To Dellf or wait? That is the question!

[Clocker]

I got myself a Dellf coupon today for 25% off an LCD. That combined with a possible extra $35 off $400 coupon would get me down to $505 for the 2005FPW. Should I wait until Feb. as originally planned or do this now?

I guess the question is...do you think these things will be running around $500 in Feb?

C

 

[Fushigi]

Even if it dropped to that in Feb, buying it now you will get to use it now.

It's a technology device. Find the price point at which you're comfortable and jump in once the product hits it. Playing the 'will it be cheaper soon' game is a (minor) stress point no one needs.

 

[Handruin]

I'm doing the same as Fushigi has suggested. I made a goal that I would consider the Dell 2001FP once it got below $600. Now that the price is here, I may buy it.

 

[Clocker]

Well...this will be a B-Day present from my wife. She's like the birthday present police and won't let me use it until after my B-Day. I figured if I don't have to buy it now to get the sweet price I better not torture myself.

I don't keep track of these coupons. Does Dell have coupons like this all year long or just around the holidays?

C

 

[Fushigi]

Dellf is just for the holidays, but there are always Dell coupons & sales at bensbargains.net. Maybe not as good, but probably close.

 

[timwhit]

I would get it now if I were you. I have great doubts that it will be any cheaper in February.

 

[sechs]

This is technology. It's always cheaper later.

 

[Clocker]

I just checked and my 25% coupon expires on Jan 15th so I think I'll wait until around that time to buy.

 

[Clocker]

The main reason I'm going to wait is that I believe the dead pixel replacement policy is effective during the first 21 days or so. I don't want the dead pixel guarantee to be expired before I can even open the box....

 

[Pradeep]

The main reason I'm going to wait is that I believe the dead pixel replacement policy is effective during the first 21 days or so. I don't want the dead pixel guarantee to be expired before I can even open the box....

This is true. However it can be used to your advantage: "Honey, I have to take it out of it's box and test it now, I only have 21 days to be sure it doesn't have any dead pixels. You don't want me to be stuck with a lemon for my b'day do you?"

And how better to check the pixels than give it a workout with Doom3 etc

 

[time]

This is technology. It's always cheaper later.

Especially when we're talking about large LCD monitors. Prices have fallen like a stone in the last few months, and with a shaky economy, I reckon the trend will continue.

Still, you have to enter the market at some point. :wink: