that you are mad because a business did what a business is supposed to do, namely acquiring new customers and making a profit?

jojo69 said:
personally, I deleted my newegg account, fuck them
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You are probably the only one who did that, mainly because it's totally pointless and irrational.

Skripka said:
A lot more than 5...and many of them used to blow 5-figures/year at Egg for their institutions.
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... and still do. My responsibility at work is to my employer and not to [H]. It's irrelevant to my purchases whether [H] has an issue with Newegg.
 
TDub said:
my luck has been about 50/50. it usually comes down to shipping and taxes.
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I live in VA so no tax from either. I also have both prime and shoprunner (for free) so that's out of the question too. I guess that's why I buy everything online now...

WorldExclusive said:
Amazon recently started to match Newegg's sale prices, even after coupon.
Before I didn't buy that much from them, but now my purchses are split.

Newegg still has better sales on cases, which I buy a lot of.
Amazon is coming to Florida, unless there's a WillCall in Miami, Newegg will get more of my online PC business and TD will get the local business.
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Didn't know about the coupon matching. But yeah, the egg has better sales from time to time, but the base price is usually higher.
 
dukenuke88 said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119239

Hey guys I plan to purchase that case and a few other items on the egg. It says use promo code EMCXPVN25 and take off 20% from the case itself. If I use that promo code, will I still get my store credit later on in the future? Assuming I hit the $250 target of course.
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I chated with a rep about promo codes. As long as its $250 or $500 total before tax and shipping, you will get the credit. Promo codes are OK.
 
tpctcn said:
I live in VA so no tax from either. I also have both prime and shoprunner (for free) so that's out of the question too. I guess that's why I buy everything online now...



Didn't know about the coupon matching. But yeah, the egg has better sales from time to time, but the base price is usually higher.
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If something like a Fractal case is listed for $99 at NE and they release a coupon for $30 off, Amazon will lower the price of the same case to the promo price NE has.
Not too many companies will self price match a competitors coupon discount.
 
TFchris said:
That is true, and I became frustrated that egg resorted to a slower and cheaper shipping alternative. But im not at all a "loyal" newegger, I purchase from wherever I can find the item im looking for, for the lowest.
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On two separate shipments I bought thermal paste and a case fan, BAM! free shop runner 2day for a year. The only time package quality is not excellent is if its a refurb... So far at least.
 
This deal is hot if you work the right angles. Think a GTX 780 comes down to $600.

Newegg does these usually in the business site and they are incredible because its the only way you can get lots of things that have stable prices cheaper. As far as [H]ate on newegg, well they are probably losing money on most of these deals if you work it right so hammer away.
 
I switched my allegiance from Newegg to Amazon when Amazon offered Prime to students for 50% off. I can care less about Hard vs Newegg drama - I just want the best deal ;)
 
tpctcn said:
Looks like it's automatic. As long as you make the purchase, they will send you the store credit code before July 15th.


But even with $50 off $500, newegg is still more expensive than Amazon... Especially the Dominator Platinum.
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The dominator platinum seem to be priced the same at newegg and amazon:confused:
 
cukoodukoo said:
The dominator platinum seem to be priced the same at newegg and amazon:confused:
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Which version? I'm buying the 2x8GB 1600Mhz one. It's 160 on Amazon and 180 on Newegg.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Z1CVJA/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=1M9633PEFCN1HK7F78H8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233286

The other ones are also cheaper on Amazon. But I'm still waiting for one of them to go below 140.
 
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RAM prices are going up. You're probably better off waiting for Amazon Warehouse to post an Open Box set.
 
Unfortunately amazon charges tax for KY. I have prime but still prefer newegg just to save tax.
 
Cecil said:
I chated with a rep about promo codes. As long as its $250 or $500 total before tax and shipping, you will get the credit. Promo codes are OK.
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You can buy anything to get to $250 or $500, but the $25/$50 reward codes don't work on combos or other coded sales.

I understand people mad about Newegg, but it's completely false that Amazon is as cheap. I just bought a case, PSU, ram, CPU, motherboard, and saved about $200 total vs Amazon's prices. Newegg has great sales, only for their regular prices is Amazon sometimes cheaper.
 
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