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Blowing off steam...
« on: February 01, 2005, 03:44:02 pm »
God I hate Outpost.com. I ordered that ****ing motherboard there over a month ago and the piece of **** is still on backorder. I called them and the woman said that there was no date for when the shipment was to come in and practically hung up on me. I called back and raised hell, and was moved to the front of the list when the shipment comes. By the way, this is the duron/mobo combo from a few months back.  I'm just so p!ssed off, waiting for this thing is slowing up my entire project.
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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2005, 03:55:45 pm »
That's BS.

I would canel the order and get it locally or from another online source.

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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2005, 04:14:27 pm »
the price was right though...

I need a motherboard processor combo for under 50 dollars, if you can find me one I'd cancel that order lickity split, lol
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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2005, 04:40:31 pm »
the price was right though...

I need a motherboard processor combo for under 50 dollars, if you can find me one I'd cancel that order lickity split, lol

What do you want?  Great service for a higher price or poor service but cheap prices...


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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2005, 08:59:45 pm »
In most occasions I would say better service over low prices, but right now I am an extremely poor teenager and am trying to get by incredibly cheap on this one. Whattya expect? I'm a busboy.
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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2005, 09:20:04 pm »
God I hate Outpost.com. I ordered that ****ing motherboard there over a month ago and the piece of **** is still on backorder. I called them and the woman said that there was no date for when the shipment was to come in and practically hung up on me. I called back and raised hell, and was moved to the front of the list when the shipment comes. By the way, this is the duron/mobo combo from a few months back.

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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2005, 09:58:14 pm »
Built an entire computer including case on Newegg.com for $287. Give them a look. They ship very quickly, not to mention sometimes offer FREE fedex express saver shipping on certain items. I've yet to order from anywhere else. If they send you a peice of junk that doesn't work, or if it's damaged in shipping, they'll take it back and send you a brand new one. Great service. :) Made my MAME PC with parts only from Newegg, and it was well-worth it.

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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2005, 11:35:38 pm »
I am going Newegg for the rest of my stuff, just ordered the motherboard and processor from outpost...hopefully the thing will ship soon,
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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2005, 11:54:30 pm »
 :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D oh dear, that sucks dude.
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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2005, 12:59:25 am »
You know what's really funny?  The first call, the lady told you they're waiting on new shipments, the second call, you said after raising hell, they "moved you to the front of the line".

They just basically said "we'll ship yours when they come in" but worded it differently the second time, and, if I read you correctly, that was enough to assuage you  ;D

I'm not trying to pick on you or goof on you, I'm just saying I'd call up and cancel the order.  You can find similar deals at NewEgg, who I also recommend.  I've built 5 systems with parts bought from them, and even returning stuff with them is easier than your local brick-n-mortar store.

Their prices, while they CAN be beat elsewhere on CERTAIN things, are just as good, if not better, after factoring in shipping costs and headache costs when dealing with other places.  NewEgg is quite simply the place you should be going to, and if not, you're taking your chances and inviting frustration.

I looked at NewEgg when that deal came out, and they had a similar setup for $65.  I was still going to pick up one of those mobo combos for the price, but now I'm glad they ran out before I could place my order.  The additional money and lack of a hassle/headache will be worth the few extra bucks I'll pay.

Oh, and in case no one else has learned it yet, when that site says "call for availability", it means they're out of stock on that item, don't expect it in soon, and want to sell you on another, more expensive item.  If it doesn't say "IN STOCK" with them, don't order it. 

Seriously, they may NEVER get more of those in stock, and they WON'T call you to tell you that.  They'll wait...eventually you'll call them all pissed off again.

Make that call tomorrow.  Cancel the order.  Go to NewEgg.  Bunk on your busboy line too.  Earlier you were telling us how the job paid great.  Pick up a few extra nights and go to NewEgg.

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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2005, 08:06:39 am »
I bought that mobo/duron combo a couple of months back and I have no idea why (I need to stop making these 'this offer is too good to pass up, I'll surely use it in the future' purchases).
If you want it, I'll give it to you for whatever I paid for it. PM me.

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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2005, 08:28:11 am »
the price was right though...

I need a motherboard processor combo for under 50 dollars, if you can find me one I'd cancel that order lickity split, lol

Doesn't sound like the price is right if you're "blowing off steam"   ;D

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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2005, 10:51:25 am »
I once had to wait 3 months for a special video cable to arrive from America.  >:(
It was worth it though.
Now in a tasty new flavour.

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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2005, 03:59:48 pm »
By the time you actually get the motherboard, maybe $50 wont be a good price anymore. I'd go newegg.

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Re: Blowing off steam...
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2005, 08:03:25 pm »
I already cancelled my order. JoyMonkey is hooking me up.
I had to beat them to death with their own shoes...