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Retailer Discussion Had a good or bad experience with an online retailer such as newegg? or did you buy a system from a company like Dell, Alienware, Voodoo or Falcon? then share your findings with others and help someone make a good purchase..

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Old Feb 12, 2006, 02:56 AM   #1
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E-Tailers I Have Had Luck With

Thought it might be good to have a thread listing e-tailers you have had numerous positive transactions with. I am listing e-tailers I have dealt with at least ten times. I'd like to see others try for at least five transactions before listing a shop. I am listing in alphabetic order.

Allstarshop
http://www.allstarshop.com/shop/shop.asp

Mwave
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/index.hmx?

Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/
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Old Feb 12, 2006, 03:56 AM   #2
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The above three are some I've dealt well with, but I also <3 Monarch Computers http://www.monarchcomputer.com. Their prices are just as competitive, if not better than the "usual suspects," they have great deals on shipping (sometimes free), very fast, and since they're in Georgia, CA customers don't have to pay sales tax...but it is in Georgia, so it takes a little longer Nearly my entire rig came from Monarch.
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Newegg, Xoxide, FrozenCPU, Overstock, Azatek [all ".com"] have all been a pleasure to work with in the past.....Xoxide, Azatek, and FrozenCPU being the best by a long shot, as they are small enough companies to be run by *gasp* real people who work in the same building as the company and stuff
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I've used Newegg, Frozen Cpu, Monarch Computers, Zipzoomfly, Xoxide. Had great experiences with all, although I don't like Monarch's processing time. It's ridiculously long. I ordered some memory from them and it took them at least 2 days to get it processed and shipped. Usually with Frozen Cpu and Zipzoomfly they process it and get it out the same day. Newegg does this too, but the item has to be ordered during certain hrs.
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Really good results and experience with Newegg, Mwave (only complaint is high shipping/handling charges), and Cyberguys - use them all at work too... Cyberguys even sent me a catalog addressed to the 'Head Geek' or some such - thought that was cool...
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ncix.com is great in canada...cheap and fast shipping, and will pricematch with almost anybody. Great selection too.
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