Nice PC deals

[clockwork]

For anyone who needs a decent, cheap MAME system, these don't seem too bad. The second could be nice for a small cab.

HP dx2200 Microtower

HP/Compaq Small Form Factor PC

[ahofle]

Thx for the links (friend is looking for a cheap MAME PC at the moment).  Can you tell if the HP dx2200 is AGP or PCIexpress?

[Kaytrim]

They are PCI Express.  Look at the Detailed specs

[JustMichael]

I personally would avoid TigerDirect like the plague...

First, check the reseller ratings of TigerDirect.

Second, I have had a couple friends buy stuff from TigerDirect that the website description said one thing and the item they got was tottally different.  One of the items was a video card that was supposed to have s-video out and when it arrived the card did not have s-video.  It took them 3 months to finally refund his money after they received the card back.

Third, I had a big rebate through them.  They tried to say they never received the rebate paperwork.  I sent the rebate certified mail with return receipt.  When I told them I had the return receipt with their signature they said I needed to send them a copy of the return receipt.  I sent them a copy and then I get a notice from them saying that they found my rebate but it has been denied because I didn't purchase the item during the rebate time.  So back on the phone I went and now they want another copy of my order.  I send it in and all the while my anger towards them grew.  Then I get an email saying my rebate is processing and I should receive it soon.  8 weeks go by and still no rebate.  They take my name and number down and the person who handles those will call me back.  3 days later and no call.  I call them and they say the person just got back from vacation.  They take down my name and number and say he will call me back.  3 days later still no call.  This time when I called them I told them that I am assembling a package that includes copies of my rebate materials, emails, return receipt, transcripts of each phone conversation and sending this to the Attorney General of Washington State and that I will be asking that this matter be looked into and to see if other consumers are having a similar difficulty with TigerDirect.  I was told she would tell the rebate guy.  Next morning I received a FedEx overnight letter with my rebate check in it.  Nothing else.  No appology no nothing.  After all the hassle and frustration I went through with them, I will NEVER buy from them again.  I left out a lot in this explaination of what happened but it took almost 8 months to finally get the rebate.

[clockwork]

I've only purchased once through Tigerdirect, just recently. No complaints at all about the order or shipping. Friends of mine at work said they love Tigerdirect. I have not attempted the rebates yet. I hope I don't have that much trouble, but I know friends of mine who won't do rebates from anywhere because of the businesses pulling this kind of behavior.

Btw, why moved this to Buy/Sell/Trade? I would think this forum is just for us to personally trade with each other. No biggie, just asking.

[justtaint]

They might have gotten better recently, but TD is notorious for rebate hassle's.  The only time I'd ever purchase from them is if I can go to their local warehouse and pick it out myself (without a rebate).

[eccs19]

I've delt with Tiger Direct before in Canada, and I would purchase from them again, but only if it didn't have a rebate.  I've had trouble with rebates with them before, but usually the rebates are not with Tigerdirect, but the manufacturer.