Arrow Direct, crazy cheap used computers!

[yotsuya]

Interesting - I got a shipping notice for my purchase. I bought it after you posted it. According to the FedEx #, it's in Sacramento right now. So I don't know why I got one and you didn't.

[JDFan]

Interesting - I got a shipping notice for my purchase. I bought it after you posted it. According to the FedEx #, it's in Sacramento right now. So I don't know why I got one and you didn't.

From what the rep told me they have some problems with the website not properly updating and so wound up selling those 2 units twice (in most cases they have more stock so sub another of the same model when it happens most of the time) - This time though when they got to processing my order none were left (probably because your order got processed before mine even though mine was entered first or yours was in a different coded stack but was marked as sold prior to them looking for mine) - guess they started from the end of the list instead of the beginning and since it was a popular item at that price they had no replacements left so cancelled my order and began to issue a refund. But in the end  I still got 2 good 20" IPS monitors for the $38 so can't complain.

Just glad to hear some members did get theirs and not that they wound up cancelling all of them since the price was too good 

[yotsuya]

Interesting - I got a shipping notice for my purchase. I bought it after you posted it. According to the FedEx #, it's in Sacramento right now. So I don't know why I got one and you didn't.

From what the rep told me they have some problems with the website not properly updating and so wound up selling those 2 units twice (in most cases they have more stock so sub another of the same model when it happens most of the time) - This time though when they got to processing my order none were left (probably because your order got processed before mine even though mine was entered first or yours was in a different coded stack but was marked as sold prior to them looking for mine) - guess they started from the end of the list instead of the beginning and since it was a popular item at that price they had no replacements left so cancelled my order and began to issue a refund. But in the end  I still got 2 good 20" IPS monitors for the $38 so can't complain.

Just glad to hear some members did get theirs and not that they wound up cancelling all of them since the price was too good 

Hear hear. After I saw your post I went back to check the confirmation email and tracking number just to make sure something did indeed ship. 

[DeLuSioNal29]

Anyone have any discount codes that work?

I tried the following and they do not work anymore:
reddit
winter20
25off100

I'm looking to buy stuff that totals to a little over $100.

Thanks in advance!

D

[JDFan]

Anyone have any discount codes that work?

I tried the following and they do not work anymore:
reddit
winter20
25off100

I'm looking to buy stuff that totals to a little over $100.

Thanks in advance!

D

Hmm -- just checked and none seem to be working - strange thing is the reddit code was not working yesterday but then worked again today while looking for replacements for my order and is now not working again. Can't seem to get any code to work right now --  I'd try again later and see if it starts working again. Might be they are working on the site and have it turned off right now (since the rep mentioned it not updating properly which is what caused my issue)

[Malenko]

Proof positive you spend 80% of your time dealing with 20% of your customers.

 

If you'd leave amazon alone, that number would change significantly.

[roknrol]

Considering JDFan is responsible for 80% of their 4:3 monitor and old-as-dirt PC sales ... I'd say it was definitely worth their time! 

[bfauska]

Interesting - I got a shipping notice for my purchase. I bought it after you posted it. According to the FedEx #, it's in Sacramento right now. So I don't know why I got one and you didn't.

From what the rep told me they have some problems with the website not properly updating and so wound up selling those 2 units twice (in most cases they have more stock so sub another of the same model when it happens most of the time) - This time though when they got to processing my order none were left (probably because your order got processed before mine even though mine was entered first or yours was in a different coded stack but was marked as sold prior to them looking for mine) - guess they started from the end of the list instead of the beginning and since it was a popular item at that price they had no replacements left so cancelled my order and began to issue a refund. But in the end  I still got 2 good 20" IPS monitors for the $38 so can't complain.

Just glad to hear some members did get theirs and not that they wound up cancelling all of them since the price was too good 

Scared me too, but mine are in a FedEx truck in MT on their way to me. Bummer that letting us know about a great deal bumped you out of a matched pair.

[kegga]

Same here bought 2 and they are on a fedex truck in MN.

[JDFan]

Scared me too, but mine are in a FedEx truck in MT on their way to me. Bummer that letting us know about a great deal bumped you out of a matched pair.

No problem as I already have one 2001FP I bought awhile back so will still have a matching pair if needed and the HP LP2065 is an 8ms GTG S-IPS panel so will work just fine. (though it is missing the composite and s-video in it does have dual DVI instead which means it could be used if I do build a dual screen cocktail and want to use the 2nd player as either head to head with the first screen or as a second system by hooking up both DVI connections and just switching the input setting. 

Just glad to hear most if not all the 2007s went to members here (as I look forward to seeing how they get used !)

[Locke141]

I had to call there customer serves ones and was very happy with the outcome. You can read a about it back in this thread. 

I'm going to have a pile of stuff at my parents house this summer.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Anyone have any discount codes that work?

I tried the following and they do not work anymore:
reddit
winter20
25off100

I'm looking to buy stuff that totals to a little over $100.

Thanks in advance!

D

Hmm -- just checked and none seem to be working - strange thing is the reddit code was not working yesterday but then worked again today while looking for replacements for my order and is now not working again. Can't seem to get any code to work right now --  I'd try again later and see if it starts working again. Might be they are working on the site and have it turned off right now (since the rep mentioned it not updating properly which is what caused my issue)

Their site is back up.  I e-mailed tech support and this is how they responded:
"Feb 6, 08:52
Hello,
Our website is experiencing technical difficulties and this time but the issue should be resolved by today.
Sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience!

Best Regards,
Arrow Customer Support "

Edit:  I just tried today at 2pm EST and the codes were still down.  I called customer support and they said they are not sure when it will be back up again, but they are working on it.  They would not allow me to order over the phone.

If I didn't know any better I'd say that they did this on purpose so that people can't grab stuff for super cheap.  The order process is working...  Just all codes are dead.

D

[Locke141]

I just called my Mom in NY and it has arrived.

Thanks JDFAN.   

[JDFan]

I just called my Mom in NY and min has arrived.

Thanks JDFAN. 

-- Glad to hear it got there - My 2 replacements have tracking numbers now (1st will be here Monday currently in TN - 2nd probably Tuesday sitting in VA waiting for pickup but might make it Monday also) 

[JDFan]

Edit:  I just tried today at 2pm EST and the codes were still down.  I called customer support and they said they are not sure when it will be back up again, but they are working on it.  They would not allow me to order over the phone.

If I didn't know any better I'd say that they did this on purpose so that people can't grab stuff for super cheap.  The order process is working...  Just all codes are dead.

D

Hopefully that means the codes will be coming back - Noticed that all items are now just listed at regular prices with no discount price listed and no codes working which would be a bummer if they didn't come back.

[yotsuya]

Mine just showed up. That thing is awesome. I can't believe it cost me less than two days lunch to get it here shipped. Thanks again, JDFan! 

[JDFan]

Mine just showed up. That thing is awesome. I can't believe it cost me less than two days lunch to get it here shipped. Thanks again, JDFan! 

Yeah the 20" 4:3's are really nice it's surprising how much larger they are than the 17 or even 19" ones and for MAME games gives you a much larger image than even the 23-24 inch widescreens. And the stands are really nice on them also with the rotation and they are very sturdy due to the weights to offset the height and swivel adjustments. Then the IPS panels are amazing with the viewing angles the pic looks the same from pretty much any angle unlike the TN panels. I started testing the Dell 2001FP screen I bought awhile back to make sure it was working in place of my 22" widescreen and haven't switched it back yet because I like the 4:3 res and viewing angles  

Does the 2007 have the PIP ability like the 2001 does ?

[Locke141]

I found another pc refurbisher called http://www.pcliquidations.com.

There prises seem to be around Arrow's before discounts and they have lots of P4's in stock. I have never used them but wanted to share the link as I know some people are always looking forP4's and arrow is out.

[JDFan]

I found another pc refurbisher called http://www.pcliquidations.com.

There prises seem to be around Arrow's before discounts and they have lots of P4's in stuck. I have never used them but wanted to share the link as I know some arrow is out of P4's.

They seem a bit more expensive but good option if arrow doesn't bring back any coupon codes !

Also Does show how good of a deal those 2007FPs were @ $18 shipped though (See image attached ) Figure the total price was less than the PC liquidations shipping cost !:

[Locke141]

Wow! I'm so glad I jumped on one.

I looked at some other stuff head to head with arrow and the prices before discounts were comparable for the two item I looked at before discounts, and they do have a lot of P4's in stock. I would imagine they have coupon codes out in the wiled.

FYI: I found them looking for what Yotsuya called the best 3:4 LCD display you can get, the Samsung 213T Syncmaster  21.3". I'm going to pass on it because of its C quality rating.

http://www.pcliquidations.com/p14844-samsung-213t-syncmaster-grade

[JDFan]

Wow! I'm so glad I jumped on getting one.

I looked at some other stuff head to head with arrow and the prices before discounts were comparable for the two item I looked at before discounts. I would imagine they have coupon codes out in the wiled.

FYI: I found them looking for what Yotsuya called the best 3:4 LCD display you can get. I'm going to pass on it because of its C quality rating.

http://www.pcliquidations.com/p14844-samsung-213t-syncmaster-grade

If you don't need the stand they have the same in B quality for $69.99 without a stand ! ( http://www.pcliquidations.com/p14396-samsung-213t-syncmaster-grade )

[Locke141]

If you don't need the stand they have the same in B quality for $69.99 without a stand ! ( http://www.pcliquidations.com/p14396-samsung-213t-syncmaster-grade )

  Stop trying to make me spend more money.

Thanks for looking, but I need to think about it as I don't even have a project in mind for it yet, and I just got the 3:4 20 inch that you were so kind to post about.

Edit: It's out of stock.

[JDFan]

Edit: It's out of stock.

 

Lucky you ! -- Also just looked and they want $37.44 shipping to Texas using Ground (Ouch !)

[Locke141]

Edit: It's out of stock.

 

Lucky you ! -- Also just looked and they want $37.44 shipping to Texas using Ground (Ouch !)

I just tested the shipping to my parents in NY and my in-laws in SC. To NY was $26 to SC $20. They make Arrow look better and better.

[JDFan]

Edit: It's out of stock.

 

Lucky you ! -- Also just looked and they want $37.44 shipping to Texas using Ground (Ouch !)

I just tested the shipping to my parents in NY and my in-laws in SC. To NY was $26 to SC $20. They make Arrow look better and better.

They must be located closer to you then -- Seems they use UPS instead of Fedex and charge by weight and distance rather than Arrow's flat rate per piece.

[Locke141]

Closer to my family back home. I'm in Tanzania.

I'll be home for a month or two this summer so hoping to get a build or two done then. 

[kegga]

So I ordered two Dell 2007's and got two 2009's which are wide screen. Just called and sending them back and they are out of the 2007's

[JDFan]

So I ordered two Dell 2007's and got two 2009's which are wide screen. Just called and sending them back and they are out of the 2007's

Know the feeling -- Looks like they do have a couple more of the HP LP2065 which are similar to the 2007 (though one of them shows a higher price point not sure why !) other than not having Composite, S-video and VGA input ( They have Dual DVI inputs) - they are also IPS panels so great viewing angle, the same 1600x1200 resolution and actually a bit faster response time (8ms GTG vs 16ms) than the 2007s So are a fairly good substitute (rather than a refund - I got one of them and 1 2001FP (problem with the 2001FP is it needs an external power adapter that runs about $10 on Ebay - so would be an additional cost if you don't already have an extra one like I did) -- Since the Sale is over you might try and get them to sub 2 of the HP LP2065s at the same cost rather than get a refund if you don't mind not having the composite input !

[yotsuya]

So I ordered two Dell 2007's and got two 2009's which are wide screen. Just called and sending them back and they are out of the 2007's

Know the feeling -- Looks like they do have a couple more of the HP LP2065 which are similar to the 2007 (though one of them shows a higher price point not sure why !) other than not having Composite, S-video and VGA input ( They have Dual DVI inputs) - they are also IPS panels so great viewing angle, the same 1600x1200 resolution and actually a bit faster response time (8ms GTG vs 16ms) than the 2007s So are a fairly good substitute (rather than a refund - I got one of them and 1 2001FP (problem with the 2001FP is it needs an external power adapter that runs about $10 on Ebay - so would be an additional cost if you don't already have an extra one like I did) -- Since the Sale is over you might try and get them to sub 2 of the HP LP2065s at the same cost rather than get a refund if you don't mind not having the composite input !

Damn, I feel like the world's luckiest mofo for getting the deal I did on the FP2007.

[JDFan]

Damn, I feel like the world's luckiest mofo for getting the deal I did on the FP2007.

Yeah - especially since you were the last to order !!! -- I'm actually satisfied though with the swap I made since I already had an extra AC adapter sitting here for the 2001FP and had another 2001 already - And the HP monitor I'm really liking so far (received it yesterday) as the response time is a bit faster and the stand is actually kind of nice also (when raised the bottom of the monitor sits 9.25" above the desk and 4" when lowered (which is convenient when my Cat decides to sleep in front of the monitor while I'm on the computer  ) and the cables route through the a rubber piece along either side of the stand so are well hidden. Also kind of like the 1/2" silver bezel all around the monitor rather than it being larger on the bottom.

That does bring up one thing though -- I wonder if LOCKE has had his parents open the box and make sure his is what it was suppose to be while there is time to do something about it if it isn't !!

[yotsuya]

Damn, I feel like the world's luckiest mofo for getting the deal I did on the FP2007.

Yeah - especially since you were the last to order !!!

Just keep posting the deals, JohnDenverFan! 

[Vigo]

Not JohnDeereFan?

[bfauska]

Well, just got my 2 2007FPb monitors except one of them is 2007WFPb. I've sent out the request for a solution leaving it to them to make the suggestion but I did mention that the important factors of that purchase for me were the aspect ratio and price. I guess I left out the s-video/composite, but maybe I'll find that doesn't matter anyway once I see the Xbox hooked up that way since everyone seems to think that component to vga is the way to go.

[JDFan]

Well, just got my 2 2007FPb monitors except one of them is 2007WFPb. I've sent out the request for a solution leaving it to them to make the suggestion but I did mention that the important factors of that purchase for me were the aspect ratio and price. I guess I left out the s-video/composite, but maybe I'll find that doesn't matter anyway once I see the Xbox hooked up that way since everyone seems to think that component to vga is the way to go.

Wow -- Looks like they really need to retrain some of the employees there or assign someone to check the make and model of the monitors as the refurb them. I have a feeling that problem with the website not updating is causing more confusion as they pull monitors to fill the missing ones. So they probably have no real idea what they have at present. Might be why they stopped all of the codes for now so they can recount the inventory and find out what they have. ( I noticed the 2007s are now showing things like -5 , 0, -2 in stock (not sure how you go about getting negative stock !!)

Could always make lemonade and make a virtual Pinball machine with the 2007FP for the back and the 2007 WFP for the playfield !!  

[Locke141]

This has me concerned that the monitor sitting at my parents house may not be a Dell 2007. I sent an email to my mom asking her to check with instructions on how to do this. Can some one with a 2007 post a pick front, back, and of any identifying sticker that I could send to my mom?

 

[bleargh]

This has me concerned that the monitor sitting at my parents house may not be a Dell 2007. I sent an email to my mom asking her to check with instructions on how to do this. Can some one with a 2007 post a pick front, back, and of any identifying sticker that I could send to my mom?

Its a super easy to read part-number sticker right on the back of the monitor.

I too received a 2009 instead of a 2007.

They then told me to drop it off at my closest UPS location and they'd pay for return shipping.  Dude then had to go speak to his manager after I told him that the nearest UPS location from here is several hours drive.  I'd end up spending more on gas getting there and back (never mind the time off of work) than I paid for the monitor in the first place.

[JDFan]

This has me concerned that the monitor sitting at my parents house may not be a Dell 2007. I sent an email to my mom asking her to check with instructions on how to do this. Can some one with a 2007 post a pick front, back, and of any identifying sticker that I could send to my mom?

 

Easiest way I've found to check on the majority of the Dell Monitors Is printed right behind the Stand (see Pic below) --- The stand removal is easy just press the one button and lift the bottom of the stand up and then slightly down to remove (it has a few metal protrusions that slide into the stand to hold in place ) and the model # is then stamped on the monitor under where the stand mounts. I don't have a 2007 but the pic shows the 2001FP and it is the same on my 1708FP and 1905FP as well !

[Locke141]

2011.   

I'm not sure what to do now. I don't want to ask tomuch from my mom but I would much rather have a 3:4 with the composit input. That was the whole reason I got the thing.

Naby I'll just post it for trad this summer so I can take care of it with out bothering my parents.

[JDFan]

2011.   

I'm not sure what to do now. I don't want to ask tomuch from my mom but I would much rather have a 3:4 with the composit input. That was the whole reason I got the thing.

Naby I'll just lost it for trad this summer so I can take care of it with out bothering my parents.

Don't think there is a 2011 -- Did she Mean 2001 -- If so it will be 4:3 just like the 2007 only difference is the 2001 uses a laptop type AC adapter which is not included ( can get new for $11 on Ebay or used for $6 - $10 when available But I normally just buy the new ones cause you never know what the used has been through !) --  Here's the $11 I got last time (http://www.ebay.com/itm/111297068161?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT ) and it's been working fine for 3 months now.

Here's a pic of the 2001FP power connector ( Note : the second plug that looks like a power connector is actually for Speaker Power if using the Speaker Bar !)

[Locke141]

I called my mom and walked her through it. The 2011 was the year manufactured. It is indeed a model 2007.

JDfan you are the man.