Dell Outlet prices are higher than new -- what's the deal?

I've been pricing laptops and servers the last couple months and found that
every time I can get a *new* system from dell.com with more features/newer
features/etc. for a *lower* price than outlet.dell.com. I used to buy
*every* Dell for our company through the outlet because I could typically
save at least a hundred bucks, but it looks like they've priced themselves
out of the market (for me at least).

Anybody have any insight as to why?

Paul wrote:
I've been pricing laptops and servers the last couple months and found that
every time I can get a *new* system from dell.com with more features/newer
features/etc. for a *lower* price than outlet.dell.com. I used to buy
*every* Dell for our company through the outlet because I could typically
save at least a hundred bucks, but it looks like they've priced themselves
out of the market (for me at least).

Anybody have any insight as to why?



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Paul wrote:
I've been pricing laptops and servers the last couple months and found that
every time I can get a *new* system from dell.com with more features/newer
features/etc. for a *lower* price than outlet.dell.com. I used to buy
*every* Dell for our company through the outlet because I could typically
save at least a hundred bucks, but it looks like they've priced themselves
out of the market (for me at least).

Anybody have any insight as to why?

I think it could be because typically a real outlet store has models
that are no longer popular at the main stores, or models that have been
repaired, returned, etc...

I just priced my laptop there that I paid almost an even $1000 for, its
just under $100 less there now.

Dell often has sales when they release new models, so that probably has
something to do with it as well.
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because unsuspecting buyers would think an "outlet" would offer lower prices
and not check around.

you mistake dell for a well organized company. dell is so screwed up as a
company that the outlet store, peripherals and outlet divisions don't know
or care what the other does or what its pricing is. they might as well be
seperate companies.

dell has a reputation for screwing its customers so just add this one to the
long list of ways it does it.

"Paul" wrote in message
...
I've been pricing laptops and servers the last couple months and found
that
every time I can get a *new* system from dell.com with more features/newer
features/etc. for a *lower* price than outlet.dell.com. I used to buy
*every* Dell for our company through the outlet because I could typically
save at least a hundred bucks, but it looks like they've priced themselves
out of the market (for me at least).

Anybody have any insight as to why?

And substitute any other brand name for dell. Does anybody know of a name-brand
computer company that gives any respect to its consumer customers?

.... Ben Myers

On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 09:40:47 -0500, "hummer" wrote:

because unsuspecting buyers would think an "outlet" would offer lower prices
and not check around.

you mistake dell for a well organized company. dell is so screwed up as a
company that the outlet store, peripherals and outlet divisions don't know
or care what the other does or what its pricing is. they might as well be
seperate companies.

dell has a reputation for screwing its customers so just add this one to the
long list of ways it does it.

"Paul" wrote in message
...
I've been pricing laptops and servers the last couple months and found
that
every time I can get a *new* system from dell.com with more features/newer
features/etc. for a *lower* price than outlet.dell.com. I used to buy
*every* Dell for our company through the outlet because I could typically
save at least a hundred bucks, but it looks like they've priced themselves
out of the market (for me at least).

Anybody have any insight as to why?

"hummer" wrote in message
...
because unsuspecting buyers would think an "outlet" would offer lower
prices
and not check around.

you mistake dell for a well organized company. dell is so screwed up as a
company that the outlet store, peripherals and outlet divisions don't know
or care what the other does or what its pricing is. they might as well be
seperate companies.

dell has a reputation for screwing its customers so just add this one to
the
long list of ways it does it.


That's just ridiculous. Sometimes the sales on new equipment make them
cheaper than refurbs. Often older generation equipment is high at the
outlet, because it was high when it was new.

Does Dell come to your house and force you to buy from the outlet? If not,
why do you care.

Of course, it's hard to respect someone that thinks a Hummer is appropriate
transportation. They make me laugh out loud every time I see a soccer mom
driving one.

Tom

"Tom Scales" wrote in message
...

"hummer" wrote in message
...
because unsuspecting buyers would think an "outlet" would offer lower
prices
and not check around.

you mistake dell for a well organized company. dell is so screwed up as
a
company that the outlet store, peripherals and outlet divisions don't
know
or care what the other does or what its pricing is. they might as well
be
seperate companies.

dell has a reputation for screwing its customers so just add this one to
the
long list of ways it does it.


That's just ridiculous. Sometimes the sales on new equipment make them
cheaper than refurbs. Often older generation equipment is high at the
outlet, because it was high when it was new.

Does Dell come to your house and force you to buy from the outlet? If
not,
why do you care.

Of course, it's hard to respect someone that thinks a Hummer is
appropriate
transportation. They make me laugh out loud every time I see a soccer mom
driving one.

Tom


Then don't call it an "outlet". Call it what it is, "Dell Overpriced
Returned Krap". It is a new website opportunity... www.dell.DORK.com
Of course, that wouldn't lead to many sales to unsuspecting buyers.

Sounds like you'd be a frequent Dell DORK customer!

BTW, I've picked things bigger than you out of my front grille! What kinda
girly man car you drivin'? A pink Probe? hahaha...

"hummer" wrote in message
...


BTW, I've picked things bigger than you out of my front grille! What
kinda
girly man car you drivin'? A pink Probe? hahaha...



Yeah, like a 12 year old owns a Hummer.....

Methinks he doth protest too much. About Hummers, that is. Dell computers,
too, when you think about it. "Let the buyer beware." Translation: Shop around
before buying... Ben Myers

On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:55:22 -0500, "hummer" wrote:


"Tom Scales" wrote in message
. ..

"hummer" wrote in message
...
because unsuspecting buyers would think an "outlet" would offer lower
prices
and not check around.

you mistake dell for a well organized company. dell is so screwed up as
a
company that the outlet store, peripherals and outlet divisions don't
know
or care what the other does or what its pricing is. they might as well
be
seperate companies.

dell has a reputation for screwing its customers so just add this one to
the
long list of ways it does it.


That's just ridiculous. Sometimes the sales on new equipment make them
cheaper than refurbs. Often older generation equipment is high at the
outlet, because it was high when it was new.

Does Dell come to your house and force you to buy from the outlet? If
not,
why do you care.

Of course, it's hard to respect someone that thinks a Hummer is
appropriate
transportation. They make me laugh out loud every time I see a soccer mom
driving one.

Tom


Then don't call it an "outlet". Call it what it is, "Dell Overpriced
Returned Krap". It is a new website opportunity... www.dell.DORK.com
Of course, that wouldn't lead to many sales to unsuspecting buyers.

Sounds like you'd be a frequent Dell DORK customer!

BTW, I've picked things bigger than you out of my front grille! What kinda
girly man car you drivin'? A pink Probe? hahaha...

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Ben Myers wrote:
And substitute any other brand name for dell. Does anybody know of a name-brand
computer company that gives any respect to its consumer customers?

PalmOne does.
- --
David Wade Hagar AKA Cyclops

http://members.cox.net/dwhagar
http://www.livejournal.com/users/dwhagar
http://genius-of-lunacy.blogspot.com/

"It's sick, but it serves a purpose." - Bill Cosby
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