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27 September 2008

Re: [taxchat] printer recommendation

My HP printer arrived yesterday.  less than 48 hours after ordering it.
 
It is perfect, sealed OEM, UPC bar codes are still there on the box.  The HP box was not double boxed, rather they slapped a shipping label directly onto the HP box.
 
I have received this printer for a delivered cost (after mail-in rebate) for about $25 more than the retail cost of just the toner cartridge alone (one comes in the HP box).  Or another way of looking at it, some offices might buy several, and for $25 you can have a whole spare printer.
 
The printer is new, network plug-in to share among computers in the office, and has the duplexer option with the added memory (make sure you order the higher priced "dn" model)
 
 
The rebate continues through 9/27/08 (today)  or possibly 9/30/08
buy the printer here:
 
print 9/27/08 rebate here:
 
print 9/30/08 rebate here:
http://www.pcrush.com/mkt/rebates/84106.pdf
 
 

Colin Cody, CPA

----- Original Message -----
From: Colin Cody
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: [taxchat] printer recommendation

ditto, for Electronica Direct
 
no they are not Amazon.com.  But does that really matter? 
 
I will check the box before signing for it.  I will specifically look for the UPC Bar Code before signing.   People are cutting the bar codes off and claiming the $450 rebate for themselves, and then selling the unopened box for as much as they can get for it.
 
If I accept the box, and then after opening it I am not happy, I can use the features of my credit card:    "low cost guarantee"    and  "90 day satisfaction/theft guarantee"   and/or I can dispute the charge for fraud/misrepresentation, if it ever came to that.
 
BUT.  before I bought today - I called Electronica Direct and talked to both customer service and to sales.  This is a legit outfit from all I can tell.  And if I'm wrong, my credit card and/or Amazon.com will support me.
 

Colin Cody, CPA

----- Original Message -----
From: Cris Kelly
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 5:16 PM
Subject: RE: [taxchat] printer recommendation

When I heard about the issues with PCRush sending out items that were not new I sent them an email.

The company responded that they shipped a new printer to me, I am assuming that the mean it wasn't a refurbished model.  But if don't want the printer I can refuse the shipment.

I am going to accept the shipment, but if I do find out it is a refurbished model or not new.  I plan contact my American Express Card people and let them deal with it, especially since I have an email from the company saying that it is a new printer.

I will let everyone know what I receive.

Thanks for all the input.

Cris

From: taxchat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:taxchat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mel Wolfson
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:06 PM
To: taxchat@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [taxchat] printer recommendation

The printer is not being sold by Amazon. If you look at the page carefully, it says that the printer is coming from Electronica Direct. If it has to be returned or exchanged, that's who you'll be dealing with. I've never heard of them so I have no comment on the company. However, those concerned about PCRUSH's policies should read the following:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R1FWXLQQR0LD0I

From: taxchat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:taxchat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Colin Cody
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 4:51 PM
To: taxchat@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [taxchat] printer recommendation

This is a $899 printer (that's the HP retail price anyway)

A search of pcRUSH found chat boards where some customers said they received refurbished merchandise.  The cost from pcRUSH is $598.86 + $58.10 shipping

So I found a better deal here:

the cost is $549.95 + $51.43 shipping, which is $55.58 less than pcRUSH, and this is for new sealed box from a HP authorized reseller.

$601.38 less $450 rebate = $151.38  + your voluntarily remitted use tax to the State.

Just the new toner cartridge alone retails for about $125.


Colin Cody, CPA


 

----- Original Message -----

From: Cris Kelly

Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 2:48 PM

Subject: RE: [taxchat] printer recommendation

I ordered a HP 3005dn / normally the printer costs @ $899, but I found a place that is selling it for $599 AND HP rebate of $450!  My cost for the printer is under $300 including shipping and sales tax!

If any one is interested the company is PCRUSH.  Office depot has the same one but at $899 less the $450 rebate.

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