The Dell and other Deal Stuff +

DELL
If you shop intelligently...new Dell computers and laptops can be purchased for 30% to 75% off. I never pay over 50% for the high end models...typically $7-800 for a $1600 to $1800 system.
:::TIP::: If you are in the market for a Dell, Check http://www.slickdeals.net/daily (look in Forums as well - Hot Deals become Slick Deals, but often expire quickly after being announced on the front page - Coupons forum has a section for Dell coupons).
:::TIP::: Look at http://www.dell.com/daily as well. Buy only when the current specials include free shipping, and add-ins or upgrades that are typically not included in the sale priced Dells (extra ram 256 to 512, cd with record capability or dvd with record capability, etc..). Flat panel discounts or upgrades are excellent values.
:::TIP::: Subscribe to Dell Small Business Services to receive the latest promotions & exclusive offers from Dell via e-mail.
:::TIP::: The same configuration at DELL can have dramatically different pricing - configure your system via Home & Home Office and then via Small Business.
:::TIP::: many coupon sites exist with $25 off or 15% off Dell systems or peripherals. Type Dell Coupons in Google and take a look. Techbargains tracks coupons for many online vendors of technology products.
:::TIP:::If you are too busy or too lazy to do the research, e-mail your configuration from your shopping cart to thewebstuff@gmail.com. I will split the difference in savings that I find for you. Note that you will sign a contract with my company agreeing to pay the difference via credit card. You are paying for research time.

CURRENT DELL DEALS
Affiliate Only Deals: These offers are NOT stackable with the DHS Site Discount. A customer will receive either the below affiliate coupon on eligible systems, OR the site discount. These cannot be used in conjunction with the site promotion or other coupons.

Save $750 + free Flat Panel + Free Optical on select Dimension™ desktop purchases of $1499 or more (before tax and shipping)! (Coupon Code: P6LP$WFJQ6R1SF)

Save $750 on select Inspiron™ notebook purchases of $1499 or more (before tax and shipping)! (Coupon Code: V9WTJSQFFJVFST)


New Dell Preferred Account Coupon Offer!
OFFER VALID: Begins 4/16/05 6:00am CST 6:00am Expires: 04/22/05 at 11:59PM CST.
ONLINE ONLY: Save an additional 2% instantly (before tax and shipping & handling) when you purchase online using the Dell Preferred Account as your payment option with approved credit. Discount will appear on final checkout once payment method has been selected. Pricing, specifications, availability and terms of offer may change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges are extra and may vary. May be combined with other select offers or discounts. Valid for U.S. Dell Home Systems Co. new purchase online only, with credit approval through Dell Preferred Account. Limited time offer. One discount per order. Dell cannot be responsible for errors in typography or photography. Offers subject to change. View details in My Cart.
Enter coupon code at checkout to receive this offer.Coupon Code: PPB23MC5C1X400

New Flat Panel Monitors!
OFFER VALID: 4/18/05 11:00am CST through through 4/21/05 5:59 am CST
Please note that will we be watching the performance of this coupon hourly and we will attempt to notify you when the coupon has less than 500 redemptions remaining.
ONLINE ONLY: Save 35% on select the Dell Flat Panel monitors (1905FP, 2005FPW) (before tax and shipping) purchased from the Electronics and Accessories site! May not be combinable with select other promotions.Only one coupon may be applied per cart at checkout. Offers subject to change.View details in My Cart.
Enter coupon code at checkout to receive this offer.Coupon Code: 5VVKG9S5TJ472G
ONLINE ONLY: Save 25% on select the Dell Flat Panel monitors (E153FP, 1505FP, E173FP, E193FP, 2001FP) (before tax and shipping) purchased from the Electronics and Accessories site! May not be combinable with select other promotions.Only one coupon may be applied per cart at checkout. Offers subject to change.View details in My Cart.
Enter coupon code at checkout to receive this offer.Coupon Code: 76$X2Z$VLZDB1M

GMAIL
I have an average of 10-15 GMail invitations available per week. My clients have priority of course. Weekly leftovers (average 2-4 per week) are distributed on a first come, first served basis. E-mail thewebstuff@gmail.com to get in line.
:::TIP::: GMail Swap has an exchange for people looking for invites and people with invites. Check how to check for invitations section as well.

CALLING CARDS
My favorite calling card - Cardinal. Awesome! There are cheaper, but not when you add in reliability and no fees, taxes etc.. USA-Continental to USA-Continental is a FLAT .02 per minute. No gimmicks. If you need to use their toll-free number to access, it's a flat .04 per minute. Their cards to Europe are also excellent. Highly recommended.

FEDERAL CONSUMER RESOURCES
Consumer Information Center
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Consumer Protection
Consumer Resource Handbook
FCC Consumer Complaint Form
U. S. Consumer Gateway
U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory

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PRODUCT COMPARISONS and REVIEWS
Better Buys for Business
Buyer's Laboratory
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