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Deals thread
2009-06-29, 11:23 PM #1
Since I'm sure JLee and I aren't the only frugally-oriented Massassians, and since we have a recent purchases thread to match / show off our material spoils, I'm thinking why not just have an ongoing bump-able deals thread instead of scattered new threads every once in a while?

Sites of interest (feel free to add):
Slickdeals
RetailMeNot
FatWallet

If it turns out this thread is a flop it can just be lost to the archives
一个大西瓜
2009-06-29, 11:25 PM #2
GotApex
GottaDeal
Anandtech Hot Deals
woot!
2009-06-29, 11:26 PM #3
Core i7 920 for $199 at Microcenter B&M

From Slickdeals
一个大西瓜
2009-06-29, 11:26 PM #4
I usually just check Gizmodo's Dealzmodo post every day or so
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Free Jin!
2009-06-29, 11:27 PM #5
all meridian 4 games 50% off until july 6th http://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Meridian4/

of course not much left i actually want that i haven't already bought during some other sale on steam
eat right, exercise, die anyway
2009-06-30, 3:58 AM #6
Not a specific deal but a tip:

If you have a Microcenter near you and are interested in good deals on computers, you should check their closeout/openbox sections daily. Unfortunately these type of deals are always PICKUP ONLY. Because of their limited quanity you wont find them posted on slickdeals.net or similar sites, but the deals are so good sometimes I feel like I am robbing them.
My favorite JKDF2 h4x:
EAH XMAS v2
MANIPULATOR GUN
EAH SMOOTH SNIPER
2009-06-30, 5:31 AM #7
A couple days ago DELL was selling PSP-2000 models for $109. Not sure if that's still going on.
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2009-07-01, 2:59 AM #8
Originally posted by EAH_TRISCUIT:
Not a specific deal but a tip:

If you have a Microcenter near you and are interested in good deals on computers, you should check their closeout/openbox sections daily. Unfortunately these type of deals are always PICKUP ONLY. Because of their limited quanity you wont find them posted on slickdeals.net or similar sites, but the deals are so good sometimes I feel like I am robbing them.

I have a question about Microcenter -- if it says "In-Store pickup only" like it does for the i7 920, do you HAVE to order online and pick it up in-store to get the price showing on the site? Or can you walk in and just buy it like normal? (It would seem silly if the latter were true but you never know ...)
一个大西瓜
2009-07-01, 3:58 AM #9
You don't have to order online for deals like that, they usually have a significant inventory of those.

But for the Closeout/OpenBox stuff, you are better off ordering online and waiting for the confirmation email stating its ready for pickup. Their inventory system isnt perfect (they take orders around the clock, but only process them and update it during normal store hours) and sometimes the item isnt in stock. Also it can take the store employees awhile to locate the item.
My favorite JKDF2 h4x:
EAH XMAS v2
MANIPULATOR GUN
EAH SMOOTH SNIPER
2009-07-01, 8:58 AM #10
Aside from what was already mentioned...

[url]www.searchtempest.com]Search Tempest[/url] - searches craigslist by distance!
[url]www.pricegrabber.com]pricegrabber[/url] - Good for price comparisons
[url]www.newegg.com]newegg[/url] - signup for their newsletter for great deals
[url]www.amazon.com]amazon[/url] - always price check with amazon before you buy. They often surprise me.

Tip: If you live in California, newegg charges tax, but amazon doesn't.
Lyrics are highly overrated.
2009-07-01, 10:12 AM #11
http://gizmodo.com/tag/dealzmodo/
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2009-07-03, 9:43 AM #12
Dell 2408WFP for $395 with free shipping with Coupon Code 22X6DLMFK6K92G

From http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1431969
一个大西瓜
2009-07-03, 11:48 AM #13
william shatner has some deals for you!

2009-07-03, 5:13 PM #14
For those of you that like to pay for your music;
http://www.lavamus.com/
Lyrics are highly overrated.
2009-07-07, 9:08 PM #15
Corsair HX850 at Dell SB for $142 til tomorrow w/ coupon code and $151+ for a bit after

Others, too (I snatched an HX750 for 135ish)

From [H]ard: http://hardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1433258
一个大西瓜
2009-07-08, 12:52 AM #16
Originally posted by MrRavenX:
For those of you that like to pay for your music;
http://www.lavamus.com/


On that note. My dad swears by http://www.mp3sales.ru You can see how cheap the music is, in fact they are offering all MJ stuff for free.
"Nulla tenaci invia est via"
2009-07-09, 9:49 AM #17
Originally posted by EAH_TRISCUIT:
Because of their limited quanity you wont find them posted on slickdeals.net or similar sites, but the deals are so good sometimes I feel like I am robbing them.

No kidding. I once bought two digital KVMs capable of switching between four workstations, for $0.99. They originally retailed for over $200. I've always wondered if it was a mistake of some sort, or an employee marked them down and planned to pick them up later...
Bassoon, n. A brazen instrument into which a fool blows out his brains.
2009-07-09, 10:22 AM #18
Originally posted by zanardi:
On that note. My dad swears by http://www.mp3sales.ru You can see how cheap the music is, in fact they are offering all MJ stuff for free.


Those Russian sites get shut down quite often, any music you purchase on them is illegal. They don't have any licenses for the music they sell.
2009-07-09, 10:26 AM #19
No Cool Matty, that site has been around for quite some time now (not saying it ISN'T illegal) but it's been around for a little bit.
"Nulla tenaci invia est via"
2009-07-09, 10:43 AM #20
that's why in the rare instance i do buy something lossy i prefer amazon mp3... legal, no DRM, they use LAME at a respectable bitrate (~256kbps VBR)

also protype on sale on amazon today only... $40 for console $30 for PC
eat right, exercise, die anyway
2009-07-09, 10:50 AM #21
Originally posted by zanardi:
No Cool Matty, that site has been around for quite some time now (not saying it ISN'T illegal) but it's been around for a little bit.


It used to be allofmp3.com, and then gomp3.com or something. So yeah, they do :p
2009-07-09, 11:27 AM #22
well that's unfortunate
"Nulla tenaci invia est via"
2009-07-09, 1:40 PM #23
Hey, if it says its legal and it's cheap, and no Armenian guy is running my cards to buy explosives, then my conscience is clear ;)
Lyrics are highly overrated.
2009-07-10, 11:45 PM #24
Woot's birthday is July 12, so there will likely be a BOC (10PM the 11th PST, 12AM the 12th CST, 1AM EST)
一个大西瓜
2009-07-11, 6:46 PM #25
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/

Great place for good prices on games. I don't think I have ever paid $60 for a PS3 game without some sort of deal or special offer.
2009-07-11, 7:22 PM #26
BOC COMING SOON GUYS MAYBE <_<
一个大西瓜
2009-07-11, 10:55 PM #27
I maybe got a Bandolier of Carrots, but I for sure got some crappy lights.

[I need to learn to read]
2009-07-11, 11:22 PM #28
do you get woot off lights and a BOC? either way, I've been trying to paypal and I keep getting a server error
"Nulla tenaci invia est via"
2009-07-21, 11:09 PM #29
Woot-Off!

[url]www.woot.com[/url]
一个大西瓜
2009-08-18, 5:06 PM #30
Free Windows 7 for attending an MS event (like they did w/ Vista)

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?&t=1506203
一个大西瓜
2009-08-18, 5:30 PM #31
I grabbed three BC945G motherboards that were being tossed at work today. One of them had a Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz 800 FSB in it. So far the one with the chip works great. :awesome:
Bassoon, n. A brazen instrument into which a fool blows out his brains.
2009-08-18, 5:34 PM #32
Originally posted by Emon:
I grabbed three BC945G motherboards that were being tossed at work today. One of them had a Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz 800 FSB in it. So far the one with the chip works great. :awesome:


Nice and it looks upgradeable too!
My favorite JKDF2 h4x:
EAH XMAS v2
MANIPULATOR GUN
EAH SMOOTH SNIPER
2009-08-18, 6:29 PM #33
I'm probably going to use the P4 for my media center and put a Core 2 Duo that has virtualization support in another for my VMware ESXi-based server.
Bassoon, n. A brazen instrument into which a fool blows out his brains.
2009-08-19, 8:23 PM #34
Originally posted by Pommy:
Free Windows 7 for attending an MS event (like they did w/ Vista)

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?&t=1506203


thanks pom. I'll be attending the Cleveland conferance.
My girlfriend paid a lot of money for that tv; I want to watch ALL OF IT. - JM
2009-08-19, 8:27 PM #35
Not really any specific deals, but this site has saved me a lot of money:

http://www.retailmenot.com/
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2009-08-19, 8:55 PM #36
Check steam weekly.
2009-08-26, 2:12 AM #37
Dell XPS desktop with 20" monitor for $766 EPP DPA, with $99 Mini 10v if you add it to the order.

Specs:


  • Intel Core i7-920 Processor (8MB L3 Cache, 2.66GHz)
  • 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1066MHz - 4 DIMMs
  • 500GB - 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
  • 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
  • 20.0" Dell ST2010 HD Widescreen Monitor (1600x900)
  • ATI Radeon HD 4350 512MB
  • Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
  • Dell Studio Consumer Multimedia Keyboard
  • Dell Studio Optical Mouse
  • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
    • Eligible for Windows 7 Upgrade
  • 2Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
一个大西瓜
2009-08-26, 7:29 AM #38
In preparation for Scribblenauts I picked up a Nintendo DS for $99 (bout $80 US) on Catch of the Day yesterday. I dont know how much they go for elsewhere but that's less than half of the RRP over here.
The Massassi-Map
There is no spoon.
2009-08-26, 11:08 AM #39
Us canucks have redflagdeals.com but pretty much everyone up here already knows about it. It's so popular in Toronto that as soon as anything gets posted there if it's a hot deal it will be sucked dry in a matter of hours :P
2009-08-26, 6:32 PM #40
There is also likely a Woot-Off tonight, as I got the newsletter today and they've been hinting at it / it's due
一个大西瓜
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