Dell PC cheaper if you buy as a Small Business

davilown

Alfie_E wrote:

As I said, it was along time ago, so don’t know how the website works today. Either I wasn’t asked, or was able to just leave the information blank. I do remember that Dell must have just copied my personal name into the business name field, as all their correspondence had my name twice at the top. I certainly didn’t declare I was a business.

If, today, I had to fill in a company name, I’d put something like “N/A”. As part of their Trade Compliance section, you get to declare separately that it’s for home use. I can’t say for sure they’ll accept the order, but, if they ship to you, you’ll have your full consumer rights.

Another tack might be to try to buy through their call centre. Spell out that you want a specific product, and you don’t want anything from the “Home” section. I would be very surprised to hear that a member of Dell’s sales team would turn away a sale, because you were the “wrong sort of customer.”

Hi

Bought one last week - did not have to enter a company address and when it asked, I selected the home use option. As previously stated, their T+C's don't state any differences in sales of good act etc.

The laptop turned up on monday (ordered last thursday) and is perfect - would recommend.

Happy xmas

:beer: monster

Premier_2

Rest assured wherever you order from on the dell site does not affect your statutory rights.

The only reason for the 'Home' & 'Business' sections is to aid the buyer into choosing a suitable system and also that the 'Business' sections show cost excluding VAT.

Consumers can buy from the 'Business' section and businesses can buy from the 'Home' section. All purchasers in the UK pay VAT.

...and whilst I'm at it, the 90 day CAR does NOT mean the goods are only guaranteed for 90 days - they are guaranteed for at least 12 months but you will need to send them back at your own expense after the initial 90 days.
Whatever the guarantee period, this also does not affect your statutory rights.

AuntyJean

My other half who has a phobia about computers has decided to buy me a replacement PC for Christmas. He has chosen the Dell 5150 and was trying to keep it a secret but had to get my assistance to get an agreement e-mailed to me.

Anyway, having viewed the spec I am not sure why but the price is £849.01. Is there anyone that could guide me as to the best spec for the best price so that I can ring them and go through it online please.

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1 D12516 Dimension 5150
1 English - Win XP Media Centre 2005
1 Dimension 5150 Pentium 4 Processor 630 with HT tec
1 13-1 media card reader
1 128MB ATI Radeon X300 SE HyperMemory graphics card
1 Photo Album¿ SE Basic - ENGLISH
1 AOL 8, BT + Tiscali UK ISP
1 UK/Ire (QWERTY) - Dell Quietkey Midnight Grey Keyb
1 V.92 Data Fax Modem UK
1 FP/MG - UK/Irish - 17in (E176FP TCO99) Value Midni
1 English - Microsoft Office 2003 Basic
1 16x max. DVD+/-RW Drive
1 Paint Shop¿ Pro® Basic Edition - ENGLISH
1 Save £70 inc VAT
1 PROMO - Exploring the Internet e-Learning Lite Pac
1 1024MB Dual Channel DDR2 400MHz (2x512) Memory
1 A525 Speakers,Zylux,UK
1 Svc Basic 3Y NBD, 30day online MM Training
1 1Y CAR (Collect and Return)
1 English - McAfee - 2 Years
1 Dimension Order - UK
1 Dell Support 3.0 - (English Only)
1 No Dell Media Experience
1 DVD 5.1 Power Software
1 Sonic Software for DVD/RW+R
1 160GB (7200rpm) SATA Hard Drive
1 Free Delivery - Promotional Offer
1 English - system Documentation with UK Power Cord
1 MS LOGO Label for Win XP
1 Dell 2 Button USB Scroll Entry Mouse
1 Mouse Pad with Dell Logo
1 Base warranty
1 English - Adobe Reader 6.0
1 SUPPORT PACK MultiMedia e-learning Lite Pack, 30 d
1 Imaging Promotion - FREE Dell Colour Inkjet 720 (O
1 Included : 1 x 720 Black Ink Cartridge + 1 x 720 C
1 Dell 922 / 942 / 720 /540 Printer order - UK
1 No Additional Printer Ink Cartridge Selected
1 No Printer Cable Selected
1 720 FI Printer Driver for Dimension
1 Base Warranty
1 1Y NBD (Next Business Day) Exchange
Grand Total £ 849.01 (Incl VAT)

Would I be better of using the link at DMXDIMENSION?

davilown

Hi Auntyjean

You could lose about £90 off the price if you get rid of the three year extended warranty.

Other than that it seems like a resonable spec machine for that price.

:xmassign:
:beer: monster

Premier_2

It depends on what you want, but my suggestions (as well as opting for 90 day CAR) are:

1. Delete any software you are paying for (e.g. MS office). Chances are you could buy it cheaper elsewhere - and I mean legal versions
2. If you are paying extra for the RAM, go for the minimum. Dell charge a small fortune for memory and it's very simple to buy and install yourself
(If in doubt, order from crucial.com who will guarantee compatability if you use their selection service, either by model or sanning the actual machine)
3.Delete the printer - Dell printers are very expensive on Ink

Basically Dell are only competitive if you buy the basic machine, they make their profit with the add-ons that they hope you will be tempted to buy at the same time.

If you can't configure the computer to delete these items, try a different starting point - or call Dell to configure the actual machine you want rather than a pre-defined one.

Steve_xx

deanos wrote:

Just be aware that the links on that site are affiliated and you wont get your cashback from Rpoints etc by clicking them.

I used the codes on the DMX site in conjunction with Greasypalm and I got credited for my spend.

deanos

You can use the codes but dont click on the direct links as they will place a cookie on your computer and you wont get your cashback.

AuntyJean

Thanks to everyone.

I did try the DMS thread but it is simply the same basic PC with the lowest spec (15" monitor etc.).

Hope everyone had a great Christmas.

wonderfullife_2

Hi
Got the same comp 5150 a few months ago, paid £618approx, with 19 TFT monitor, 256 pci express graphics card, 250gb hd, please look carefully before you buy, make sure you have free delivery and 12 collect & return warranty. Just look at their deals, and then either upgrade/downgrade.

grayme-m

pgilc1 wrote:

For anyone else new to the wonderful world of Dell, have a look through https://www.dell.co.uk/outlet as you can definitely get some bargains there.

Word of warning though, from that site:

Dell_site wrote:

Dell Outlet is a division of Dell Products, selling refurbished computer equipment.